Discover simple ways to enhance your home, Lift your spirit and indulge your body!
Please note that these ideas will not cure PPD or PPS, they are only meant to help aid you on your road to recovery. If you are suffering from any of the symptoms, please seek professional mediacl attention immediately!!!
SCENT YOUR SURROUNDINGS! Fragrances have a lot to do with how we feel and act!
~ Basics of aromatherapy -A great link about essensial oils during pregnancy and after!
~ Herbs and teas while breastfeeding? Is it safe?- Very informative!
~ Herbs and teas to stimulate milk supply and other benifits
DESIGN AND DECORATING! Your home is your santuary! Treat it well and it will treat you well!
~ Clearing clutter and improving traffic control
~The Fly Lady Technique!(This gal has got it on!!!)
~ Decorating with color (Remember you do not have to paint your whole house or make drastic changes, go out and buy a few inexpensive throw pillows to add a new splash of color to your living room or new table cloth for your kitchen table! Keep it simple, you did just have a baby!)
~ Feng Shui FAQ
~Feng Shui Quick Tips
YARD AND GARDEN! Sometimes just getting fresh air and exposing yourself to some sunshine will do wonders! Bring your baby with you and place her comfortably in the shade. Fresh air and sunshine with do wonders for her too! Plus you will feel a great sense of accomplishment!
~ Weed your yard! This is a GREAT stress releiver when you are tense. Take it out on the weeds, not your family!
~ Plant fragrant flower and herbs - This is a great way to add color to your yard and smells pretty too! An added benifit is you can use fresh herbs in your cooking. It always taste better!
~ Bring water into your garden without digging! Make or buy a table top or small fountain. The sound of water is very relaxing and soothing for everyone, including the baby!
SELF - Take care of yourself so that you can have the energy to take care of others!
MIND - Learn how to de-stress and get the most out of life
~ De-stressing Family life - A VERY helpful link!
~ Getting kids to do chores - Wouldn't your life be easier if your older ones helped out a little more? What to know how to make that happen without an all out war???
~ Time Management for Families
~ Learing how to say "NO"!
~ Why is it so hard for women to say "NO" and how we can overcome that guilt.
~ Ways to unwind and relax!
SOUL - No matter what religion you are, or even if you believe in a God, we all have a spirituality that needs to be nurtured.
~ Daily Meditation (Whatever you are comfortable with; it may be personal scripture study, journaling, yoga, meditaion, prayer, early morning walks, or whatever you can do to feel peaceful inside for just a few minute every day. THis is a very personal matter so I will not be providing links on this subject.)
~ Forgiveness - do it for you! This is very important to feel at peace. Try it, you'll feel better!
BODY - Treat your body right and it will reward you!
~ At Home Spa Treatments! Some fun homemade treatments to try by yourself or with some friends!
~ Healthy Eating Habits for The Whole Family!
~ Flatten that Tummy! Quick and easy exercises
~ Get Fit with Denise Austin Online
~enjoy life
~love yourself, and your family
~ and rejoice in motherhood!