Health and Wellness for Moms

When was the last time you really had a good laugh? I mean, one of those that just takes over? Let’s talk about the healing power of laughter for stress and a few more quick things that you can do to manage your stress as a stay at home mom. Contents The Healing Power of Laughter Active Relaxation vs. Passive Relaxation Getting Lost in a Movie or Book is a Great Thing How Your Lack of Sleep is Affecting Your Stress Level Pick Up the Phone and Call a Friend The Healing Power of Laughter This may seem a little silly at first glance and even the first few times you try it, but trust me, it works like a charm. I’m talking about laughing out loud….

Are you a smoothie fan or a smoothie skeptic? What about superfoods? If I haven’t lost you yet- stay put, this is worth it! Here are 11 superfood ideas for your smoothies.  Smoothies are a refreshing way to get some really good nutrients, vitamins and minerals into your body. Also, since there is no one true definition for smoothies, you can make them however you like. Some people add milk or other dairy products, while others use ice and water. Sweeteners may or may not be used. Fruits and/or vegetables of all types are in play. Simply put, it is up to you exactly how you make your smoothies. One thing that almost everyone agrees on is that a smoothie is made for health purposes. People…

Recently, in a discussion with someone at church, we were talking about migraine triggers. I have numerous seasonal allergies and recently discovered that I have a plethora of food intolerances as well. I’ve always known that I was lactose intolerant but since having my youngest? Things have changed. But how do you tell the difference between food allergies and food intolerance? There are plenty of similarities but also several key differences. There are thousands to millions of people who believe that they have food allergies when in fact, they actually just have body intolerance to certain types of food. So how do you know when you have a food allergy rather than just intolerance to food? The Key Difference Between Food Allergy and Food Intolerance The…

This post was sponsored by the National 4-H Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The holidays usually mean over-indulging in delicious food. I know that I’m plenty guilty of that, but this year, more than ever; I want to make it a year of healthier decisions. And not only that, but long-lasting healthy decisions that carry over from year to year. That includes the food that we eat and that also means the food that everyone eats. Because really, it’s not just about me or Kyle. It’s also about the kids. Here are just a few ways for how to have a healthy holiday meal this year (and all year round)….

This post is intended for an audience of adults age 18 and older. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuitWithSupport #CollectiveBias I want to be real with you. And by real, I mean incredibly real. I have struggled with smoking cigarettes for years. I was nicotine free my entire pregnancy and up until my youngest turned 3 1/2. I was proud of this because before that, I was a half a pack a day smoker. It wasn’t a habit, this was an addiction. It was part of my everyday life. It was also part of my coping mechanism when I just couldn’t handle the daily stress and anxiety. Caffeine and nicotine. But I really…