Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Summer is almost here! With the warmer weather and longer days, it’s no wonder everyone loves summertime. One of my favorite reasons to love the summer is making crisp summer salads. Summer salads can be found on many lunch and dinner tables this season as much of the fresh produce is reaching its nutritional peak […]
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Being the daughter of a mother who had idiopathic cardiomyopathy and later a heart transplant, I felt it was essential for me to share with everyone this great program from the American Heart Association (AHA). The American Heart Association’s Support Network is an online social community that provides real human fellowship, as well as health […]
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Leafy greens. Check. Colorful vegetables. Check. A crunchy topping. Check. Salad dressing. Keep reading. Americans spend billions of dollars each year on salad dressing. Most of us have everything we need to make a healthy and delicious salad dressing from scratch right in our pantries. Homemade salad dressings are both more flavorful and healthier than […]
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When my first daughter moved on from junior high school, I entered another phase of child rearing. The graduation procedure was a true eye opener for me, and I soon realized that I needed to figure out how to “let go” a tad bit. As my teen became a high schooler, I began to understand […]
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First impressions are lasting impressions. When I was first approached by Bloggin’ Mamas to work with PanaceaPGX to promote their PGX testing, miGene™, I was very excited. Last summer, my son had become very ill with a “virus.” After he had reoccurring bouts of the same “virus” over the next month, it was determined that […]
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There’s nothing cuter than a little girl with pierced ears. Getting one’s ears pierced is a rite of passage and tradition for many young girls. For Americans, it’s usually an aesthetic preference. If you’ve made the decision to have your daughter’s ears pierced, or are considering it, this is the essential guide for you. Here […]
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Mother’s Day, the one day a year where moms everywhere are adored and appreciated. With Mother’s Day right around the corner (May 13) now is the time to start thinking about the ultimate Mother’s Day gift. Is your mom a fitness chic or are you at a loss what to ask for this Mother’s Day? Here […]
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A couple of years ago I wrote about the importance of probiotics on our health. Since then I have experimented with various strains of probiotics to find the one that best suits my body. Many things can cause our GI tract flora to decrease the amount of good bacteria. By adding probiotics to your diet, […]
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Let me preface this post by saying, I’m not a “runner.” Yes, I trained for and had run in events, but my body isn’t your typical “runners body.” In fact, I’m overweight, and I crave junk food like a teenage kid. Not to mention, I’ve never learned to “love,” or even “like” for that matter, […]
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Oakland Athletics in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand. All opinions are entirely my own. Hey everyone! Summer is right around the corner, and that means being outside and spending time with my family and…BASEBALL! I’ve always had an affection for the game of baseball. As a kid, some of […]
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