Special contributor to Real Mama, Inc.
When it’s cold outside, we do our best to stay warm. It’s also at this time of year that we crave warm, heavy, fat and sweet foods. And if they are the right kind of foods, it’s exactly what our bodies need to keep warm. Our energy is lower too, and we tend to sleep more. No, it’s not just you. It’s the human race. However, most people aren’t tired and have low energy because of the seasons. It also has a lot to do with eating the wrong foods and living a lifestyle that is damaging to our bodies and our minds. And that’s not all it’s damaging.
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When my husband and I entered Babies R Us we felt incredibly uneasy. Was it the bright artificial lights? Pre-baby nerves? We soon realized it was the fear of finding storage in our 999 square foot home for the multitude of shower gifts we were about to put on our registry.)
Finally, spring is upon us. Birds are flying north and singing, and you’re itching to get some fresh air and exercise. But before you run to the local fix-it store for all your yard maintenance supplies and set to work, consider taking on a ‘green’ approach to yard care this season. Small changes in your maintenance approach can reap big rewards for the health of your family and the environment. Here are five steps to get you started: 