National Suicide Prevention Week & Why we Need to Talk About it
This post came to me in a dream. I don’t know whether it was simply my brain trying to process the unthinkable, or a message of comfort from the other side. Perhaps it was a bit of both. I’ve sat on...
View Article5 Unusual Ways to Give Back
There is sad and scary news all around us. I do not feel qualified to write about any of the events specifically. There is probably not much I can say that hasn’t been said already. However, I have...
View ArticleWhy Game Apps Might Just be GOOD for Your Brain
Phone and computer game apps sometimes get a lousy rap – but are they really all that bad? I’ll readily admit that sometimes after a long day, I look forward to plopping down on the couch with my...
View ArticleFinding Strength in Grief
I’m honored to share this piece from my friend Evelyne at Nemcsok Farms: The Hole Was Bigger than I Thought — Finding Strength in Grief Around a year ago, we wrapped up what we knew as my Dad’s life,...
View ArticleUnique Gift Ideas for Healthy Moms
This shopping guide of Gift Ideas for Healthy Moms is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media. Tis the season — holiday shopping season that is! I find shopping for kids to be...
View Article10 Ways to Get 10,000 Steps a Day
This list of ways to get 10,000 steps in your day is part of a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of TomTom®. The opinions and texts are all mine. When it comes to walking, 10,000 is the...
View Article6 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Ahh, the holidays! The wonderful time of year full of food, family…and more food! Oh, and did I mention food? I used to stress about gaining weight during the holidays, which meant I didn’t really...
View ArticleWhat Happened When I Took the 10,000 Steps Challenge
“This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of TomTom®. The opinions and texts are all mine” “I know I walk more than 10,000 steps a day!” That’s the number one response I get when I show...
View Article5-Minute Glute Toning Workout
I’m teaming up with Kroger to share this 5-minute Glute Toning Workout for busy moms. In college, I hit the gym every single day. As a mom, it’s much harder to find the time to exercise consistently....
View ArticleCoping with Loss: What’s “Normal” when Processing Grief
What’s inside: Tips for coping with loss from grief professionals. Sponsored post. One of the worst parts of life — that we all have to go through — is losing someone close to us. Sometimes we know...
View Article3 Steps to Tackle Your To-Do List & Lower Stress
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of StyleWatch® PEOPLE®, InStyle®, or Real Simple®. All opinions are my own. What’s inside: 3 steps to lower stress for a healthier mind and...
View Article7 Trampoline Fitness Benefits for All Ages
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sky Zone. All opinions are 100% mine. What’s inside: 7 trampoline fitness benefits that make it one of the best all-ages exercises on the planet!...
View ArticleWhat to Look for When Joining a Gym
Have you been thinking about joining a gym? Don’t do it!! Here’s why… I’ve belonged to multiple gyms over the past decade, so I’ve gotten a pretty good feel for what’s out there. And believe me,...
View Article5 Ways to Be a Morning Person (When You’re Not)
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Seattle’s Best Coffee. All opinions are 100% mine. Even if you’re naturally a night owl, you can still be a morning person with these five simple...
View ArticleBest 5 Minute Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
Think you’re too busy to work out? Think again! These 5 minute exercises are incredibly effective and you can do them anywhere! 5 Minute Exercises You Can Do Anywhere When I talk to other moms, the...
View Article5 Ways to Instantly Feel Beautiful in Your Own Skin
Beauty is a state of mind — and these 5 little confidence building tricks will make you instantly feel beautiful today! Sponsored post in collaboration with GlassesUSA.com 5 Ways to Instantly Feel...
View ArticleThe Truth About GMOs
Inside: Are GMOs safe to eat? We went straight to the source to find out. What farmers say about genetically modified crops and what you should know before you buy. Sponsored post. GMO — those three...
View Article6 Health Inventions that Changed Daily Life Forever
Thank you Johnson & Johnson for sponsoring this post. Most of us probably take them for granted, but these 6 health inventions changed our lives forever, and for the better! From saving the the...
View Article3 Public Health Innovations that Saved Millions of Lives
Thank you Johnson & Johnson for sponsoring this post. Can you imagine being wheeled in for surgery and seeing the surgeon walk into the room in jeans and sneakers, just having arrived to work from...
View ArticleWhat You’ll Find Out With a MyHeritage DNA Test Kit
Inside: What you’ll find out using a MyHeritage DNA Test Kit and how it stacks up against other DNA tests. This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. Have you ever wondered where your family came from?...
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