It seems like every other kid out there has food allergies; and with new food products popping up in the grocery store every week, the questions about food allergies continue to grow. Between 1997 and 2007 the food-allergy rate rose 18%! So maybe it’s you, your spouse, your child, or a friend or family member […]
Editor’s Note: The following article is one in a series of pieces inspired by spring being a time to take charge of our health. They all include tips for being fit, eating right and feeling healthy, brought to you by Colgate. Let’s ToneUP together! Salad doesn’t have to be looked upon as a food you […]
When does one officially receive the coveted title of Mom? Is it after the baby is born or is it when you become pregnant? I think to many women, you are “mom” from the moment you get that first positive result on the pregnancy test. Let’s face it, something takes over your whole body (both […]
Have you ever had the urge to drive through a fast food restaurant because you craved crispy chicken? If so, you are not alone. When I was pregnant with my second child, I craved fried chicken all the time. Luckily, I didn’t always get in the car and head for the nearest fast food restaurant […]
One of my favorite Asian restaurants serves delicious lettuce wraps. The crispy lettuce, the warm chicken with the Asian glaze, and the water chestnut crunch makes it a delicious meal. I don’t frequent the restaurant often, since it’s nearly an hour away. From time to time, I’ve been known to make a doctor’s appointment or […]
My friends often call me frugal, especially when it comes to my kids’ clothes. My son was born when my daughter was 15 months old, as was my quest for figuring ways to pass clothes between them. As soon as I learned that baby #2 would be a boy, I began purchasing gender-neutral pajamas, socks […]
I remember the first time my son had the croup. It was a really scary night. He woke up at 2a.m. wanting his bottle and to my surprise, he was boiling with fever when I picked him up. His fever was soon accompanied by a horrendous cough. Like any good mother at 2a.m., I whipped […]
Back in the day when I only had one child, all her toys were neatly put away inside cute baskets in her bedroom. When I had two kids, the amount of toys quadrupled. Now that we have three kids, we have a lot of toys and gear. I’d like to think my kids are really […]
It’s noon and you are starving. Everyone else in the office has been talking about where and what they are going to eat for lunch for the past hour and all you can think about is your tight budget and the dress you are trying to fit into for the holiday party. And, what if […]