This is a rather personal post, but I was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer recently and I want to spread awareness. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 1/3 of people diagnosed with this most deadly form of skin cancer are women in their child bearing years. How many of you are in that category? I…
Category: health
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help your scars with kelo-cote :: review
Do you have scars that you wish were a little less noticeable? I have several scars from surgery years ago that I wish were a little smaller and less noticeable. Do you know what Keloid scars are? They are scars that are raised and pretty much ugly looking. That’s how I scar. When I was…
making the decision to work out {#smoothblogger}
Making the decision to workout this summer has been darn hard! The summer months are hard on me every year when choosing to work out. It’s not that I don’t want to be healthy and stay fit and tight. It’s that there are so many other things pulling me in all directions. This summer has…
how to find your ideal heart range for weight loss {#smoothblogger}
One of the best ways to experience weight loss is to monitor and track your heart rate. That being said, how on earth do you figure that out? That was always my question, and I couldn’t seem to remember it. Now that I am pregnant, I definitely stay in and have my ideal heart rate…
capriclear :: 100% fractionated coconut oil :: review and giveaway
If it isn’t well known by now, most of theSIMPLEmoms love coconut, coconut water, milk, oil, you name it. Here is a great product I found that is 100% fractionated coconut oil. Would you like instant relief, leaving skin smooth and silky? A Natural Soothing Oil CapriClear spray relieves eczema and dry, itchy skin. It is…
ways to save up for an elliptical or treadmill {#SmoothBlogger}
By now you have seen two posts I have done based around Smooth Fitness. And by now, I’m hoping you are wanting one of these bad boys in your home! But when doing the research, you realize it a lot to financially bite off. I want to start this post with first saying, WHAT’S YOUR…
work out motivational tips :: #smoothblogger, post #2
What’s one major difference between the people who work out and the people who don’t? The people who workout simply make it a priority. We have all been in homes where the fitness equipment has been demoted to a clothes rack or simply an eyesore in the corner haven’t we? Well, we’ve owned our Smooth…
you lookin’ at me? ’cause i’m lookin’ at you! #smoothblogger
What is that? Shhh…do you hear that? It’s your elliptical sitting in the corner pleading for you to come enjoy the wonderful treasures good health holds!! And to get those darn clothes off of it!! Ok, a little dramatic, I know. But you have ALL heard the stories about the work out equipment collecting dust,…
produce: for kids get healthy, give hope campaign :: promotion
Have you ever seen a Produce for Kids promotion in your local grocer? (Disclosure: I received Produce for Kids products in exchange for a post about this campaign. All thoughts and opinions are my own.) I had but until recently I had no idea just what their annual Get Healthy, Give Hope campaigns were all…
scotties tissues: like no other :: review and giveaway
Spring is finally here! The sun is shining and flowers are beginning to bloom, and that means allergy season is just around the corner. Scotties knows the best defense is a good offense, and having a reliable and soft facial tissue makes all the difference. I personally do not have allergies but a few in…
let your kids brush with a firefly toothbrush :: review and giveaway
Do you have a hard time getting your kids to brush their teeth? Some days I did and some day I didn’t. Now every day is easy with Firefly. Hot off the press from oral care innovator, Dr. Fresh, LLC, are two new products from the best-selling FireFly™ line (www.FireflyFunBrushing.com) that solve key problems both for kids and parents….
lice prevention with fairy tales hair care :: review and giveaway
*Product in this review was provided to me by the company for the purpose of conducting the review, as well as some images below. The giveaway is being provided by the company. All opinions are my own.* Have you ever had to deal with head lice? Thankfully my kids have avoided that particular bag-of-fun so…






