Add just a splash of apple cider vinegar in your water throughout the day~ it's good for your complexion. Put some light olive oil into a spray bottle and mist your body with it when you get out of the shower~ it's good for your skin.
Make your own sports drink using unsweetened cherry juice, sea salt, filtered water and lemon juice~ it will hydrate you during the summer.
Bring leave in conditioner to the pool to put in your hair before you dive into the water~ this will protect your hair from the chemicals and the sun.
Take a teaspoon of tumeric mixed with cinnamon and honey every day~ it's an all natural antibiotic.
Cut flowers or branches from your yard every week and keep them in a visible spot inside your house~ mother nature can work wonders on our mood.Go see Letters to Juliet~ it is a feel good movie for all ages.
Keep small lamps on timers inside your home~ not only will it set the mood, it's a good safety measure.
Keep a few bottles of white spray paint on hand~ you never know when an old frame, chair or side table will need a pick me up.
Always take something when invited to someones home {a bottle of wine, flowers, candy}~ even if they insist you shouldn't bring something, you really should.
Always have a bottle of champagne chilled~ you just never know when a celebratory moment will arise.
Never leave clutter that's visible from your front entry~ when your neighbors pick their kids up from play dates they'll think you're always so neat and tidy.
Make an effort to not yell at your children~ or soon you will have children that yell at you.
Take time out for yourself regularly and often and don't feel guilty about it~ you will be a better wife, mother, and friend for doing this.
Tell your family how much you love them and back those words up with actions~ show and tell.
Now go forth and enjoy your day ~
images of France via NewYorkTimes travel





Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice.
ReplyDeleteGood words to live by. I need to focus a bit more on some than others.
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteI promise to get started on this list right away. :-)
Have a wonderful week!
Anne
Love it! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGood list!!!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
Love your list...adding a few items to the grocery list. Happy Monday and thanks! Trish
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post!! Good words to live by. :)
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to invite you to stop by my blog...I have an award for you. :)
Here's the link to the post:
http://secretgardencottage.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-first-blog-award-giveaway.html
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Hugs ~ Jo
Such a thoughtful post...I'm going to write these down and post it on my chalkboard. You can never have too many ways to be better and enjoy life more....
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Sarah
What wonderful words to live by!
ReplyDeleteHappy day to you!
xoTrina
AMEN!!!! I'm going to have to post this list on my fridge!!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo right, this list should stay in front of everyone until they have it memorized. Love the pic too.
ReplyDeletexx's
LOVE that first photo! I have a similar one that I took in Provence and it always puts me in a peaceful place.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the Mini Design Flea is THIS Saturday! I'm so excited! You should see my house...we've got some great stuff to sell!
xo...Linsey
Welcome back! Missed the Morning T!
ReplyDeletegreat advice my friend! hope you are well! enjoy the week! susan
ReplyDeletegreat post and I shall enjoy the day! hope you have a wonderful week. verbena cottage
ReplyDeleteThanks to Linsey, i (her mom) have gotten to know you through your beautiful blog. It's easy to see that the two of you have much in common. Hope the fun sounding sale goes well Saturday....I hate to miss.
ReplyDeleteI loved this!!! Thanks for all the natural remedies.....
ReplyDeleteOkay, I already could SEE that you were beautiful and a talented decorator, to boot, but HOW did you get so WISE??? Loved this list and I look forward to putting all of the suggestions into ACTION!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great Monday, T!
xx Suzanne
Great advise, thanks!! Hugs, Cindy
ReplyDeletePerfect! Just what I needed! ~Lulu
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful thoughts. I could use a glass of chilled champagne right now...!
ReplyDeleteLove the new mirror. xo Terri
What a lovely post ♥
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful advice:) Hope you are having a wonderful week ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteI cannot begin to tell you how HAPPY this post makes me....it puts a smile in my heart!!!! Love these little bits of wisdom!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful advice...all of it! I think I'm going to print this out so I can read it again and again. And by the way, I tried the morroccan oil you recommended and I'm LOVING it! Thanks for all the great advice.
ReplyDelete~Elissa