Losing the Baby Weight: Advice for Real Women from Moms Who've Been There It's easy to look up tips on losing weight after a baby. When you read some of these tips, though, it's often clear that the writer is an armchair enthusiast. They don't make sense for real mothers. Signing up to a gym, for example, can sound very workable. When there's a baby to take care of, however, who would mind the baby? If you were to ask a real mom, she would tell … [Read more...]
Fitness Can Be Fun: Tips and Tricks for Working Out That Won’t Feel Like Work
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Fitness Can Be Fun: Tips and Tricks for Working Out That Won't Feel Like Work If you find the idea of spending an hour at the gym, huffing and puffing and sweating up a storm more than a bit off-putting, you're not alone. Many people dread workouts because some workouts are actually rather dreadful. Working out doesn't have to be a drag, however. Follow these few simple tips and tricks to enjoy a workout and get into shape while having a whole … [Read more...]
Getting Ahead of the Flu #CMHMoms
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Disclosure: This post brought to you by Children's Mercy. All opinions are my own. Everyone has a favorite and a least favorite season. My favorite season happens to be Fall. I love that the weather cools down after enduring the hot summer heat. There is just something amazing about bundling up in jeans and sweatshirts. I live for fall. Oh and how could I forget about those gorgeous leaves that change color so quickly, and then fall to the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get More Healthy Omegas in Your Diet
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5 Ways to Get More Healthy Omegas in Your Diet Your body does a pretty good job of using what’s on hand to keep it running smoothly. The more good food you take in, the more vitamins and nutrients are available for use. But when it comes to essential fats—those your body cannot make or convert from other fat sources— you have to be more vigilant. Known as omega fats (like omega-3 and omega-6), the only way your body can get them is from the food … [Read more...]
Something Great but Better: The Many Health Benefits of Drinking Infused Water
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Something Great but Better: The Many Health Benefits of Drinking Infused Water You’ll probably feel like there’s always another new trend that people are catching onto and the latest one you may have heard of is fruit infused water. As people start to infuse their water with natural ingredients like vegetables, herbs and fruits, you may be wondering if it’s all worth it and whether there are any benefits. However, these people are right to … [Read more...]
Midnight Munchies: Healthy Ways to Handle Those Late Night Hungries
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Midnight Munchies: Healthy Ways to Handle Those Late Night Hungries Having the late night munchies is like the plot to a midnight cable horror movie. There’s a slow buildup of fluff and then it’s bad news for the victims. In the case of stuffing your face with your favorite late night snacks, your stomach is the eventual victim. Luckily, there’s a healthier road, one which does not lead to stomach pains. The Right Amount of Sleep Most … [Read more...]
The Pink Lotus Foundation | Breast Cancer Screening & more #savinglives
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Disclosure: This post brought to you by Pink Lotus Foundation. Getting up every single morning and lending a helping hand to women that are facing adversity is a tough job, but the fine people that are part of the Pink Lotus Foundation do just that. They strive to help remove uncertainty, fear, and confusion by providing a clear path to healing and peace of mind for women that really need it. The Pink Lotus Foundation Helps Save Lives: Not … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Flowers
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The Health Benefits of Flowers Imagine walking into a room with beautiful flower arrangements – what would be the first thing coming to your mind? Happiness! Is that right? Unless you are allergic to flowers, it will be almost like walking into heaven. Colors, aroma, bouquets with different flowers, a bunch of roses in every color – that’s definitely how most of us feel about a surprise flower décor. Waking up and surrounded by these beauties … [Read more...]
Aftershokz Trekz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Headphones
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A sample was received. All opinions are my own. Being aware of my surroundings while running around my neighborhood is very important to me. Nothing has happened thus far, but as a woman I can not simply let my guard down. Busy drivers that are in a rush don't always look both ways, cars zoom down my residential street much faster than they should and to be honest, as much as I would like to believe everyone is good in the world, there are some … [Read more...]
Burley D’Lite Bike Trailer
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Sample received. All opinions are my own. Summer is here and the weather is warm! It's time to dig out the bikes and get the family outside getting exercise and being together. Going for a bike ride with little ones can be a bit tricky, I have a 2 year old who struggles to keep up. Thanks to Burley there is no more struggle for him, he actually gets to now ride in supreme comfort and style in the Burley D'Lite. The D'Lite can carry 1 or 2 … [Read more...]
