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 […]
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 […]
15 Ways To Prevent and Fight Flu & Colds
Flu and cold season is upon us, but don’t fear. All the hype surrounding this time of year is enough to make you sick, and it truly makes me want to hide in the house all day. But that doesn’t really work. the kids still have school, I still have work to do, and the […]