While I was speaking to one of my college pals a few weeks ago, she mentioned she recently joined Weight Watchers. She’s tried their program a few times in the past with great success, but like many of us, she loves food so much that she inevitably … Continue Reading...
This Week On Meraki Lane
Mom Hacks! 16 Ways to Provide Natural Allergy Relief for Kids
While the beginning of Spring is certainly an exciting time for those of us who live in colder climates as we shed our winter gear and start spending more time outdoors, it also marks the beginning of allergy season, which can be pretty miserable, … Continue Reading...
Beginners Guide to Essential Oils for Autism and Sensory Processing
I am not a doctor, naturopath, or aromatherapist, and this post is based on my own research and personal experience using essential oils. Essential oils are not a 'cure' for autism, sensory processing disorder, or any other developmental or mental … Continue Reading...
Autism and Wandering: 9 Tips to Keep Kids with Autism Safe
I recently read that nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorder wander off from a safe and supervised place at some point in their lives (source), and it sent chills down my spine. While I don’t personally have experience with autism … Continue Reading...
7 Effective Tips to Get Toddlers to Brush Their Teeth
When we first brought our daughter home from the hospital, I knew things wouldn’t always be easy. I knew we’d have sleepless nights, I knew she’d fall and hurt herself, and I knew there would be days when I thought I was going to lose my mind, but I … Continue Reading...
Severely Cracked Hands? 8 Tips & Remedies for Fast Relief
I have suffered from dry cracked hands for the better part of my adult life. It starts in early November each year and continues until spring hits, only to flare again in the hot summer months when our air conditioner is working at full-force. … Continue Reading...
Get Bikini Body Ready: 8 Kayla Itsines Workouts for Serious Results
Kayla Itsines has made a name for herself as the most influential fitness star in the world, with her well-loved Bikini Body Guides, a best-selling book, a fitness app and over 9 million Instagram followers. Kayla Itsines workouts have helped women … Continue Reading...
Anxiety and Autism: 23 Coping Strategies and Activities for Kids
While all of us experience feelings of anxiety at some point in our lives, autism and anxiety tend to be more closely related than some might think. There are heaps of articles and blog posts citing the undeniable relationship between the two, and … Continue Reading...
How to Get Longer Eyelashes: 7 Tips & The Best Mascara for Short Lashes
Do you ever see people with natural long lashes and get jealous? I totally do. There’s just something so romantic, pretty and feminine about long lashes. They make your eyes appear huge. They hide tiredness, camouflage bags and distract from dark … Continue Reading...
