May is Preeclampsia awareness month, but for someone who has dealt with this condition that can occur during pregnancy, every month is a good time to spread the word about it. It doesn’t sound like a really scary condition by the name. I mean,  it’s a “pre” condition, right? Which means it comes before the really, really scary issue. Yes, that’s true, but preeclampsia can be just as dangerous on its own without ever evolving into eclampsia. Believe me, I know. What’s so scary about Preeclampsia? To understand why the condition is so scary, you have to know a little [...] Read more »

This post brought to you by Tree Hut. All opinions are 100% mine. I live in sandals and flip flops during the summer, so I want my feet to be pretty! The thing is, I have really rough heels and I have to spend a lot of time caring for them year round to get them smooth. One line of products that I'm really interested in trying is Tree Hut. The products are available at Walmart, which means I don't have to go far or spend a ton of money to get them. What Makes Tree Hut Hand and Foot [...] Read more »

I’ve been a work-at-home mom for about 4 years now, and let me tell you, it’s just as stressful (if not more) as heading out to work in the “real” world every day. Don’t you love when people say that? Real world, real job, real blah blah blah. Like my house exists in some sort of alternate reality outside what others consider to be real or something! I wish! That would make it so much cooler! Those of us who do work at home know just how stressful it is. Those who don’t work at home may be scratching their [...] Read more »

Unless you have a job that requires you to be up and moving all day, you probably spend a lot of time sitting at your desk. I know I do! As a blogger and freelance writer, I’d say 95% of my work life is spent in the same chair. It’s not even a comfortable chair! After a few hours of this, my back, legs, and butt are killing me. The thing is, I can’t really afford a gym membership, and besides, when I’m working, I hate leaving my office space! I like to get into a writing groove and hammer [...] Read more »

If you recall, back in February I found out that I was selected to be part of the Shaklee180 Blogger program. It was very exciting, and I couldn’t wait to get started. Unfortunately, I’ve been a huge failure this first month. I got my stuff a little late, which shouldn’t have been a big deal, but it turns out March was just not meant to be “start a new diet month.” I tried, I really did! But first Sal ended up in the hospital for a week and I was there every day, so I kind of ignored my own [...] Read more »

Winter may be over as far as the calender is concerned, but some of us are still feeling it’s nasty bite! In fact, I think March has been even colder than the last three months here in the Poconos!  Winter is very unfriendly to my skin, and I go through tons of lotion during these months. Plus, during the Easter season, I work in my local mall, which seems to just suck every last bit of moisture right out of my body. To make it even worse, Sal spent a week in the hospital at the end of last month. [...] Read more »

Fruits and vegetables make up the largest part of the food pyramid, yet I forget about them just about every day. I can’t stand most vegetables, so I’m not likely to eat a big salad or something like that. I love fruits, but I still somehow forget to eat them regularly. Since I’m trying (emphasis on trying) to eat healthier, I am always looking for more ways to fit in the good stuff. Tips for squeezing more fruits and veggies into your diet 1. Opt for the highly portable kind. Sitting down with a big salad (even a fruit salad) [...] Read more »