Before I discovered the fabulous convenience of the CVS Minute Clinic, I would spend time on hold making appointments for my sick family members, hoping to get a date quick enough so that they could get the medication they needed. Many times I would have to wait longer than I wanted to, or go in at very inconvenient hours. It was a real pain sometimes. Now, however, no appointment is necessary, we simply drive right to the closest CVS Minute Clinic, which is only a few minutes way, sign in, and wait. It is very convenient. Now, do not be misled into thinking that you are going to be out in a couple of minutes! It really depends on how busy it is, and who is working. My average time spent at the CVS Minute Clinic is under an hour. However, there have been a few busy days that I have spent almost two hours there. Like I said, it really depends on how busy it is. Another thing that you should know is that you will not be seen by an actual doctor. Instead, you are seen by a nurse … [Read more...]
Period Log Free – Menstrual Calendar App
I found this app by total accident while I was browsing through the app store one day, and I am so happy that I found it! This is a very handy little app for women. It has several features that are very helpful for those of us in their child bearing years as well! Not only does it help you keep track of your periods, it also helps you to keep track of moods and changes in your body, so that you can track and compare. This is helpful, because you can figure out what triggers what if you pay attention to your diet and lifestyle. Another thing that is very useful when trying to get pregnant, is that it helps you track your best ovulating days. It has many ways to help you track everything that has to do with your cycle. You can track when you are intimate, your weight changes, BBT, mood, how heavy your flow is, symptoms, fertility, etc. You can also make notes, and view charts to help you as well. It really is a great tool for tracking your menstrual cycle. Oh, and the greatest … [Read more...]
15 Tips to Help Busy Moms Cook Healthier
Being a busy mom means you have to juggle your daily tasks in an efficient manner. It means that some days or most days, you may not be able to get everything done, but what is important is making simple, yet delicious, nutritious and healthy meals for your family. The following tips are sure to add some health to your meals! Quick & Healthy Meal Tips Busy Moms 1. Save money by eating veggies in season 2. Opt for roasting, grilling, poaching, steaming 3. Use extra virgin olive oil 4. Use low sodium condiments 5. Use low fat dressings, sauces, low fat or non fat cottage cheese 6. Use whole wheat pastas or brown rice 7. Use skim milk in cooking or low fat yogurt 8. Trim excess fat from meats 9. Use fresh or dried herbs to season, they add more flavor 10. Low fat sour cream can replace heavy cream 11. Sour cream can be replaced with nonfat Greek yogurt 12. Use mustard in sandwiches 13. Use wholegrain breads 14. Choose lean meats 15. Use frozen veggies, avoid cans as they have added … [Read more...]
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