Health & wellness

Stirrups? No Ma’am! I’m Testing Myself for HPV at Home – You Can Too!

January 25, 2019 in Self-Care - 12 Comments

January has been a wild ride of resolution and goal making, but one of the things that we busy women so often forget is to take time out for us. This year I have made a commitment to better health and well being.

Always Anxious: 7 Ways Anxiety Affects Your Body

March 6, 2018 in Thrive - No Comments

Anxiety, the pervasive, invasive, feeling of worry or dread, is a beast. You see, the problem with worry is that it is cyclical, and it grows the more you feed it. You begin being worried about something inconsequential, like an upcoming appointment, which leads to worry about the results of it, which leads you to… Read More »

Family Weigh Days Are Back With An Upgrade!

February 6, 2018 in Thrive - 21 Comments

The end of last year was utter crap if I can have a moment to be honest. And here we are two months into the new year still fanning the smoke away. When it rains, it pours... leaving little time and energy to focus on self-care and good health. The start of a new year… Read More »

Welcome to Cold Season! Here’s a Kit for That! (Giveaway)

January 3, 2018 in Thrive - 1 Comment

I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy and how to #FindYourHealthy. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. If you've made it through the holidays without getting sick... congratulations! And… Read More »

Fighting The Common Cold With Preventative And Natural Remedies

December 11, 2017 in Thrive - 24 Comments

I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy and how to #FindYourHealthy. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. Bugs have been in and out of our house since early fall,… Read More »

Being Overwhelmed Sucks The Joy From Your Life. Here’s How To Avoid It.

November 16, 2017 in Self-Care - 14 Comments

Life is a wild journey, and there are so many things to love about it. There are beautiful surprises you never saw coming, people you meet who lighten your path, and many other triumphs. It's critical for us to preserve the joy in our lives, making it so important to avoid things that will suck… Read More »

New Glasses, Who Dis? Our Clarifye Eye Exam Experience

October 23, 2017 in Thrive - 13 Comments

I haven’t had an eye exam or purchased a pair of glasses in five years. Five years, is that even a long time? It sure feels awfully negligent of myself, but it is the norm for me. Glasses are expensive, yo!

3 Postpartum Body Changes That I Wasn’t Prepared For… Including Bladder Leaks

July 17, 2017 in Thrive - 14 Comments

Motherhood is an exciting, rewarding, and life-changing journey/experience. A great deal of pregnancy is spent preparing for the baby and ogling at tiny clothes, baby gear, and nursery goods but what about new momdom? Many of us are thrust into this new journey without the foundation to properly care for ourselves postpartum when our bundles… Read More »

Five Ways to Use Lavender Essential Oil

March 15, 2017 in Thrive - 2 Comments

The scent of lavender is classic and soothing. It’s a member of the mint family and its purple shade is so beautiful that a color was named after it! Lavender is often utilized as an ornamental plant, a culinary herb, and for essential oil extraction. It also contains medicinal qualities, especially in the practice of… Read More »