Virginia Shefcyk
Bio
Hello! I am a mom to a little boy and a girl, an avid reader, and a lover of all things that make myself and others happy. Writing is the best way to express my feelings on life, love, and anything I'm passionate about. Hope you enjoy!!
Stories (25/0)
Your Child During Quarantine
This is a scary time for all of us. We worry for our family, our friends, and ourselves. This time can be scary for not only us, but for our children. Everything has changed so quickly in their lives. They have gone from a steady and consistent routine, to uncertainty in their lives. What we do as parents can really help how our children are effected during this time. As a parent myself, I have seen how much these sudden changes have changed my child and his behavior.
By Virginia Shefcyk4 years ago in Families
6 Fun Activities to Do with the Family This Summer
Summer is right around the corner and it is time to start thinking about how you want to spend it. Some people like going on vacations and some people just like to do things locally. Either way, it is always an exciting time for the family. My favorite thing about summer are the memories that I make with my family and my friends. The time we spend together, the food we eat, and the drinks we drink. If you are looking for a few ideas for this years activities, here are six activities the family will love.
By Virginia Shefcyk5 years ago in Families
Make Homemade Play-Dough
I am a mom to a five year old boy and one of his favorite things to play with (besides his toys) is play-dough. Play-dough is super fun for kids. They can make anything, literally. My son comes up with some pretty interesting ideas when it comes to play-dough, ha-ha. Buying it for my little one makes him so happy, but I absolutely dislike how quickly it dries out. I continue to have to buy more and more and it becomes a little crazy.
By Virginia Shefcyk5 years ago in Families
Getting Fit on a Budget
Ok, I know what you're thinking... another article about getting healthy and eating right for summer. I get it. This article will NOT be just about eating right. I am going to tell you how to eat right and SAVE money. Sound good? Let's get started!
By Virginia Shefcyk5 years ago in Feast
Vacuum Shopping? Look No Further!
At some point in our adult lives we think about buying a new vacuum. We have our different reasons for wanting a new one and we just don't know where to go for the best price for what we want. Today I am going to talk about four different vacuums you can find on Ebay. Ebay is one of the best sites to find great deals on items for your home. So read on and take it all in.
By Virginia Shefcyk6 years ago in Lifehack
Weight Loss for Beginners
Losing weight is something that many people think about. Some people want to lose ten pounds and others want to lose 60, 80, or more. When someone starts thinking about weight loss, it's usually due to either medical issues or personal choice. The first thing that runs through your mind might be where to start? How do I begin such a journey and be successful? These are all very good questions. In this article, you will find tips on where to start making changes, great foods to eat and replacements for your faves, and exercises to start with. Please read below to find out more.
By Virginia Shefcyk6 years ago in Longevity
You’ve Been Used
You just found out that someone you trust has been using you. This can be your family, a friend, significant other, or even a classmate, and you NEVER saw it coming. When you find out you’ve been used, your emotions will start pouring in. You’ll feel surprised, hurt, betrayed, and even angry. You’ll wonder why you didn’t see the signs earlier and why the person did it to you. Let’s talk about ways people can use you and how to avoid it.
By Virginia Shefcyk6 years ago in Humans
Looking for a Zoo Destination This Summer? Visit the Bronx Zoo!!
You've been brainstorming fun summer activities to do with your family/friends for weeks now, and everything seems to be so... repetitive. You've already been to the same aquariums, zoos, and fairs, every year, like clockwork. You ask yourself where a fun, and memorable destination could be. Well, I'm here to tell you all about a great place called The Bronx Zoo. It has been my favorite zoo since I was a little girl, and for good reason. There are a lot of fun activities for the whole family, a broad range of different animals, and great food. I have made my best family memories here, and you can too!
By Virginia Shefcyk6 years ago in Wander
Parenting and Depression
I've had anxiety and depression since I was 11-years-old. I grew up seeing therapist after therapist, and tried many different medications to help, "make me feel better." When I became an adult, I decided that I really wanted to try and get better. I continued therapy, medications, surrounded myself with loved ones, and tried my best everyday to get up and be positive. Then, I found out I was pregnant. I was in a brand new relationship, I had just started feeling better, and now I had to worry about how I was going to be a parent. When I went to my first ultrasound appointment, they informed me that the medications I was taking for my depression and anxiety, were not suitable for pregnancy. I was told that I needed to stop taking it, and I needed to find something else to take that was safer. Come to find out, all the "safe" medications I had already tried without success. So there I was, pregnant, confused, and without medication. I continued therapy and did my absolute best to make sure that I prepared myself, the best that I could have, to be a parent. My pregnancy seemed to fly by, surprisingly. Before I knew it, I had my baby boy in my arms, and he was perfect. I was so happy!! But soon after, that happiness became stress, sadness, and worry. I was slipping back into my depression, and being sleep deprived did not help with that. I felt like my world was crashing down, and although I was happy my baby was healthy and thriving, I felt like I wasn't good enough. After a while, my therapist and doctor thought I could have Post Partum Depression. This is a type of depression that woman can get after pregnancy, whether you had depression prior to pregnancy or not. I went through therapy, started medications again, and I started to feel better. Now, my son is 4-years-old. He's incredibly smart, funny, and a good kid. I am a lot better now, but I still struggle. Some days are better than others, and sometimes I just really want to sleep all day and do nothing. But I remind myself that I am stronger than I think. I look at my son's pictures, his artwork hung on the wall, and think about his little laugh. Being a parent isn't easy, but being a parent with depression makes it a lot harder. You have to remind yourself on a daily basis that your child needs you. Knowing that means you also need to take very good care of YOU. You are a mom, you are your child's Superwoman, and they look up to you. If you feel you are depressed, think of the reasons that make you want to get up in the morning, to have fun with your child. I found many things that help me with my depression, and so now, I am going to share those things with you.
By Virginia Shefcyk6 years ago in Psyche