Category: Articles

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] While I’ve primarily dedicated this website to the everyday experience of being a mama, not everyone wants a large family. Some women feel their family is complete and it’s not in their plan to become pregnant again (or at all). Here are the non-hormonal birth control options I’ve used in my own […]

Here’s a hack to help you get out the door faster. Set up a “Running Station” with all your non-clothing run gear. This includes things like – visors, running belt, hydration packs and water bottles, sunglasses, running watch and sunblock. I’ll put a list of all the running gear items you may want to include […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] As mamas, sometimes we’re so busy taking care of everyone else that we ignore our own health. If you take a moment to reflect, have you noticed you have symptoms that seem to come and go with no obvious cause or pattern? These symptoms could include joint pain, constipation, bloating, canker […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] You may have heard about neem for garden pests, but there’s a whole lot more to this wonder plant. Neem benefits people too and has been used for thousands of years in traditional cultures for a wide variety of ailments. Here we’ll explore the science behind this plant and how we […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Having more energy, better sleep, and finally reaching that happy weight could be as simple as getting more sunshine. The benefits of sunlight include better mental, physical, and emotional health. There are many factors when it comes to our health, but sunshine plays an important role. As moms, we want to […]

Be ready to crush your race and enjoy your running vacation with this free printable packing list. It has everything you need for MARATHON RACE DAY (or any distance race) plus space to write in extras you want to pack. If you don’t have a printer – there’s a screenshot size version you can save […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Headaches appear at the worst possible moment, don’t they? Head pain puts a damper on everything, whether you’re getting ready for a long day of chasing the littles around or finally getting some self-care in. But the good news is natural remedies for headaches can help relieve head pain, even if […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Over 37 million Americans have diabetes and another 96 million are prediabetic. According to the medical community, we’ve reached epidemic proportions. Thankfully there are steps we can take to help reverse diabetes for a stronger, healthier body. Conquering diabetes is more than just trying to avoid insulin injections though. This disease […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] As busy mamas, we don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to our skincare routines. That’s why it’s great to have some “go-to” natural beauty products that maximize our time and give us great benefits—ones that not only give us glowing skin but are also quick and easy to use. […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] They say sitting is the new smoking, but there’s a new trend that’s just as concerning: vaping. This smoking alternative is catching on fast. And some say it’s a healthier option. But is vaping safe or healthy? While the answer is pretty simple (no), this article will cover some of the […]