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How to make time with family a top priority

A Better Life Lived Posted on August 14 by About KiraDecember 17
When you don't have a lot of free time, the things we value most can suffer. Here's how to make time with family a top priority with the time you do have.

Family is important. It’s one of the most important things in life. Yet we constantly find ourselves wishing we had more time because we don’t spend enough time with our families. Why is that? It sometimes seems like everything urgent in life rushes in and crowds out the important stuff. We struggle to make time with family a top priority. That’s why we have to schedule family time in order to protect it as one of our core priorities. I’ve always been very family focused. Even as a little girl, I could never imagine moving too far away from my close-knit community of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Anything less than twice weekly visits just seemed wrong. But as I … More…

Posted in Family, Happiness, Intentional Living, Kids, Life, Marriage, Parenting | Tagged children, family, how to make time with family a top priority, kids, mom blog, parenting, priorities, values | Leave a reply

How to Save Money: Home, Special Event, and Seasonal items

A Better Life Lived Posted on August 6 by About KiraOctober 1
I used to spend so much on these things. GREAT ideas for how to save money on home items, seasonal and holiday things, and stuff for special events like parties!

There are two things I know for sure. Life is busy and life is expensive. So much so that sometimes, even fun things like decorating our home and birthday celebrations lose some of the joy. We’re too worried about spending too much or making enough time to get everything done. Sometimes, don’t you wish you just had a magic wand to make some of the stress of it go away? I know I do. And that’s exactly why I’ve compiled this list on how to save money on a few of those very things!   How to save money on birthdays, holidays and special events When it comes to buying special items for parties, birthdays, holidays and special events and … More…

Posted in Life, Money Matters | Tagged birthdays, budget, holidays, how to save money, mom blog, priorities, reduce stress, shopping | Leave a reply

What I’m Grateful for – November 2017

A Better Life Lived Posted on December 4 by About KiraApril 20
Take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the little things in life. Realize that those little things are the big things.

November was an awesome month. The weather has been so fantastic! It was a little cold a few days, but it actually felt like Autumn instead of just nose-diving straight into Winter at the end of October. Aside from some pretty great weather, I already have most of my Christmas shopping done. No mad rushing for me this December! I did my annual Black Friday shopping with my mom and sister. While I didn’t have much to buy initially, I did get some ideas and accomplished some things so yay! Another successful Black Friday (including a whole new set of dog toys so we can throw out all of their old ratty ones.) Zachary’s been sick a lot this month … More…

Posted in Intentional Living | Tagged family, grateful, gratitude, health, healthy, mom blog, parent blog, parenting, plant-based, positive perspective, positivity, potty training, priorities, toddler, values, vegan, vegan donuts | 2 Replies

What I’m Grateful for – October 2017

A Better Life Lived Posted on November 6 by About KiraFebruary 12
Take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the little things in life. Realize that those little things are the big things.

October has gone by so fast. I know time seems to be going by quicker all the time, but it really feels like this month started, I blinked, and October was gone. We were so busy this month. I’m sure it will only get worse as the year comes to an end! October was filled with a lot of work towards potty training. We’re starting to make some headway, but it’s been a lot of work! He’s just so stubborn! We also had family pictures taken which, although I haven’t seen them yet, I think will turn out great. Zachary had some done in his Halloween costume and they should be really cute. We may have even gotten some good ones … More…

Posted in Intentional Living | Tagged family, grateful, gratitude, health, healthy, mom blog, parent blog, parenting, plant-based, positive perspective, positivity, potty training, priorities, toddler, values, vegan, vegan donuts | Leave a reply

Dear Working Mom – It’s okay to not be superwoman

A Better Life Lived Posted on October 23 by About KiraFebruary 12
Awesome reminder that as a working mom, you don't have to accept feeling torn between work and family. It's okay to prioritize family and put work on the backburner.

As a working mom, I understand how difficult it can be to feel stretched between work priorities and home priorities. It’s tough. It’s even more difficult if your desire is to be a stay-at-home mom. If you’re struggling to “have it all” and be the superwoman you’re supposed to be, this post is for you. Spoiler alert: it’s okay to not be superwoman. All moms are expected to be superwoman. We have a laundry list of motherly and wifely duties. Laundry, cooking, cleaning, caring for the children, playtime, family time and connecting with our partner are just some of what we do. If we’re lucky, as I am, we have a partner that works with us on most of these … More…

Posted in Family, Happiness, Intentional Living, Parenting, Self-Improvement | Tagged family, mom blog, parenting, positive perspective, priorities, working mom | Leave a reply

What I’m Grateful for – September 2017

A Better Life Lived Posted on October 2 by About KiraApril 8
Take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the little things in life. Realize that those little things are the big things.

Is September really over already? It was a bit of a rough month so it went by pretty quickly. For one, I finally caught one of Zach’s colds. I knew it would happen eventually. Then I had a tooth removed which wasn’t fun. I got tons of canker sores on my lip after making it almost impossible to eat for a week. Zach has also been struggling to sleep and waking up a lot at night, so I haven’t been sleeping as well. We also made the decision to send Zach to daycare so we’ve been looking into options. I hate the idea of it, but it needs to be done. At the end of the month, my annual skin … More…

Posted in Intentional Living | Tagged child care, daycare, family, grateful, gratitude, health, healthy, mom blog, parent blog, parenting, plant-based, positive perspective, positivity, priorities, values, vegan | 4 Replies

14 Sweet, Healthy Snacks to Conquer Powerful Cravings!

A Better Life Lived Posted on September 25 by About KiraFebruary 12
Awesome healthy snacks! Love that these are sweet enough to kick cravings for junk food!

If you’re anything like me, by 7 o’clock on a Friday night, you’re searching the pantry for something sweet. Getting ready to watch your favorite show or a movie makes that craving pop-up that only ice cream, chocolate, or a delicious pastry can conquer. But you’re trying to better yourself and make healthy choices. Unfortunately, none of those are on the healthy snack list. Now you have that crucial decision: do you forfeit your healthy goals for the night in acceptance of a delicious treat? What if I told you that there are amazing healthy snacks that can get the job done? (This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through one of my links, I’ll receive a small commission, … More…

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