I don’t think I truly understood beauty until I was in my thirties, and it took bridging into my forties (yes, I’ll be forty-one next month) to begin to focus on the health of my skin and how it affects my body. Last year, I began to take a closer look at the chemicals that are […]
When water won’t do: Best Healthy Drinks
While many people break their New Year’s resolutions it’s not too late to make a recommitment to your health and wellbeing in 2015. One of the simplest changes you can make is to change your drinking habits. Not that kind of drinking, but the everyday drinks you consume each day. Changing that habit is a small […]
Tips to stay healthy this winter with Vicks
Disclosure: This is a paid, sponsored post brought to you by Vicks. All opinions are my own. Winter is in full force in the Northeast and with it freezing temperatures, ice, snow, and of course lots of colds and flus being passed around. According to the CDC, cold and flu incidence is spiking right now […]
Eating Air
“What do you eat…..air?” As I was examining the breakfast spread at the Type-A Parent conference one morning carefully picking the few things I could eat from the delicious looking spread this is what a friend said. I know her well and know she was ribbing me so I laughed. It is funny to me, too. […]
Laser Hair Removal: Is it Worth the Cost?
Over the last year I’ve used laser hair removal several times. I thought it would be a good idea to discuss how the process works, the results I experienced, and whether I think it’s worth it. Why would you consider laser hair removal? Waxing is too painful Shaving irritates the skins or creates ingrown hairs […]
How to Get Health Insurance #GetCoveredAmerica
March 31st is fast approaching and with it the deadline for purchasing health insurance. I encourage all my readers to learn more about health insurance through GetCoveredAmerica.org. Health insurance is a hotly debated topic, but I also know that lack of healthcare coverage and lack of affordable coverage can cause major issues. More Americans file […]
Combating Depression without Medication: An Update on Me
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve written a personal post on the blog, and I thought it was time to give you all a little update and answer some questions I’ve received about how I’m faring. Before I share more though I want you to know I’m not a medical professional and the details of […]
Vitamix {Review}
We purchased a Vitamix for Christmas. It was my gift to my husband, and his to me. In addition to it being a gift (and replacing the things we would normally buy one another) we felt it was somewhat practical. We needed a new blender to replace our $20 cheap model. We looked at options, […]
Pros and Cons of Health Care FSAs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are a great way to decrease your health care costs. It’s like having ‘extra money’ to spend on health care. FSAs are set up by your employer and money is deducted from your paycheck before taxes. The savings comes in the form of not paying taxes on that income. It reduces […]
RX for Happiness: Getting Personal
You may be wondering why I’ve been a little quiet on the blog lately. This may help you understand. I’ve been told by many people that I make it all ‘look easy,’ and that I ‘have it together,’ but in my mind that’s far from the truth. I even spoke last year at FinCon […]
