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Get a personal glimpse into the life of Brandy Ellen, a NH Mom Blogger, who is raising three kids the best she can while juggling work at home among other things. Brandy thrives best when surrounded by optimistic, positive lifestyle friends. Learn more about what she’s up to today by reading a bit of Brandy’s Life.

The Benefits Of Weighted Blankets

The Benefits Of Weighted Blankets

Everyone needs a little comforting once in a while, and this is why many families are turning to weighted blankets. Companies such as Weighted Blankets Plus take pride in offering blankets that are cozy and calming for everyone. Here are the benefits of using weighted blankets. Weighted Blankets Offer A Calming Effect For Disorders A weighted blanket is therapeutic for people with disorders, and one example would be individuals with autism. Weighted Blankets Autism are known to create a deep pressure touch stimulation, and this stimulation produces a neurotransmitter called serotonin. Serotonin is a calming chemical that influences their sleep, appetite, memory and overall mood. A weighted blanket can also be used for sleep issues such as night terrors, anxiety, work related stress and sleep apnea. A weighted blanket also …

Just One Inspirational Sign on my Bathroom Wall

Just One Inspirational Sign on my Bathroom Wall

Sitting there working in an office for a year, at first it was exhilarating. I was in charge of tasks, I was interacting with people.  I worked for local staffing agency downtown as an administrative assistant in house. This means I wasn’t one of their temporary in the field workers, I was right there in the office helping with the hiring process – well doing the office side of that, where the recruiters did the interviewing and recruiting side. The year there proved to be a great learning experience, while I utilized most of the skills I had used in past years, I learned a few new tricks of the office trade for sure. I enjoyed getting to know my co-workers and forming what I had thought were great relationships …

A Boardwalk Stroll and Fireworks at Hampton Beach, NH

A Boardwalk Stroll and Fireworks at Hampton Beach, NH

Every other weekend the man and I head out on a random road trip. We don’t always have a destination in mind, but one time months back my man had a destination in mind. He was going to test my dang anxiety and see about playing Bingo near the seacoast. He had told me about this Bingo option in the past but I was reluctant to agree, so he just brought me knowing that my anxiety may take over and I wouldn’t go in. That’s exactly what happened and I felt horrible, but being the man he is, having compassion for my anxiety, he had a plan B in mind. That plan B was Hampton Beach, NH. He knew I loved the ocean so much and while it was completely …

We Can All Thrive to Be Better

We Can All Thrive to Be Better

We all carry baggage, a past that haunts us, decisions we made that continue to play out as part of our present day. There’s no explanation for the reasons we do what we do, but what can be said is that regardless of the past baggage, everyone has a chance to turn a new leaf. You see, I firmly believe in learning from mistakes. I have made many mistakes, just like you, it’s those mistakes that helped mold me into who I am today. I’ve let people down, I’ve reacted out of emotions and I have done many things that I am not proud of. The thing is, I don’t live with one regret. Not one. Why I Don’t Live with Regret The past is there, we cannot change it. …

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