Health

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Did you know that cows were made to digest grass? No, not corn! It makes sense, right? We see a picture of a cow and it is out to pasture, eating grass.  I just recently learned that before World War II, cows were only fed grass and went to pasture to […]

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 I’m always on a quest to improve my skin naturally. From what I’m eating to help how my skin looks to egg white masks, lemon juice to lighten my aging skin and even apple cider vinegar for acne. I want nice looking skin – don’t we all? I also would like

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Last week, right before Social Media on the Sand…I almost chopped my hair. I wasn’t going to just trim my hair, I was going to chop it. Like this. And then I chickened out. I spent a lot of time growing my hair out. Was I really ready to not be

Last updated: July 24th, 2021My children have always loved those fruit chewy gummy snacks. You know the ones I’m talking about, right? Well, I think my kids have always loved them because they feel like they’re eating candy. The issue is, the sugar content and ingredients for some of those fruit chewy gummy snacks aren’t

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 It’s that time of year when I shave almost daily and that says a lot because I live in where it snows most of the year!  I am wearing shorts, bathing suits, dresses and skirts with the warm weather and the last thing I want is for my legs to

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Flax seeds, have you used them in your baking before? How about smoothies or sprinkled on your salad or yogurt? I have to tell you I love how I feel since I’ve been using the Carrington Farms flax seeds. They’re 100% certified organic and gluten free. I had never used flax

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Women love shoes. Women love to wear shoes that are stylish and comfortable. At least this woman does. I am notorious for packing shoes that will look great with my suit, dress or outfit when traveling and end up with blisters, sore legs and my feet up at the end

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice to stimulate certain acupuncture points to current imbalance within the body.  Acupuncture has been around for hundreds and thousands of years, dating back to 200 BCE. Unless you’ve actually experienced acupuncture with a trained professional it is hard to explain and though it doesn’t work for every symptom

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Should consumers worry about the safety of aspartame and other artificial sweeteners? Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, a chemical that was created in a chemist lab. According to the Calorie Control Council, which is a non-profit established in 1966, aspartame has over 200 scientific studies supporting its safety and regulatory

Last updated: August 2nd, 2021Last night I think I had an anxiety attack. Actually, I’m certain I did. My heart was racing a million miles a minute, I was breathing quickly and felt freaked out, like the world was coming to an end but it really wasn’t  The cause of this, in my opinion, feeling overwhelmed

Last updated: July 22nd, 2021For the last four months I’ve been working with the most inspiring group of women that I have ever worked with. Women determined to be healthier and to make changes in their life to lose the weight the no longer wanted to lug around. They had #Cinchspiration goals and whether it was to

Last updated: July 21st, 2021Halloween is just around the corner and my kids, they’re talking about what they will dress up as, who went as what last year and of course they’ll change their minds a million times before Halloween! This is exactly why I delay buying or making a costume, this mama has learned

Last updated: August 2nd, 2021You might be wondering, how do tomatoes and swollen feet go together? That’s easy; I am 28 weeks pregnant and undertaking 3 bushels of tomatoes in 2 days… oh yea- by myself. Usually I try to convince one of my girlfriends or family to help me out- not this time. I purchased

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Have you heard of Moringa oleifera? I had not but I guess it was featured on the Dr. Oz show so this got my attention. I recently tried Moringa Oleifera from Morninga Source™ and after doing some research and reading  the facts and how the products work; I was interested

Last updated: July 21st, 2021Summer is officially here!! It took a little longer to arrive here in Northern Michigan but this week confirms summer is here and hot hot hot. Keeping cool can be a chore for some but at our house it turns in to Clean Water Fun!!! When the weather gets warm the

Last updated: July 24th, 2021It’s been a rainy and unpredictable summer in Northern Michigan but on occasion, we’ve got some warm and sunny weather.  As we all know it’s extremely important to protect ourselves from sun damage but the hard part is choosing which sunscreen to use.  As the EWG states, “the best sunscreen is

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 My children have always enjoyed bath time. When they were little I used to look forward to sitting down next to the tub and reading a magazine while they played. Now they’re older and they can shower by themselves and even though I’m proud of their independence and grateful that

Last updated: July 24th, 2021We love to grill! Grilling is fast, easy and there are so many healthy ways to make your spring and summertime BBQ delicious.  With your grill cleaned and your utensils handy you’ll be ready to grill at a moments notice. Here are 4 healthy summertime tips for the grill: Steam Veggies.

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Does anyone suffer from allergies? I don’t but my daughter and husband sure do. I never thought that when I had my daughter I would have to go to extreme measures just to keep her comfortable from the irritating and sometimes painful symptoms of allergies and asthma. My daughter has suffered

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 This is the time of year that my daughter always gets sick and comes down with croup. This year isn’t any different but maybe next year will be. I contribute her illness to her allergies and the change in the weather. We are cooped up inside during this time of