Health + Wellness

It’s still that time of the year! You know, the time where you pick your littles up from daycare or school and the only thing you hear is the sound of snot being sucked back up into their tiny...

This is part two of a three part series on our son Harrison’s journey with Epilepsy (read Part One HERE). At this point daily seizures have become the norm. And rather than tracking every seizure, we progressed to marking...

Growing and giving birth to a human being is really hard. And it's messy and gross. Your body, mind, and relationships go through a lot to get that baby out. And there is no need to make the post-delivery...

How well do you think you know your body? Pretty well? Or to put it this way: how quickly would you notice a new symptom, such as a breast lump or a change in the length of your menstrual cycle?  A...

In today's fast-paced world, taking care of yourself has become increasingly important. Self-care is not just a trendy concept; it is a vital practice for maintaining overall well-being. One of my go-to self care regimens? Getting a facial! They...

Learning to be comfortable in and around water is a valuable skill. Foss Swim School helps kids build up their confidence through swimming lessons with a focus on fun, skill-building, water safety, and an overall goal of teaching them...

As a mom who just turned 40, there is a topic of conversation that continues to come up among my friends: Botox® (or wrinkle relaxers, as they are called in the aesthetics world). While there is inevitably one or two...

The other day I was sitting at the gym thinking about what was ahead of me. It had been a week of so-so workouts. I was lacking energy and motivation. I showed up physically, but I wasn’t there mentally...

My life has taken a slower pace lately. I’m roasting an actual whole chicken this evening for dinner. I even brined it yesterday, with fresh herbs I (mostly) grew myself this summer. Also in the oven: a roasting root vegetable...

Chronic Illness. It can feel like a sucker punch. It leaves you with feelings of frustration, fatigue, and hopelessness. And cause you to feel alone, even though there are millions dealing with the same pain. I suffer from an autoimmune disease called...