As we age, it's important to be more proactive about our health. Here's why I'm starting a routine of taking a probiotic daily and why you should too. This is a sponsored post for which I’ve received free product and/or compensation, but the opinions are 100% my own. While I feel healthy at this point in my life, something is definitely going on within my body that I've decided it's time to figure out. I was recently diagnosed with perioral dermatitis by my Dermatologist. It came as a shock because I have never really had skin issues, even in my teenage years. I've also noticed that I've been developing some other minor symptoms that when added up, become significant issues. While I attributed some of them to aging [oh my - aren't I too young to use that statement?!], I know that some are more than likely due to my diet and … [Read more...]
5 Natural Cold and Flu Relief Ideas for When You’re On the Go
When you're on the go, cold and flu symptoms can seem even worse. Here are 5 natural cold and flu relief ideas that will help you heal and feel better sooner. This post was inspired by a collaboration with Quantum Health. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. We all know that Moms simply don't have time to be sick, right? Between school drop-off, gymnastics, birthday parties, and school functions, I feel like I'm constantly on the go so I really don't have time to feel bad. Unfortunately, colds and the flu don't discriminate and can hit us Moms just as easy as anyone. Today I'm sharing 5 natural cold and flu relief ideas to help when sickness hits. Deep Sea Ocean Nasal Moisturizing SprayQuantum - Lozenge Zinc Elderberry - 14 LozengesThera Zinc Lozenges, Elderberry, 60 CountVenta Airwasher 2-in-1 Humidifier … [Read more...]
Successful Yoga at Home with My Yoga Works Review
Do you love yoga, but just don't have time to go to a class? Have you always wanted to do yoga, but don't know where to start? You can do yoga at home, no matter your skill level, with My Yoga Works. The online program provides convenience of exercising at home with the instruction of skilled Yoga teachers. You may remember that last week I shared that with the New Year, I'm trying to get back into the habit of practicing Yoga. When I was going to a local class 2 nights a week, even though I was 5 months pregnant, I felt like I was in the best shape of my life - mentally and physically. I had energy, despite being pregnant, I had relaxation methods, and I had a support system to encourage me. Although I have a super cute yoga backpack and grandparents that are kind enough to babysit when I need them, the local class is no more, so … [Read more...]
Essential Vitamins Delivered to Your Door with Vitafive [+ a Coupon Code!]
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This post about customized, essential vitamins for the whole family is brought to you by a partnership with Vitafive. This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Do you know what essential vitamins your body needs? It often depends on your regular diet, body type, and other factors, but lately I've been supplementing what my own diet is lacking thanks to these customized, essential vitamins and supplements from Vitafive. I know I should be taking multivitamins and certain supplements, but let me get real y'all... I HATE taking medicine. I don't like swallowing pills. I don't like trying to remember to take something every single day. I just buck against any kind of medicine or vitamins... usually. When Vitafive contacted me about their customized gummy vitamins, I immediately thought "Sure, the girls would enjoy … [Read more...]
Summer Sun Safety Tips from a Skin Cancer Survivor
This post sharing the top Summer Sun Safety Tips has been sponsored by EWG Safety. All text and opinions are my own. If there's one thing that I hope that everyone knows about me is that I'm a Melanoma Survivor. It's a story that's special to me and I share with anyone who will listen. It's not because I want to relive hearing that diagnosis or the fact that I want to remember how scared I was during my surgery, but because I don't want anyone else to hear those words... You have skin Cancer. I share my story a few different ways, but most often it's in actions. If you see me outside, you're likely to see me wearing a hat, long sleeves even on a hot summer day, and you'll always see me applying sunscreen to myself as well as to my girls. One thing you might think is that using sunscreen should always be your first line of defense when … [Read more...]
4 Easy Ways to Make Every Day Like Earth Day
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom's of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. Although we celebrated Earth Day a week ago, it's been on my mind ever since. I loved reading so many fellow bloggers' posts about the eco-centered Holiday, enjoyed participating in a Twitter Party or two celebrating the Earth, and the many commercials that I even see on TV sharing the green message. But it really got me thinking about how we could easily make every day like Earth Day. If you're on a green mission for your family, no matter how big or small the steps you're taking, you probably already make choices that make your days more eco-friendly. I understand why we have special days like Earth Day, to spread the message of sustainability, but I urge you to not hang up that messaging when the day ends, but to continue it every day … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Glowing Skin for Fair Complexion
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CeraVeSkincare #CollectiveBias Later this month I'll celebrate my 7th birthday. I might have glowing skin these days, but my skincare routine hasn't made me look that young! Instead, I’m celebrating my cancer-free birthday. I was diagnosed with Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, on April 30th in 2009. I was a newlywed, a business owner, a daughter, and 26 years old and never, ever expected to hear the words "You have cancer". I've always had a fair complexion, freckles, and did the unthinkable in my teens... enjoyed using tanning beds! And although I can't go back and change my ways then, I can make big changes now in my life, my girls' lives, and hopefully with some others who hear my story. Once I was diagnosed, I had … [Read more...]
6 Healthy Habits You Should Start Today
We all know that healthy habits lead to happiness, but changes can often seem overwhelming. That's why I'm keeping things simple with 6 healthy habits that you can start today. This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. So many times when people start to look for changes that they can make in their lifestyle to be more healthy, they go to extremes. I know I've done it... "Ah! I have to rid the cabinets of anything containing sugar!" Then, as I'm pulling out the boxes to throw it all away, I have the most intense sugar cravings ever. So, that wasn't so helpful after all. Or how about the many times that I've decided I'm going to take up running again. I make it outside and jog a mile and get so sore from improper stretching or simply jumping into a mile that I give up … [Read more...]
My 3 Step Natural Skincare Routine
If you've read more than 2 posts on this blog, you'll know I like things simple and easy. I have two young girls, work full-time from home, and have a house and husband to take care of in the middle of all the other duties, so I just don't have the luxury of tons of extra time. And I admit, I haven't always taken the best care of my skin. This post may contain affiliate links. I wouldn't call myself old, but I'm not in my 20's anymore, so the term skincare is definitely evolving a bit to me. Skincare routines in the past used to mean controlling pimples and breakouts and now they often revolve around preventing dark spots, wrinkles, and oh yeah... apparently still breakouts. A few weeks ago I had the rare [in my life] opportunity to get a facial and my forehead was extremely broken out. So much so that I actually brought it up … [Read more...]
4 Foods That are Good for Your Skin
A list of 4 foods that are good for your skin that just might surprise you - include these in your daily diet with beauty products for beauty in & out. How important is healthy skin to you? My skin isn't something that I've always worried about - I've never really been prone to breakouts and my skin has generally taken care of itself, but as I get older, it's definitely on my mind more than it used to be. As I start to think more about my skin, and how I treat it, I've been looking for ways to keep my skin hydrated and refreshed. Of course I use products that are good for my skin, but I've also been looking into different foods that are good for your skin and I was a bit surprised by a few that I discovered! Sunflower Seeds: Who knew, right?! Sunflower seeds are full of Vitamin E which helps restore moisture to your skin and … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Sunscreen + Blue Lizard Sunscreen Review
As a melanoma skin cancer survivor, I've learned a LOT about sunscreen. In this post, I share 4 things YOU should know about wearing sunscreen plus a Blue Lizard Sunscreen Review. In case you haven't been a reader for long or it's your first time at SEBG, it’s appropriate for me to share that… I’m a Melanoma Survivor. In fact – at the end of this month, I will be celebrating my 6th birthday! Just 5 months after getting married, at the age of 26, I went to a Dermatologist for the first time for a skin screening. I had a mole on my lower leg that seemed to have been changing for a year or so and just felt that something wasn’t right. Turns out it wasn't. My biopsy came back as Melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, these cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies for Health & Wellness with Well Scent
This post about natural remedies for health and wellness was inspired by a collaboration with Well Scent. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. It seems every blog that I read and every person on instagram that I follow has been talking essential oils lately. It's definitely something that I've been getting into more myself as I look for more natural remedies and products to use in everyday routines. One thing that slows my uses of essential oils is education. I know oils are powerful and I just don't know where to start learning all about them... until now! When Well Scent reached out for a review of their products, I was not only ecstatic to add to my oil collection, but absolutely intrigued because the site offered something that I hadn't found before... background, information, and education on the … [Read more...]