Until our son tested positive for an array of food allergies when he was just three months old, I hadn’t given much thought to how everyday foods make millions of people sick. According to Food Allergy Research and Education: 1 in 13 children has food allergies in the U.S. Food allergies …
Read More »Why Covid-19 Vaccines Matter To Our Family #VaxMessageStudy
This post was developed in collaboration with Thomas Jefferson University and NORC at the University of Chicago as part of a Pfizer-funded research study. All thoughts and opinions are always my own. I’ve noticed how differently my family and friends approached the COVID-19 crisis. For us, getting vaccinated was one …
Read More »Why Moms Need a Healthy 14 Day Hydration Challenge + Water Bottle Giveaway
One of my biggest challenges as a Mother is staying hydrated. I drink plenty of coffee and tea throughout the day, but where I struggle is my water intake. So for the next 14 days, I’m focussing on increasing my water intake and enjoying more fruits/vegetables with high water content. …
Read More »5 Best Father’s Day Fitness Gift Ideas
Whether dad is a newbie to fitness, been athletic most of his life, or is a “gym rat” – you can easily find the perfect Father’s Day gift for him. The pandemic forced a lot of us to re-evaluate our fitness. Hiking and walking rose in popularity as folks sought …
Read More »Fitness Friday: Depression Makes Everything HARDER
This week’s Fitness Friday will tackle something personal and that I don’t see discussed ENOUGH in terms of an overall wellness routine: Depression. I’ll share some ways I cope, how it can affect your ability to get fit or stay fit, along with important resources if you or someone you …
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