Immune-Boosting, Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe

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Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe This post contains affiliate links. Ugh… I think my boys are getting every single virus that is going around. Since moving to Utah from Louisiana in July we seem to be on a 2 weeks on 2 weeks off schedule with colds and stomach viruses. I don’t know what the deal is!… [read more]

The Best Granola Bar Recipe! Nut-free, Gluten-free, and So Yummy!

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So, I feel like I had to call this recipe “Perfect, Chewy Granola Bars” because this isn’t my first granola bar recipe. While this isn’t my first granola bar recipe, this is my best granola bar recipe! I’m so excited to have perfected my previous chewy granola bar recipe! The last chewy granola bar recipe I… [read more]

Countdown to ShiftCon Social Media Conference!

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In less than two weeks I’ll be headed to Manhattan Beach, California for a blog conference I’m so excited about! September 24-26 is the ShiftCon Social Media Conference. ShiftCon is an “Eco and Wellness” blogging conference hosted by Bookieboo and Mamavation. I’ve really enjoyed the few other blog conferences I’ve been to, but I AM… [read more]

How to Stay Unstoppable During the Holidays #UnstoppableMoms

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I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for The Motherhood on behalf of the makers of Children’s MOTRIN® and received compensation to thank me for taking the time to participate. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The months of… [read more]

Increase Your Protein Intake and #CrunchClean

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Most Americans have absolutely no trouble eating enough protein.  It doesn’t take more than a visit to your local chain restaurant to see how infatuated we are with protein loaded dishes.  But even in our protein powered society it is possible to be on the deficient side. There are many reasons you might need to… [read more]

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan #TimeWellSpent

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I remember the first time I had to actively select my own insurance plan.  I was 25 (not terribly young) and I was recently no longer eligible for coverage under my University’s health plan.  I pulled out our phone book — remember those big yellow things? — and looked up the nearest agent to me…. [read more]

Relieve Little Noses with Clearinse Safe Nasal Aspirator

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It is heartbreaking when our little ones are sick.   Some of my most miserable times as a mom have been when my baby, infant, or toddler has been sick.   When baby is sick with nasal congestion it can be so frustrating to know that, if only the nasal congestion could be relieved, baby would be so… [read more]

How to Get Good Sleep – What Happens When You Don’t

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A couple weeks ago I attended the Access P&G: Science of Sleep blogger where we saw some great products and learned about healthy sleep.  We had the awesome opportunity to hear Dr. Natalie Doutovitch, National Sleep Foundation Environmental Scholar talk to us about how to get good sleep and the detrimental consequences when we don’t. Here is what… [read more]