Thank you Pfizer for sponsoring this post. Join Pfizer's This Is Living With Cancer™ initiative by sharing your story with #InspirationLives on Facebook and Instagram to support and inspire those who have been affected by cancer, and be sure to check out the LivingWith™ mobile app available via iTunes and Google Play! It’s often said, “There’s an app for everything.” Yes, you can find many apps for your smartphones, but a well-done app? That’s more difficult to find. A … [Read more...]
What is a low FODMAP Diet?
This post is sponsored by ProNourishⓇ Drinks. I received free ProNourishⓇ drinks, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Have you heard about the low FODMAP diet? I hadn't until recently. Maybe you have digestive sensitivities and know all about low FODMAP foods and the low FODMAP diet. But if you don't know much, or are just learning about digestion issues and foods to eat and foods to avoid, then please read on. What are FODMAPs? FODMAP is an acronym for … [Read more...]
Life With Cancer: A Family Member Point of View
Thank you Pfizer for sponsoring this post. Join Pfizer’s #InspirationLives initiative by sharing your story with the hashtag on Facebook and Instagram to support and inspire those who have been affected by cancer, and be sure to check out the LivingWith™ mobile app available via iTunes and Google Play! My parents had me when they were too young and somewhat irresponsible. Maybe that’s often the case. Thankfully, growing up on a Native American reservation meant that my grandparents … [Read more...]
21 Benefits of Gratitude and How It Can Change Your Life
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 106: 1 What is it that all of us really want from life? Isn’t it simply just one thing? I think many people will answer this question with one word: Happiness. And what’s the simplest, easiest way to be more happy? It’s just being grateful! Being grateful has many benefits, all of which are highly underrated, and that’s exactly why I've got over 20 super benefits of practicing gratitude in your everyday life. … [Read more...]
Holiday Essential Oils You Need in the Home!
Christmas is around the bend and folks are asking “What essential oils should we use for the occasion?” Since the holiday season stretches through a number of weeks from November to December, it is only right to have a couple of essential oil options that you can use for the duration. Also, there are seasonal ailments to avoid during the extended season. Using scents may help us keep illnesses at bay. Thanksgiving Day Bathed with Aromas We start out with Thanksgiving. It’s the time when … [Read more...]
How We’re Handling Cold Germs this Holiday Season
This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own. My kids bring home cold germs from school every year. In fact, this year I got sick for almost three weeks. That cold/flu? It went around their school. Thankfully, they didn't catch that one. Just me. I am waiting for the dreaded day that both my kids will get flu germs and be home sick together. It hasn't happened yet, but if it does happen, or should I say when it happens, I am prepared. How to … [Read more...]
Growing Your Family: What is Egg Donation?
I partnered with Growing Generations and BraVoMark on this post. All opinions are mine. Many people mistakenly think that because of this blog name, Long Wait For Isabella, I had a hard time getting pregnant. When in fact, I had a very easy time getting pregnant. But, my husband and I purposely waited 9 years after marriage to have our first child, Isabella. Then four years later, I got pregnant the first month I tried to conceive, with my second child - Nathanael. I know many women … [Read more...]
