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The most important things to put in a Calming Kit for Moms and teachers

The most important things to put in a Calming Kit for Moms and teachers
Creating a calm kit for your home or office can be a meaningful gesture, not only for yourself, but also as a thoughtful gift for teachers, mothers, or friends facing challenging times. A curated calm kit encourages the recipient to designate a serene spot for a daily ten-minute break, a practice that fosters emotional regulation and stress relief. Assembling a bin or basket with items dedicated to tranquility and mindfulness presents an opportunity to spread wellness and support to those in our lives who may need a gentle reminder to pause and breathe.

Among the recommended items to include in a calm kit are a folding yoga mat for creating a comfortable and inviting space, yoga cards for guided practice, and a ten-minute timer to ensure a brief yet beneficial session. Noise-cancelling headphones can enhance the experience by blocking out distractions, allowing for deeper focus and relaxation. Additional touches like a yoga mat spray, mindful coloring books, and colored pencils invite a multi-sensory approach to relaxation, appealing to those who find peace in creativity and scent.

Furthermore, incorporating positive affirmation cards, journal prompts, and a guided journal into the kit not only aids in self-reflection and personal growth but also emphasizes the importance of self-care and mental well-being. These tools serve as a reminder that taking time for oneself is not only necessary but can also be a delightful and enriching experience. This approach to personal wellness reinforces the idea that everyone deserves moments of peace and contemplation, encouraging a habitual practice of self-care and mindfulness.
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10 ways to make Family Camping easy so you can relax too!
Here are 10 ways to make family camping easy, so you can relax and enjoy your time in the great outdoors:


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How do you know when you’re burning out?

How do you know when you’re burning out?
Have you ever noticed how you feel when you’re not on the right path? 

When you’re stressed and on your way (or already in) a state of burnout?

Our bodies tell us through physical signs and symptoms, like headaches, lack of sleep, body pain, illness, they can be different for everyone. But one thing is the same, if you push for too long your body will tell you to stop.
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Do You Have a Bellyache that Just Won't Stop?

Do You Have a Bellyache that Just Won't Stop?
“Mommy, my tummy hurts” kids come to us with this affliction all the time, but what
happens when you have your own bellyache? 

Do you live with an upset stomach, just dealing with it from day to day, wishing it would stop? 
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How to manage your family's digestion without breaking the bank!

How to manage your family's digestion without breaking the bank!
Having a family with different digestive needs can be challenging when it comes to food shopping and preparation. But don't worry, I've got you covered with 5 ways to support the whole family's digestive health!

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Meet Tanya Milano Snell

 
Becoming a wife and mother was so exciting for me. I had so much love to give and I strived to always find solutions to life's bumps in the road. From cloth diapering to buying as much organic or local food as we could I was trying to keep us as healthy as possible. I found products that I liked at online stores and corporations, big box stores, local shops, and local farms.....you name it, I was using it all and it was complicated. I also stressed the importance of self care so my husband and I can be there for our kids and for our community, but there just never seemed much time for this.

So, then came a series of traumatic events in our life. First, the death of my mother in law after a long illness followed 2 years later with the death of both of my parents from cancer. Having 2 young kids (one of which was diagnosed with asthma) and navigating this time in our lives was nothing short of a miracle. We have so many friends and family to thank for this! We were maintaining self care (honestly, my yoga practice was crucial) and healthy living as best we could given our circumstances or at least that's what I thought.

In the summer of 2018, my husband was hospitalized with severe gastrointestinal problems. After a week in the hospital, we received a diagnosis of Crohns disease. On the day of his release from the hospital, I was a mess. My body and mind had HAD enough. I didn't know how we were going to manage all of these changes. I cried all day!! I felt like I couldn't be strong for the one person that was strong through all of our battles so far.  In the next few months, we had new food to buy, new supplements, new medical bills, and the list goes on. I was having daily headaches, irregular bowel movements, and increased anxiety. Bills and shopping were so hard to keep up with. It was time to make some decisions for the whole family. 

I realized that staying in the teaching field was unsustainable to my well-being and detrimental to my family's well-being.  I chose to really listen to my intuition, strengthen the practices that help me listen, and follow the path that I was being led to follow.  Leading and living from the heart was the only option.  My love for what yoga does for my mind, body, and soul was the missing piece to my puzzle on how to make all my passions and dreams a reality.

Today, I have much less stress because I have developed a self awareness that keeps me from self abandonment (SacredSeat and SafeSeat practices). I sleep better. I have much fewer headaches and muscle pains. My anxiety is managed and I worry less about providing what my family needs for proper nutrition. And best of all, I now have a self care routine so that I can be there for my family and their needs. I also have more time for the things that I enjoy doing like reading, playing outside, and family time.


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