Update: This post was originally written on March 6th. This is a fluid situation with new recommendations and warnings coming frequently. Never rely on a blog post or social media for vital health information. Keep up with the latest accurate information via WHO or CDC websites. I have edited this post to reflect my current…
Homemaking With Chronic Illness ~ 10 Helpful Tips
I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. I am usually pretty private about personal things but I’ve decided to share this. I know I’m not alone in this so let’s talk about homemaking with chronic illness. Obviously there are many types of chronic illness, each with their own challenges but all effect our ability…
Walk 20 in ’20 – A Fitness Goal
I know I’m not alone in wanting to get more fit this year. In fact, the most common New Year’s resolutions have to do with getting in shape. There are any number of ways to do that but I’ve chosen walking as my fitness goal for 2020. Walk 20 in ’20 I was recently listening…
Do You Get Enough Sleep?
Let’s just go ahead and get this out of the way right off the bat. No, I don’t get enough sleep. And I’ll bet I’m not alone. What about you? Do YOU get enough sleep? They say admitting your problem is the first step, right? I’m tired of being tired and am determined…
Walk With Me ~ October Challenge
Anyone up for a fitness challenge? I’ve got a beach vacation to Belize coming up in November and I’m determined to up my fitness level a bit before then. Every year we try to keep our envy in check while viewing our friends’ vacation photos on Facebook. There they are enjoying sunny Belize while…
Healthy Living Roundup ~ Resources to Help You Live a Healthy Lifestyle
I’ve been interested in healthy living since I was a young teenager. In fact, that no doubt played a role in my decision to attend R.N. school. I’ll admit, however, that possessing knowledge about a topic doesn’t necessarily mean one always lives it. I’ll be perfectly honest…I don’t get enough sleep and I don’t exercise…
How Women in the 1950s Stayed Fit and Trim
Take a look at old photos from the 1950s and what do you notice about the women? With few exceptions they are thin. Their waists are tiny! What’s up with that? How did they stay fit and trim? What has changed in the past half century? I decided to do a little research. This post…
LWD Book Club ~ March 2017
A new month means it’s time for the LWD Book Club selections! We also begin a new theme for the blog. Let’s take a look: Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Life With Dee! LWD March Book Club Selections LWD’s theme for the month of March will be mindfulness, health and…
September: A New Beginning and an Updated Planner
It’s Back-to-School season and even though my children are grown, this time of year still feels like a new beginning. I think of September as sort of “January Light”. It’s a good time to evaluate progress on goals and adjust schedules and routines if needed. Following the more laid-back months of summer, September feels like…