Product Reviews, Giveaways, and Parenting
Meet Gram… Last year Gram was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The news couldn’t have been more of a shock. Gram was only just over 70. A beautiful, strong, vibrant woman, she has always been my example of the kind of woman I’d like to become. Successful in her career, active in her community, and an [...]
Summer. Vacation from school. Water. Sun. When I was a kid summer also meant sunburns. I got at least one serious sunburn every summer. For this girl with fair skin all those sunburns spelled trouble. I’ve been lucky in that I haven’t had a melanoma, but I have had a less aggressive form of skin [...]
Sometime during the 19th year of life my back went haywire. Perhaps it was that waitressing job at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Perhaps it was my insanely tight hamstrings and abdominal muscles rebelling against the extreme stretching they experienced at the height of my pubescent growth. Or, perhaps, it was a combination of the two. [...]
Do you guys remember the review that I did for our Mothers Day event from Bundle of Joy Maternity? Well if not, they are a company which has the cutest maternity clothes as well as baby slings, diaper bags, hospital gowns, body art and jewelry. And what I love is their line of post pregnancy workout clothes to [...]
We are embarking on a period in history where the majority of Americans, teenage and older, own a smartphone and many also own an iPad. We know that these gadgets are fun, enable us to stay connected to our friends, family, and work at any time we wish. What we don’t know, however, is the [...]
Do you guys know the greatest thing about taking care of ourselves and our bodies? We can get into shape no matter what stage of life we are in. Whether you are young, old, pregnant or post pregnancy. And it doesn’t matter your fitness level either. You can be a seasoned runner or you can [...]
Yoga is a great, versatile form of exercise. It requires very little equipment, coordination, or experience. It can be done at home, at a gym, or at a yoga studio. When participating in a yoga session there are just a few things you’ll need to have with you before you’re ready to start: 1) towel, [...]
Did you know that a typical dinner plate is 11″-13″? I sure didn’t. And with a plate being that big it makes it so much easier to load it up and eat way more than you should during your meals. So at Yum Yum Dishes they have designed a 9 inch dinner plate to help keep correctly sized portion’s. [...]
Why is it that everytime you are trying to lose weight or just trying to eat healthier you seem to always be hungry or craving chocolate? Well that always seems to be my problem! So I looked around and came up with some healthy alternatives for when I’m really hungry or just need a little [...]
Sleep. It’s a mom blogger’s nemesis. There are a limited number of hours in the day when my children are sleeping, and when I can blog uninterrupted. So when I can’t finish everything I need to before it is time for me to go to bed I borrow time. Unfortunately, the only place I can [...]
We first tried out Peter Rabbit Organic food pouches last year and we loved them! They are fruit and veggie packets and they are all 100% organic, 100% healthy and 100 % delicious! They come in very easy to use squeeze packets and are very convenient and portable for on the go. No spoon required! Inspired by customer [...]
I am terrible at being organized. This is a major weakness of mine. My lack of organization also frequently impedes my ability to follow through on certain tasks that my conscious mind deems non-essential. Things like exercise and meal planning often fall into that “non-essential” category. The thing is, exercise and healthy eating really is [...]
My baby was born just after Valentines day, and I just can’t believe how life has changed since. Life seems a little crazier but always for the good! So with all the changes around the house I have made some changes to my diet and excercise routine to help boost my energy level and help me stay happy [...]
When you’re a mom, a regular exercise routine has got to be one of the most difficult things to establish. It’s been about 3 and a half weeks since I started my exercise routine. I LOVE it! I found a routine that fits into my schedule as a mom and allows me to spend time [...]
