At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when soap and cleaning supplies weren’t available because consumers had made panic purchases of everything stores had on their shelves, I heard some folks joke that before the pandemic people must not have been washing their hands or cleaning their homes on a regular basis. Of course, most … [Read more...] about High-Touch Surfaces: When and How to Clean
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What Should be in Your Family’s Medicine Cabinet?
Do you have a medicine cabinet? Whether you have a literal medicine cabinet or you store the items elsewhere, do you have the medications and supplies you need to treat the everyday ailments your family may experience? When the COVID-19 pandemic began, I realized that my family’s medicine cabinet was lacking. I’ve done some research to … [Read more...] about What Should be in Your Family’s Medicine Cabinet?
9 Realistic Ways for Moms to Recharge
Mothering is hard work. In fact, it’s so challenging that saying it is “hard work” might be an understatement. As a stay-at-home mom of three young kids, I find it very difficult to recharge. I’m on the job 24/7. There’s no lunch break. There’s no vacation. Most of the time I can’t even go to the bathroom without a child hollering at me … [Read more...] about 9 Realistic Ways for Moms to Recharge
How to Love Your Neighbors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Life looks a lot different today than it normally does, but being under lockdown because of a pandemic doesn’t exempt us from the tenets of our faith, including that of loving our neighbors. We’re supposed to be “social distancing,” which means we can’t be in close proximity to our neighbors. Given this, how exactly can we do things to … [Read more...] about How to Love Your Neighbors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
8 Ways to Celebrate Easter During the COVID-19 Lockdown
I can’t remember a single Easter in my life that didn’t include attending church. For many of us, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this Easter will include a number of “firsts” in regards to how we celebrate. Thankfully, even for folks under the most stringent stay-at-home orders, there are ways to celebrate. Here are 8 ways to make … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Celebrate Easter During the COVID-19 Lockdown
Key Things to Understand When Facing a Pandemic
When you turn on the news today, chances are the first thing you will hear is about the coronavirus pandemic. As a former public health professional, I’m fascinated by what’s happening. However, as a mom, family member, and friend, I’m a bit on edge. As many of you know, I take time each September (which is National Preparedness Month) … [Read more...] about Key Things to Understand When Facing a Pandemic
How to Eat Plenty of Fruit During the Winter
One thing I love about the summer is that grocery stores are filled with an abundance of fresh fruit, often at affordable prices. During these months, we purchase large quantities of berries, melons, grapes, and peaches. Unfortunately, during the winter months, there are fewer fruits available. We generally only purchase apples, pears, … [Read more...] about How to Eat Plenty of Fruit During the Winter
How Gratitude Improves Our Lives
November is a month during which psychology experts and laypeople alike laud the benefits of gratitude. They say that gratitude benefits our mental and physical health (improved sleep, decreased pain, fewer illnesses, etc.). Numerous researchers have identified these benefits in the studies they’ve conducted on gratitude. I’m super … [Read more...] about How Gratitude Improves Our Lives
