Organic produce market: worth it or not? Organic, natural, non GMO, refined sugar free, nut free, gluten free, dairy free… There are so many labels given to our foods these days that it can be really overwhelming to know what you should buy and feed your families. Of course, sometimes nature or a medical condition…
Newlywed Marriage Advice: My Top 3 Tips
The wedding bands are still shiny, the picture perfect images from your special day are proudly positioned around the house, and the wedding gifts still feel brand new. (read on for my Newlywed marriage advice) Your new spouse brings flowers home regularly, suggests dinner out every Friday and you still like to look your best…
How sick is too sick for school? When you should keep them home.
Cold and flu season is upon us and with kids back in school the chances are higher that your child is going to get sick. Going to school and getting sick is a part of growing up, but as a parent I wanted to know “How sick is too sick for school?“ Official Guidelines on…
How My Breast Pump Saved My Sanity
My Love Affair with My Breast Pump Recently, I gave birth to our fourth baby. She was a complete surprise, but a true blessing to our family. Long before that, we thought we were done, and gave all our baby items away. In total, nearly seven years of my life was spent nursing my wonderful…
A Miracle Rainbow Baby
Last summer I happen to listen to a podcast by Dani Johnson and she was telling a story about how years ago she wanted more children, but her husband was completely against the idea. One day her husband got very irritated and straight up told her. “If you want more children … take it up…
15 Non-Scale Reasons to Exercise
Two years ago when I finally decided I was worth 30 minutes a day at least to workout I started the process due to poor health and an extra twenty pounds. After being consistent with exercise over these past months I realized one key thing is that exercise is way more than just losing weight…
The Low Down on Chia Seeds
Do you remember the Chia Pets? You know those pets who were in clay pots and when you watered them they grew grass like fur. I do and can still sing the jingle in my head. Little did I know as a child how much chia seeds would play a role in my daily health…
15 Clean Fruits and Veggies
Last time I discussed what the Dirty Dozen was in my 31 Days to Clean Eating, Meal Planning, Prep series and today I am sharing with you 15 clean fruits and veggies. Knowing these 15 clean fruits and veggies will not only help your family eat healthier, but these foods are the lowest in pesticides…
12 Fruits and Veggies with the Most Pesticides (Dirty Dozen)
When I began researching about clean eating there was all this talk about organic fruits and veggies and warnings to stay away from pesticides. Today in my 31 days of Clean Eating, Meal Planning and Prep series I am going to share with you this list called the “dirty dozen” which are the top…
How To Get Your Family To Eat Healthy
Today in my 31 days of clean eating, meal planning, and meal prep series I’m going to share with you how you to get your family to eat healthy without too much fuss. Society has brainwashed us into thinking what healthy food is, but most times it is processed, full of dyes, and additives we…