I have never been a great sleeper. I sleep lightly and wake pretty easily. Thankfully, when woken up, I am able to fall back asleep pretty easily. My husband, on the other hand, cannot fall back asleep for hours if he is woken up in the middle of the night. Are you a good sleeper? 5 Calming Herbs to Ease Sleep Trouble and Insomnia The following herbs can be used during the day, or try using 20-30 minutes before bedtime: Chamomile is a time-honored sedative herb which can be safely … [Read more...]
Tips for Happy and Healthy Summer Feet
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Gold Toe. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. We are in our RV this week and it's been hot long days. By the end of the evening I am so tired. Seriously, tired. Everyone is sleeping so hard in this trailer. In fact, my Little Man has been sleeping in his own bed, in the bunkhouse by himself the entire night for the last four nights! … [Read more...]
Truly Enjoying Our Summer Bucket List
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone and should not be taken as medical advice. #GiveHeartburnARest #CollectiveBias My Princess' private Christian school ended last week. It is now officially summer break. Whoohoo! Our summer bucket list is packed full and we wouldn't have it any other way. We love staying busy; I just need to stay energized. At the beginning of the year I started a new routine - I joined a local gym and … [Read more...]
A Genetic Test for Prostate Cancer?
This post is sponsored by Prolaris and Myriad Genetics via Global Influence. Did you know that 1.2 million biopsies a year lead to 240,000 prostate cancer diagnoses and 30,000 deaths? I did know that prostate cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer related death in the United States but actually seeing the numbers? Wow! That is why it is important that we all get educated about this form of cancer. I lost my grandfather to bone marrow cancer. I lost my grandmother to lung cancer. My … [Read more...]
Weleda Skin Care: Treating her Mild Eczema Naturally
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Weleda. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All opinions and reviews are my own. My son still gets diaper rashes, even though he is in training pants now. {When will he be potty trained, my goodness!} We've used many great natural products in the past, so I was thankful this last week that we could use a new one to us - Weleda. … [Read more...]
Sun Safety: What is UPF?
What is Melanoma? Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, causing more than 75 percent of all skin cancer deaths. You can get melanoma by spending too much time in the sun, so it’s important to understand sun safety to protect yourself and your family. The availability of clothing and accessories made especially to shield your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can help prevent the damage that can lead to skin cancer. [Tweet "@SunProtectZone Clothing can protect your … [Read more...]
Keeping Hydrated When Sick with DripDrop
Three kids in my daughter's small private school class are sick. One was confirmed to have strep throat. So when, my Princess woke up with a cough and sore throat, I was worried. I kept her home from school, called our local health clinic, and brought her in. Thankfully, she did not have strep throat, it was simply a virus. Her doctor told us that as long as she didn't have a fever, diarrhea or vomiting, she could go to school. The doctor's orders? Keep her hydrated. That's it. Plain and … [Read more...]
