I love Halloween, but the one thing I find a little scary is just how much added sugar my family starts to eat this time of year. Don’t get me wrong- I have no problem with my kids enjoying some candy here and there. I enjoy candy myself. But I also don’t want them filling […]
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How to Choose the Best Supplements for Your Baby
Welcoming a new baby into your life can be such an exciting time, but it can also be completely overwhelming. From the moment your baby is born, you are faced with making hundreds of decisions that will have a direct impact on her future. From deciding on a name, to selecting the safest car seat, […]
Top Tips to Prevent Osteoporosis in Men and Women
This Sunday marks World Osteoporosis Day, a day that has a special meaning to my family. Years ago, my grandmother was diagnosed with debilitating osteoporosis due to years of smoking. Shortly after we learned this news, my mother and the other women in our family began taking their own bone health very seriously. Bone scans, […]
How to Take Your Nutrition with You on the Go
Have you ever run out the door in the morning only to realize you forgot to take your vitamins – again! I used to have this problem all of the time. I would either forget (because let’s be honest, there are so many more things to worry about when trying to get out the door […]
Healthy Apple Crisp Sticks Recipe to Celebrate Fall
So the weather has been a little crazy, don’t you think? August felt like October and now October feels a bit like the end of August. I’ll take it though because that just means I can enjoy two of my favorite things at the same time- swimming in the pool and apple season! Maybe we […]
3 Easy Ways to Add More Fruit into Your Day
Now that back to school session is in full swing, you are probably busier than ever. And when your schedule gets crazy, it’s pretty normal to find you are eating less fruits and veggies than you’d like. I know between the rush out the door in the morning and the never-ending list of after school […]
10 Reasons & Ways to Eat Watermelon
Did you know that August is watermelon month? Regardless of what the calendar says, anytime is a good time to incorporate this refreshing fruit. Discover 10 reasons and ways to eat watermelon at any meal. No doubt, you’ll want to take note of these watermelon recipes with something to please each member of the family. […]
My New Normal – What Life is Like With a Third Child
I’m back. It’s taken me much longer than I expected to share the newest addition to our family. This is Emily and we are all very much in love with her. If you follow me over on Instagram, I shared her arrival a few days after she was born, but finding the time and the […]
Apple cider vinegar, diabetes and weight loss?
Curious about apple cider vinegar and your health? This tangy, sour substance has a reputation as a home remedy for a variety of ills. Just ask Google; he’ll say apple cider vinegar for diabetes and weight loss, to dandruff and acne—all with just a few tablespoons. (You may even remember how, after diligent research, […]
5 Foods for a Better Sleep
Are you one of those people who struggles to get enough quality sleep? When we don’t get enough good sleep at night we tend to feel horrible the next day, and sleep deprivation can do funny things. But over time, if you’re having regular sleep issues, this can have a huge impact on your mood, […]