health and nutrition

Neapolitan Protein Smoothie {Skinny Gut Shake}
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Renew Life Formulas for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The pursuit to achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a tricky one. It is more than just calories in, calories out. After all, proper health/fitness is a lifestyle,

vegan radish potato leek soup {soup cleanse}
Welcome to 2015! I bet you thought I would be posting another juice cleanse post, didn’t you? Yes, I love a good juice cleanse but seeing as how it is frigidly cold in the desert right now, I’m going warm. The right soups are a great way to detox the

On-The-Go Holiday Snacks {Christmas crunch time}
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Happy Family Products for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. There are so many firsts in our lifetimes and as a parent it is such a blessing to watch our kids achieve, experience and enjoy them. Among those firsts

toddler nutrition with DHA {Enfagrow} + giveaway
I heart my baby boy, but he is a finicky eater. That’s why I was thrilled at the opportunity to try out Enfagrow Toddler products as a part of this sponsored post program. There is nothing more nerve-wracking than wondering if your babies are getting enough of the right nutrition.

kid-friendly sports drink {BODYARMOR}
This post about a natural sports drink for kids is sponsored by BODYARMOR. With school back in full swing, we also have kids back in fall sports. Keeping them hydrated is always a top priority and I’m constantly looking for “kid-friendly” (and by that I mean human-friendly) sports drink options.

seed your soul {Mamma Chia} + giveaway
This review and giveaway of Mamma Chia was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Mamma Chia. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. I remember when I first heard about the amazing benefits of chia seeds, the richest source of Omega-3s in the plant

daughter date with Subway and Disney’s Maleficent
This post about getting kids to #PileOnTheVeggies was sponsored by Subway. Daughter dates are some of my favorite moments during the week. My husband and I have a lot going on these days — let me tell you a secret — we’ve bitten off more than we can comfortably chew,

a legit doctor’s visit from home {American Well}
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Well. This past week and a half has been rough. My daughter brought home a virus that she passed along to her brother, then me and finally her father. We’ve all been miserable with stubborn fevers and an

mighty baby and tot nutrition {Little Duck Organics}
I never knew how hungry a baby could be until I had a boy. He’s 13 months now and it seems every week he ups his intake. Beyond the obvious fruits and vegetables, I’m always trying to sneak extra ingredients into his diet… the easiest ways being yogurts and oatmeal.

fresh cucumber melon salad {two ways}
I was given 1 free month of Weight Watchers Simple Start program to write about my experience. Though I was compensated for my time and commitment, my thoughts and opinions are all mine –> 100% genuine folks I shared with you guys last week that I am testing out the