health

working out with Bob Greene and Omron { #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. I’m getting ready to head out for Santa Barbara to take part of something amazing. Tomorrow I have the awesome opportunity to workout

back to school with H2O {Nestlé® Hydration Movement}
This post is sponsored by Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water; but all opinions are 100% my own. Now that school is back in session for many of us, we are all thinking about healthy snacks to send with our kiddos. A healthy diet is only partly achieved with food, though.

superfood popcorn {Nativas Naturals}
This is the first of several superfood snack posts coming for back-to-school snack ideas, so keep on the lookout for more tasty ideas! Today I’m sharing a recipe great for lunchboxes and after school snacks, not to mention movie night! This recipes (and more to follow) are made possible by

bottled happiness and finding my bliss {neuro BLISS}
neuro found in a recent study that nearly 50 percent of Americans spend at least half their daily lives stressed out. Is this you? It’s me. Part of the solution is making lifestyle changes that reduce stress and boost bliss. The other part is finding products that increase mood and

coping with chronic fibromyalgia sydrome {Lifescript}
This is a sponsored post by me on behalf of Lifescript.com. As a little kid I had no idea what fibromyalgia syndrome was. Few people did. What I did know was my mom had good days and bad days. She was tired, her muscles were constantly sore, she was missing

an unexpectedly good-looking humidifier {Broksonic}
During winter, the indoor air can be punishing. Because of the dry air I’m doomed with chapped lips, dry skin, and a dry nose, so I need a humidifier. But you know what I don’t need? An eyesore in the room that begs to be put away when company comes

snack time must-have {GoFreshBaby} + Giveaway
Starting solids is a pinnacle turning point as it’s one of the first big milestones we face as parents. As a mom who exclusively breastfeeds, I’m no longer the sole source of nutrition in my child’s life. Now I’m faced with trusting other companies in what my child is consuming.

positioning preemies and newborns {Hug Me Joey}
Even the best car seat can’t position and support your newborn properly, especially if they are premature. We have all seen scrunched down babies, swallowed up by their infant car seat. We have also all seen babies with their heads flopped forward (doesn’t that just look so painful?) or to

drink your prenatals {Premama}
I was chosen to take the “Premama Challenge” but to me, the real challenge was what I was doing before. Prenatals are a must-take, we know that, but sometimes they hinder more than they help. This was the case for me. Without fail, 20 minutes after I take a regular,

Fighting School Germs {Alomune Immunity Supplements}
October is one of the very worst months for catching bugs, especially school-aged kids. Keep your immunity system in tip top shape with Alomune, a daily immune supplement. You know what they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Made with natural extracts from the renewable