Health + Wellness

Do the words “holidays” and “healthy” even belong in the same sentence? They seem impossible to go together, but they can happen with practical tips and planning. Last year I gained between five and seven pounds from October to December....

Everyone knows someone that has cancer or has gone through cancer. Did you know there are more than 200 types of cancers? Each month Awareness is brought to various kinds of cancer. October is Breast Cancer and Liver awareness month. This post...

I have felt a range of emotions in the two weeks since Eliza "Liza" Fletcher was viciously assaulted, kidnapped, murdered, and her body burned and left like garbage. Like many of you, my introduction to her came on social...

"I would appreciate it if you did not compare me and my situation to that. We are different people.” My daughter uttered these phrases to me. She dropped a truth bomb that was hard for me to swallow. She had...

Somehow I escaped contracting COVID-19 over the past two years. I realize putting that fact out into the universe highly increases my odds of catching it soon, so I am knocking on wood, crossing my fingers, and saying my...

This blog post is five days late, and I am sure my editor is not happy with me. Thankfully she loves me so much that you all will be able to read this without mistakes because she will still...

The ocean is calling me! Though we live in Florida the Polar Vortex is a casual visitor during the winter months which can be intimidating to many ocean lovers. No need to panic though. The sun always shines and there...

Calcium is an essential nutrient in our diets that benefits our overall health. It boosts energy and strengthens the body, especially bone health. Milk’s calcium helps support strong bones, beautiful skin, and teeth. Those are things we all want...

I remember the days when my youngest was a newborn and I had visions of a regular regime that included snack times with the healthiest of homemade items. Several years have passed and another child has been added to...

What I said: "Sometimes, you just can't do what is only best for you." But society says: "Always choose you first." "Always make yourself a priority." "If Mama isn't happy, nobody is happy." AND I AGREE. Not choosing what was best for me recently was extremely...