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Practical Ways Parents Can Bring Calm to Family Life

Parenting can bring its own set of challenges, and stress often plays a role in shaping the home environment. It’s important to recognize how personal anxieties can impact children and the overall atmosphere of the family. Managing these concerns helps foster a healthier space where everyone can thrive emotionally. Strategies for handling stress include practicing coping skills and encouraging a supportive, balanced family dynamic.

Crafting Your Personal Self-Care Plan as an Introvert

Prioritizing self-care is essential, especially when you feel your energy depleting due to external pressures. As an introvert, establishing a balanced and comforting daily routine can revolutionize your well-being. These ideas from The Essential Creative guest blogger Kristin Louis introduce adaptable and methodical self-care strategies designed to enrich both your mental health and your personal environments.

Nurture Family Connections and Skills Through Home Projects

Creating an inviting home environment serves a dual purpose: elevating the aesthetics of your living spaces and nurturing deeper family connections. But why not take it a step further and undertake home enhancements that double as family activities? Try these ideas from The Essential Creative guest blogger Kristin Louis.

Your Path to a Less Toxic, Plant-Based Home in 2024

Are you ready to transform your surroundings into a healthier, toxin-free refuge? Embracing a plant-based lifestyle at home can significantly enhance your family’s productivity and well-being.

This post offers a helpful calendar guiding you through monthly swaps towards creating a plant-based, toxin-free environment in 2024. As a bonus, download your free Guide to a Plant-Based Home at the end of the post.

Your Path to a Less Toxic, Plant-Powered Home in 2024 (with Free Plant-Based Home Download)

Are you ready to transform your surroundings into a healthier, toxin-free refuge? Embracing a plant-based lifestyle at home can significantly enhance your family’s productivity and well-being.

March 2021 Young Living Specials – Rejuvenate, Recharge, and Prepare for Spring!

March 1, 2021 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

This month’s Young Living promo is one of my favorites from the past six months. Each of these oils is on our must-have list in our home. Be sure to see which ones you’ll enjoy and then place your order. If you’re not a member yet, I am happy to help you.

Valentine’s Day and Essential Oils

February 1, 2021 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Valentine’s Day blends and DIYs…and a fun graphic.

Three Great Side Gigs You Can Do All Year

January 11, 2021 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Most people would think that early work hours, periodic breaks and holiday time-off are the best things about being a teacher. However, by now, you probably know better. When you aren’t teaching, you aren’t getting paid, and teaching isn’t the most lucrative job in the first place. You do it to make a difference, not to get rich. With that in mind, a little extra income can often be both fulfilling and helpful when the school day ends. Here are a few great side gig suggestions that can fuel your bank account throughout the academic year and beyond.

Recipe: Tasty Keto Breakfast Sandwich

January 5, 2021 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Let this cook while you get ready for work so you have a nutritious, delicious breakfast to begin your day.

The Difference A Decade Makes

December 31, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

I found an old blog posts from Dec 30, 2009, and thought it would be interesting to reflect on the changes from the past decade plus. Join me?

Practical Resources to Help Parents with Common Parenting Struggles for any Age Group

December 15, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Kris, of Parenting with Kris, has shared a wonderful compilation of articles and resources to help parents through all stages of parenting. Which one did you find most helpful?

DIY Christmas Gifts Using Young Living Products (2 of 2)

December 12, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

We LOVE DIYs. We LOVE making gifts for our family and friends. We LOVE giving gifts that say, “I took time to think about you.” Today, here at The Essential Creative, we are sharing some wonderful DIYs with you. Come check them out!

DIY Christmas Gifts Using Young Living Products (1 of 2)

December 12, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Recipe: Steak with Olives, Spinach, and Goat Cheese

December 8, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

This steak with spinach, goat cheese, and olives is my new favorite meal when combined with steamed broccoli and asparagus.

Young Living Vitality Drops versus Store-Bought Water Enhancers

December 5, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Young Living Vitality Drops turn water into a a healty experience instead of a bland must-have.

8 Keys to Believing In Yourself

November 12, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Zoraida Basaldu of Empowered Fem talks with us about believing in yourself and the importance of ensuring you don’t let others determine how you see your value.

Fireside Chat with Beth Perry – Why It’s Important to Continuously Evolve

November 9, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

In this fireside chat with Beth Perry, we talk about the importance of allowing ourselves to evolve and change over time. It’s part of our design to improve. When we lean into that and flourish in our ability to create and adapt, inspire and grow, we will live on a new level. Listen in!

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