Why didn't Mom tell me how bad this thing called menopause could get?! Hmm...probably because she went through the process of it relevantly smooth. Mom just had a few bad headaches, (to my recollection). And she had her last cycle at the age of 44. Well of course, I thought I would follow suit and inherit her good fortune. Wrong!! I did however put an end to my heavy cycles since my OB/GYN performed the oblation. And thank God for small favors!! Since the beginning of March, I am cycle free. Yeah! But wait, it's not all coming up roses for me now, far from it! I'm experiencing the effects of menopause in the worst way. The hot flashes I can handle. Don't get me wrong; they are NOT fun. LOL. However, it's the depression and anxiety that I'm having major issues with. Some days it's hard to just get out of bed, and there are those days that I get up early, do my workout, and feel awesome afterwards, and usually my days go (for the most part) well. Today is a bad day. As I woke up, I did … [Read more...]
Always Discreet is Even More Awesome with Target Subscription
I have shared my love for Always Discreet in the past. They really do help you feel less self conscience about bladder leakage--something many moms suffer in silence with. Well, I am thrilled to share that there is yet another fabulous reason to use this awesome product! Target now offers them on subscription! This means no more embarrassing moments at check out, or struggles to figure out what else to buy so you are as inconspicuous as possible with your purchase! Nope. Thanks to Target, you can now purchase Always Discreet via a Target subscription, and have it delivered to your home without any embarrassment! And, it is SO easy! Simply follow these steps to set up Target Subscription: Go here. Click on the Always Discreet Liners, Always Discreet Pads, or Always Discreet Underwear product of your choice. Choose your size selection on the dropdown menu. Check the box next to "subscribe for 20% off" and the option to choose the frequency of your free delivery will … [Read more...]
40 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids
One of the most challenging things for Moms is getting our kids to eat healthy. Snacks can be very tricky since so many of them that are advertised are UNhealthy! Because of this, I have complied a list of 40 healthy snack ideas to get your creative juices going, and get your kids eating healthier! Before we get started, keep in mind that kids are just like us! They eat with their eyes first. So, always make sure that when you are presenting healthy alternatives that you are making them visually appealing! 40 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids 1. Cheese. Wedges, strips, chunks and blocks. Create fun shapes and designs. Cheese is a fun and healthy snack that is packed with many flavor variations. 2. Fresh Fruit. Fresh fruit should be far more prevalent in a person's diet than sugar. Teaching our children to love fresh fruit will benefit them throughout life. Make it fun. Combine it with cheeses, or other healthy pairings. You can also get creative with presentation and make fun … [Read more...]
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