The flu is back in town! Flu season can always be troublesome for families, as we begin missing days of work and school due to the sickness that spreads like wildfire. Let me tell you, this exhausted mom is not a fan of anyone missing days from school or work! Typically, the cold and flu…
Breast Cancer Awareness Every Month
This post is sponsored by Tree Classics. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Typically, October is the month when we are “aware” of breast cancer. It’s a time when people come together to show their solidarity in fighting this horrible disease. People don their pink attire to show support of those who…
Romantic Mistletoe Moments
When I think of the holidays coming up I think about family, food and good times. Another thing that comes to mind is the mistletoe. That little green plant that gets hung up and anybody that crosses under becomes a target! Mistletoe has been a part of my holiday memories since I was a child….
Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
When I was younger, and my elementary class would carve a pumpkin to celebrate Halloween in class, my teachers would always save the pumpkin seeds. She would bring them home to clean and roast and then the class would have a snack the next day. The seeds were so crunchy and yummy, not like the…
Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Up
Eating healthy is something that is REALLY hard for me to do! I try. I really do. But somehow the Cheetos and Swiss Cake Rolls in the pantry end up calling my name. It’s a sad little whimper really. I feel bad leaving them all alone, so I eat them. In an effort to not…
7 Ways to Take Time for Yourself
Disclaimer: This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. The kids are back…
3 Must Have Items for Exhausted Moms
No matter how long you’ve been a mom, whether it’s 20 years or 20 minutes, you are always EXHAUSTED! Well, maybe if you have a night nurse, a day nurse, and a chauffeur…in that case, you really shouldn’t be reading this. Anyway, as all exhausted moms know, finding products that can make your life a…
Strawberry Banana Quinoa
I’ve recently joined a cult. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, it’s called CROSSFIT. Yup. I did it. And I LOVE it! I go 5 days a week and I go hard core! I’m seriously addicted to it. And if you know anything about me, you know I hate to work out. So, since I’m…
Clean Dirty Hands with Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap
There are boys everywhere in this house! I have two sons and my husband (the giant boy). Even the darn turtle is a boy! The only thing that keeps me sane is the fact that I’m the QUEEN of the house…no dispute! My two sons are like dirt & germ magnets. If it’s gross or…
Using #HealthyEssentials to Make Valentine’s Day “Kissable”
This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. Valentine’s Day…a day of love and…