I remember getting a best friend necklace in the third grade. I also remember feeling like a third wheel to girlfriends later on in high school and college. Finding - and keeping - real friendships can be a challenge and it doesn't get any easier as a grown-up - we now have to juggle work, housework, our kids, their friendships, their schoolwork and everything else! Here are my thoughts Read the full post >>>
How to reduce the likelihood of prescription drug abuse within your community
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #ConsumerDrugTakeBack #LifeInCheck This is a tough topic but one that needs to be discussed - how to reduce the likelihood of prescription drug abuse within your community. Yes, illegal drugs are a big problem in today's society and I know this it is a problem in Read the full post >>>
Nope, you’re not invited to this one, sweetheart.
Today, my 7-year-old daughter, Madilyn, came home from school in tears. She asked me if I knew about her friend's birthday party and I said, "Nope, you're not invited to this one, sweetheart." The tears welled up in her eyes and I could just feel the anxiety and I just gave her a big hug and said, "No worries! We have other plans that day anyway!" (We really don't but we will do something fun.) Read the full post >>>
Join me for the 28 Day Whole Family Health Challenge!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurinaONEVisibleDifferences #CollectiveBias I am so excited to be teaming up with Purina ONE® to talk about our whole family health challenge. When we had to say goodbye to our sweet Charli a few months ago, we were all crushed. However, welcoming a new puppy into our home has been Read the full post >>>
Valentine Berry Swirl Muffins
I have realized that my girls will eat pretty much anything if it is presented in a "fancy" way. Like these Valentine Berry Swirl Muffins - I found some cute Valentine muffin cups and toppers and my girls now want to make muffins (or pancakes!) every week. Madilyn already has muffin plans for St. Patrick's Day and Easter! For me, muffins are a great way to have an easy, healthy, and tasty Read the full post >>>
21 healthy Super Bowl party menu ideas
I don't know about you, but I host or attend a Super Bowl party for two reasons: to watch the commercials and to enjoy the food! You don't have to ruin your health plans at parties. Below are my 21 healthy Super Bowl party menu ideas. It is really easy to overdo it at parties and stress eat when you are watching the game. Click here to read my ideas about how to prevent Super Bowl stress Read the full post >>>
Top 9 tips to avoid Super Bowl stress eating
Here are my ideas regarding how to prevent Super Bowl stress eating because the big game is coming up this weekend which results in lots and lots of yummy food! Sure, pizza, wings and beer may be at your Super Bowl party, yet you can totally stay on track and eat some healthier game treats and not be stressed about food! You don't have to kill your healthy eating plan entirely. Plus, there are Read the full post >>>
Why I am not sending Christmas cards
I am not the Grinch, I promise - but I have to tell you why I am not sending Christmas cards. I am trying to keep things in perspective this holiday season and remember what is truly important. For years, Brian and I have sent out Christmas cards to 100+ of our closest and dearest friends and family. This holiday season we are really trying to start our own traditions, reduce the Read the full post >>>
Top 7 tips for a less stressful holiday season
Here are my top 7 tips for a less stressful holiday season. I told my mom, "Wow, the holidays are a lot of work as a grown-up!" Yes, yes they are - if you make it that way. The holidays bring on a ton of demands - cookie making, present buying and wrapping, budgets, debt, family get togethers, family drama, cleaning, parties - yes, a ton of demands. Sure, these things are fun but when all Read the full post >>>
How we said goodbye to our family pet
As I start to write this, I am sobbing because of the loss I know we are going to face - I just made the call to the veterinarian to put our 12-year-old dog, Charli, down. As I type, she is laying down beside my chair - shivering, barely able to get comfortable, noticeably in some pain. Here is how we said goodbye to our family pet. Brian and I brought Charli home 12 years ago when it was Read the full post >>>
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