Mommy, let’s face it: you’re busy. You are constantly taking on too many things. Every day is filled with more and more. I am curious, this New Year's did you make a resolution to get healthy, lose weight, or manage your time better? I did. But maybe like you, it is hard to get started on the resolution. My list of things to do doesn't equate with the hours in the day! Enter NERGIA, a natural way to energize without all the junk that's commonly found in energy drinks and supplements. … [Read more...]
Sudafed OPEN UP™ App on Facebook
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sudafed. This is the time of year that noses get stuffy and sinuses can become painful. We live in Washington state and many people have wood stoves, including my parents. I love the smell of wood stoves. It just reminds me of winter in Washington as a child. When I step outside in crisp, cold air and smell that wood fire smell coming from chimneys around me it brings back good childhood memories of playing outside as long as possible in … [Read more...]
Keep Your Hands Clean This Cold and Flu Season
This post is brought to you by EO Everyone. "Wash your hands." We hear this daily in our hotel room from my husband. He is the clean, germophone in our family. But, while many people around us are getting a cold or flu, we have stayed healthy during our stay here in Colorado. We spend a lot of time at church, at the mall playground, and at the local park, so germs abound. I am thankful for my husband's persistence at washing hands. EO Everyone Hand Soap has made it easy to keep our hands … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day and RSV Awareness
I participated in a campaign brought to you by Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for MedImmune. This is a sponsored post. We are getting well into the month of November. Can you believe it? Do you remember last year when I talked about World Prematurity Day? Well, it is already here again. November 17th is World Prematurity Day. I am thankful that both of my children came full term with no complications. Do you have an experience with a premature baby? About Prematurity Each year worldwide, … [Read more...]
Tips for Winter Hydration for Kids
This post is brought to you by Nuby. It is easy to forget to stay hydrated during the winter. When it is summertime, that hot summer sun is a great reminder that we are thirsty and we need water. But did you know you and your kids need the same amount of water year round? I hate to admit it, but I am guilty of slacking off on water in the winter. Here are some simple tips for winter hydration for you and the kiddos. 7 Tips for Winter Hydration 1. Fill their favorite water bottle daily. … [Read more...]
Natural Ways to Treat Ear Infections
We have battled ear infections with our kids. My son has been dealing with ear infections more than my daughter did. He has already had four ear infections this year! We have used antibiotics each time he had an ear infection this year. They worked twice. The other two times, he just had to fight the infection on his own. What is an Ear Infection? An ear infection is a common condition that affects the middle ear, usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. Typically, an ear infection … [Read more...]
First Molars: 5 Ways to Ease Discomfort in Your Baby
Thank you Vitacost for sponsoring today's post. My Little Man was fussy last week. I mean really fussy. He couldn't sleep well and he was crying a lot. We thought he had an ear infection after our long camping trip, but we were wrong. He was getting his first molar. 5 days later he started getting his second molar. Boy, those molars were tough for him - and for us. We were frustrated, tired, impatient, and praying for help. How did you make it through those first molars with your … [Read more...]
