Faithful Ninja Momma

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…

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…

There are many challenges that come with parenting. One of the biggest challenges for my family has been in school. I teach elementary school, so getting through that, although it wasn’t easy, was much more manageable. But, since the kids went to middle school, we have spent many, many hours trying to help a teenager who is struggling in school. Each of our 3 kids is different and had different needs.  All of them had struggles with social maturity and the issues that go along with growing up. Our 2 girls had a few struggles with classwork and homework.  But they were both willing to seek help from their teachers…

Most parents have an instant love for their children as soon as they are born.  Some families may take a little longer to bond, but loving your sweet little one comes easily for most parents. Then one day, that sweet little boy or girl turns into a teenager.  Halfway between child and adult, your teen’s emotions, attitude, and hormones are driving you crazy!!!  All these changes can make it a little harder to love your teenager.  We know you LOVE them because they are yours, but I guess LIKING your teen is really the challenge you’re up against. Even though they are trying your patience almost daily, as a parent,…

As I’ve gone through the different stages of parenting, I have realized something.  They all have challenges! And parenting a teenager is no different. In fact, parenting your teenager can be one of the most challenging times for your whole family! Over the past 8 years, my husband and I have had at least one teenager in the house.  Our kids are very close in age (18, 19, and 21) so we’ve spent the larger part of these 8 years with 3 teenagers.  This has been both a blessing and a challenge!    One blessing from parenting 3 teenagers is how much we’ve learned from this experience.  In fact, we’re still…