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The thing about mornings is that they come about each day without fail. Whether you are a morning person or staunchly in the night owl camp, there are things you can do to make your mornings better and even have a bit of optimism about the day ahead. It all starts with how you begin…
Many moms agree that being at home with the children is a job in itself. For most, you are simply burning calories running after your little ones. But as fun as this can be, it is hard to find time to get some proper exercise. When you are a parent, remember there is always an…
Many thanks to Jill Yoga for providing samples of their products for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. I never get tired of telling our readers about Jill Yoga products. Jill Yoga never disappoints and if their products can endure my busy, active lifestyle–they can endure yours. The products I have chosen to share are…
The end of the year is coming, which means that it is time to set goals for the new year. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that you want to make sure you set goals that are achievable. If you have fitness goals on your list, here are 5 tips to reach your…
Gaining weight is a natural part of life – especially as people get older. That being said, it is important to maintain ahealthy weight to counter rising obesity rates in the country. The CDC reports that adult obesity continues to grow with 44.3% of adults between the ages of 40 and 59 falling under this category. The…
What is your worst poison ivy story? Mine dates back to the early 2000’s. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding, and I woke up with poison ivy on my face. That was an uncomfortable day, but I lived to talk about it. There’s been many advances since then and I’m happy to introduce you…
Over the past five years I have really struggled with weight and injuries. I have been to all sorts of doctors concerned about my issues, but no one has had an answer for me–then I stumbled onto a condition referred to as chronic inflammation. Getting older is hard–you never know if what’s going on with…
There’s nothing more magical than witnessing a child’s speech and language development. Your young one can already utter different sounds after being born. Then it slowly develops into their first words; it can be “mama”, “dada”, or something else entirely. Speaking may seem so simple as an adult. That’s why it can be easy to…
When a loved one is ill, it can be challenging to know how best to support them through this challenging time. We want to make the situation better for them, but sometimes it’s hard to know the right thing to say. The fact that you care enough to worry about this shows you already care…
A few weeks ago, my life became much busier then I’m used to due to some changes at work. I keep a pretty tight grip on my time because I want to be the best mom, wife, friend, etc. to the people in my life. I am still working through this new season that has…
I guess turning 40 means I’m now part of the club that wants to keep my feet more comfortable. I was pretty excited to give this new product a try because my favorite pair of Sperry shoes make my feet sweat and then they get stinky. Also, comfort is always a plus! Arm & Hammer™ Odor Control…
What’s your best scar story? Scars can be a conversation starter whether you want them to be or not. The stories I often tell are about my experience with melanoma. There’s every day scars that tell tales too. Unless you want to prevent new scars to avoid probing questions about an injury. Embrace is a…