Be Mindful #MindOurFuture

Brought to you by#MindOurFuture campaign. All opinions are mine and mine alone. Mental illness can be in lots of different forms. Some of you may be affected personally by a mental illness or have a loved one that is, but some people are not aware of what all qualifies as a mental illness. This includes depression, eating disorders, schizophrenia and ADD. You may not have grouped one or more of those as a mental illness. Lots of time these ... ...continue reading

Be The Key To change

Brought to you by Key Pledge Campaign. All opinions are mine and mine alone. Teaching children about cleaning can be a fun task and for many parents it is a bonding experience. What you may not know is that laundry room accidents are more frequent then you may think. Laundry packets have made our lives easier and these little laundry helpers are in households all across the United States. You may not think twice about them, but your children ... ...continue reading

4 Teas That Are Even Better for Your Skin Than a Facial

All opinions are mine and mine alone. 4 Teas That Are Even Better for Your Skin Than a Facial There are plenty of great beauty products available which will help to clear up acne, sooth inflammation, exfoliate dead skin cells, and give you a fresher looking face, but nature also has plenty of tools in its arsenal which can give you better-looking skin day in and day out. Tea, for example, is not only the most popular drink in the world ... ...continue reading

Love Your Gums

Guest Post- All opinions are mine and mine alone. LOVE THE GUMS YOU’RE WITH By Dr. Wayne Aldredge Studies show smiles can make us more attractive, lower our stress levels, elevate our moods, and make us look younger. Therefore, it’s important to be well and keep our teeth and gums smile-ready. Unfortunately, many of us don’t. Nearly 50 percent of U.S. adults age 30 and older have periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease. In ... ...continue reading

ALDI One Stop Shop For Great Food

Post is brought to you by ALDI.  All opinions are mine and mine alone. One of my favorite grocery stores is ALDI. I shop there quite regularly. They have a wide range of items to stock my pantry! What I love about them is that they have HEALTHY food at affordable prices. If you have been following my blog, I like to create meals for my family that are affordable and healthy. I shop at ALDI for most of my groceries. I like that they really ... ...continue reading

Essential Foods for Healthy Eyes

All opinions are mine and mine alone. did not receive anything for this post. Beyond the Carrot: Essential Foods for Healthy Eyes As children, most of us were told that carrots help us to see in the dark. But while this may be a bit farfetched, there is some truth to the claim because carrots are actually good for the overall health of our eyes. The main reason for this is that they contain beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that gives ... ...continue reading

How To Choose The Right Summer Camp

All opinions are mine and mine alone. Post if brought to you by me. Camping & Education Foundation Guides Parents on How to Choose the Right Summer Camp for Their Children Millions of children participate in youth sports every year. While it is great for kids to be active, some families have bad experiences with over-aggressive coaches, even parents who go too far when pushing kids at practice or cheering during a competition. Worries ... ...continue reading

Five Steps Towards Building an Effective Fitness Routine

All opinions are mine and mine alone. If you don’t understand the ins and outs of coordinating your fitness routine, you might find your motivation deflating as quickly as a popped balloon within a month. Results aren't only difficult to spot, but slow to show, especially if you don’t add fat burning to your training. You won’t be able to spot those amazing six pack abs if they’re covered in five layers of fat, but professional athletes don’t ... ...continue reading

Tips For Teeth Braces & Keeping Them Clean

All opinions are mine and mine alone. Did not receive anything for this post. The Basics of Teeth Braces: Tips and Tricks for Keeping Them Sparkling Clean Keeping your teeth clean and healthy with braces on might seem like a contradiction in terms, but it’s definitely doable. Everyone with braces must learn how to do it. So, if you’re battling braces, here’s what you need to know. Flossing When you have braces, your typical grocery store ... ...continue reading