5 Great Books to Read Before & During Pregnancy
Health, Parenting, Slider
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
When I found out I was pregnant, my search for interesting and informative pregnancy books began. It was overwhelming! There were hundreds of books to pick and choose from and my fears of being a good mom began:…
10 Mother Goose Rhymes You Must Know By Heart
Health, Parenting
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
Mother Goose is, no pun intended, the mother of all nursery rhyme authors! Though history suggests that there was no one person named Mother Goose, the nursery rhymes collectively published under her name, starting…
The Lipstick Pick: 10 Classic Shades that Help your Choppers Shine Bright
Colgate Total Health, Health
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
There’s nothing like the evidence of a girls’ night out on Instagram to force us to confront the reality that the glamorous coral lipstick we were sporting makes our teeth look totally yellow. Already occupied…
Wordsmith Wonders: 9 Reasons to Read Poems
Health, Inspiration, Slider
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
If you absolutely hated reading poetry (or worse, having to write it) when you were in school, then you probably have a bad taste in your mouth about the whole artistic-expression-through-words thing. The world of…
Born Ready: 15 Surprising Facts About Premature Babies
Health, Huggies at Costco!, Parenting
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
Infants born before the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature babies. Thanks to advances in science and medicine, it is becoming more and more possible to deliver healthy babies earlier and save the lives…
Foods With Electrolytes: 5 New Ways to Get ‘Em
Diet & Nutrition, Health, Slider
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
You always hear people talk about electrolytes and the fact that you need to properly manage the levels of electrolytes in your body—but you seldom hear about food with electrolytes. When you’re dehydrated, you…
Brainiac Attack: 8 Benefits of Crossword Puzzles
Family Health, Featured Stories, Health
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
Since they took the U.S. by storm in 1913, enthusiasts have been touting the benefits of crossword puzzles for mental acuity and just good old-fashioned innocent entertainment. In 2006 Wordplay, Patrick Creadon's documentary…
15 Reasons to Challenge Yourself Every Day
Empowerment, Health, Slider, Ticker
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
Challenging yourself daily is a surefire path to success in all areas of your life. For inspiration, take advantage of Go For Broke Day, which is on April 5. The expression “go for broke” means to go for it,…
Toxins to Avoid While Breastfeeding
Health, ParentingUPDATED June 17th, 2017
Obstetricians are quick to warn pregnant women about the dangers of consuming alcohol, cold cuts, and too much fish during pregnancy. What’s less common is advice on keeping your breast milk wholesome and safe for…