When did REST become a four-letter-word?  Rest to me seems luxurious, inappropriate, not to be talked about.  Anyone else feel ashamed when they take a rest?  Or worse, when they NEED to rest? I feel like there are two trends...
This month has been a doozy, and it’s not even June yet. There have been so many moments where I just wanted to tap out and take a week off from life. My family and I have been all...
I don't WANT to pee my pants, but I can't help it!  When I cough.  When I laugh.  When I run.  And don't even ask me to do jumping jacks because I didn't pack an extra pair of clothes. I...
I remember when my nephew was little. It seemed like all he ate – for YEARS – was buttered noodles. And bread. Since I didn’t have kids yet, I thought this was appalling! Talk about a picky eater! Now that...
This post may not relate to you. If it doesn’t, that means that you are in the wonderful camp of not having to give your child daily medication to help them live healthy and fulfilling lives. I am really...
Maybe you have heard of Wear Red Day. You may have a mother, sister, or cousin, who has been affected by heart disease, stroke, and another cardiovascular diseases. Perhaps you yourself are the one with a heart condition. Or...
Last week I read this article about how to keep your kids from drugs and other ill-advised activities.  I grew up in the D.A.R.E. era and was completely scared straight. Now that I have my own children I'm not...
In defense of rest

In Defense of REST

Are you ever tired?  Sorry, that's a silly question!  The answer is YES.  Always. Constantly. So am I.  And because I was so tired, I decided to do something crazy.  I decided to get some rest. WHAT??!!  What is this...
Yes, that title was meant to grab your attention. This piece is controversial. It will make you feel things and it may make you uncomfortable, but it’s time to start looking at things that we don’t want to see. I...
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But shouldn't we be teaching our children that real beauty is about loving YOU? I want my boys to understand not all people look like the people you see in...
After Thanksgiving, I knew I needed a change. My body had become squishy. ALL. OVER. The twins are now 16 months. I had no more excuses. I had been very serious about fitness prior to having children.  In my youth,...
In the spirit of transparency, I’d like to start by saying that I am a very goal-oriented person. I have been since I was a child. I love to set big goals and little ones and I relish in...

Do you Ozone?

Until a few days ago I had NO idea what Ozone was or that it could be used as a homeopathic form of therapy.  In fact, I was just as skeptical as most people.   So - what exactly is...
Cold and Flu season is starting.  I'm already getting reminders at my local pharmacies to stock up on cold medicine.  The thing is, I really don't like giving my kids any type of medicine if I can help it....

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