Recently my two Daughters (ages 6 and almost 4 years old) announced to me that Easter was one of their favorite holidays. I asked them why thinking they would give me one of three answers- mystery behind the Easter bunny, magic inside the filled eggs or the “fancy” Easter dresses. They surprised me when they said they liked the colorful decorations. With my new found knowledge, I decided to decorate our house early for Easter. I went to my cabinet where I keep holiday décor and was stunned when Read more [...]

Having accurate scales in SO important when you are trying to live a healthy life. I have two scales that I depend on a lot, a bathroom scale and a kitchen scale. I need these tools to help guide me on the choices I am making. I need to know how much my food weighs so I can make sure I am eating a proper portion. I need to know what my body weighs to help guide me in my exercise. For both of these scales, I have turned to and trust EatSmart. My kitchen scale is the Precision Elite Kitchen Scale. Read more [...]

Natures Golden Era launched in 2007 for the creator’s (a fashion model) personal use during her pregnancy and eventually became available to the public in 2011.  Their products are 100% natural and chemical free and can brag that some of their clientele are well known celebrities (Eva Longoria) to mention one. For my review, I received the Natures Golden Era White Chocolate Dark Spot Eraser (for face and neck) and the Natures Golden Era Luscious Lavender Face Soufflé (face and neck). The Read more [...]

My Daughters love baking! At 4 and 6 years old, they are pretty good at following recipes on the back of baking mixes. Being in the kitchen with them is one of my favorite places to be. The problem I have is, most baking mixes are full of unhealthy ingredients. The girls and I have fun making the products but, I feel guilty when it comes time for them to eat the product. I knew that their had to be better baking mixes out there, it was just a matter of finding them. It wasn’t long after I began Read more [...]

I am getting ready to take a cross-country trip with my family so today I want to share with you some Nutrisystem tips on how to make healthy choices while you travel. Take your Nutrisystem meal planner, dining out guide and water bottle with you on your trip. They will help you be accountable for your actions and make educated decisions. Along with your dining out guide, use the internet to research restaurants that will be around where you are staying. Often you can view menus on line; Read more [...]

I have been making a real effort to provide healthier snack options for my two young daughters.  Traditional snacks that target today’s youth are not always healthy. I always have fruits, veggies, string cheese, etc. readily available to them. However, sometimes they just wanted that crunch that only a chip or cracker can give. They were turning to chips and crackers that were loaded with ingredients that you can’t pronounce, deep fried, and had an absurd amount of calories and sodium. I had Read more [...]

Finding pants that fit well and look attractive can be a daunting and difficult task for some women. I have short curvy legs. I can usually find pants that are the correct length but they don’t always fit in other places. My Mom, can find jeans that fit but, since she’s taller than average, the pants usually are not long enough. Once I find jeans that “fit”, I usually by multiple pairs in a variety of colors so that I am covered until I find the next perfect pair….typically that is quite Read more [...]

My entire life, I have struggled with sleeping. I have both of the common sleep issues:   problems falling asleep as well as staying asleep. I thought it was something I was just going to have to deal with the rest of my life. That was, until I learned just how important sleep is to our physical wellbeing and mental health. After learning just how important the property amount of sleep is, I set out to find all-natural products that could help me achieve a full night of restful sleep without medicating Read more [...]

For as long as I can remember, I have received compliments on how great my skin looks. My little secret was that I didn’t do much to care for my skin; I used a cleanser in the shower and that was it. I didn’t use sunscreen or any fancy regimens. As I have gotten older, I have begun to regularly use sunscreen and wrinkle-reducing creams. These new products have made my skin feel a little oily. It seems like around the second hour after I have applied my products and make-up, my face starts to Read more [...]

Isn’t it amazing how powerful clothing can be on your mood? When my Daughters were younger, I really didn’t feel like getting “dressed-up” each day. I was/am a stay at home Mom, so putting on a complete outfit wasn’t necessary. For the first few years, I could get away with clean lounge wear. Now that the girls are older and both are going to school and participating in extracurricular activities, it is necessary for me to pull myself together and look presentable. At first the thought Read more [...]