I was provided a free trial Jenny Craig program and meals. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. This post is going to be a little difficult for me to write. But it's part of my journey, so it needs to be written. I'm obese. I was at a healthy weight before getting pregnant with Riley, but since then I have gained weight. With the stresses of being a new mom, along with other every day stresses, I turned to food. I love food. I love trying new foods and eating my comfort … [Read more...]
Join Us For #TheStorkOTC Twitter Chat 5/19 at 1pm EST!
This post is brought to you by The Stork OTC and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. If you have ever struggled to start a family or know someone who has, I highly suggest joining us for #TheStorkOTC Twitter mini chat Tuesday, May 19th at 1pm EST. It is focused on fertility and conception and sponsored by The Stork OTC. We'll be discussing how a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition can be a great first step when trying to conceive! We want to help give you ideas and tips to get you … [Read more...]
Skin Issues That Can Affect Moms
There are many common skin problems that can plague a mom, including sun damage, infections, and chronic skin conditions. Some are just minor issues, but others can be signs of more serious issues that need a doctor's opinion. As mothers, it's important to know the difference and take care of any issues that arise. Here are a few skin issues you should be aware of, and whether or not they are serious. Benign or Minor Skin Issues Skin tags are a common issue believed to be caused by … [Read more...]
How to Cheer Up a Sick Friend
When a friend or loved one is dealing with an illness, it's a great time to show them how important they are to you by finding ways to help and comfort them. Whether your friend is laid up with a minor illness or is dealing with something long-term, these are the times your friends rely on you to act as their support. Receiving a creative gift or some much-needed attention and comfort can spell the difference between a good day and a bad day for someone dealing with an illness. For a Friend … [Read more...]
2015 Weight Loss Goals
I am about to get very deep with you. This post (mainly the photos) are hard for me to let you see, to be quite honest. But it needs to be done. Something I have struggled with ever since giving birth to my beautiful daughter, is my weight. I am sure many of you understand what I mean. I did have postpartum depression after giving birth (thankfully I was treated and no longer have depression now), and that combined with my love of food and the fact that I'm not very active - and I've gained … [Read more...]
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! #NIVW2014
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Motherhood. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own! As a mom, one of my top priorities is making sure that my daughter is healthy. From the foods we eat, to making sure she gets to the doctor when she is supposed to, and getting the vaccinations she needs, I do everything in my power to keep her happy and healthy. When it is time, I always get her flu shot. There was one year that I didn't get the flu vaccination when I was in high school and, of … [Read more...]
Sensitive Teeth? Crest Sensi-Stop Strips Are Here To Help! #SensiStop #ad
Disclsoure: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with One2One and Crest. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own. I got the wonderful opportunity to visit Proctor & Gamble last week to learn about a brand new product from Crest; their Sensi-Stop Strips! If you suffer from hypersensitive teeth, I definitely recommend reading a little further. Especially since it also involves a super cute dcotor. ;-) Yes, that is me with the handsome Dr. Travis Stork, a board-certified … [Read more...]
My Favorite Fitness/Health Apps To Meet My Health Goals #BalanceRewards #Shop
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #BalanceRewards I have been in a struggle for about a year now. With my health and how I look. For me, those two things go hand in hand. I know that after I gave birth to Riley, things weren't going to be easy when it came to losing weight. She's almost 3 and a half, though, and I haven't really done much to fix things. It's hard when you don't have much … [Read more...]
