Throw this mouthwash in your cart this week when you’re out stocking up on oats, flour and cereals. I still remember how I felt, as a mom of two, young and trying oh-so-hard. The dentist had removed his gloves, crossed his legs and looked at me in the eye with a serious kinda look and…
Health & Fitness
10 Secrets About Working Out from a Personal Trainer
Working out but not losing weight? Find it difficult? Or still have that baby pooch? Read on. Sock sneakers are not sneakers. Neither are Toms or any sort of slip-on fashion sneaker. They don’t give you the proper foundation to exercise and the lack of support is a great cause for injury. No shoes are…
What Kinds of Fad Diet Should You Avoid?
A gimmicky diet promising amazing results might work in the short term, but it’s a bad idea both long term and health-wise. Here is how you can spot them — so you can avoid them and choose a better direction. The new calendar year is often a time when people embark on health and weight…
The Problem with Melatonin (And How to Fix It Without Melatonin!)
If a mom can’t get her kids to fall asleep, what else is she supposed to do? If we were sitting in a physical room right now, and I’d asked you how many of you have heard of melatonin, I’m guessing all hands would go up. And if I’d asked how many of you have…
It’s Been Over Two Years: My Experience with United Refuah Health Share.
“United We Save” is a good motto. Because it’s true, you do save a lot with United Refuah. But beyond the savings, you receive great care as well. This is my experience. Have questions? Register for United Refuah’s Webinar taking place Sunday, December 6th. More than two years ago, in the summer of 2018, when…
These are the Vitamins Doctors Recommend to Boost Your Immunity
Yes, vitamins can help prevent you from getting sick! I’m totally not a health nut and I might even be the first one to think, “I’m fine the way I am, leave me alone!” It’s my husband, though, that places the vitamins in my hands and says “take this!” He’s been speaking to doctors on…
This is What Happened the Night My Family Was Saved
This is a true story about the night that carbon monoxide filled my home. We were renovating. Forever. The carbon monoxide detector had been removed from the ceiling adjacent to the garage door. Then it was on the steps, then in a toy box, and then it made its way onto the dining room table….
The 6 Products Only a Big Sister Will Tell You About
These tried and true feminine products might be everyone else’s secret. But we’re sharing them with you. There have been many times that BCP has been lovingly referred to as “the big sister in your pocket.” Well, if that’s the case, we have some more big sisterly advice. The kinda stuff only a big sister…
The Lunch Hack That Makes It Easy to Eat a Healthy Lunch (Despite the Chaos)
Lunch is the most difficult time for mom to prepare herself something healthy to eat. This hack may help. We’re all in survival mode right now, no matter who we are or the roles we fill. Being kind to ourselves is of utmost importance, and there’s no room for beating ourselves up about regrettable food…
5 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy in Quarantine
You’ll need to take care of yourself so you can have the energy to take care of others and stay healthy. Almost overnight, we’ve been thrown into an overwhelming, new reality. How on earth are we supposed to keep it all together for our families without falling apart ourselves?! Here are a few simple tips…
