We are obsessed with filling every minute. Productivity requirements at work govern our daily schedules and outside of work we continue the constant mental stimulation. We are seemingly incapable of allowing time for ourselves to either think, or (gasp!) to NOT think. Here is a small list of times whenContinue Reading
It’s true! I was exposed to the novel corona virus at work and I ended up contracting it myself. I unknowingly brought it home to my family and by the time I realized it, it was too late. I had been taking precautions. I wore PPE at work: a maskContinue Reading
I’ve been hesitant to write this post. I don’t want to come off as “shoulding” or pretentious. I’ve even thought, “Must be nice to be able to think about being healthy while managing work, kids, etc.” However, now that the dust of the initial craziness of quarantine has settled (aContinue Reading
After discovering that conventional dairy (as in pasteurized, store bought) caused some unfavorable symptoms for me, I decided it was in my best interest to look for an alternative yogurt option. These days, there are SO many to choose from. It wasn’t too hard to find 15 different ones acrossContinue Reading
Shred 10 is a program designed to rid oneself of unhealthy food habits, foster a positive relationship with food and “get back on track.” For 10 days, the following are eliminated: gluten dairy caffeine alcohol processed foods artificial sweeteners refined sugar eating after 6pm In turn, one is to addContinue Reading
Anyone who is sick of being pregnant, is past their due date or is trying to avoid an induction has Googled “inducing labor naturally.” I sure have. I have compiled a list of things that I tried with each of my 2 girls in no particular order, with the reasoningContinue Reading
“Healthy food is too expensive.” “I can’t afford to eat well.” “I’m too poor to shop at Whole Foods.” These are common excuses for eating poorly, and they’re not entirely unfounded. Fresh produce and sustainably sourced meats and fish can be expensive. I certainly don’t do all my shopping atContinue Reading
The period of time immediately after parents bring a new baby home is precious. It can be hectic, stressful, boring, overwhelming and isolating all at the same time. In my two experiences, what makes things easier during this time is space. Freedom from too many visitors can help with that. MyContinue Reading
What exactly is meal planning? How can we use this strategy to save money and eat healthier? Meal planning means you are thinking about each week ahead of time and planning out the exact meals you will have. The purpose is to relieve the daily stress of deciding “what’s forContinue Reading
“Why doesn’t anyone talk about this?” This is something I hear about breastfeeding all the time. Several friends have said things to me like, “I never knew how hard this was going to be,” or “No one told me my nipples would actually crack and bleed.” The good news isContinue Reading