Simple Steps To Healthy Eating Habits

Written by Janet @ Frugal & Focused, Contributing Writer When you make up your mind to start eating healthier it can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. If you're not careful, your enthusiasm to improve your health through healthy eating will get derailed by the planning and extra work involved. Before you jump in determined to eat healthy 100% of the time, set aside a little time to think about what healthy eating looks like to you and develop a strategy to make the … [Read more...]

3 Things To Do When Spring Fever Hits

Written by Janet @ Frugal & Focused, Contributing Writer Spring is still a few weeks away but spring fever has already hit at my house. I am ready for blue skies, green grass, colorful flowers, lots of sunshine, and time outdoors. Here in Florida, we've already enjoyed some really nice spring-like days that have me itching to get on with it. I've taken long walks in the neighborhood and strolled around my yard making plans. Whether you're already getting a taste of … [Read more...]

Avoid Cabin Fever This Winter With These Fun Family Activities

Written by Janet @ Frugal & Focused, Contributing Writer I'm not a cold weather person. If possible, I would hibernate all winter long. That's not very realistic though so I've learned that you have to make the most of it. If you have kids, especially little ones, things can get a bit hairy and cabin fever can set in if you limit activities due to the cold weather. You may have to get a bit more creative than you do in the summer but there are plenty of fun family activities … [Read more...]

Fun Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Your Kids

Written by Janet @ Frugal & Focused, Contributing Writer When your kids are really little, they happily go to bed at their regular bedtimes on New Year's Eve. Umm, okay, maybe not happily but they're still oblivious to the idea of staying up until midnight to welcome in the New Year. At some point though, they will want to stay up. In fact, they might even beg to stay up until midnight. Perhaps you are like me and are at the point where you'd prefer to let the new year arrive … [Read more...]

12 Days of Christmas {Day 10: dōTERRA Essential Oil}

Today is the 10th day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2015!   Review by Janet @ Frugal & Focused, *NEW* Contributing Writer  On the 10th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... A warm and woody essential oil blend from dōTERRA that promotes a sense of relaxation just in time for the busy holiday season.  This airy, fresh blend evokes feelings of tranquility and balance.  dōTERRA  produces and … [Read more...]