Hand washing is a hot topic these days. As if the incessant spread of "regular ole viruses" wasn't scary enough, the appearance of COVID-19 here in New York State (and, you know, around the entire world) is causing even more fear and misconception. Indeed, the news of a ...read more
Is anyone else binge watching GoopLab on Netflix? I'm officially hooked, and I can't wait for bedtime, so I can sneak downstairs and watch some more with a big pint of ice cream in my lap (but would Gwyneth approve?!) I was especially intrigued and inspired by the second episode ...read more
A record-breaking 112.5 million people – more than a third of all Americans - are expected to travel this holiday season, including 102 million who will take their trips by car. Nothing ruins a long-awaited vacation faster than getting sick or being in medical distress. We ...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
October is just a few days away. It's also National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer surgeon and prevention expert Dr. Steven Quay has shared his top 10 tips for reducing your risk of breast cancer. 1. Take care of your liver Since the liver breaks down estrogen, ...read more
As temperatures rise, it can be harder to fall and stay asleep. It's not like in the fall when you have that perfect cross breeze keeping you cool and comfy under the covers. Sweltering heat and humidity and artificial AC air certainly don't help. But there are ways you can ...read more
Composting. It sounds intimidating, but it's not nearly as difficult or expensive or complicated (or gross!) as it may sound. In fact, the truth is: composting is totally possible and more approachable than you think. With food scraps making up 30% of what is thrown away in ...read more
The author was compensated by GSK My whole family suffers from allergies. During the peak of allergy season, there are a whole lot of sniffles going on in my house. Haha! I don’t suffer from them myself, but I hate seeing my hubs and kiddos uncomfortable for so many months out ...read more
This is a sponsored post. Alternate title for this post: That Time We Were Playing Soccer and Got Attacked by Bees. Our after dinner play with cousins and grandma started out innocently enough. There was a soccer ball, a scooter, a blanket with toys. And, apparently there were ...read more
For more than ten years, Belabumbum has created loungewear and foundation garments to celebrate a woman's figure from boudoir to baby bump and beyond. The brand's commitment to celebrate and flatter the evolving figure means using luxurious high-quality materials in fashion ...read more
Earlier this year I started the Couch to 5K workout program. Again. I am a three time dropout, having falling short of the 5k run goal in the past. But this time was different. I was (and am) truly committed to getting healthier and not making excuses. I am proud to say I am now ...read more
Nothing hurts a mama more than one of her little is under the weather. We have been treating my middle daughter this week for a whammy of a cough and cold. I always try to use more natural rememdies when treating my children, and Maty's all-natural cough and cold products have ...read more
I want to share a new health resource called LiveHealth Online!This tool couldn't come at a better time. Moms are just now getting back into the grove of back to school and now we're facing the threat of flu. That's right, it's not just school it's also "back-to-flu" season ...read more
My career as a professional blogger has taken me all over the country, and sometimes out of the country, which means I've packed a lot of suitcases. Through trial and error, I've nailed down a travel and packing system that I rarely deviate from because it works. First, let's ...read more
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. As parents we believe that healthy living and wellness is the foremost important aspect of what we ...read more
A women's body goes through many changes throughout the course of their life, and these changes are not just those that we can see. Bayer HealthCare’s Citracal to launch Beauty is Bone Deep, a national campaign that highlights inner strength as the foundation of beauty ...read more
I think there's a connection between what we consume and how we feel. More medical studies are backing up my mom wisdom. I feel great knowing that smoothies are a way to pack nutrition into a tasty drink and this brain-boosting purple smoothie recipe is a great place to start. ...read more
Moms are often last when it comes to, well everything! It key for us to be on top of everything, and health is a part of that priority. As a part of a focus on a healthy lifestyle, we roundup some of our favorite health and wellness projects to keep you focused, energized and ...read more
