Create Margin --Through Prioritization

Last month we began a series: Creating Margin.  I encourage you to read the first installment, "Create Margin through Busting Time-Wasters." 

I hear quite often from friends and acquaintances alike how they do not have enough time.  So many conversations begin with:  "I don’t have time to__________",  If only I had the time to ________", "If only there were more hours in a day I would__________."  You may have started a sentence with one or more of those phrases; I know I have.

So what do we do about "time?" 
We cannot collect more of it-- it' is a fixed reality.

How to Avoid Toxic Buildup Found in Indoor Air

This has been a winter that many will not forget for quite some time, with record setting snowfalls, and temperatures.  I am sure that the coming of spring will be ushered in with a collective sigh of relief!

In the meantime, protecting your family from the buildup of indoor air pollutants should be a concern for you.  Not only do you want to keep germs at bay ,  but you should be considering how to eliminate/minimize indoor air pollutants from chemical cleaners and air fresheners.

Many standard household cleaners contain chemicals that actually aggravate our respiratory systems and potentially put our children's nervous systems at risk. 

Heart Smart Valentine

I don't know about you, but I am a chocolate lover.

 Anytime I hear of a new study that says chocolate is good for you, my husband just rolls his eyes in disbelief; until today.

In honor of National Heart Month and Valentine's Day, I began to do some digging to see if chocolate truly has health benefits.  Come to find out, one of the major benefits from chocolate is for your heart!