Body & Mind Archives - Verified Mom https://www.verifiedmom.com/category/health/ Unapologetically Me Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:15:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.verifiedmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-VMBookmark152152-32x32.png Body & Mind Archives - Verified Mom https://www.verifiedmom.com/category/health/ 32 32 30 Simple Ways to Sprinkle Sunshine into Your Day! https://www.verifiedmom.com/30-ways-to-feel-good-when-you-feel-like-poop/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/30-ways-to-feel-good-when-you-feel-like-poop/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:52:00 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=10750 Why Small Acts Matter

Life can be a rollercoaster with its ups and downs. Especially after long, gloomy months like fall and winter, many of us might feel a little out of sorts, reminiscent of those “winter blues.” But remember, it’s the small moments, the tiny acts of joy, that often bring the most happiness. That’s why I’ve curated a list of 30 simple yet powerful ways to sprinkle sunshine into your day. And the … Continue Reading...

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]]> Why Small Acts Matter

Life can be a rollercoaster with its ups and downs. Especially after long, gloomy months like fall and winter, many of us might feel a little out of sorts, reminiscent of those “winter blues.” But remember, it’s the small moments, the tiny acts of joy, that often bring the most happiness. That’s why I’ve curated a list of 30 simple yet powerful ways to sprinkle sunshine into your day. And the … Continue Reading...

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]]> https://www.verifiedmom.com/30-ways-to-feel-good-when-you-feel-like-poop/feed/ 3 It’s A Brand New World & A Brand New Me! https://www.verifiedmom.com/its-a-brand-new-world-a-brand-new-me/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:18:05 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=18333 Yes, as you know the world has changed over the last couple of months. We are all living within our own homes doing what we need to do to keep not only ourselves safe but others as well. It has created a whole new world from one end of the globe to the other.

Being off of work since March 17th I have had plenty of time to think and reflect as many have. I … Continue Reading...

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]]> Yes, as you know the world has changed over the last couple of months. We are all living within our own homes doing what we need to do to keep not only ourselves safe but others as well. It has created a whole new world from one end of the globe to the other.

Being off of work since March 17th I have had plenty of time to think and reflect as many have. I … Continue Reading...

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]]> My Happy Tunes Music Playlist https://www.verifiedmom.com/music-playlist/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 22:22:00 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=18163 Let’s talk about music. Happy tunes, sad tunes and every tune in between, I love all the tunes! Ok, maybe not really all of them but most of them I love. My family is very much into a variety of music. There is always something playing in my house, sometimes it’s in every room.

Music Playlist

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]]> Let’s talk about music. Happy tunes, sad tunes and every tune in between, I love all the tunes! Ok, maybe not really all of them but most of them I love. My family is very much into a variety of music. There is always something playing in my house, sometimes it’s in every room.

Music Playlist

It Runs In The Family

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]]> 10 Things That Make Me Happy https://www.verifiedmom.com/10-things-that-make-me-happy/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:05:43 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=18154 This year is a big year for me. I’m turning 50. With that age, for me, comes a lot of self-reflection. It’s less about what I want but more of what I need. What do I need to do or have to make me happy? The honest answer is, I don’t know. Sounds sad, doesn’t it?

10 Things To Make Me Happy

10 Things To Make Me Happy

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]]> This year is a big year for me. I’m turning 50. With that age, for me, comes a lot of self-reflection. It’s less about what I want but more of what I need. What do I need to do or have to make me happy? The honest answer is, I don’t know. Sounds sad, doesn’t it?

10 Things To Make Me Happy

10 Things To Make Me Happy

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]]> The Magic of Fall https://www.verifiedmom.com/the-magic-of-fall/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:21:55 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=18150 Fall seems to come and go in a blink of an eye. We went from summer to winter. Even though we are technically in the fall season it’s hard to see it under the snow and bare trees. However, if you just take a moment to enjoy the beauty of fall, you’ll discover its magic.

What I love most about this season are the beautiful colors that surround us at just the right moment. Do … Continue Reading...

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]]> Fall seems to come and go in a blink of an eye. We went from summer to winter. Even though we are technically in the fall season it’s hard to see it under the snow and bare trees. However, if you just take a moment to enjoy the beauty of fall, you’ll discover its magic.

What I love most about this season are the beautiful colors that surround us at just the right moment. Do … Continue Reading...

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]]> Family – How We Stay Connected. https://www.verifiedmom.com/family-how-we-stay-connected/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:55:52 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=18147 What does that mean to you? Honestly, there are so many ways I could describe what family means to me and what my family is truly like. To me, it means to love. It also means patience. And, my family, well, it’s a little crazy.

Family - How We Stay Connected

I remember when my daughter was younger she brought her friend over after school. I was making dinner and when it was ready I called her down. We eat dinner … Continue Reading...

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]]> What does that mean to you? Honestly, there are so many ways I could describe what family means to me and what my family is truly like. To me, it means to love. It also means patience. And, my family, well, it’s a little crazy.

Family - How We Stay Connected

I remember when my daughter was younger she brought her friend over after school. I was making dinner and when it was ready I called her down. We eat dinner … Continue Reading...

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]]> How Do You Start Your Day? #NovemberBlogChallenge https://www.verifiedmom.com/how-do-you-start-your-day-novemberblogchallenge/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 05:45:01 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=18108 How do you start your day? That’s an easy one! I start my day with a Pomeranian at my head and a German Shepard/Husky mix at my rear. Seriously! My alarm goes off at 6:00 a.m. (with the animals in the appropriate places) and I’m out of bed by 6:10. I hate getting up early. A morning person I am not.

How Do You Start Your Day?
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]]> How do you start your day? That’s an easy one! I start my day with a Pomeranian at my head and a German Shepard/Husky mix at my rear. Seriously! My alarm goes off at 6:00 a.m. (with the animals in the appropriate places) and I’m out of bed by 6:10. I hate getting up early. A morning person I am not.

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]]> 3 Must-Have Items for Summer Fun https://www.verifiedmom.com/must-haves-for-summer/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:46:28 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=11080 3 Summer Must-Have items

Usually, summer comes with excessive heat, however, in this neck of the woods, summer is more like spring so my needs are a bit off from what I’d usually require.  I have thought a lot about what my Must-Have’s are and I think I’ve come up with three pretty good ones.

Shine a little light!

1.  Sun.  Seems simple enough in the summer right? WRONG!  In the Chicagoland area, we’ve had a less than usual … Continue Reading...

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]]> 3 Summer Must-Have items

Usually, summer comes with excessive heat, however, in this neck of the woods, summer is more like spring so my needs are a bit off from what I’d usually require.  I have thought a lot about what my Must-Have’s are and I think I’ve come up with three pretty good ones.

Shine a little light!

1.  Sun.  Seems simple enough in the summer right? WRONG!  In the Chicagoland area, we’ve had a less than usual … Continue Reading...

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]]> It’s a New Year so What’s New on Netflix? https://www.verifiedmom.com/new-year-whats-new-netflix/ Sun, 28 Jan 2018 23:14:05 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17303 Another new year has come and gone and I am still hanging on strong to Netflix and streaming. In fact, since the start of the new year, we have become a streaming-only family.  That’s right, we cut the cord and are now streaming everything!  It feels so refreshing!  Anyway, with that, we have upped our Netflix streaming game and watch it more now than ever before.  There are so many shows that we can all … Continue Reading...

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]]> Another new year has come and gone and I am still hanging on strong to Netflix and streaming. In fact, since the start of the new year, we have become a streaming-only family.  That’s right, we cut the cord and are now streaming everything!  It feels so refreshing!  Anyway, with that, we have upped our Netflix streaming game and watch it more now than ever before.  There are so many shows that we can all … Continue Reading...

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]]> Cutting the Cord in 2018: How I did it https://www.verifiedmom.com/cutting-cord-2018/ https://www.verifiedmom.com/cutting-cord-2018/#comments Thu, 11 Jan 2018 04:51:19 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17289 Cutting the cord wasn’t an easy task. It’s something I have wanted to do for a few years now but hesitated in a major way. We had been long time satellite users and by a long time, I mean 22 years. We loved our satellite tv. Even though the last two years on the premiere night of Big Brother (my guilty pleasure show) it was raining and the dish went out leaving me scrambling to … Continue Reading...

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]]> Cutting the cord wasn’t an easy task. It’s something I have wanted to do for a few years now but hesitated in a major way. We had been long time satellite users and by a long time, I mean 22 years. We loved our satellite tv. Even though the last two years on the premiere night of Big Brother (my guilty pleasure show) it was raining and the dish went out leaving me scrambling to … Continue Reading...

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]]> https://www.verifiedmom.com/cutting-cord-2018/feed/ 7 A Year Of Netflix Streaming #StreamTeam https://www.verifiedmom.com/a-year-of-netflix-streaming/ Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:29:37 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17280 It is hard to believe it has been another a year of Netflix streaming.  My family has grown a lot in many ways especially in the shows we all watch.  It’s fun to take a step back and reflect on what we were into at various stages of our lives.  It’s also important to share that this month I decided to finally cut the cord and give up my DirecTv service!  That’s right, we are … Continue Reading...

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]]> It is hard to believe it has been another a year of Netflix streaming.  My family has grown a lot in many ways especially in the shows we all watch.  It’s fun to take a step back and reflect on what we were into at various stages of our lives.  It’s also important to share that this month I decided to finally cut the cord and give up my DirecTv service!  That’s right, we are … Continue Reading...

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]]> GOTRAX Hoverboard offers Holiday FUN! #Review #AD @RideGOTRAX https://www.verifiedmom.com/gotrax-hoverboard-offers-holiday-fun-review/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:27:45 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17260 I’ll just come right out and say it now.  GOTRAX™ Hoverboards are FUN!  That is, it’s fun according to my kids.  I myself have not stepped foot on it simply because I am way too chicken and like my hips where they are.  But, that’s just my personal preference! 🙂   I was able to have my kids provide a hoverboard review and let’s just say that it was super funny in a not so funny … Continue Reading...

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]]> I’ll just come right out and say it now.  GOTRAXâ„¢ Hoverboards are FUN!  That is, it’s fun according to my kids.  I myself have not stepped foot on it simply because I am way too chicken and like my hips where they are.  But, that’s just my personal preference! 🙂   I was able to have my kids provide a hoverboard review and let’s just say that it was super funny in a not so funny … Continue Reading...

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]]> PS4 Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Wireless Gaming Headset is a Hot Holiday Must-Have #AD @BestBuy @TurtleBeach https://www.verifiedmom.com/ps4-turtle-beach-stealth-700-gaming-headset-hot-holiday-must/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:29:08 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17250 The PS4 Turtle Beach Stealth 700 wireless gaming headset is one of the hottest gifts a gamer can get!  Just ask my son!  I mentioned the Stealth 700 to my son and he’s since been anxiously waiting to test it out.  This premium wireless surround sound gaming headset for PS4 Pro and PS4 delivers the finest audio quality and maximum comfort for an unbeatable price.  My son is a huge gamer and was beyond excited … Continue Reading...

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]]> The PS4 Turtle Beach Stealth 700 wireless gaming headset is one of the hottest gifts a gamer can get!  Just ask my son!  I mentioned the Stealth 700 to my son and he’s since been anxiously waiting to test it out.  This premium wireless surround sound gaming headset for PS4 Pro and PS4 delivers the finest audio quality and maximum comfort for an unbeatable price.  My son is a huge gamer and was beyond excited … Continue Reading...

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]]> Holiday Traveling with Netflix! https://www.verifiedmom.com/holiday-traveling-netflix/ Sat, 09 Dec 2017 20:23:45 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17243 Sadly I don’t get to do much holiday traveling.  But when I do, there are certain things I do and bring with.  One thing is for certain, we always have Netflix loaded onto all of our devices for on-the-go viewing.  If you were to look at any of the kid’s devices you will find the Netflix app.  I have to say that the Netflix app is probably one of the easiest streaming apps to navigate … Continue Reading...

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]]> Sadly I don’t get to do much holiday traveling.  But when I do, there are certain things I do and bring with.  One thing is for certain, we always have Netflix loaded onto all of our devices for on-the-go viewing.  If you were to look at any of the kid’s devices you will find the Netflix app.  I have to say that the Netflix app is probably one of the easiest streaming apps to navigate … Continue Reading...

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]]> Stranger Things 2 Premieres October 27, 2017 on Netflix! (PLUS #GIVEAWAY) https://www.verifiedmom.com/stranger-things-2-premieres-october-27-2017-netflix-plus-giveaway/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:31:53 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17096 Stranger Things 2 is set to premiere on Friday, October 27, 2017, and I can’t think of any other way to celebrate than with a giveaway to my readers and followers!  It’s always better to binge watch your favorite shows with friends.  Netflix invites readers to tag a friend that doesn’t have Netflix for a chance to win a 3-month Netflix subscription!  My family plans on binge watching the entire season on Friday!  More on that later!… Continue Reading...

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]]> Stranger Things 2 is set to premiere on Friday, October 27, 2017, and I can’t think of any other way to celebrate than with a giveaway to my readers and followers!  It’s always better to binge watch your favorite shows with friends.  Netflix invites readers to tag a friend that doesn’t have Netflix for a chance to win a 3-month Netflix subscription!  My family plans on binge watching the entire season on Friday!  More on that later!… Continue Reading...

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]]> Returning To Work: From Full-Time Mom to Full-Time Employee https://www.verifiedmom.com/returning-to-work/ Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:58:19 +0000 https://www.verifiedmom.com/?p=17070 Returning to work has been nothing less than a heated discussion between my husband and I.  Tension had been building up for years.  It may have even led to some resentment.  It was decided, by both of us, that when we started our family, I would stay home and raise the kids.  At the time, it sounded like the perfect solution.  I would have been working to keep my kids in daycare; something I didn’t … Continue Reading...

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]]> Returning to work has been nothing less than a heated discussion between my husband and I.  Tension had been building up for years.  It may have even led to some resentment.  It was decided, by both of us, that when we started our family, I would stay home and raise the kids.  At the time, it sounded like the perfect solution.  I would have been working to keep my kids in daycare; something I didn’t … Continue Reading...

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