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Do you ever just stop in the middle of your day? Stop moving? Stop scrolling social media? Stop trying to get all of your to do list done? Stop all the noise, the chaos, the kids bickering, the endless laundry, and everything else that clutters up our minds on a daily basis? Yeah, me neither! I forget to!! I know that you’re most likely like me, busy 24/7 with everything to do and limited time to do it all in. One of my best friends mentioned recently that everyone comes up with the same excuse, and they seem to reply with “I’m so busy, or I am too busy to do xyz” Its true, isn’t it? Have you heard yourself say it? We are ALL BUSY, and being BUSY is all relative! But………do you ever just stop yourself from whatever it is (except driving, don’t just stop in the middle of the road if you’re driving) and do something for yourself to STRESS LESS?

Stress Less with Stressballs

Well, Stressing Less just got a bit easier! Stress less with Stressballs! Not to sound cliché, but I am a busy, work at home wife/mother to 3 young children. Before you enter parenthood, you can’t even fathom the meaning of “busy”, and what all it really entails. I run my own website/blog, am a sales rep for a well-known foot peel company, run my children to/from sporting activities throughout the year, manage our household(which is full of grocery trips, making sure the house is clean, stocking inventory for household necessities, paying bills, cooking, parenting the kids…..which is um…another job in itself, Dr. visits, birthday party planning 3x’s a year)ok…. you get it, I don’t think I need to go on.

There’s no wonder parents find their full cup of coffee in the microwave ALL THE TIME! My question for you…..is……what do you do to just STOP, and de-stress? What do you do to relax or just do something for YOU that makes you happy and manage your daily stressors? My #1 thing that I have always had a passion for and that gives me that “me time”, is fitness & exercise. It’s what makes me happy, strong and relaxed after I’m finished. It’s at that time that I don’t have to be a mom, answer to anyone, except the weight that I’m about to throw around! haha After figuring out what my schedule looks like each day, my first thought is, when am I going to work out? My days are happier and less anxiety with daily exercise, hands down! My point is, even if you don’t enjoy fitness like me, find something that helps you manage your stress. That may just be grabbing coffee with a friend, seeing a movie, golfing, knitting, having friends over for game night, getting a massage, going on vacation, etc. I am sure you’re like me, and can’t fit those things in, ENOUGH, into your days.

That’s where Stressballs come in to help you. Found only at Walmart & www.walmart.com where you can receive 2-day free shipping (on purchases over $35). Stressballs are specially formulated gummies with natural herbs in them that you can take day & night. Click here to read about the Day Gummies and the Night Gummies here

Focus–Destress–Re-energize

The Stressball Day gummies include Ashwagandha, Lemon Balm, & Ginseng, that are all herbs that help you focus, destress & re-energize, without the effects of caffeine. The Stressball Night gummies are formulated with Ashwagandha, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Valerian Root, & Lavender, which help you relax, de-stress & sleep*. They are both drug free, habit free & naturally flavored. Stressballs night, help keep your stress levels in balance each day and night by providing natural remedies in a drug-free, habit-free naturally flavored herbal blend.

Relax–Destress–Sleep

I’m smiling at my kids giggles more and enjoying life’s little moments. These little gummies help me stay centered so I can manage my daily stressors. Did you know that they even help you focus! When you’ve got a to-do list a mile long but your head is spinning, these are designed to help you stay on track.

Stress Less with Stressballs

Do more of what brings you JOY in life. Live more….Stress Less. Check out Stressballs, available at Walmart and also www.walmart.com.

*This formula has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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How I organized my pantry in 10 steps

I assessed the project for quite some time, researching, and shopping, but I didn’t want it to look mismatched and like I had just thrown things together. I wanted it legit, organized like a pro! When I have an organized house, it equals a happy mommy & wife! We don’t have a very large pantry, so the most important thing was to utilize the space we were given. Here are the steps I took:

Throw out items that havent been used in a LONG time(I saw things I hadn’t used for over a year) and decide which containers you can re-use and keep in there. Let me just take a second to talk about my banana hanger that I already had, its flat-out awesome! It folds up when not in use and really does keep bananas fresh, longer! I also had the 3 bottle wine rack, and it is such a space saver, It’s one of my favorite items!!!

Remove any extra lids/small cooking appliances/water bottles etc. and see if you can find a great spot elsewhere in your kitchen(or basement if you don’t use the item(s) often at all. I took out the small white plastic baskets I had in there because I preferred everything to match and wanted something different.

Write down what sizes of containers/styles would be best for your space and how many you’ll need(you may not get it right the first time, but thank goodness for Amazon Prime) so you can order more or a different size and get it in 2 days! I was aware of the wasted space I’d have in the center corners, so I decided lazy susans would utilize that area best, for vitamins, spices & items that we use a lot like the large coconut oil container, & kids lunch containers. I also knew I wanted see thru containers so I could tell how much of each item I had left and when I was getting low on an ingredient. I already owned the wine rack, banana hanger & the magnetic spice holder on the wall. So, Anything that can be stacked, do it!

Get some chalkboard stickers & a chalkboard pen(I used fine point) to label your containers

Hug the UPS man when he delivers your boxes of items

Take everything out of the pantry and wipe the shelves down(this is a great time to install a liner for your shelves if you choose) This is the one I have and have had tons of compliments on it.

Pour everything into your washed containers, put smaller cooking items in a basket of their own. I use a basket for baking/cookie decorating items/tuna packets, etc. I also use a separate basket for snacks, and a small rectangle wicker basket solely for my coffee pods.

Put taller containers on the top shelf, items you use most frequently at eye level or the third shelf, and appliances such as the Instant Pot/Slow Cooker/Kitchenaid Mixer down below(shop here for my kitchenaid mixer cover, which keeps my mixer free from dust, etc). I use these items weekly and didn’t have room anywhere else in the kitchen. I’m the type of person who can’t stand things left out on the counter, it looks cluttered, to me! If things are free from clutter, it actually brings a visual peace to the brain! I also knew I needed a place to store my onions on one side and fruit on the other, so the wire baskets would stack great on top of one another. (You do have to be aware of what’s placed next to fruit/vegetables because of the gases that are emitted from each could ruin one another)I didn’t know this for the longest time!

Rearrange things a 2nd/3rd time because you wont get it the way you want it the first time.

Stand back and revel in your clean and organized pantry(threaten the kids if they mess it up)jk…..