September 9, 2014 Bullying is a hot topic, especially with the prevalence of cyber-bullying among our youth. It’s something that nearly everyone has to deal with at some point in their life, and bullying affects not only the bullied, but also the bully. Those who are bullied risk depression, low self-esteem, and isolation possibly into adulthood….
September 9, 2014 By now, you’ve probably noticed that people are using coconut oil more than ever before. That’s because we are learning more about how amazing this all-natural resource can really be. From dry skin to oral health, coconut oil can be used effectively for so many things. Treat Your Skin With winter approaching,…
September 10, 2014 I can’t scream loud enough how much I love all of these campaigns that celebrate the different sizes and shapes of women’s bodies. I especially like the post pregnancy blogs that celebrate stretch marks, love handles, saggy boobs and more. I am a mom of three who marvels every day at the amazing…
September 11, 2014 We were already reeling from the ever-growing outbreak of Ebola but now a rare strain of enterovirus is spreading among school-aged children. Of course, this is causing widespread concern since summer vacation is over and now kids are crammed into small classrooms together. The holiday season is also approaching which could mean…
October 10, 2014 We all know we should exercise daily. Yet so many busy moms throw themselves on the bed at the end of each day, tired and overworked, with exercise definitely NOT checked off from the to-do list! A little deep thinking made me realize how many missed moments we bypass in each day…
September 23, 2014 The kids are back in school. The weather is turning cool and you’ve decided that this is the best time to start running. The weather is perfect and there are many races to motivate you into a running routine. But first things first, your shoes are one of the most important parts of…
September 23, 2014 My weight has fluctuated for most of my adult life. After the birth of both children, I was about forty pounds heavier than where I should have been. I tried just about all the diet and exercise plans out there from low-carb to no-carb … low-fat to Atkins. Everyone has their own idea…
October 6, 2014 It’s that time of year again! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are many ways that you can get involved. Nearly all of us have known someone who was affected by this disease. In the United States, about 1 in 8 women born today will get breast cancer. For this reason, it’s…
October 14, 2014 November 2, 2014 marks the day where we set the clocks back one hour for Daylight Savings Time (DST), also known as “fall back.” Each year we do this and each year we try to figure out why in the world we feel so off for the first three to five days. Avoid…
October 24, 2014 Forget Common Core! It’s hard enough to keep our brains sharp enough to remember where our keys are. Women are on brain overload all the time and we too easily fall into daily repetitive tasks and routines that do nothing to challenge our brains. We need to remember to actually exercise our brains to…
October 16, 2014 As a parent, I’ve seen my child on the receiving end of both physical and cyber-bullying. Nobody likes to see their child upset, but when it’s the result of something another child has done, it can be very hard to determine the correct actions to take. Bullying can have such an impact…
October 21, 2014 Winter means snow, sledding, and hot chocolate by the fire. It means winter jackets, mittens and scarves and catching snowflakes on your tongue. Winter weather and cold temperatures can also mean dry, chapped lips. Not only are chapped lips unattractive, they hurt and can make applying lip products a real challenge. Thankfully,…
October 27, 2014 We all have people in our life who make us feel carefree and boosted by their energy when we are around them. Unfortunately, we also typically have people whose presence does the exact opposite. After spending time with them, we feel drained, irritable and unhappy. Although, you may have names for these types…
October 29, 2014 Come into the Microsoft Retail Store and start getting fit before the holidays! On Thursday, October 30th, Microsoft Stores is hosting a fun #FitnessDay event before the biggest candy eating holiday of the year! Microsoft wants to help you get a head start on your health and fitness goals by staying active…
November 7, 2014 It’s November and what some of us call the official “baking season”. With Thanksgiving around the corner, and Christmas season on its tail, the ovens everywhere are going to be packed with goodies. The only problem is that often we put on about a few pounds over the Holiday season (let’s not even…
November 3, 2014 The holidays can be an especially difficult time since, even in the happiest moments, so much it happening. Whether you are traveling or welcoming guests, attending a gathering or hosting the meal – or simply trying to figure out how everyone is going to get along, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed….
November 10, 2014 It’s official. It is leggings and skinny jeans time. There is no going back until next summer. Feel confident and get toned with some killer inner thigh moves. Each one will be worth the effort for the strength you feel and the toned legs you can show off this cold weather season….
November 21, 2014 Winter is tough. It’s dark before dinner and sometimes it’s difficult to get warm, even inside. We get less activity, crave the sun, tend to sleep more and often many of us feel a little (or a lot) sad. If you have Seasonal Affective Disorder or any sort of depression, please see a doctor to get…
November 18, 2014 I’m sure you’ve all heard that country song about how life was years ago when we drank from water hoses and lived to talk about it. Today we all seem to be hyper vigilant about things we all lived just fine without years ago. Do we really need warnings on our coffee cups…
November 20, 2014 Have you ever been accused of being selfish? Most of us have and most of us are guilty of having moments when we really are thinking only of ourselves. It’s not a bad thing to make yourself a priority but we also need to have a balance. Here are some suggestions for…
November 25, 2014 On your mark, get set, and go for gift gold when you find the perfect gift for your running buddy, om-loving sister or fresh and fit foodie friend. We have all the newest gadgets, must-have accessories and hard-working gear for you to spoil everyone on your fitness gift list. Speed Racer Runners…
December 6, 2014 With the holiday shopping season in full swing, moms are also in full speed mode. We’re spending days at school parties, shuttling kids to activities, and shopping all day at crowded loud stores. Many moms work full-time or part time jobs and have to find time to shop at night or only on weekends. It’s…
December 3, 2014 By the end of the year, doesn’t it feel like you are truly about to run out of steam? The twelve months and four seasons really take a toll on us even if we are grateful for each and every day. We get ready to begin the whole cycle again with the…
December 9, 2014 The temperature drops, the heat turns on and moisture seems to flee. Your skin is left dry, flaky and parched. The woes of winter skin are here. Ditch the dry skin and go out with a glow in 2014. Meet the new year with a face that is both soft and supple…
December 19, 2014 Being a mom and doing the daily “mom stuff” is just about the most time-consuming task ever. We spend 7 days a week doing everything for the family; carpooling, cooking, shopping, cleaning, changing diapers, helping with homework, going to sports games, working, and the list could go on and on. So what’s…
December 15, 2014 It seems as though everyone is talking about meditation these days. Even the Seattle Seahawks implemented mindfulness meditation into their training regime and they won last year’s Super Bowl. The interesting thing is that, rather than just relying on self-reported experiences with the ancient practice, researchers are using science to see just…
January 1, 2015 The start of the new year always brings about new resolutions. Lose weight. Eat healthy. Exercise more. Stop bad habits. While it’s easy to make a resolution, it’s not always easy to stick with it! Many people drop their new goals entirely once they slip off track. Instead of making huge resolutions,…
December 17, 2014 The holidays can be a very hectic time of year. There is shopping and visiting and lots of extra work and fun. While I really enjoy the Christmas season, it’s also a time that I’m much more likely to get sick. I’m sure it’s because of the extra stress and the fact that…
December 23, 2014 We all like to think we are invincible, even after suffering the nightmarish symptoms of the flu. The fever, chills, aches and everything else can steamroll even the healthiest of us when we least expect it. However, the true frustration and sighs of, “Why am I still sick?!” occur in the days…
December 30, 2014 It’s a tradition. Every year people resolve to make changes to their lives so things can be better than they were the year before. Some people really do succeed with a lot of hard work and effort but many fail after a couple of weeks, despite their best intentions. Life is busy…
January 2, 2015 Some people find January a real let-down. After all the holiday hustle and bustle, it can be a month that drags with not much to do. But what better time of year than the very first month on a new calendar to make some great changes so when Spring comes, we are…
December 31, 2014 Whether you are getting over that dreadful flu or a heinous cold, your body needs a jump-start. January is the perfect time to get your body back into optimal health; I don’t care how tired that sounds. These shakes and smoothies will nourish your body back to health and have you feeling ready…
January 7, 2015 New Years Resolutions are often filled with superficial wants to be skinnier, look younger, make more money, etc. Those are things that change your outward appearance, but won’t truly make you a happier person. They fill a void and only address the end result of how you are feeling. Instead focus on…
January 6, 2015 New year, new you, that’s the plan, right? I don’t make New Year’s resolutions but I do like to keep it steady at the gym and with my home workouts. Every year the fitness community votes on the year’s next biggest fitness trends. So which classes will fill up fast at your…
January 16, 2015 Tai Chi, the form of relaxing exercise for mind and body was developed in ancient China, first as a form of self defense before it evolved into a way of health and wellness. I recently took out a library DVD and experienced it for the first time. Let me say, in this over-booked,…
January 15, 2015 Out with the old and in with the new! It is time to kick those acne myths to the curb once and for all. Learn the top five myths about acne from face to body and find out ways to stop it. The New Year is all about improving oneself so let’s…
January 15, 2015 More than half a million Americans suffer from a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While the symptoms generally improve drastically in the summer months, the condition can be very disruptive during the winter. It is not uncommon for antidepressants to be described, but some people prefer to either try…
January 13, 2015 I just love the holidays but so many of them revolve around food that it can be hard to stick to my healthy eating goals. I just barely made it through Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve and now Valentine’s Day is here. I’m not sure how much more willpower I…
January 26, 2015 It might be hard to believe but we really can control how happy we are in our lives. There are people who have so little but bear the crinkles around the eyes and mouth of someone who laughs often and loves deeply. How can they possibly be so content when they struggle…
February 5, 2015 There’s no other way to say it to you, but 2015 is going to be the year of the butt. Give credit to the rise in pop stars and celebrities with infamous derrieres like Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj and now Iggy Azalea. These women put it all out there and have been…
February 13, 2015 My fruit basket usually overflows with apples, bananas, oranges and the occasionally kiwi. There are some blueberries in my freezer and we might have a few grapes, strawberries or melon in the refrigerator. But, honestly, I think everyone in this house is getting a bit bored of the same old-same old, no matter how tasty…
April 10, 2015 We all hear the term “wellness” pretty often nowadays. What does it make you think of? Do you instantly think physical well-being? Emotional? Both? Neither? Something else? Turns out wellness has a broad definition, but many people think of it simply as “being well”. So what is that “well” that we refer…
February 6, 2015 Do you ever feel like you are living someone else’s life? Have you ever wished you were brave enough to say what you need to say? Have you ever longed to do something different? If so, you are not alone. At some point, most of us will take inventory of our lives…
February 10, 2015 I try really hard to be aware of what I’m eating. I limit junk food and foods that are overly processed. I’m one of those people who reads the ingredient labels on everything I buy and tries to stay up to date on the latest health information. The one area that I…
February 19, 2015 January and its resolutions may be over but that doesn’t mean we have to throw in the gym towel and forget our hopes for a healthier life. It just means we have to continue to find and incorporate healthy habits into our daily routine until they become exactly that – a routine. There…