Well January proved to be one CRAZY month in our house! The week after Christmas break, my 3 ½ year old headed back to school, half the kids were out with the flu 2 days later, and our house started dropping like flies over the course of 2 weeks. I don’t have to tell you…
Category: health
vitamins, first aid gear, over-the-counter medical supplies
#plank21 :: introduction and let’s do this!
Over on Twitter and Instagram (search #planksalot and #plankaday to name a few), I’m seeing all this fun-ness surrounding PLANKING. Being a busy momma of three little ladies, training for a few longer distance races (1/2 marathon in April and a 25K in May), time is of the essence when exercising. Let’s face it, some…
trulys natural deodorant :: review and giveaway
Are you looking for an effective, long lasting, all natural deodorant? Well I was until I found Truly’s Natural Deodorant. Ever wondered what is in deodorant and antiperspirant? How does it work? Well, antiperspirants contain aluminum or zirconium which closes our pores and slows the perspiration. Doesn’t sound right to me. Deodorants simply mask odor….
2 red hens, vintage chic for modern mamas :: review and giveaway
When I was at ABC Kids Expo this year, there one one booth in particular I was totally drawn to. It was both visually stimulating and the products were amazing. This company was 2 Red Hens. Here, take a peek at some instagram pics from the booth at the show…Now on to the fabulous products. …
go fresh baby pouches :: review and giveaway
GoFreshBaby is a family-run business committed to providing green recyclable safe baby food packaging. These affordable reusable baby food pouches are able to be used many times before they need to be replaced. They are made from heavy duty puncture resistant BPA and phthalate free food grade plastic with a tight zippered seal that keeps…
tortle, help for flat head syndrome and torticollis :: information
Tortle is a funny, but meaningful name for a product that many, if not all parents, should know about. First let’s start off with exactly what Tortle is… Tortle is a simple, comfortable beanie that helps prevent and treat flat head syndrome. Tortle also helps treat early stages of flat head syndrome. Early detection and correct…
are you addicted? :: to anything
ad·dict·ed /əˈdiktid/ Adjective Physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance, and unable to stop taking it without incurring adverse effects. Enthusiastically devoted to a particular thing or activity. HA! addicted to a substance…you will laugh when you find out what my addiction is. Are you addicted to something that you wish you weren’t and…
a simple resolution :: simple real food changes
Anyone doing the New Year Resolution thing? Let’s keep it real this year. Something you can actually do. Nothing bugs me more than people thinking it takes a special pill, or shake, or program to lose weight, get healthy, and get on track. And NOTHING will screw your hormones, metabolism, and body weight in the…
vintage tradition :: body balm :: review
You have probably already figured out how picky I am about ingredients in the skin care products I use. Our body absorbs a good 60 percent of everything you put on it! Of course I am! I stumbled upon Vintage Tradition about a month ago and I was floored that someone was actually making skin…
soothe your walk with zeta insoles :: review and giveaway
The Zeta Insole offers pinpoint acupressure that contours to the fine details of the foot. With a built in network of micro holes, the Zeta Insole provides a patented air circulation system unique to any other insole on the market. Zeta Insoles are ideal for sore, tired and aching feet. Engineered to channel natural far…
contac cold medicine for your cold this year :: review
Having a cold is the absolute pits. My entire family was sick for 3 weeks already this year with a darn cold! Ugh!! I remember sitting in my living room chair thinking, “what can I take to make this go away!” There are so many choices, it’s crazy! I even wandered the aisles of our…
a simple real food recipe :: immune booster smoothie
There’s nothing quite like walking in to storytime with your perfectly healthy kids to a room full of green snot noses, sneezing, and hacking little tots. Seriously?! Well there is no turning around to go back home because the girls are super excited about story and craft time. And to be honest I’m not afraid…











