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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. Why do I love avocados? They’re super healthy for you. Avocados are high in healthy monounsaturated fats, especially oleic acid, which is the “good” fat found in olive oil. Avocados are also an excellent source of [...]
We all know that going through a teeth straightening treatment like Invisalign or traditional braces improves your appearance. However, did you know that having straighter teeth can also improve your overall health? Malocclusion When your teeth are improperly aligned in your mouth it creates what dentists and orthodontists call “malocclusion.” Left untreated, malocclusion can lead [...]
I’ve been a fan of Shaklee products since I purchased their Get Clean® Starter Kit a few years ago after Oprah recommended it on her show. My friend, Renee is a Shaklee independent distributor (all links here go to her website), so I was happy to support her business by buying a product that is [...]
As part of my mission to help my readers save money while losing weight and getting healthy, here are a few discount coupon codes that may help you reach your health, weight and fitness goals. Sensa is another option that can help you lose weight. Please take note that some of these deals end on January [...]
Every 45 seconds a child dies from malaria. It doesn’t have to be this way as malaria is both preventable and treatable. That’s why I’m joining Mom Bloggers for Social Good in supporting Malaria No More’s Dream Big for Africa campaign. Malaria No More’s mission is simple: to end malaria deaths in Africa by 2015. [...]
Sometimes I take my kids out to eat things that aren’t good for them as a special treat. It blew my kids’ minds that I actually let them order a cinnamon roll as big as a baby’s head. I’m full of all kinds of surprises. Learn more about Johnson’s Corner Restaurant, Bakery and Truckstop.
Today’s guest post is from Niko Veatach at FindTheBest.com. FindTheBest is a unique “comparison engine” that allows you to make quick and informed decisions – free of any marketing influence – on all sorts of topics including health, sports & recreation, and travel & lifestyle. In fact, my blog is featured there. Finding the right [...]
I love borscht and grew up eating the Manischewitz version out of a large glass jar, cold with a dollop of sour cream. Then I discovered the “real thing” – Russian style borscht made with carrots, beets, cabbage, dill, mushrooms and potatoes, served warmed as a comforting winter soup thanks to Barbara Kafka’s classic cookbook, [...]
I love Asian cuisine from Chinese and Japanese to Vietnamese and Thai. Yet due to my food sensitivities and being gluten free, I have to be careful when I go out to eat as well as when I make Asian cuisine at home. Join me at the Udi’s Gluten Free Community to discuss enjoying Asian [...]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of BeautyMint. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m always on the lookout for skin care products that fit my individual needs. Unfortunately, my skin care needs are always changing. Even though I’m of an age where lines and sun damage are of a concern, I [...]
I know for many of you, taking nutritional supplements was on your New Year’s healthy resolutions list. How’s it going? Are you confused by all the vitamin and supplement choices out there? Well, Centrum has come up with a Nutrition Possible Assessment to help you determine your individual nutritional supplement needs. I’m always on the [...]
Has anyone in your community been affected by meningitis? Back in the summer of 2009 in my area of Colorado, two young men in their 20s who played in a hockey rec league contracted meningitis (meningococcal disease) and died. You can read the story here. A year later a couple of Colorado State University students [...]
Did you know that GMO (genetically modified organisms) ingredients are found in 80% of packed foods in US? Today’s infographic from reusethisbag.com helps explain environmental concerns and potential health risks around GMOs, and gives some info on MSG and food labeling as well. Source: Reusable bags
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you or your family been affected by Walgreens being dropped from Express Scripts’ pharmacy provider network? This situation has forced many people to go elsewhere to get their prescriptions filled. This means they have to drive farther [...]
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