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You know what mama always said: “make sure you take your anti-oxidants!” Not really. Mom may have reminded you to take your vitamins and minerals, but she may not have known about the damage free radicals can do or how to prevent that damage. Free radicals cause “oxidation deterioration.” In short, they cause damage at…
Being pregnant is a wonderful thing. From feeling the babies first kick to staying active during the pregnancy, there is so much wonder involved with expecting that’s it’s hard to concentrate on the things that could hurt you and your baby as the pregnancy grows. The danger of falling as your belly grows and your…
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Almost everyone has a woman on their shopping list they need to buy for: whether it is your sister, your mom, or your grandmother. I hate to sound cliche, but women do love shoes. If you’re a busy mom, you probably live in…
Following a consistent healthy diet will boost your long-term health. First, it is important to consider how you currently define the term ‘diet.’ If you think of anything outside of well-balanced meals and eating food that will help you maintain a healthy weight, you are taking the wrong approach. For instance, not eating is one…
We all know we should be eating healthy so we can look great, if only diet and exercise daily could easily fit into our daily schedule and our budget. Turns out, it’s easier to stick to eating healthy and staying on budget, than you might have previously thought. In fact, eating healthy can not only…
Moving is a great opportunity to refresh your home and replace old furniture. You can save yourself a lot of sweat, stress, and moving costs by replacing furniture instead of moving it. Instead of hauling old, worn-out mattresses and creaky bed frames from one place to another, you can start fresh by having brand-new beds…
As a mom, you try to feed your family healthy foods as much as possible. You understand the importance of eating lots of whole grains, fruits and veggies, and good sources of protein, and you enjoy cooking tasty meals as often as you can. Sadly, as you probably know firsthand, this commitment to eating well…
If you’re a proud parent to a high school athlete, you don’t need anyone to tell you that training, equipping, and transporting your kid during the season (and before and after too) is expensive. Really expensive, in some places: According to a report from CNBC, some Texas high school football coaches earn six-figure salaries. That’s…
Since as early as 2015, there has been a rising shopping trend, especially in young people, of buying healthier options. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply be a little better with your eating habits, our greatest downfall is most likely the snack. Need something to keep you going until dinner time? No one…
This post was sponsored by BJ’s. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. Last week we got to check out the brand new BJ’s Wholesale Club in Manchester, NH and we are so excited to tell you all about it! It’s conveniently located near The Mall of New Hampshire, right off 293 on…
We are so excited about the new BJ’s Wholesale Club in Manchester, NH that is holding its grand opening March 17th! Manchester is the perfect location for a BJ’s and the new BJ’s Manchester club will provide amazing and unbeatable value to the community on top of fresh food options at amazing prices. Families…
Australia arguably has one of the most health-conscious populations in the world, so it makes sense that the citizens of the country are trend-setters. Some of the foods getting popular in Australia are organic foods or superfoods like organic honey while others may not be what you expect. The following are nine foods rising in Australia…
Despite all of the advanced tools and fancy appliances you could have in your kitchen, you can never overlook the value of a trusty wood cutting board. We all love how long-lasting and beautiful a great wood cutting board can be, but keeping it deep cleaned and sanitized is not always an easy task. Lucky…
As the proud mom of a large number of children, you probably feel like one of those jugglers in the circus who tries to keep numerous plates spinning on poles at once. While on some days you can keep the plates in the air, other days at least some of the plates come crashing down….
This post was sponsored Tai Pei, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Being a stay at home mom to 4 kids, I tend to do a lot of cooking. A lot more cooking then I’d like to do! Add in a few extra people like guests or someone that doesn’t feel…
Our homes are our castle, or so the famous saying goes. If that’s the case, then it naturally follows that we’re going to want to be in control of that castle. We want to be the Medieval monarch, who holds dominion over everything that they see and is able to control their own section of…