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...]
Stock Up on These Essentials for the Holidays + $2 off Crest 3D White Coupon
As you shop for last-minute gifts, don't forget to stock up on household and personal care essentials! The last thing you want to do is run out of toilet paper or toothpaste when all the stores are closed and your home is filled with guests. If you're like me and you've waited until the last minute to do all of your shopping (Amazon Prime Shipping for the win!), make sure you take advantage of … [Read more...]
Candy Corn Fruit Parfaits | A Healthy Tooth-Friendly Treat
These Candy Corn Fruit Parfaits are a fun and festive fall treat. Not only are they delicious, they are nutritious! Made with pineapple, oranges and yogurt, they are a yummy, tooth-friendly treat that you can feel good about giving your kids. My kids love to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. Besides dressing up in costumes, their favorite part is seeing how much candy they can get. As a … [Read more...]
Mango Orange Banana Cold Buster Smoothie
This Mango Orange Banana Smoothie is packed full of cold and flu fighting ingredients to keep you nourished and healthy during cold and flu season. Organic orange juice is blended with organic fruit, yogurt, coconut oil, and raw honey to create a delicious, immune-boosting smoothie. I partnered with Safeway to bring you this post. There's so many things to look forward to this time of year … [Read more...]
What to Expect from Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist
You don’t have to wait until your child has a full set of teeth before you take them to the dentist for the first time. In fact, waiting that long can be risky. If your child ends up being diagnosed with dental issues, you will have missed the window for easier and earlier correction. That’s why the standard recommendation from pediatric dentists is that all children should have their first … [Read more...]
Don’t Sweat Stains with New Dry Sprays from Axe, Degree & Dove {Coupon}
There's nothing more annoying than looking in the mirror and discovering that your favorite white shirt has yellow armpit stains. Not only does it look gross, it's also a total confidence-killer. Equally annoying is putting on your favorite black tee or dress only to have to take it right back off within minutes because your deodorant has left you with those dreaded white streaks. This has … [Read more...]
5 Simple Tips to Stay Hydrated for Busy Moms
As moms, we tend to put everyone else's needs before our own. It's not necessarily a bad thing -- after all it's our maternal instinct -- but sometimes our own health suffers as a result. From forgetting to eat breakfast because we're so focused on getting our kids to school on time, to skipping our daily workout to take our kids to soccer practice, to not drinking enough water because we're … [Read more...]
Head Back to School with a Brighter Smile
With back to school season in full swing, now is a great time to look into brightening your child’s smile. Depending on your child’s needs, orthodontic treatment may be the best course of action. Invisalign is a great option for adults and teens who want to receive the benefits of a beautiful smile without having to wear traditional braces. Shorter treatment time, less pain, and the freedom to do … [Read more...]