Are your kids constantly asking for frozen treats during the hot summer months? I know my kids are! Frozen treats are a big hit in the summer and that’s totally understandable. After all, it’s boiling hot outside. But it can be hard to find a frozen treat that tastes good and is made with real fruit or...
What is the difference between Atkins and Paleo diets? A friend asked me this recently when I was just restarting the Atkins diet. I’ve done both the Paleo and Atkins diets and the two diets are very different. Before we get into the differences, I thought I would share my experience with the two diets....
Our summers are busy. Travel, summer camps, play dates, and more travel. It sometimes feels impossible to stay fit in the summer with everything that is going on. And it’s soooo hot you can’t imagine anything else but going to the gym to work out. Temps can get up to 90+ degrees before 10 am...
So you’ve taken that first step to becoming a runner and you find that in order to properly run you need a new pair of running shoes. With so many choices to choose from it can be overwhelming selecting a running shoe that will work for you. When I started running a few years ago, I...
Ready for my latest challenge? My friend put me on to this one and after two weeks she already looks and feels great. It’s called the Paleo Diet, aka, Cave Man Diet. I don’t even like to use the word “diet” because you are not counting calories, stepping on a scale, or eating boring food. ...
Snow days, freezing weather, and school cancellations means many winter days inside for children. Parents may be wondering how to give children the activity they need despite extreme temperatures and a long holiday break. Not only are the kids cooped up but so are you. When children don’t get enough activity behavior problems may begin....
Are you getting your child ready for his or her first pair of glasses? How do you know if your child needs glasses? I started wearing glasses in second grade. I’ll never forget my first pair, red glasses with Strawberry Shortcake on the sides. I loved them. Fast-forward 30+ years later, I have two children...
Hot dogs on the grill, watermelon, grapes, hamburgers and potato salad – these are all staples of delicious summer meals.* While most of us have more than we could ever eat (and a fridge full of leftovers), more than 16 million children live in homes that struggle to put full meals on the table. More...
If it were up to my husband, he would avoid shaving.* His face is really sensitive and he struggles from razor bumps and ingrown facial hair. My husband is not alone. It is estimated that up to 80% of African American men suffer from razor bumps at some point during their lives. A simple solution...
So I have a little secret.* Something I have shared with only a few people because frankly, I was kind of embarrassed about it. But not anymore. Many women deal with it, but don’t always talk about. In fact, one in three women have this very same thing. Okay, here goes. So you know when...