I have some pretty exciting news, and it will be taking The Neat Things in Life into a new direction soon. If you have noticed I don’t post to many photos of me on the site, soon I will be posting videos! EEK!!! I am some what scared, but also excited. I am hoping I can do this, well I should say I know I can do this. I will be teaming up with a great company soon. This does {Read More}
Good Days and Bad Days
I wish they had a cure for every issue known to human. I have good days and I have bad days. I have never kept is a secret on the site that I have bad anxiety. My anxiety issues are extreme on some days, and on others I am perfectly fine. I have been diagnosed with both PTSD and Social Phobia. Most times I will not leave the house unless I have my husband or daughter with me. Going to {Read More}
Smile It’s Good For You (7 Reasons Why)
Did you know smiling is good for your body? Laurel House and Topical BioMedics have recently partnered up to share with everyone why it’s important to smile! In 2013 I will be smiling more and frowning less. 1. Smiling Lifts Your Spirits Even if you’re not feeling it…smile. The simple act of smiling, especially when you smile at someone else and they reflect that smile back at you, can trick your body and mind into thinking that you are actually {Read More}
5 Ways to Avoid Late-Night Snacking
How many of you are snackers? How many of those snacks are eaten right before bed? Yes, I am guilty of late night snacking. In 2013 I will be following the tips of Dr. Wayne Andersen * to help me avoid those trips to the pantry during the middle of the night. If you are wanting to lose weight and have these late night snacking habits, you to can make the same small changes to your nightly routines to help {Read More}
Find the Power to Stop Smoking
Smoking is one thing many do to relief stress, it’s also a silent killer of many. Before I decided to stop smoking cigarettes 4 years ago, I had to hit rock bottom, and I had to want to quit. I have asthma, so smoking caused me to have more problems with my breathing. While, I had quit many times before, something always got to me and I would start again. In the past 5 years I have had two people {Read More}
Tied to Be Fit Kicks Off in January!
Every year I make the resolution to lose weight, and every year I lose a great deal. Towards the end of the year I have so much going on, I tend to lose focus of everything and I end up gaining a small amount back. With those small gains, also come great loses and the drive to keep me going at it. I have found by surrounding myself with things that make me happy keep me motivated. In my weight {Read More}