Tag: health
What We Learned About E. Coli
Three years ago, our daughter was sick. Really sick.
It started like the typical stomach flu with nausea and vomiting. But when it didn't spread...
Friday Favorites – Suzanne’s Top 5 Tips for Beautiful Skin
Compliments are funny things. You never know what people pay attention to, and I’m often taken aback when I receive one.
The most frequent compliment...
Comfort in the Dark: Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) catches me by surprise every year. It shouldn’t. Feeling down in the darker months is as much a part of...
Deafening White Noise: A Warning for Parents
Did you use a sound machine when you had babies? Are you using one now?
Do you know the correct sound level they should be...
When Waiting Feels Painful, Try Simple Routines
The woman in the front office handed me a copy of the imaging request the doctor had just filled out. She said to call...
{I Wish I Hadn’t Waited} How Anti-Depressants Changed My Life for...
I wish I hadn’t waited. If I could go back and change one single thing in my entire life, it would be to get...
Mama, Take Care of Yourself {Make the Doctor Appointment}
I am sure I am not alone when I say that scheduling time for myself isn’t something very high on my priority list, especially...
Why I’m Wearing the Shorts
It was over ninety degrees, and I was encapsulated in full length jeans and a lightweight sweater. I was a female Steve Carrell in...
OPINION: Please, Just Go Get Vaccinated
I have tried to write this post at least a dozen times. I have started, stopped, started again. Each time I begin, another news...
Why Kids Need to Climb, Spin, + Jump
My kids have gone to several different schools over the last few years. Their current elementary school allows the kids to climb UP the slides...
Friday Favorites – Lauren’s Sun Safety Favorites
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty...
June is PTSD Awareness Month – What to Know + How...
I was on my first deployment to the Middle East, and I knew that I wasn't going to return as the same person that...