February is National Heart month, know your risks, the symptoms o a heart attack and give a little love to your heart. Heart Month By midlife, women have spent years caring for children, partners, aging parents, work, and community often setting their own needs aside along the way. February, National Heart Month, offers a moment…
Seasonal nutrition tips for women over 50. Winter foods, hydration, and seasonal eating strategies to help you thrive in winter. January settles in quietly. The cold lingers, the days remain short, and the frenetic energy of the holidays gives way to something slower. This shift affects everything, from how rested you feel in the morning…
A list of 100 cozy, restful ways to slow down this winter. Simple rituals for comfort, seasonal living, and a quiet winter reset. 100 Ways to Have a Restful, Cozy Winter Reset At Pinecones & Acorns, we believe winter was never meant to be rushed, it’s a season to savor. Just as nature rests, this…
Starting it on a positive note sets the tone for your day. Here are 7 morning routines to successfully start your day. Simple Morning Habits to Start Your Day Off Right Morning is the most important part of the day, and how we start it sets the tone for the rest of the day. The…
These 25 reflection questions will help you evaluate what happened this year and set intentional direction for what comes next. Real insights start here. Reflection Questions That Will Transform You The end of the year is upon us and traditionally this is the time of year that people think about a fresh start and new…
Family, friends and the holidays, sometimes fun and sometimes stressful. Here are 5 ways to survive and enjoy the holidays. How to Make the Holidays Less Stressful Good morning friends, the holidays, otherwise known as the most stressful weeks of the year, are upon us. I love the holidays, and I love to spend them…
Count your blessing. Practice gratitude everyday but especially during this month of Thanksgiving. How to Practice Gratitude Good morning friends.  These next few weeks are going to go by in a whirl of preparations, presents, parties, stress and more. Today I want to remind you to slow down and just be. Take some time from…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, this is your friendly reminder to schedule your annual exam. Good morning friends. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and today I wanted to remind you how important self-breast exams, visits with your doctor and annual screenings are. All of these can help detect breast cancer early and increase…
Pumpkin everything, crisp air, falling leaves, it’s Autumn. Here are 7 fall self-care ideas to help you rest, relax and reboot. SELF-CARE IN AUTUMN As much as I love Fall, it also signals the start of the “most wonderful” and stressful time of the year. In the blink of an eye we will be knee…
Does winter have you feeling down? Here are 11 ways to beat the winter blues. I know I am in the minority when I say this but I LOVE WINTER! I love everything about it, the snow, the cold and the slower pace of winter months. If you are not like me and you hate…
Put yourself at the top of your list this year, make yourself a priority and start with a 30 self-care challenge. Happy New Year! How do you like to start the New Year? Do you pick a word for the year, or make resolutions? This year, why not start the year doing something different, how…
Spring is here! Let’s celebrate the season of new beginnings with 15 Spring self-care ideas and activities to rejuvenate our body and soul. Spring is a time of renewal and and a time of new beginnings. It is a great time for a fresh start, a new daily routine and a little self-care. Self-care is…
