Tag: health
The Awakening: Not Every Workout Needs To Be Near-death
8! 7!...5!...3! 3! 3!...1! Ah! Catch your breath, take a sip, we move on to…the next near-death move in (insert any hardcore bootcamp-context workout...
Sweaty Solutions for a Sweaty Mama
Sweat isn’t a problem just in the summer or during a workout for me. After my second baby, I’m sweaty ALL. THE. TIME. It...
The Struggle to Love Myself
I am thankful to have a lot of love in my life.
I love my husband and the life we’ve built. I love my children,...
Tip of the Month: Identifying Lip and Tongue Ties in Your...
Did you know that lip and tongue ties are fairly common physical impairments that affect the mouth? A lip tie is when the upper...
Waiting Games For The Whole Family
This season has been rough. I don’t know if we can blame it on the immunity gap, unmasking, bad luck, or a combination of...
I Got Botox This Year
I got Botox this year, and so did more than 7 million other Americans. It’s currently a 6.4-billion-dollar industry that is expected to reach...
I’m Jealous of Men
I'm jealous of men.
There, I said it. It's out. In public. For everyone to see. I'm jealous of men. Not for the typical reasons...
Busting The Booby Traps Part 2: Letting More Lactation Myths Go
Many common myths and misunderstandings about lactation sabotage breastfeeding parents. Busting these booby traps is one of my favorite hobbies.
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Rallying Against Cancer: When a Community Becomes Family
I’ve had the privilege of being a part of the same school community for the last ten years. It’s been a decade full of...
I Used to be Pro-Life
I have mulled this post over in my mind for months now, afraid to open Pandora’s box on a topic that so many are...
My (Sneaky) Unhealthy Coping Mechanism
Over the years, I have taken pride in considering myself a well-balanced, healthy person. I eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, exercise...
Google And I Need To Break Up: My Battle With Health...
When I was a child, I had some friends who found amusement in scaring me. They'd run ahead as we'd walk to the kitchen...
Mama, Go To The Doctor!
I am the official scheduler of my family. Admittedly, I’m quite good at it. I can see my and my spouse’s respective work calendars...
Let’s Get Reading: Book Recommendations for the New Year!
With winter upon us, the holidays behind us, and that long stretch of cold before Spring arrives, we may find we have more time...