health

4 common open enrollment mistakes {Aflac}
When we’re barreling through life, making huge decisions for our families and ourselves all willy nilly, we often overlook the details. I mean, every decision requires some thought, but the day is short. Right now our family is making some big changes. We’re leaving some securities behind and diving head

hydration in the desert {Capri Sun}
This week our family hiked the Palm Springs desert and stayed hydrated with Capri Sun as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #CapriSunMomFactor We do a lot of hiking around the Coachella Valley in which we live, even during the summer. We beat the heat with sunblock, breathable clothing

she scoots, i scoot, we all scoot {Micro Kickboard}
When I was in fifth grade my best friend had a purple scooter. I wanted that scooter, I begged my parents for a scooter and in the end I never did get a scooter. When I saw that scooters where making a comeback, I knew that I had to get

bright and feminine activewear {Wear Me Out}
Have you guys started listing your New Years Resolutions? Wondering how to melt those holiday calories off? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so don’t wait until January, start now! Join me on my journey with T25, a workout program that takes only 25 minutes a

a perfect high impact sports bra {Anita}
When I’m working out, I push hard and need maximum support. I have had terrible luck finding sports bras that can keep up with me… er, keep me up during high impact workouts. Until now… The Anita Extreme Control Sports Bra, sent for review, is my clear winner — I will

fruit on the go {FruitsMax}
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and FruitsMax but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #fruitsmax http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO I imagine a fruit-filled tablet would be perfect for those who are not very balanced eaters. I happen to be a health aisle

Chicken Noodle Soup {fighting the flu}
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Kleenex but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #KleenexTarget http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO This cold and flu season has been a real bear already and we are just getting started. My oldest keeps bringing home bugs, which give

an allergy elixir and life continues {Kleenex}
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Kleenex but all my opinions are my own. #KleenexAllergy #pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO Allergies. I’m stuffed up, my eyes are so itchy I can’t keep my contacts in and I’m sneezing right and left, but am

I look hot when I workout {Nux USA}
There’s a huge correlation between the intensity of my workouts and what I wear. I just don’t put in as much effort when I’m wearing baggy ts and sweats, but when I’m dressed the part with clothes that actually show off my figure, that I’ve worked *really* hard for, then

Bob Greene and getting personal with fitness { #fitwithomron }
I’m being compensated to write this post by Bookieboo LLC in a blogger campaign with Omron Healthcare. However, the thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own. This past Thursday I had the opportunity to drive up to Santa Barbara and meet with Bob Greene, Oprah’s trainer. It