The quality of your day often depends on the events of the night before, especially how well you sleep. Fortunately, the quality of your sleep is similarly dependent on the events of the day that came before it, and your daily lifestyle choices can make a tremendous difference in the way you sleep and how rested you'll feel the next morning. There are many factors that contribute to healthy, restful slumber, like those laid out in this infographic from Arro Home, but these 5 are the most common … [Read more...]
Get Your Plaid on with LISTERINE at TARGET! #RinseMadeRad
Thanks to LISTERINE� I'm practicing good oral care as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #RinseMadeRad Oral health is extremely important. It can lead to many health problems down the road if we don't take care of our mouth now. Your oral hygiene doesn't have to be boring now with the new LISTERINE� plaid bottles available at TARGET� until 10/31! LISTERINE� has always been a part of my oral hygiene routine. Brushing my teeth is a definite must, but so is using a mouthwash. … [Read more...]
Remembering My Jenny Craig Moment During Hard Times #JennyCraigMoment
I was provided a free trial Jenny Craig program and meals. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. As some of you know, I have been doing the Jenny Craig weight loss program. I am currently on week 5. The past 2 weeks while on the program have been difficult, to say the least. Between sickness in the family and unexpected times when I have not been home to eat the Jenny Craig program - and an unexpected date night my husband treated me to. During my consultation with Amber last … [Read more...]
How To Announce You’re Pregnant
I am sure you have seen all types of fun pregnancy announcement photos. I have seen a lot of them lately on Facebook from high school friends of mine who are happily expecting a bundle of joy! Whether you are pregnant, or still on the trying to conceive journey, I thought I would share some fun ways to announce you are pregnant when the time is right. Cookie or Cake - I'm sure you'll be craving sweets, so why not go to your local bakery and have them write out "I'm pregnant" in icing … [Read more...]
5 Tips For When You’re Trying to Conceive
If you are trying to conceive (TTC), it can be frustrating. Today I am going to share five easy tips for you that I have learned to help the trying to conceive experience some. From mental changes, to products like Astroglide TTC to use, and more - you want it to be a pleasant time. Relax. I cannot tell you how important this is. If you stress out while TTC, you can mess up your hormones and more. Don't be stressed by the fact that it can take … [Read more...]
My Jenny Craig Weight Loss After 2 Weeks #JennyCraigMoment #JennyCraigFood
I was provided a free trial Jenny Craig program and meals. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. I have GREAT news to report after eating the Jenny Craig food! I have lost a total of pounds!! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am! Here's the breakdown: Week 1 Weigh In on September 1st - 199.2 (Loss of 1.8 Pounds) Week 2 Weigh In on September 8th - 198.6 (Loss of 0.6 Pound) Total Weight Loss So Far: 2.4 Pounds I'm pretty stoked about this loss - I'm under … [Read more...]
The Beginning of My Weight Loss Journey! #JennyCraigMoment #JennyCraigFood
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...]
