health

This year, make sleep your top priority. Go to bed at the same time each night, wake up at the same time each morning, and put your own slumber needs first. You'll feel like a newer, fresher, healthier, and happier version of yourself in a matter of weeks -- seriously, just give ...read more

You know the drill, you have to make an effort to fit exercise into your daily routine. With a bananas schedule right now, (the kids are in-person some days and remote school some days), I make a plan A and plan B when it comes to self care and workouts. On days that are nuts all ...read more

I love cooking with olive oil for dinner and really anything pan fried, but I learned about its benefits as well as new recipe ideas for entertaining. Olive oil is rich in mono-saturated fatty acids and a variety of compounds including polyphenols and flavonoids, which have ...read more

Moms face a certain amount of stress when it comes to breastfeeding. Thankfully there MilkStrip provides moms a way to safely and confidently store and use breastmilk. It's all about taking the guess work out of feeding time, letting you get tap into connecting with baby rather ...read more

This post was written in partnership with IMODIUM®. We’re all trying to keep our families healthy while we enjoy the best of autumn. Plans have been cancelled left and right, so we’ve started looking into creative ways we can have fun locally. To this end, we’ve started embracing ...read more

For those parents sending your daughters and sons off to college, take a moment (please) to talk with them about sexual assault. The stats here are alarming, and it happens way more than you might realize.  Related: How to save for college with less stress Get Educated Among ...read more

In case you missed it, we recently launched a new series: Momtrends MVP’s. We know you’re always on the lookout for the latest and greatest products for moms, so we took care of the legwork across a variety of categories. We're here to make life easier for you, plain and simple. ...read more

I'm in full-blown back to school mode. Yep, it looks different this year, and that means I have a few more things to do on my mom checklist, such as being prepared for back to school season with the right first aid kit. Did you know that a majority of parents (53%) have been ...read more

I've written a lot posts about fighting the good fight when it comes to diet and fitness. I don't think we have to be less fabulous--inside or out--as we age. As time marches on, we have to be proactive about our health. That means making smart food decisions and NOT letting ...read more

With organized sports all but abandoned right now, parents have to get creative about workouts. If you want to keep the kids moving this summer all you need to do is grab a rope and start jumping.  Related: Camp mom summer activities week two Jumping rope does wonders for ...read more

We've been isolating up in Vermont since March 12th. Our new normal involves staying in and homeschool. This little state is doing great things to stop the spread and one huge way to help is to mask up when you go outside to exercise or get supplies. We posted our face mask ...read more

Fit, fabulous... and pregnant! Yep, that's the way it should be. When Meaghen Murphy the Features/Fitness Director at SELF Magazine reached out to us to share some news on pregnancy and healthy and it turns out, exercise can give you a healthy happy pregnancy.  Related: Pregnancy ...read more

When I can't get to the gym or pilates studio I whip out a few essential pieces of equipment and workout on my own. Setting yourself up with fitness gear doesn't have to be expensive and complicated. Here are my suggestions for outfitting your home with fitness gear and links to ...read more

Who doesn't love a smoothie? When it comes to getting an easy, nutritious breakfast served in a flash, the smoothie has been a blessing to this working mama. What I hadn't thought about is how smoothies can solve more than the "what's for breakfast?" question. Foodie mom, ...read more

Cold weather doesn't keep me indoors. Using these six tips for winter running, I stay fit even when the temperatures dip. My next half marathon is set for May. This is the year I'm gunning to break the 1:50 mark. Since I'm not getting any younger (sigh), it's up to me to train ...read more

I refuse to get exhausted by the onslaught of stories of female athletes who have been abused. That's the easy way out. I'm energized to figure out how we can help our girls and start to fix girls sports. This week Nike was once again outed for an anti-female practices. You can ...read more

Have you ever noticed that when there’s a bug around your office, not everyone gets sick? Patient Zero is out for 10 days, somebody else for a half day and then others don’t even get sidelined at all? Think about it. They’ve all been exposed to the same germ. So, why does this ...read more

Once upon a time I was a very scared thirteen-year-old getting her first period. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was at a park with my friend, who was visiting from out of town, and we were riding a carousel when, BAM, it hit. The pain I experienced with that first ...read more