Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Your new bundle of joy has arrived! Congratulations. After pregnancy, new moms tend to have new responsibilities. Not only do you have to shoulder your own personal and professional responsibilities but also the responsibilities of your newborn. This is also the peak time for mental and physical development of your child. So, now is the […]
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Do you want to get healthy? Using a wrist heart rate monitor might be just what you need to stay on the right path. These wearable tools are helpful in tracking so many variables to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Most heart rate monitors a record your heart rate and calories burned, but other incorporate […]
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If you are pregnant, this time can affect your feet. It can bring about conditions affecting your feet and the legs. There are a number of preventive measures available to help you to eliminate or decrease foot pain during pregnancy.
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[…Continued from PART 1 and PART 2] Soon, I saw a group of women, and I set my mind to pass them. After a few minutes, I quickly breezed past them. While I wasn’t going at an extremely fast pace, I was above three mph. This speed, I knew, would get me to the finish […]
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[Continued from Part 1…] According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) “Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week can benefit your health during pregnancy in the following ways: helps reduce backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling; may help prevent or treat gestational diabetes; […]
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I was in my first Half Marathon this weekend—the American River Parkway Half— in Sacramento. When I embarked on this journey nearly five months ago, I wasn’t out to set any world records, just to finish. But not just to finish, to finish PREGNANT. That’s right, I was 34 weeks pregnant when I participated in […]
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This green living post is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s hard to believe we just celebrated Earth Day last week. You might be curious as to why Earth Day is important to my family. With a teenager, two preschoolers, and one on the way, […]
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Older homes and apartments are beautiful and when maintained, a valuable asset. However, without regular maintenance and updates, old or poorly maintained homes may be hiding serious issues that not only compromise your comfort, but also your health and safety. From electrical safety to air quality, this safe home checklist will help you and your […]
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April is National Soyfoods Month! If you are vegan or vegetarian, you probably already opt for soyfoods as a way to meet your daily protein requirements. But recently, the mighty soybean, an Asian staple for centuries, has become popular among health-conscious, meat-eating Westerners as well. A nutrient-rich food, soy is a legume packed with high-quality […]
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Being pregnant this time around, I have found myself healthier and more active than any of my previous pregnancies. From walking to working out at the gym, I have maintained my weight and have continued eating very healthy. I am even training for a walking half marathon. But, with the increased mileage has come some […]
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