How to Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Chances are likely that you’ve heard of the term “Winter Blues” and believe it or not, this is a very real thing. Along the lines of postpartum depression; winter blues can come along once in awhile. But what about when it’s more than just winter blues? Is it really possible to become that depressed or filled with anxiety because of something as simple as a seasonal change? In short, absolutely yes. But, this is also one of those things that people don’t like to talk about too much for whatever reasons or another. Whether it’s because they feel embarrassed about it or they just don’t want to acknowledge it; seasonal affective disorder doesn’t get talked about as much as it should. Here’s how to treat seasonal…

How to Have a Healthy Holiday Meal This Year

How to Have a Healthy Holiday Meal This Year

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)….

How I’m Kicking the Nicotine Addiction to the Curb for Good

How I’m Kicking the Nicotine Addiction to the Curb for Good

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…

If you also suffer from eczema, here are a few easy ways to treat your eczema at home.

Easy Ways to Treat Your Eczema at Home

Thanks to Gold Bond and Blog Her for sponsoring this important conversation! I remember the first time it happened. I was in my teens and had an itch that I just needed to scratch on the back of my knee. That same itch happened on the inside of my elbow and then on my neck. Before I knew it, I was scratching like crazy to try and find relief. And then I stopped scratching and looked. What I saw was particularly mortifying for a teenage girl as I’d developed red, bumpy (and still incredibly itchy) patches where I had just been furiously scratching. Now, of course, I know that I have eczema. Maybe it shouldn’t have been too much of a surprise as I’ve always…

Easy Ways for Healthier Grocery Shopping

Easy Ways for Healthier Grocery Shopping

I have a confession to make… trying to find a balance between frugality and healthy, especially when it comes to groceries, has not been easy. I enjoy the convenience of canned foods but I’ve also become more mindful about reading labels. I have to be mindful about labels because of my migraines. And I can definitely feel the difference when I have foods that are packed with preservatives and artificial flavors. But, I also don’t have an unlimited grocery budget to be able to afford the healthy food that I would love to have in my daily diet. So how do I grocery shop for health while still staying in my budget? Here are a few easy ways for healthier grocery shopping that we’ve started…

How to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke

How to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke

Stroke does not discriminate based on age, gender, or race. It can happy to anyone at anytime. But would you know how to recognize the signs of a stroke? With thanks to Blog Meets Brand and the American Stroke Association for sponsoring this conversation, we are bringing you this important information. The good news, however, is that recovery is possible. And the sooner that you can recognize the signs of a stroke, the sooner you can treat it. But how do you know what to look for? The American Stroke Association has a well known song to help you out: F (face drooping) A (arm weakness) C (Speech difficulty) E (time to call 911) To the tune of the Y.M.C.A. Check it out on YouTube!…