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December Goals

December 5, 2016 By Lauren

*This post contains Amazon Associate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to run this blog. Thanks! Today I am sharing my monthly goals for December. Every month, I set three monthly goals for myself. These goals are smaller things I hope to achieve or accomplish in the next few weeks. I’ve found that goal setting, or establishing small goals each month, helps me to get things done! My friend Carrie at Curly Craft Mom got me started on this helpful habit of goal setting! The recap of my November goals are at the bottom of Continue reading...

Holiday Home Winter Toolkit & Easy Placemat Pillows

November 29, 2016 By Lauren

I have received information and materials from Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WinOverWinter #CollectiveBias With Christmas coming, I'm doing what I can to make my home beautiful and comfortable for my family. I recently made easy Christmas throw pillows -- one for each family member. These pillows are incredibly easy to make and require next to no sewing. If Continue reading...

Post Bunion Surgery & Toe Spacer

October 10, 2016 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small fee that helps run this blog. Last summer I had bunion surgery for a severe bunion on my right foot that I've had since I was about 10. During the surgery, the surgeon inserted pins in three of my toes. I was hoping that my foot would be perfect after surgery, but now, more than a year later, I'm back in physical therapy for an often sore and swollen foot. This is what my foot looked like last July, one day after my bunion surgery. My foot felt like it was improving for a while, Continue reading...

5 Essential Weight Loss Tools

September 29, 2016 By Lauren

This post is sponsored by the Beets BLU Wireless Body Fat Scale. I received a scale in exchange for my review. All opinions expressed in this post are truthful and 100% my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to run this blog. Now that my kids are back to school, I hope to spend some time this fall getting myself back in gear! A big part of that plan is trying to shed some pounds. Since having kids, I've put on a few pounds that I've love to take off! I've gathered 5 items that I think will be Continue reading...

5 Ways to Eat Healthier Today

August 30, 2016 By Lauren

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Weight Watchers, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #WWFoodsAtShopRite http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV This summer, I shared many great times with my husband and kids. We traveled together, had fun times at the movies, and played pool and miniature golf. We had wonderful dinners out and trips for ice cream. Lots and lots of ice cream. This fall, I need to put getting into shape and healthier eating on my to-do list. Healthy Eating Tips This fall I plan to get Continue reading...

How to Prepare for the Back to School Sports Season

August 17, 2016 By Lauren

I have received information and materials from JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, LLC. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. #PositivelyPrepared #BacktoSchool #CollectiveBias In three weeks, my kids will be back to school. My daughters are in middle school and will have a full schedule with cross country practices, music lessons and homework. My daughters were hoping to get into shape for the fall sports season this summer, but with day after day of high heat advisories, they weren't able to get much running in. Continue reading...

August Goals

August 1, 2016 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission that helps to keep this blog running. Thank you! My friend, Carrie at Curly Crafty Mom, got me started on setting small, personal goals each month. Setting these small goals for myself really help to get things done! I set goals for July, but I have to admit that with a two-week family summer vacation, and with my kids out of school for the summer, I didn't get that much done. But, I did make some progress on my goals. Because I know I will be busy this month Continue reading...

July Goals

July 1, 2016 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission that helps to keep this blog running. Thank you! I can’t believe that July is already here and that summer is in full swing! Now that my kids are home for the summer, it will be both harder and easier to achieve my personal goals for the month. My friend, Carrie at Curly Crafty Mom, got me started on setting small, personal goals each month. Setting these small goals for myself really help to get things done! Accomplishing some of my personal goals will be Continue reading...

Water & Your Health #SeeWaterClearly

May 17, 2016 By Lauren

*Thanks to Hellenbrand for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Contaminated drinking water has been in the news lately, so everyone knows that having safe and clean drinking water for you and your family is important. Even if your home gets city water, it can still contain contaminants that could make the water unsafe for both you and your home. (Check out this Hellenbrand infographic to see how water can pick up contaminants on the way to your home.) I've been trying to drink more water lately. I know I don't drink enough water, and Continue reading...

How to Stay Motivated & ZonePerfect®

May 17, 2016 By Lauren

This shop has been compensated by CollectiveBias, Inc. on behalf of its advertiser, ZonePerfect. #SnackandRally #CollectiveBias If you've been following my blog lately, you'd know that I've been setting monthly goals for myself. (My friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, got me started with this with, and it's been a great motivator. I'm glad that I've started tracking monthly goals, because I've looked into how to stay motivated for some time! Check out my April and May monthly goals.) One of these goals is to start exercising at least a few days a week. Admittedly, I haven't been doing Continue reading...

Video Doctor Visits at Home

May 12, 2016 By Lauren

“This post was sponsored by Doctor On Demand as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central.” I've had allergies for a long time. Up until last summer, I used to get allergy shots, but I stopped getting them last summer. When spring hit this year, I was feeling terrible! My nose was constantly running, I was sneezing and I was getting sinus headaches. I wasn't happy! Doctor visits can take up a lot of time (with the drive to the doctor's office and the waiting for the appointment), so I was glad for the opportunity to try Doctor On Demand. I love May flowers and blooms, but Continue reading...

5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health & Wellness

May 11, 2016 By Lauren

*Thanks to Aetna and the Healthiest Cities and County Challenge for sponsoring this post. Lately, I have been all about setting small, achievable goals to help improve my life. One of my May goals was to get more sleep, while one of my April goals was to exercise more. As part of my own resolve to improve my own personal health, I've partnered with the Aetna Foundation to share their Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge with you. The Aetna Foundation surveyed more than 2,000 Americans on their opinions about healthy living topics. The survey found that 77 percent of Continue reading...

May Goals

April 29, 2016 By Lauren

Today I am joining my friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, in sharing my personal goals for May. I think setting monthly goals is a great exercise for getting things done! 1. Clean and Beautify Backyard. I have been all about cleaning and organizing my home lately. So, one of my May goals is to clean up and improve the backyard, so my family and I can enjoy our yard this coming spring and summer! I got a start on that goal last week -- I filled five trash bins with twigs and branches from our backyard and scheduled a yard waste pickup with my town. I don't think my husband and I have Continue reading...

A Restorative Massage (#MakeItHappenBlogHop)

October 5, 2015 By Lauren

*I was provided with a free massage at Massage Envy in exchange for this review. Thanks, Massage Envy! Hi, everyone! Today is a fun day, because it’s the next installment of the Make It Happen Blog Hop! Each month for the Make it Happen Blog Hop, my blogging friends and I challenge ourselves to take on something new that’s out of our comfort zone. This month, we challenged ourselves to do something physical. So, I decided to get a massage! I used to get massages occasionally before my children were born. But, up until my recent massage, I hadn't gotten a massage in more Continue reading...

How to Prepare for Bunion Surgery

August 4, 2015 By Lauren

*This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Two weeks ago I had bunion surgery. It's a surgery I knew I would need and have been dreading for years! I've had a bunion since I was about 10 years old, and this spring, my bunion had gotten to the point where it was causing me nightly pain. Plus, my big toe was starting to cross over my second toe. So, I scheduled my bunion surgery for earlier this month. I would not suggest bunion surgery just for cosmetic reasons. I will have to keep off my foot for at least 4-6 weeks. I've only left my house once so far in the past two weeks! Luckily, for Continue reading...

Handi-Treads Review

July 30, 2015 By Lauren

Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I received item(s) that were either gifted to me in exchange for this post and/or I was compensated for my participation. All opinions are 100% mine. I never used to worry about falling at my home until I slipped on my icy driveway in 2014 and broke my wrist! A metal plate was put in my wrist to repair the damage. Winter 2015 was a LONG cold winter, so I was worried about falling again! When Handi-Treads gave me the chance to try out their non-slip stair treads, I said yes! Handi-Treads, which come in a variety of colors, have a raised-button Continue reading...

Doctors at Your Fingertips 24/7 with Amwell – #momsloveamwell

July 24, 2015 By Lauren

I participated in the Amwell blog program as a member of One2One Network. I received compensation but all opinions are my own. As a patient or as a parent/caregiver, it can be really frustrating when you can't get in touch with a doctor when you need one. That's why I am so excited to introduce you to the Amwell app from Amwell, the nation's largest telehealth company. Through the free Amwell app, patients and caregivers can talk to board-certified, licensed doctors face to face (through video via desktop or a mobile device) and get the help they need! I tried the Amwell app (for iPhone or Continue reading...

Help for Sensitive Bladders

June 29, 2015 By Lauren

*Disclosure: “I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Always Discreet. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” #PeeHappens There are so many changes as a woman ages. I am in my upper 40s, and since I've hit my 40s, I've noticed some new things in my life. I still am a night owl, but now that I am older, I can't spring back from those late nights as easily as I used to! I've also developed a low thyroid condition, so I tend to have a little less energy and have practically no Continue reading...

Get Healthy and Go Outdoors with Girl Scouts

June 26, 2015 By Lauren

#ad Disclosure: * I was compensated for this post as part of the Together Counts/Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital campaign that I am participating in for the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. #healthyhabits I was a Girl Scout when I was in elementary school. Girl Scouts was a fantastic experience for me! I got to know a lot of other great girls, and went on some fun camping trips -- I probably would have never gone camping were it not for Girl Scouts! So when my twin daughters became old enough for Girl Scouts, I signed up as a co-leader of their Daisy Girl Scout Troop and led a Girl Scout Continue reading...

Summer Skin Protection #ChooseSkinHealth

June 25, 2015 By Lauren

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Neutrogena. I received samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Now that my kids are on summer vacation, we love spending time outdoors together! We've already been swimming, had some barbecues and have visited some local parks. My kids know that in our family, we don't spend time outside without applying sunscreen! I have fair skin and skin cancer runs in my family, so I take skin protection from the sun very seriously. That means that Continue reading...