For the last few years my husband has really been organizing our investments, life insurance, and IRAs. He calls it loving his family well. I am just so blessed and thankful to have such a great husband who likes to take charge of all of that. If it were up to me, I am sure it would not be done. He is also the go-to guy in our house when it comes to our health insurance. Calling our insurance and asking about our benefits comes naturally to this man. And I love him for that because I greatly … [Read more...]
Easily Get DHA in Your Toddler’s Diet
Toddlers are picky. I am thankful to Enfagrow for sponsoring today's post. Do you know what DHA is? Do you know if your children are getting this important nutrient? Toddlers have a tendency to be picky and DHA is one key nutrient that’s particularly hard to get from the foods toddlers typically eat. Did you know that on average, toddlers are only getting about 25% of the brain-nourishing DHA many experts recommend? That means it is important for parents to take action and work to close … [Read more...]
Six Tips to Brush Toddler Teeth
My daughter was such an easy toddler. I didn't realize it until I now have a very unruly toddler. My patience is tested daily and I daily fail at being a patient parent. Nothing comes easy with this Little Man - including brushing his teeth. To be honest, when we force him he sometimes just cries. But when he cries with his mouth wide open, we don't mind, because then we can brush all his teeth more easily. Terrible, right? We have talked to the dental hygienist and dentist and we are … [Read more...]
I am Hooked on Green Smoothies!
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Monk Fruit In The Raw. I received product samples to facilitate my post as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. In July, I started drinking green smoothies as part of a detox cleanse. Since then I haven't purchased my favorite diet soda or the chocolate low calorie snacks I was previously hooked on. These smoothies honestly have changed the way I've been eating and drinking for years. … [Read more...]
Natural Strategies for Treating Varicose Veins
When the one-way veins responsible for making sure blood only moves towards the heart become weakened, the blood pools, and varicose veins form as a result. A bluish purple hue, and their enlarged, twisted appearance makes for an unsightly appearance on the legs, about which you may feel very self-conscious. While it is mainly a cosmetic concern for most people, some experience pain, swelling, itching and general discomfort. They may be caused by a variety of factors, such as hormonal changes … [Read more...]
How to Raise Addiction Free Kids
There is a controversial law that treats teens like adults if they commit certain crimes. The idea behind it is that if you do an adult crime, you serve the adult time. Many people are vehemently opposed to this line of reasoning. There are passionate arguments on both sides of the issue. While it is understandable that many wish to shield children from the more harsh consequences of ill-advised behavior, life often has other ideas. All behaviors have consequences. Whether or not we add … [Read more...]
Do Your Kids Take a Daily Vitamin?
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for L’il Critters. I received product sample to facilitate my review and promotional item as a thank you for participating. We like to stay eat pretty healthy in our home. An abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables can always be found in our fridge and freezer. I am thankful that both of my children love to eat both. We also like to choose whole grains, nutrient rich foods and minimize the sweets and processed foods. We … [Read more...]
