Health + Safety

Summer for my family means fun, vacations and, many trips to the pool! We all want our kids to have a safe and happy experience around water, so if you haven't started thinking about swim lessons now is the...

I have to give you some background before I tell you about my detox journey.  I am a lover of refined sugar and coffee.  There. I said it. I don't deny myself when I want either of these things,...

Even if you do not experience depression yourself, you most likely know someone who does.  Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of mental illness in the country, with depression being one of the most common forms.  This is a...

If you've ever been employed, you've sat through those videos from the 80s or signed handbooks that outline the sexual harassment policies of the company. But even if you've heard the jargon and the promises that nothing bad will happen...

Six years ago, when my husband and I welcomed our first son into the world, we thought we were welcoming a perfectly healthy little boy into our lives. A NICU doctor handed him to me and said those exact...

Oh how I hate cold and flu season! No matter how hard I try to stay healthy I still seem to catch everything my little ones bring home. While most of the time I can take something over the...

Over 100 million people live with an invisible illness.  That is staggering.  So Mama, if you live with one, you're not alone.  It may not be obvious to others that you have a condition that greatly affects your health, because you...

This is a sponsored post for Orthodontic Arts, however all opinions are 100% my own. Growing up, I was no stranger to orthodontic care. I'm talking braces, a palette expander, and HEAD GEAR...and that's just from elementary school. Fortunately for...

There are lots of perks to be being a mommy today. We have drive-thru restaurants, Dr. Google on our phones, and so many social media outlets we are never truly alone. However, there are downfalls as well. My kids...

The temperatures have officially dropped below freezing.  I've pulled out the hats.  I've matched up all of the gloves, and my kids have retired their warm weather wardrobes. But despite the cold temperatures, if you see me running into a store you probably won't see my toddler wearing...

Anyone who has ever purchased a car seat knows how daunting the task can be.  With hundreds of models and variations to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow down your choices.  I have personally handled dozens of...

*Disclaimer: This product was received for free, but all opinions are my own! When I was asked to try BODYARMOR SuperDrink™, I was intermediately excited. I, like a lot of others, tend to go back and forth when it comes...