It was three in the morning. She came in with an upset stomach and a throat full of snot. When I put my hand to her head, I was nearly scalded. The thermometer read 104.5. I checked the other ear...
January is National Blood Donor Month. It is a month where we pay tribute to blood donors for their contribution. It is also a time to increase awareness and donation. According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone...
The holidays: a time when I feel justified to eat whatever I want, whenever I want, for three straight months. Each year, I start my holiday eating as soon as candy corn arrives in stores. Then I proceed to eat...
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. These are just some ways to try to ease the sting of the flu season at home. The most dreaded time of the year is rapidly approaching: flu season. It’s horrid and can last...
Just a Mom I had never heard the term “self care” until I became a mother. Prior to growing and bringing life into this world, I had always looked out for numero uno. I knew my priorities were going to...
A year ago, I never thought I would be at risk for a blood clot, otherwise known as a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). After all, I am active, healthy, and have no underlying conditions. That all changed when my...
I’ve been a vegetarian for over a decade, and throughout that time, I have been asked every question under the sun about my diet; I have been judged for being vegetarian while pregnant; and I have received scrutiny for...
It was the spring of 2017... ...and my husband and I were excited to begin our journey of trying for baby number three. To my surprise, after one month of trying, I saw that beautiful second pink line on a...
You’re hitting all the back to school sales for school supplies, clothes, and shoes. You’ve booked your child’s doctor and dentist appointments. So, you’re all set to send them off for a successful year of school, right? Chances are, you...
When you were in school, did you come up with reasons to get out of doing the mile in gym class because you hated running with a passion? That was me! Or, maybe you were the star of your...

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