Rock painting is a simple project that everyone can enjoy. IBA Board Member, Sarah Nenni-Daher from Ruffles and Rainboots shares some simple tricks to make beautiful rocks that well... rock. This is our Rock Painting 101 resource, all things associated with getting started with rock painting. Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we’ve jumped on the rock painting trend with fervor! Whether it’s rock painting or painted pebbles you’re interested … [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...]
Easy Photo Backdrops to Make Your Blog Photos Pop
To make your food and craft items stand out in your photos, you need a good backdrop. IBA Member, Audrey Humaciu of That Recipe and Munofore gives you plenty of ideas for photo back drops that you probably already have in your house. You do not need to spend a fortune to have photo backdrops that make your creations stand out in your blog photos. Before you spend any money, look around your house for some of these items to make your recipes … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Reduce Stress When You Are Having A Terrible Day
In this humorous piece, Shana Sutton from Our Sutton Place shares a Mom day that keeps getting worse and worse and her top 5 ways to manage stress and get through tough days one piece. TOP 5 WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS WHEN YOU’RE HAVING A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY A BAD START…. I woke up and my daughter was complaining her head was itchy. I looked carefully and thought I saw nits. Could it be lice?? This better not turn into … [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...]
FREE Printable Spring Cleaning Removal Checklist with Tips
Now is the perfect time to get your home decluttered. Here is a FREE PRINTABLE SPRING CLEANING REMOVAL CHECKLIST WITH TIPS from Crystal at Sharing Life's Moments. The time has come for spring cleaning. Now is the perfect time to give your home more breathing room to be able to soak up that fresh spring air. I do believe Del loves spring cleaning more than I do. He firmly believes in removing all the excess clutter in our home as much as … [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...]
Midlife Matters: Do You Really Need to Reinvent Yourself to be Happy?
What do you need to find success in midlife? Sue Loncaric from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond writes about self-discovery and whether you need to reinvent yourself during your midlife. - Thanks for sharing with us! Help others find happiness by pinning this image! I’ve just written my last article in for Millers, Seeing Me Project – August the month of Midlife Matters. Over the last five weeks, I’ve written about how to make Choices in … [Read more...]