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Beauty, Health and Fitness Tips for a Shiny New You!

      Simple Tips to Protect Your Preemie from RSV #RSVAwareness #MC

      I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for MedImmune. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.   Now that I’m a mom, I can’t even begin to ...


      Warm or Cool? The Sleep Number DualTemp Layer Has You Covered! #SleepNumber #DualTemp

      If there’s one thing I take super seriously, it’s the quality of my sleep.  As a working mom, the quantity of sleep I receive always seems to be in short supply.  At times, there’s not ...


      Sponsored: Move to the “Head” of the Class – Visit ExpertAdviceOnLice.com for Head Lice Resources

      The below content is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur’s Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.   Unfortunately, head lice are common ...


      Cleaning Green Has Never Been Easier, Thanks to Clorox Green Works

      I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Green Works. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and promotional item as a thank you for participating.   Having a dog and ...


      AZO Products Bring Maximum Strength Relief for Common Feminine Conditions #AZOGirl

      With all of the hustle and bustle of the back to school season, the last thing any mom needs is to not feel her best due to uncomfortable feminine itching and burning.  Urinary Tract Infections ...


      Sponsored: Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice – A New Head Lice Resource for Parents

      The below content is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur’s Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Every parent hopes to avoid ...


      Follow These Tips for a Happy, Healthy Summer!

      As we all know, summer is the season of fun in the sun!  In order to make sure that we enjoy every second of the season, we must also take several precautions.  Check out the ...


      Say Goodbye to Insomnia: Change your wallpaper!

      Are you staring up at the ceiling night after night, missing out on your forty winks? Are you tired (excuse the pun!) of dark circles under your eyes, headaches, and mood swings? I will reveal ...


      How to Keep the Elderly Safe without Compromising their Independence

      My father-in-law is one special person that is next to impossible to forget once you’ve met him.  He has such a zest for life and has truly never met a stranger.  I love that even ...


      Top Tips for Protecting Your Family this Summer and All Year Round

      More children will visit the emergency room this time of year due to near-drownings than any other type of injury.  All of the fun kids have at lakes, parks and pools also brings unfortunate injuries. ...


      Give Mom Comfort and Support with a Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Mattress

      With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to reflect on what our own moms (and dads) have sacrificed and given to us from the moment they became parents.  I never truly realized just ...


      Improve Your Dental Health by Flossing with Air Instead of String

      I don’t mind brushing my teeth.  It’s one of those tasks that has become so much easier and enjoyable thanks to my high-powered electric toothbrush.  Unfortunately the ease and enjoyment comes to a screeching halt ...


      Are Hormones the Key to Good Health and Happiness?

      Of the many truisms offered by the Ancient Greeks, the benefits of moderation and balance in life is one of the most enduring.  Unfortunately, maintaining biological balance as we age beyond midlife can be almost ...


      How to Make Your School a Healthier Place to Learn

      About 25% of Americans go to school or college every day.  Unfortunately, their germs go right along with them.  Colds and flu are a major problem for educational facilities, with the common cold resulting in ...


      When You Can’t Take a Sick Day, Take Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil Instead

      Being a mom is amazing in so many ways…that is, until you get sick.  Once I became a mom, I quickly realized that “taking a sick day” was a thing of the past.  We women ...


      Healthy and Delicious Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

      It’s kind of a rather cruel joke…  New Year’s Day has come and gone and we are all frantically trying to stick to the resolutions we set for ourselves.  You know the ones:  eating better ...


      Golden Slumbers Await with the Vitex Memory Foam Pillow

      Getting a great night’s sleep is one of the best ways to recuperate your body from the day’s events and achieve optimal health.  Unfortunately, getting that great night’s sleep is not always easy.  There are ...


      The Five Best Takeaways from the Belly Fat Diet for Dummies Book

      Lowering body weight can reverse or prevent diabetes; lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels; and improve sleep apnea and other sleep problems. The easy recipes and exercises outlined in Belly Fat Diet For Dummies gives you ...


      My 5 Goals for Living Healthy in 2013

      This year, I have thrown down the proverbial gauntlet and am taking no prisoners when it comes to my health.  Now that I am 36, I look back and realize I have done my body ...


      Why I Quit the South Beach Diet Phase One Early

      If you’ve been reading my blog since the New Year, you might have read a few posts concerning my try at the South Beach Diet.  I’m definitely on a quest to get healthy and completely ...


      13 Tips to Save Money When Shopping for Health Food

      By now you know which foods are healthy and which are not. Fruits and veggies should be snack staples, while Doritos and Red Bull really shouldn’t be part of your daily intake. Though you have ...


      My Latest Update and a South Beach Diet Phase One Recipe

      Woo hoo!  I’m officially into Day 3 of the South Beach Diet Phase One and I have to admit that this diet is pretty challenging for me so far.  The first full day I was ...


      Follow this Simple P.L.A.N. for Weight Loss Success

      So you overindulged during the holidays and gained a few pounds or, even more distressing, you’ve added even more weight to the weight you were trying to shed all year. Regain the upper hand by following ...


      My Try at Living Life on the South Beach Diet Phase One

      First, let me start by saying this is not a product review and I’ve received no compensation or products pertaining to the South Beach Diet.  This post and all others soon to follow are merely ...


      DDP Yoga ~ The Yoga Program that Will Change Your Life

      Back in my younger days, I was a huge wrestling fan and cut my teeth on the likes of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and countless other wrestling superstars.  I watched Diamond Dallas Page apply ...


      Getting Healthy in 2013? Top 5 Health Apps to Try

      Mobile Health (“mHealth”), the use of mobile technology to deliver healthcare services and information, skyrocketed in 2012.  44 million health apps will have been downloaded by the end of the year (predicted to reach 142 ...


      Use This Decompression Belt to Ease Your Back Pain for Good

      My husband has suffered from back pain and problems for as long as I’ve known him.  He’s been in one too many car accidents and had one too many sports-related injuries for his back to ...


      Everest Nutrition Krill Oil Supplement ~ 54X More Powerful Than Fish Oil

      I’m guilty of having a horrible diet at times.  As much as I wish things were different, I just completely dislike vegetables and don’t eat fruits or fish as often as I should either.  Because ...


      SHRED: Drop Those Pounds FAST with the Diet that Delivers Permanent Results

      #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ian Smith’s SHRED diet has taken the internet by storm, with a “Shredder Nation” following on Twitter and Facebook that continues to grow.  A member of the President’s ...


      Take the Belly Fat Diet Challenge and Lose Those Pounds While Improving Your Health

      Losing weight and improving my health are always on the ‘ol “to-do” list and with the New Year quickly approaching, I’m giving these topics more and more thought.  Although I’m not what you would consider ...