For the past 12 weeks I participated in a research study on diet and exercise. The research study is based on DNA profiles, so it will help tell the researchers whether certain diets work better for people who have similarities in their DNA. I find this idea fascinating. Maybe someday there will be the option […]
Working Parent’s Guide To Snow Days
When it comes to living life to the fullest (on a budget, of course) that means we don’t often have time for sick days or snow days. Of course, combining the two can be a double whammy, and unfortunately it happens more than I’d like in the winter. Between constantly juggling work, managing the kids […]
Why We’re Going Vegan
We’re going vegan. I know. We’ve dumped sugar, I’ve been gluten-free for 5 years, and I’ve given up on dairy (it doesn’t agree with me). And now we’re going vegan. Yes, I’m still eating food. :p Before you think I’m crazy, hear me out. I was vegan and then vegetarian for nearly 7 years prior […]
How To Make The Most of Open Enrollment + Save On Healthcare
It’s open enrollment season – also known as the time when many people need to pick your health plans for next year. I recently wrapped up evaluating our options and choosing our healthcare plan for next year. It was a challenge, but I think I made the right decision. I know many of you are […]
30 Day Sugar Detox: November
We’re back at it again for November! We’re kicking off another 30 day no sugar challenge this month. While technically it started yesterday if you’re getting started today you can go from November 2nd-December 2nd, or really anytime you want to get started this month. I started this challenge because it’s to help me, too. […]
Sugar, Sugar: Other Names For Sugar
Sugar hides in our food. Other names for sugar may seem odd, confusing, and downright weird. You probably know that brown sugar is sugar, or that cane sugar is sugar, but you may not realize that dextrose is sugar as well. And you may not realize it’s in things like pasta sauce (really!), applesauce, crackers, […]
30 Day Sugar Detox Challenge
Are you ready to break up with sugar? Split with the sweet stuff? Dump sugar for the next 30 days? then I’ve got the challenge for you. I’m hosting a 30 day sugar detox challenge! You may remember I have talked about dumping the sweet stuff last year. My husband and I did a 30 day […]
10 Tips For Going Gluten-Free Plus Printable Shopping List
Gluten-free is the new black. At least according to recent estimates say that gluten allergies and gluten avoidance are on the rise with millions of people eating less or no gluten. Over 3 million people have Celiac Disease while many other suffer from allergies to gluten or wheat or have varying degrees of intolerance. Some […]
Must-Have Handbag Essentials Kit
One of the things I’m slightly obsessive about is keeping a stash of things in my handbag at all times. I call it my essentials kit. It’s not that I’m the most organized person in the world, but I’ve learned the hard way that getting caught without my essentials means disaster. I keep all the […]
Tips to Survive Daylight Saving Time
We all dread it. The day that we lose an hour of sleep every year-daylight saving time. While I definitely appreciate the extra hour of sunshine, I am not a fan of losing sleep. Maybe it’s because of the four kids that kept me up many nights, but I LOVE sleep. I need a good […]
