I love to lift weights. If you’ve been following my Instagram account you will see my daily workout stories where I’m lifting heavy and being awesome. (Okay I’m completely joking with the awesome part there.) For me though, I have to do some cardio to actually see results. I can’t rely on lifting alone. Maybe …
Earth Day is here and whether or not you’re into the whole going green thing, one thing is certain, our environment does have a biological impact on us. I thought that today would be a great day to look at some environmentally safe, natural DIY cleaners you can make right in your home. I think …
I’ve been sitting and staring at this screen for the better part of an hour. I’m in a dark place today and I’m not sure why. I’ve been handling things with it being my husband’s busy season. My doctor and I came up with a plan – I’ve added Wellbutrin to my medication regimen (coupled …
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It’s so easy to keep up on your child’s medical screenings, tests and procedures, but it’s a completely different thing to actually keep track of your own health. I want to go over with you the medical screenings and procedures you should do in your 20s. It’s a good idea to make sure you’re up …
When you’re a mom there’s so much you have to keep track of; kids’ schedules, school work, dinner, and if you’re working there’s an entire list of responsibilities you need to account for at your job. It’s no wonder our health often comes last. With the New Year upon us, I thought it would be …
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It’s difficult to teach our children the importance of healthy eating without turning them into obsessive calorie counters. That’s not counterproductive which is why I love the program Red Light Green Light Eat Right. It’s revolutionary and focuses on the right kind of food you could be eating; not the calorie counts. Some of you …
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Sometimes I’m inspired to write something but I don’t have a computer with me nor do I feel like writing an entire blog post. Still, it’s like I have to get this thought out of my mind and onto “paper” because it escapes. I’ve been posting these random messages of truth and encouragement on my …
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Let’s just get the inevitable out of the way, I have depression. I think I’ve probably had it since I hit puberty at the ripe age of ten. It wasn’t diagnosed until my oldest boy was four months old but looking back I can see how kind of out of control I was emotionally. I …
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We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Longer, colder and more isolating; that’s what winter in Minnesota means to this mama. The days feel longer (thank goodness we’re past the …
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When I was diagnosed with postpartum depression back in 2009 I promised myself that no matter what I would try to give a “voice” to this often times shameful and silent disease. Before I go on though, I need to preface this by saying that I am on medication and while I know that you, …
