Living a healthy lifestyle is important to my entire family. We make it a point to eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and practice self-care. I'll be honest though...summer is much harder for us to stay on track. While we tend to be more active, we don’t eat as healthy as we should and we forget to take our vitamins. This summer, however, we are working hard to stay on track with … [Read more...]
20 Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids
I received free product and compensation from Claritin® to write this post. All opinions are my own. It's finally starting to feel like summer around here! The days have been sunny and warm, which means we've been spending a lot of time outdoors. Between sports, yard work, gardening, and walking the dog, we've been spending at least 1-2 hours outside each day. This makes me happy -- … [Read more...]
20 Minutes of Spring Project – Get Outside to Help the BGCA
I received free product and compensation from Claritin® to write this post. All opinions are my own. Spring is officially here and we couldn't be more excited! After being cooped up all winter, it's so nice to be able to get outside and enjoy nature. While the weather has been unpredictable so far this season, we have had some really nice days that have been perfect for playing outside, working … [Read more...]
Eyes Feel Tired or Sore? Exposure to Blue Light May Be the Cause
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Swanson Health Products. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that the average American adult spends 11 hours per day in front of an electronic device? That seems crazy to me, but at the same time, I'm not surprised. If we're not staring at our phones, we're staring at a tablet, computer or TV. Between work and personal browsing, I feel … [Read more...]
How Invisalign Can Help You Have a Picture Perfect Wedding Day
It's almost spring, which means wedding season is about to begin! Whether you will be in a wedding or attending a friend or family member's wedding, make sure your smile is ready for the big day. From teeth whitening to teeth straightening, it's never too late to brighten your smile for your wedding day. All eyes will be on you, and your smile will be the center of attention in all the … [Read more...]
4 Products to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Making New Year's resolutions and setting goals is easy; the hard part is sticking to them. After January passes, I've noticed that the excitement of dieting and working out tends to wear off for many people. I've been guilty of this, too. I think the main problem is we don't have the right products or tools to help us stick to our goals. We need to see results in order to be motivated to keep … [Read more...]
How the Nokia Steel HR is Helping Me Reach My Health Goals
This year I made some big health goals for myself that go beyond losing weight. While I wouldn't mind shedding a few pounds, I've learned that my health is so much more than the number on the scale or the number of calories on my plate. Instead of focusing on a number, I'm working to improve my overall health and wellness so that I feel better from the inside out. That means getting good sleep, … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Help You Feel Better When You Have the Flu
Cold and flu season is here and it's proving to be a bad one. The flu has hit many families, including my own, especially hard this year. Somehow we were able to avoid it the past few years, but this year we weren't able to escape it. One after another we have gotten sick. It has been an awful few weeks! It all started about three weeks ago when my son came home from school sick. He had all the … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Fitness Goals this Year
After the holidays are over, I always feel so bloated and lethargic from eating out too much and overindulging in sweets. I don't regret having fun and enjoying good food, but come January, I am more than ready to get back on track with my health and fitness goals. If you're feeling the same way, but need a little help sticking to your goals, I'm sharing some tips below to help you stay on track … [Read more...]
How to Get a Brighter Smile in Less Time with Invisalign
With the New Year right around the corner, now is a great time brighten your smile. If you've been considering orthodontic treatment for yourself or your teen, I would highly recommend looking into Invisalign. Not only is Invisalign just as effective as traditional braces, it costs about the same and takes less time. When combined with the VPro, Invisalign treatment can be completed in as … [Read more...]