“The real voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new landscapes, but in seeing with new eyes” – Marcel Proust I have a ritual every year, since 2001. With the onset of winter, as the weather begins to creep in ever so colder, I pull one of my copies (I have more than one, sue […]
As a (very) busy mum of three kids, I am always on the go and I never have time for nutritious meals unless it’s dinner and I am forcing my family to have some bonding time over tater tots and fish fingers. So, when I heard that celery juice is having a moment thanks in […]
It’s been in the news and it is scary; people getting bitten by ticks and then developing life-threatening meat allergies. But what do we really know about this relatively new phenomenon and how common is it? If you live in the Southeast or Eastern United States then you may be aware of the Lone Star […]
As citizens of our planet, one of our most important jobs is protecting the environment. As parents, we want our children to inherit the best world possible – and this includes a healthy planet. Sometimes the task can feel overwhelming. However, with small steps each day, you can do your part. Here are a dozen […]
Pollen is nature’s glitter. You do your best to avoid it, but sometimes that’s simply impossible. Once it gets on you, not only is it hard to shake, it spreads to your surroundings. While you might not see a sparkle to warn you of its presence, trust me when I say it’s definitely there—which is […]
My husband and I constantly struggle with finances. We live paycheck-to-paycheck at our house, but we’ve always made do. Like millions of other families, the second we accrue some savings, life happens, we deplete our nest egg, and are back to worrying about how to pay all the bills on time. Our biggest surprise expense? […]
My top tips to get the WHOLE family sleeping better and feeling more refreshed.
“Clean” living is all the rage right now, but just because something is trendy doesn’t mean it is ridiculous. Natural products and clean living makes for a healthier home and family and it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or crazy expensive. I think when you decide you are ready to detox your home you can […]
With all of your research done, you’ll feel a whole lot better about putting your precious baby in someone else’s care.
I live in Los Angeles where almost every mum I know is on a diet. And not just any diet, either–a trendy diet! Keto, paleo, Whole 30 and especially intermittent fasting (ultra trendy) are the hot topics at every play date and girls’ night out. Even when we try to talk about books and politics, […]
I’ve suffered from the effects of low iron in pregnancy through four pregnancies. This time around I made sure I treated it as early as possible.
When you were diagnosed in the 1970s, treatment options were far less sophisticated than they are today.
