Every so often I try a new product. I might be strolling the aisles at Costco. I’ll see a sample kiosk. If I have my children with me, we ALWAYS stop. No questions asked. I’ll stand while my children take…
Category: health
Oral Care Never Takes a Vacation
Christmas break was short this year. Very short. School ended for the kids at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd. The next day was Christmas Eve. The next Christmas Day. The best day for Christmas Day to fall on is…
I’m a Hot Mess
…or at least I was last week and the beginning of this week. Let’s see what happened to me: I had chills leading to mild flu-like symptoms. Developed a hacking, deep in my chest, yucky cough. Had a case of…
Practice Makes Perfect with Oral Care
I see it. The kids are long gone to school. The gleaming stripe looks glossy but a little hard. The stripe of toothpaste is almost touching the sink. I sigh. My son yet again forgot to brush his teeth. Sigh.…
Holiday Gift Guide: Moms, Get Real About Food
I have come to terms with my love affair with food. For as long as I can remember I have loved food. It is both a joy to me and a curse. Over the years, I have learned to eat…
Giving Back Is Simple with @SamsClub #MyBlogSpark
It’s funny to think that I joined a membership warehouse club when I was in my 20s…pre-marriage…and pre-kids. What did I buy? Why would I need a gallon drum of mayo? Did I even think about saving money back then?…
McDonalds Introduces #NewHappyMeal
I’m excited to post about a very cool event in D.C. Very last minute, I know. I’m heading to the event in a bit myself. But, before I go, I want to share about the launch of a New Happy…
Achieving Balance Naturally
I’m 46…I think. I tend not to think about my age. I do dwell on the passage of time, but not much. I get wrapped up in the fact that my oldest will go to college in a few short…
Don’t Suffer in Silence…Get Help
I hated the feeling of being caught off guard. Still hate it. Twice when I had heavy bleeding I was at school…high school. You don’t want to stand out in high school…ever! But, there I was…stuck at school and totally…
Healthy Options When You Eat Out with Kids? Yes!
Joe’s Crab Shack The Corner Bakery Au Bon Pain Chevy’s Burger King Chili’s and even Carrabba’s Italian Grill I have eaten in these restaurants more than once. In some cases I have taken my family to the restaurants on multiple…
