Thank you Flora Renew for sponsoring this blog post. All opinions are my own. Cold and flu season is coming! On one hand, I'm glad that illness doesn't usually strike during the summer. It would be tough to get the flu when it's hot outside. Still, it always feels unfortunate to get sick during the fall or winter, too. It's already sort of sluggish time of year. I just don't seem to have the energy in the winter that I have in the summer. The combination of bitter cold weather and less daylight Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. During my first two weeks on Nutrisystem, I didn't have any problems sticking to the plan. It was easy for me. I was never hungry. I felt great! This last week hasn't been so easy. What's the problem? I have my period. When it's that lovely time of the month, I get hungry, cold, and sleepy. Like many women, I also have cramps, bloating, and retain water. (I read that some Read more [...]

I remember that, as a child, I really looked forward to Halloween.  Let's be honest here.... Dressing up in costume is fun any day of the year but to have a date where lots of people do it together makes it extra fun.  I remember driving around to all the neighbors "loading up" on treats.  (We lived in the country so "neighbors" were actually miles away.)  But I also remember that, after a day or two, those treats really weren't all that important.  It was truly the memories that made Halloween Read more [...]

Thank you to Carrington Farms for providing me with product in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Have you picked up on all the attention flax seeds are getting? I realize this product isn’t new but I’ve never before noticed how many recipes include flax seeds as an ingredient whether it’s a standard ingredient or an optional ingredient. Recently, I started making morning and afternoon nutritional shakes/smoothies for myself and other family members. Read more [...]

Thank you to Nutrisystem for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I am on my way with Nutrisystem! Today starts my 3rd week. In the last two weeks, I have been practicing portion control and learning how to making healthy decisions. Soon these will be a habit and not something I really need to think about. I work from home. Prior to being with Nutrisystem, when I felt hungry, I would jump up from my work area and Read more [...]