Health + Wellness

When my daughter came into the world a little over four years ago, I knew it was important to raise her to love herself and have a positive self-image. I have lived the majority of my 35 years feeling...

"Mom Brain" Moms are notorious for getting caught up in the daily grind of taking care of everyone and everything else, and we forget to take care of ourselves. We stop paying attention to what we eat when we exercise...

Being a mom is one of the most rewarding jobs, but it's also one of the toughest. Juggling work and family responsibilities can leave you feeling exhausted, so it's easy to forget about taking care of yourself as part...

  Clean eating doesn't have to be difficult. In this clean eating 101 blog post, we'll explore what clean eaters need to do when they venture out to the grocery store. We'll cover a few key steps and provide some helpful...

Quick Disclaimer:  Much of this blog post is written tongue-in-cheek, and from my very personal standpoint.  My story is in no way intended to act as judgment upon anyone else's parenting choices or philosophy.  I hope y'all appreciate this...

As a SAHM, I have the luxury of having dinner ready by the time my husband gets home from work. However, busy schedules of both parents and children in other families don't have the same luxury. My family was...

I don't think it's any secret that smartphones run the world and excessive screen time affects everyone. How many of us have lost minutes to hours of time because we are working out our thumbs? Although occasional times of...

Fall is finally here. Families are getting ready for the upcoming holidays, colder weather and the dreaded Flu Season. The flu (short for influenza) is a viral respiratory illness which usually starts in late Fall and ends in the...

Are you or someone you know suffering from morning sickness?  Today I'm sharing 10 ways I've found to help ease that awful, all-day nausea!  I want to start off by saying I'm not a medical professional.  These are just some...

The team at Northstar Family Dental takes great pride in understanding the many hats of women – mother, daughter, spouse, friend, coworker, the list is endless. They understand because they ARE all of these things right along with you. Their...