A lil Sunday Inspiration

I love to learn and this new blogging is definitely a bit more work than I expected. With that said, i am enjoying sharing the things I find interesting and my progresses through this new normal we are all experiencing. i know we all have our opinions and I honestly don't care. i know that sounds rude my my focus is on the positives, how to better myself and cool things and adventures I come across along the way. It's so easy to see the negatives and lat it surround you but why waste the energy. Find something that makes you happy. 

The day is what you make it! Make it a GREAT day!

Thank you friends

Hey Friends, 

 So, I'm learning that blogging is not as easy as many think it will be. Recently as life gets busy I drop the ball on posting. I am currently working on being more diligent about posting something at least once a day. We will see how that goes.  I want to say a quick thank you to those of you that have revisited and show your support to my new adventure and interest. 

Exercise- Code Of Abs

Exercise is not an easy regimen to commit to when you have so many other responsibilities. However, I have managed to exercise for 3 days, take a rest day and that has been my routine for the last 2 weeks. I am not pushing myself and I have managed to build some stamina.  This I would call progress. Yay me. Ha ha. Here is the next workout I will start on Monday. For those of you looking to be a better you, there is no better time than know to start. 

10 Benefits of Cabbage

I never cared much for cabbage until those premade salads came to be. Since then I have included cabbage in my diet more.  I have been better about having more produce in the house and less sugary foods. However, don't get me wrong if your craving sweets have at it. I enjoy knowing the benefits of what I am consuming. If you would like to know more about the benefits of cabbage visit the link below. 

https://www.tipshealthline.com/benefits-of-cabbage/

A lil Inspiration

Love a little inspiration.  Words of encouragement and inspiration can apply to each individual differently. Some of my favorites come from daniellelaporte.com. I enjoy her work, however I have yet to read any of her books. You can purchase these truthbomb cards by the box. A lil spendy if you ask me, but nonetheless, I enjoy them. I hope you do as well. 

Exercise

Hey Friends, 

So I'm on day two of the  2 Minute Abs workout. I will be honest this momma is not used to a daily workout even if it only 2 minutes. Rather than 20 seconds per move I tried for 20 reps and I could only do 10 reps. By the end of the week my goal is to reach 20second or 20 reps per move. Good Luck, remember start slow and with small achievable goals. Stay well.

Exercise- 2 Minute Abs

Here is to the start of a new week. Tomorrow I will start this exercise daily til this Friday. Just a little can go a long way. I am setting small achievable goals. For those of you that would like to join me, lets get it! 

10 Benefits of Oatmeal

I used to not care much for oatmeal, however, as I try to eat healthier I have learned there are many ways to enjoy oats. My favorite is with fresh fruit or jam. I also like it with brown sugar. If you would like to learn more about how exactly oats benefit you in each of the 10 ways listed click on the link below. Stay healthy! Until next time. Thanks for visiting.

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-oatmeal-you-probably-never-knew.html

Stay Healthy-Just a lil Exercise

Staying healthy can mean many things. I recently learned that for many of us that don't make a habit of having an exercise routine it can be difficult to start and stay committed. I am going to try something new. Yes, for those of you that know me here I go again..lol. 

Rather than finding a video I like or finding the right time to go for a run which I am not to into. It can be as easy as doing one exercise per day. for those of us that want to push ourselves maybe two exercise moves or more than one rep. 

I have found someone that posts exercise posters with different exercises for specific targeted zones or just an early morning routine. I looked into her web page and it is interesting. You have choices of workouts you can choose if you want a targeted workout and it is all put together for you. It is worth checking out. 

I am going to attempt to post a new workouts often. I don't want to commit to how often, however, with this being so new I may post daily to give some choices for those of you out there that are interested. After the first week or say I may scale back a but a just post one week. Here is to starting a exercise regimen.  If you want to check out this website its darebee.com or neilarey.com

Start simple stay strong....thanks for following.

Gardening - Starts from seed

Gardening is another hobby I enjoy. I recently started some herbs, root veggies and flowers from seed. I will post pictures as they continue to grow. This will be my first attempt at root veggies in a pot. My second with string beans as well as with herbs. I love having the herbs sit on my kitchen windowsill. Do you have any experience with growing herbs, if so, what have you learned along the way? Do you have any tips/tricks? I can say in the little experience I have with gardening the one thing that gets me more often than not is when I forget about them..lol. It can be another full time job depending on how much you plant. I have found that setting a reminder in the summer for watering the outdoor plants helps. I have made habit of setting reminders and alarms for a lot of the things I find myself forgetting and I do this until I have made habit of it. I can't wait to see how well my root veggies do. I have to say the one root veggie I want to grow is potatoes. I have yet to do so. Does anyone have any experience or advice on the best methods? I will say I don't get a lot of sunlight so I am hesitant to do to much planting.

Home Schooling

Hey Friends, 

So... lets chat a little about this new adventure! I love so many thing about being able to stay home and home school my kids. Don't get me wrong we have our share of rough days. Coming from a household where mom and dad work full time. I am doing all I can to take advantage of this time we share with our kids. Being able to watch them learn and help them learn new life skills. What kinds of things do you do with your kids? I like to do what we call Home Ec...anything that will teach them any life skills like cooking, gardening, etc.  Do you enjoy home schooling? I enjoy being involved and able to have more insight into what the schools are teaching.I have learned to be a little more lenient with the daily schedule.   What would you change? If I had to change something it would be more time. I never feel like there is enough time.  My kids have taught me how to have a little more patience and be a better listener. What have you learned or what have your kids taught you? Below are a few bullet points I found helpful. My kids are middle and high school and at first I took this all to seriously and learned to be a little more laid back. I have recently found that setting a few strong expectations goes along way. 

How to Homeschool Your Children - As You Go

• Plan your day.
• Look for hands-on activities.
• Keep a portfolio of each child's work.
• Go with your gut feelings.
• Periodically evaluate your progress.

I hope this was helpful to you and even if you don't answer the questions in the comments below think about how you would respond. Just some food for thought. Our children are worth as much of our time as they need or that we can give them. 

Mothers Day

To ALL you Mommies out there I wish you a Happy Mothers Day. I hope your day is special and may it be filled with lots of love.

10 Benefits of Lemons

Today is a beautiful day here in the PNW. What better way to enjoy it than with a glass of fresh squeezed Lemonade or a little lemon in your water. OKAY, okay you got me a nice cold beer or mixed drink...LOL! Here are the 10 Benefits of Lemons.  

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lemon.html

10 Benefits of Quinoa

One of my favorite things to do is learn about the foods I'm eating and how great they are for me, I like to call this "10 benefits..." You will find a lot of posts in regard to the 10 benefits of all types of food, drink, herbs, etc. If you are interested in something specific drop a message in the comments section and I will see what I can do to help.  Today I have learned the 10 benefits of Quinoa. Yummm. You click on the link below to learn more.

https://www.activebeat.com/diet-nutrition/the-10-secret-health-benefits-of-quinoa/

About Me

Hey Friends,
 My name is Dez and for the last few years I have gone back and forth with the idea to start my own blog. To share my experiences, knowledge and thoughts. To get the word out about my interests, adventures and product (more to come later). 

 I love variety. I enjoy trying new things. I have lived a life that most would consider a roller coaster ride. I'm currently at a place in my life where I feel happy, appreciative and wouldn't change a thing I have experienced for the world. I do my best to make a conscious effort to be a better me everyday. A better mother, wife and friend. I try to eat better and get out more. I try to remember to "stop and smell the roses". Enjoy life a day at a time and live in the moment. I enjoy learning new things and my favorite of my hobbies is my essential oils and home remedies. My newest is teaching... i'm sure many people can relate. I have a couple other hobbies that turn to when I'm feeling the need for something new or different. 

If you're visiting my page then you have an interest in something I have posted.I hope you return to see what's new. If you have suggestions or something you'd like to hear about please leave it in the comments below. If there is something I honestly can't help with I won't hesitate to say so. I appreciate your feedback and hope that what I share here can help you, even if it's only in the slightest of ways! Whether that be a few words of encouragement, a recipe, experience, etc. Here is to trying something new and sharing my story and experiences in hopes to leave a mark, make a difference and help someone out there that wants the help. Thank you for visiting. 

Here I go...wish me luck!

                                                                                                      

Cheers,

          Dez