You’ve done your research on growing a garden.  And now you know there are many benefits of growing a garden of your own.  So, you are excited to start your own vegetable garden for your family! Of course, you want to have a successful vegetable garden.  You are probably thinking of the fresh fruits and veggies for your family to enjoy this summer.  And maybe you want to save money too.  Whatever your reason, we’ve got you covered!  Here are some tips to help you have a successful vegetable garden. Make a Plan for Your Successful Vegetable Garden Your first step to having a successful vegetable garden is to make…

Have you ever considered growing a garden?  Every year, my husband and I plant a garden on our farm.  There are many benefits of growing a garden.  Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about it.   I’ve also learned something about myself-  I love gardening!  From the planting and growing to the picking and canning (or freezing) I really, really enjoy every part of it.  Well, maybe not chopping weeds, haha!  But everything else is a lot of fun. Although there are many benefits of growing a garden, I can put them into three main categories:  health, family, and financial benefits.  Keep reading to learn more about them! Gardening for…

“No rest for the weary,” is a phrase quoted all the time, mostly by busy people.  It goes along with our society’s standard of wearing our busyness as a badge of honor.  Even though we feel the need to stay busy and keep pushing ourselves, it’s also very important to get more rest. In this post, I’ll share with you reasons why rest is so important to our bodies and minds.  Then I will also share several tips that I use to get more rest. Why is Rest Important? Most people know they need to get more rest. We have been told that all of our lives. But why is…

It’s January, and many people have just started their New Years’ resolutions. One of the most common resolutions people make is to get more healthy. Whether the goal is losing weight, exercising more, or simply eating less junk food, most of us have made a goal to get healthy at one time or another.  Even though we know it’s important to take care of ourselves, getting healthy isn’t always easy. I’ve spent many hours scouring Pinterest or searching the internet for tips to get healthy. There’s so much out there, it can be hard to find what’s right for you. Why Should We Get Healthy? When thinking of tips to…

Have you ever felt like you need to make a change?  Maybe you feel like you’re in a rut.  Or life might not be going the way you had hoped it would.  We all feel like we need a change of pace at times.  One way to reset our path and keep moving forward is by setting priorities in life. What is the Importance of Setting Priorities in Life? You might ask why it’s important to set priorities in life?   It’s a simple question without a simple answer.  The reasons are just as unique as the person setting them!  Setting priorities can help us define what’s important, manage our…

Most people feel the need to get a fresh start at different times throughout their lives.  This fresh start can be as big as moving across the country.  Or, it can be as small as starting a healthy habit.  Either way you look at it, if you feel bored or in a rut, a fresh start might be just what need to love your life! Why Do You Need a Fresh Start? There can be many reasons why a person would need to get a fresh start in life.  But most of these reasons can be put together in three main categories:  beginning a brand new life, an end of…

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It can be very tricky to get a fibromyalgia diagnosis. For starters, the symptoms can be very different from one person to another. Some patients may experience brain fog, while others may deal with extreme fatigue caused by a lack of sleep. One of the most common fibromyalgia symptoms is pain. And one of the best ways to ward off a fibromyalgia flare is through fibromyalgia pain management. As my rheumatologist said during my diagnosis visit, “Fibromyalgia is a literal PAIN,” and he wasn’t lying.  One of my first symptoms was pain in my joints, especially my hands and fingers. The pain has since moved to many other joints. I’ve…

Studies have shown that sleep quality affects fibromyalgia symptoms. If a person can get better sleep with fibromyalgia, their symptoms will be less severe. But sleep doesn’t come easy to people with fibromyalgia. Studies show that up to 75% of fibromyalgia sufferers complain of sleep disturbances. Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia will often give you more questions than answers. Fibromyalgia looks different for everyone who has it. No two people will have the exact same symptoms. The cause of fibromyalgia is not clear either. When a person has fibromyalgia, there can be times that you don’t feel all that bad.  The pain is minimal and you’re getting enough rest. You’re managing…

Searching for Answers Have you ever felt like something was wrong with you, but you don’t really know what?  A few years ago, I felt this same way. After many tests and months of searching, I was finally given a fibromyalgia diagnosis. Let me guess, you’re exhausted, like ALL the time. You probably have more than the normal aches and pains, and you can’t concentrate or function like you used to.  Maybe your digestive system is out of whack or you start getting these weird rashes for no apparent reason at all. And try explaining them to a doctor!  “I don’t really feel good, but I can’t explain why,” usually…