Creating a Dreamboard For The New Year

Written by Kelly @ Eyes On The Source, Contributing Writer A New Year always brings new hopes, dreams, plans...We're gonna climb that mountain, lose that weight, change that character flaw.  Hopes and dreams flying about in our heads, but it's overwhelming, we don't know the process to get there and so by mid-January we've already forgotten or given up.  Aren't New Years resolutions made to be broken anyhow? Do you have big plans for this New Year?  Have you put together a list of goals? … [Read more...]

Real Food on a Budget

Written by Jenn @ A Simple Haven, Contributing Writer Anyone else ringing in the New Year with some kind of detox?  After consuming more sugar and white flour in the past several weeks than I have during the rest of the year, my body is crying out for fruits and veggies. Even if you're not doing anything drastic, maybe you just want make better food choices in 2014--avoid processed stuff, replace some conventionally-grown produce with organic, eat more locally-grown stuff (good luck in … [Read more...]

Organizing the Busy Mom’s Day with Routines Rather Than Schedules

Written by Kristen, Contributing Writer I like my days to be organized. I like to see a list, check things off, and know that I've accomplished the important tasks that need done for my day. If I can get ahead on something, well by golly, I'll take those bonus points, too! It didn't take me long, however, to realize that keeping my days organized can be quite challenging when I'm working with a crew of little people. Rather than beat myself up over not sticking with a schedule that is ruled … [Read more...]

Organized Meal Planning Made Simple

Written by Kari, Contributing Writer Meal planning has never been one of my favorite activities. I remember when I got married almost 13 years ago the dread I faced every time I went to the grocery store. I never had a plan, I never knew what to get and I had no creativity. My husband was a trooper, because I sure didn’t woo him with my amazing skills in the kitchen. As time went on, I moved from the same ole repeated 5 meals to a broader menu, but I still despised the duty of planning meals … [Read more...]

Isn’t Exercise An Optional Activity?

  Written by Kim, Contributing Writer   **note from Rachel: Please meet Kim, another new monthly contributor. Kim's passions are not only her family but educating the public about healthy eating and living.   In all areas of health I like to begin with the question, “Was this part of God’s original optimal design for us?”  I want to make sure that anything I've added to my life lines up with the God’s word.     Exercise is no exception.    John and I spent the majority of our life as … [Read more...]

Set your Timer {All you need is 20 Minutes a Day}

Guest Post by  Angela Busy, busy, busy.  Aren't we all? photo credit Most of us feel like there just isn't enough time in the day for everything we have to do.  And then you add all the little things that need to be done every once in a while - like organizing closets, dusting ceiling fans and organizing/cleaning out kitchen cabinets.  Some would say there just isn't time.  I'm here to tell you that there is!! What's a girl to do??  Well, first you need a Cleaning … [Read more...]

12 Steps to a Healthier Life in 2012 {part 2}

Please join me again at Keeper of the Home today! Yesterday was part 1 where you read about the first 6 steps to a healthier life this year. Today you can read the last 6 steps, with number 12 being the best way to become healthy in my opinion.sneak peak of number 7:7. Set GoalsGod gave all of us dreams and I'm not talking about having a million dollars or unattainable dreams that are most likely only fantasies. He put the dreams in your heart and wants you to accomplish them, He wants the best … [Read more...]

12 steps to a Healthier life in 2012 {part 1}

Please join me over at Keeper of the Home where I'll discuss steps you & I can take to be healthier this year and ways to not get overwhelmed with all of your goals.Today you can read about part 1 of steps you can take towards a Healthier Life which includes: Choosing Whole Foods, Thinking Positively, Making Time to Exercise, Following a Schedule, Reducing Toxins, Using Natural Personal Care Products and Home Cleanerssneak peak:It's January, so we all know what that means... New Year's … [Read more...]

Bye Bye old day2day joys!

This weekend my blog makeover will be revealed sometime, in fact I think Jeannette of Craft Hippos Designs is working on it as I type this! I am so happy about it! Although I have loved the red & white hibiscus paisley back ground!I also transferred from .blogspot to .com, yay! so you know can enter www.day2dayjoys.com and my site will come up! Be on the lookout for more about my makeover process! Let's take a look back on my old design: Have a great weekend! And let me know what you think … [Read more...]

9 Toxins to Remove from your Life

Please join me over at Keeper of the Home where you will find ways to make your life healthier! You'll learn about 9 toxins to remove from you life and alternative choices to make! sneak peak: photo credit With my husband being a doctor, I have learned and am constantly learning new information about things in our everyday life that are dangerous to our health and are making our bodies toxic. Although you might not know it, there are environmental, household, food and life factors that play … [Read more...]