This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #RefreshinglyHonestSnacks #CollectiveBias Oh fall, how I love thee. Things are getting back on track now that the fall routine is in full swing. School is in session, finally and this work from home mom can now tackle […]
High Protein Diet: Week One Update
It’s been 7 days on the high protein diet Dukan and I am blown away by how well it’s working for my body. This diet is what makes sense for me and I hope if you try it, it works for you too. I’ve lost a total of 6.4 pounds in one week! Holy cow. I […]
Kicking off My Dukan High Protein Diet Journey
Have you ever had one of those times when you look at a photo and don’t recognize yourself? This happened to me just this weekend after finishing up my Inside Out Disgust costume and doing my little photo shoot for the blog post. I truly didn’t like what I saw as I edited those pics, except for […]
Tips to Create an Allergy-Friendly Home
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreeToBe #CollectiveBias Our son Ronin pretty much lost the genetic lottery when it comes to allergies. He has sensitive skin. He’s allergic to dust, grass and peanuts. He’s intolerant to gluten and somewhat sensitive to dairy. He has reactive airway disease, which […]
Travel Tips: Survive the Florida Heat
We just returned from a two-week family vacation in Florida. I grew up there and we went to visit family and friends, particularly my parents and my 93-year-old Grandmother who recently suffered a fall and is now in a rehabilitation center. As long-time Pacific Northwesterners, we are NOT acclimated to the intense Florida heat. It […]
My Body is Healthy and Powerful.
Day 17 of 30 Days of Positive Affirmations is about being healthy and powerful. I hate to exercise so “healthy” is not one of the things that comes flying into my brain when I think about the physical being that is me. But I’m not just talking about physical health here. For me it’s a big […]
Massage as Self Care, Because Being a Parent Takes its Toll
This post was sponsored by Massage Envy as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. When I first met John about 12 years ago he had never had a massage. Not even once. Mr. Skeptic! To him, getting a massage was some sort of strange luxury that only people with loads of disposable income enjoyed […]
Natural Ways to Protect our Well Being {Personalized Drinking Cup Tutorial}
I sit here nursing the first cold of Back to School cold season. Ugh. I knew one of us would inevitably fall prey to the extra school germs, I just didn’t think it was going to be me. But of course! I was so focused on making sure the kids practiced their germ care that […]
Preparing for Back to School Cold Season {Recycled Shoe Box Cold Care Kit}
There’s a part of me that is very much looking forward to back to school. Ronin starts 2nd grade and Ellie will be in full day Kindergarten. I’ll finally have big blocks of kid-free time to get things done. Yay! But one thing I dread every year as school approaches is the inevitable cold season that […]
Overcoming Teeth Sensitivity and Dental Anxiety
I’ve always had issues with my teeth. Cavities and sensitivity, even when my mom diligently took me to the dentist every six months as a kid. It sucks! But I have to be honest, I hate taking care of my teeth. I know intellectually it’s important, but it just causes me SO MUCH anxiety. Even thinking about the […]
How To Find the Right Doctors: Interview Them
Did you know you can interview your doctors? Maybe I’m stating the obvious, but there was a time, at the beginning of my mental health struggles, when I had NO idea I could interview psychiatrists and therapists in my search to find a good one. I always just assumed that whomever I landed on would […]
How to Inspire an Exercise Hater to Make Healthy Choices
I have a confession: I hate to exercise. In my 40 years on this earth, I have never found an exercise that appeals to me enough to actually keep doing it. For example, I like yoga. It’s stress-reducing and actually would be good for my anxiety, but you can’t just do it once and call it a day. I […]
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