IBA Board Member Linda Cassidy from A Labour of Life explains how making responsible fashion choices about who makes your clothes and where you buy them can be as important a fashion statement as the style itself. What is fashion to you? Is it solely about how you look, or is it about reflecting a part of yourself that’s much more important than aesthetics alone? As you go through life, your priorities tend to change, and this happens … [Read more...]
15 Cruise Must Haves from the Dollar Store
IBA Member Linda Kent from A Labour of Life shares some essential items you want to pick up at the Dollar Store before you set sail on your next cruise. It is totally that time of the year. Everyone is planning their trips down south, booking cruises and overall in Vacation planning mode. We have been traveling down South to All-Inclusives and/or Cruising in February for ten years now. It’s a great time to get away from … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Coping with Nicotine Withdrawal
Coping with the physical and psychological effects of nicotine withdrawal is arguably the biggest challenge to quitting smoking. IBA Member Debbie D. from The Dog Lady's Den, a former carton a week smoker, offers some great tips and encouragement for those that are ready to break the habit. I started smoking at the age of 12. This was back in 1967 when it was considered grown up and sophisticated. We were vacationing in Travemünde, on … [Read more...]
A Call to Action: Stop Procrastinating!
Who says we need to wait until January 1st to start making positive changes in our lives? IBA Member Jana Williams, of Degrees of Maternity, inspires us all to stop procrastinating and work on improving yourself regardless of the calendar. Lately, I seem to be running on this “kick yourself into gear” momentum, derived from a recent awakening out of a stifling fog of inactivity. If you have no idea what I’m referring to, feel free to … [Read more...]
Top Holiday Organization Tips to Reduce Stress and Celebrate More
Does the thought of the holidays stress you out? Are you dreading the food prep and holiday guests? Will the addition of holiday gifts leave your closets, drawers, and toy chests bursting? Do you feel like you need more hands, time, and help to keep your house and life organized? Then you came to the right place. IBA Member Clearissa from Clearissa Coward's Command Center helps you get organized so you are less stressed this season. Take … [Read more...]
30 Affirmations To Build Confidence And Overcome Fear
Debbie in Shape has some great tips and affirmations for building confidence in ways that increase productivity. You'll want to check these out if you're in a slump or just need some rejuvenation. Affirmations to build confidence are an effective way to overcome fear. Check this list and start changing your mindset. [clickToTweet tweet="Affirmations are a great way to build confidence and overcome fear! " quote="Affirmations are a great way to … [Read more...]
Pug Care: Taking Care of Pet Epilepsy
Our pets often become our best friends, which is why it's important to know how best to take care of them. Utpal Khot discusses how to help treat epilepsy in pugs and why it happens. What is epilepsy? Epileptic seizures are painful and our pet Bruno experienced it in the last few months. Status epilepticus known as epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes dogs to have sudden and uncontrolled recurring seizures. What causes epilepsy in … [Read more...]
Bucket List: 35 Things You Should Do Before Turning 35 (Because I Didn’t)
Are you about to turn 35 and still have a list of things you want to get done? Teresa from Embracing the Spectrum came up with this bucket list of 35 things to do before you turn 35. Next month, I turn 35 and I realized that after marriage, two kids, and a job, there are still so many things I want to do with my life. I suppose I still have time, but if you haven’t turned 35 yet, here’s a list for you! I’ll cross off what I’ve already done … [Read more...]
7 Ways Slowing Down Has Helped Me Be Re-Energized
When you have all the time in your hands but, for whatever the reason, there is only little you can do, you start to think through another perspective. Debbie Rodriguez has found that slowing down and using a Holistic Health approach has helped her. Help other learn about slowing down by pinning this image! Because of my brain tumor surgery, I had to change my pace. Slowing down became important. Here are the 7 things I have learned … [Read more...]
Easy 5-Minute Stress Relievers for Moms and Entrepreneurs
Do you deal with a lot of stress in your life? Figure out how to deal with stress with these 5-minute stress relievers from Sarah Nenni-Daher who writes at ND Consulting. Help other moms and entrepreneurs conquer stress by pinning this image! These 5-minute stress relievers for moms and blogging entrepreneurs work. Stress is a silent killer, and these stress-busting activities can make a significant difference in your mood and your … [Read more...]