As a conscious consumer I like to be aware of what foods are best for me. This means that when I’m at the grocery store, I am always seeking out foods with the best health benefits. Ultimately, this is all part of my goal to a healthy diet. Recently, with this goal in mind, I’ve decided to incorporate organic foods into my meals... [More]

Here’s one you may never have heard of - Osgood Schlatter disease. If you have heard of it, it’s most likely because you know someone who has had it. My friend has a daughter who was diagnosed with Osgood Schlatter’s at a young age. It was painful for her to even walk up and down the stairs. It was stressful for both her and her parents... [More]

I remember my first pet. After begging for months, I finally became the proud owner of Tawny the orange cat. I was so excited when my parents brought Tawny home from the local humane association! However, with pet ownership comes the inevitable day when that beloved pet passes away. I still remember the feeling of loss the morning I discovered that Tawny had died... [More]

There are a lot of controversial health & wellness topics out there. It’s often very difficult to find neutral facts to form your own opinion about these topics. A recent debate grabbed my attention: is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) safe?.. [More]

Have you ever received the e-mail with a list of reminders of what it was like to be a kid back in the 1980’s? It’s a funny e-mail! Obviously times have changed but there are a few things to take from that e-mail. Most pointedly is that kids back then were generally more active than they are today.. [More]

I’ve had a lot of questions from moms about how to pack a healthy lunch for their school aged children. I remember the days when I would take a lunch to school and everyone was excited to see what they could swap with someone else. It was exciting! And I actually remember when we got a soda machine. Talk about controversy!.. [More]

With school back in session, it’s so easy to get tired of eating the same old lunch from home everyday! Here’s a recipe I found that is sure to throw a little excitement and variety into your (or your child’s) lunchbag!.. [More]

Summer has flown by so fast that it’s hard to believe that it’s almost back to school time! If you have kids at home that are getting ready to go back to school, they may be excited about it. But it isn’t uncommon that some may be a little anxious. If your child falls into the latter category, here are some ideas you can use to help alleviate some nervousness... [More]

Summer is a great time to go camping. Coincidentally, camping is one of my favorite things to do. Where do you like to go? I’m always up for checking out new spots! I love being in the wilderness, going hiking, being out on the lake and sitting around a campfire with my friends, laughing about the good times we’ve had. We are always careful to practice safety and precaution around fires because we need to protect ourselves, others and the nature we love so much!.. [More]

Do your kids ever sit in front of the television during summer break and say “I’m bored, there’s nothing to do”? Here are eight great summer activities that the whole family can enjoy!.. [More]