Health, Fitness, & Beauty

I remember the days when I could drink a little wine, ok wait, it wasn't wine, it was tequila, and it wasn't a little, it was a lot; and end the night with a few slices...

Hey Mama’s!  Well, summer has officially come to a close.  Every last drop of the sweltering heat sure does trick us though! August usually feels a bit awkward to me.  The kids are starting back...

There are only a few things I truly fear in life - driving in the rain, scorpions, and dying too young to watch my children grow. My sister was diagnosed a couple of years ago...

Collagen seems to be a buzzword in the beauty, health, & exercise industries: collagen as an ingredient in face creams, products that promise to plump your collagen, collagen that you eat, collagen that you...

Last time, I talked about the Four Fs: Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn, how we all experience them in response to stress, and how they can get out of control when we are chronically stressed.  For this post,...

Don't be fooled by this lovely warmer weather we've been having...cold/flu season is still in full force!  Actually, it's funny I should be writing this post, as half our family is currently under the weather....

Many moons ago, my drink of choice was Coke Zero. When I became pregnant back in 2011, however, I remember reading that I should avoid drinking diet soda. Not only does diet soda oftentimes contain...

Did you know that most plant foods have anti-nutrients? They are compounds that essentially protect the plants from bacterial infections and from being eaten by bugs. Since plants can’t run from predators, anti-nutrients are...

Yes I'm A Mom, And Yes I'm Wearing A Bikini I love summer. I always have. I feel like my body was made for the summer. I tan well and have always loved laying on...

I’ve been planning my self-care staycation for months.  After celebrating Christmas with my husband, 2-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter, I’ll spend two to three days doing things for, and by, myself. I’ve told myself that...