Lifestyle And Dreams Over 40

What better way to enjoy the holiday season than to do some baking and watch your favorite Christmas movies!! I'm giving you my Top 10 Christmas movies in the hopes it might remind you of some of your favorites as well. Enjoy your movie!     A classic   My very favorite!   A cute charmer   A Will Farrell favorite   Love the whole neighborhood A yearly must see    Bruce Willis & Christmas A romantic Christmas feel-good Love this! Definitely a Christmas favorite

Autism comes in many shapes and sizes. There are ups and downs, laughter and tears. My son was born 7 weeks early and weighed 3 ½ pounds.   His head fit in the palm of my hand and I remember crying as I held him for the first time, as he was just so tiny.   I noticed him starting to have “tics” when he was about two. He’d twitch his head to the side as he was watching tv. His tics changed every four months or so and he’d only have one at a time.   Sometimes, he’d contract his tummy muscles in and out. Other times, he’d blink several times. Things had to be just so or he’d spend hours making it the way he needed it to be.   If I wasn’t sitting the right way, or if we’d do something different than the usual, he’d be inconsolable. Sometimes, he’d even run outside. He was diagnosed with Tourette’s and OCD. I didn’t know that was on the autism spectrum until I researched it.   There was so much I didn’t know. I’ve never been able to hug my boy.   ...

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS   Need some great ideas for gifts? Want to get something special but have no clue where to start? Here’s a few of my favorite picks of the season! All of these will be linked on the side bar, here on my blog!! Let's get shopping! 1) Spiralife Spiralizer Vegetable Slicer (makes spiral noodles out of anything!) $14 on Amazon 2) VicTsing Cool Mist Humidifier/Essential Air Diffuser $28.99 on Amazon 3) Naipo Shiatsu Back & Neck Massager $49 on Amazon 4) Anjou Essential Oils Gift Set (set of 18) $21.99 on Amazon 5) ProSource Accupressure Mat $20 on Amazon

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10 Ways To Reduce Anxiety Do you ever have that panic attack that starts in the pit of your stomach or your body fills with anxiety and it’s all you can do to concentrate?! I used to have panic attacks and trouble breathing every time I had to speak in front of a group.   I’ve also gotten that sick feeling in my stomach and clammy hands.   Life is stressful and we can’t always control that, but there are things we can do to lessen the overwhelming feeling of panic. Here are 10 of my favorite ways to reduce anxiety: 1)            Yoga or simple stretches 2)              Stepping out in the fresh air and taking a few          deep breaths 3)              Having a favorite mantra/prayer or meditation 4)        ...

Lemon Feta Chicken This is a favorite of mine and so easy for those nights when you’re too tired to cook and don’t know what you want to eat for dinner.   With only five ingredients, it’s sure to be a winner for your family or for any guests who come a knockin’ this holiday season.   Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup feta cheese 1 teaspoon oregano ¼ to ½ teaspoon pepper Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Season with oregano and pepper. Place crumbled feta cheese on chicken breasts.   Cook at 375 for 30-40 minutes.   This dish goes great with roasted red potatoes or buttered pasta. Enjoy!  

10 Ways To Spread Happiness The world can be a fast-paced, isolated place. We all have moments of loneliness. Sometimes, we forget we are part of a community. It only takes a minute to make someone smile or to pay it forward. It only takes one. My daughter says I talk to everyone and I've never met a stranger. She doesn't know how I do it. It takes practice and today is a good day to start! Let's spread some happiness! Comment below how you spread happiness 😊 Smile at strangers and greet everyone with a smile 😊 Send flowers anonymously to a co-worker or friend Pay for the person behind you in the coffee or fast food drive-thru Put the phone down in a social situation Give an authentic compliment to a stranger While driving, let someone pass or pull out in front of you Say Hi to your neighbors Send a card to an elderly neighbor Listen more than you talk Ask someone if they need help