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...]
LeapFrog’s Fit Made Fun Day on September 6thWith Mia Hamm! #FitMadeFun
This Saturday, September 6th, there's something very fun happening. LeapFrog is collaborating with Guinness World Records to create a 3-hour event on the beach of Santa Monica! From 1-4pm, a DJ will be spinning KidzBop tunes as local children and their parents enjoy healthy snacks as they gear up to become the new Guinness World Records holders for "most children making sand angels on the beach," "most people hopping on one foot," and "most people doing a swim dance." Also, soccer star Mia Hamm … [Read more...]
Relive Your Missed Moments with The SUDAFED REPLAY� Sweepstakes!
If you have ever been a victim of sinus pain, you are going to understand this post completely. Thanks to the "wonderful" genes I received from my mom's side, I have a disposition of some not-so-wonderful health issues. One of them being sinus issues. Ever since I was a teenager, at least, I have dealt with sinus infections and lots of sinus pain. One of my first memories of sinus pain affecting my life is while playing softball. I was a fastpitch softball pitcher, so I needed to be at the … [Read more...]
