Health

I’ve reached the phase of over 40 life where perimenopause is a REALITY and menopause is on the HORIZON. Perimenopause is a relatively new term for me. I’ve noticed many more commercials and products focused on menopause symptoms: the phase when a woman’s menstrual period ends due to hormonal changes. …

No one talks about how sad pregnancy is. I’m not talking hormones or post-partum depression. But just general sadness. It’s what I experienced and I doubt that I’m alone. I had a recent emotional moment when I attended the MADE Gathering for women in nearby Clarkston, Georgia. I’ve been a …

This post is sponsored by Summer’s Eve® as part of a partnership with The Network Niche. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As we head into the hectic holiday season, I’m reminding moms to make themselves a priority. Between the end of the year deadlines, holiday parties, and holiday …

I put off buying new glasses for a few years. Even though we are in the eye doctor’s office a few times a year because our 8-year-old A.J. has several vision conditions, I didn’t put myself first. I just kept making excuses when I shouldn’t have. Now that I’ve ordered new …

Winter is an anxious time for families living with asthma. Every little sneeze or sniffle from our son,  A.J.,  can turn into a major asthma attack. Maybe it’s because last year was his first time in public school and attending five days a week, but he had more wheezing incidents …