AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge Days 1-3 Explained #AdvoCare
Andy and I are starting the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge again today! We like the challenge. This is our third time!! It gives us the tools we need to get the right amount of foods and nutrients each day, it helps us lose weight, and it also makes us spend way less money on groceries. The cost, up front is $190 plus tax and shipping retail, but if you become and AdvoCare Distributor, you get a 20% discount/commission right off the bat. If you work hard and become an Advocare Advisor (sell $3000 retail in a 6 week period), you…
2 Free “The Voice” Downloads from CLEAR SCALP & HAIR THERAPY™
Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Global Influence for Rite Aid and CLEAR SCALP & HAIR THERAPY™ . I was compensated for this post. If I were to go to our recorded shows on our DVR right now, I would probably find that one of the most recorded shows on there is The Voice. The Teenager is obsessed with following the show, and of course Adam Levine. It's kind of neat watching how much he's grown with the show. Aside from the little man-crush thing he and Blake have going on, he's really learned how to banter…
Houston Natural Parenting Expo & BLO 2014 Schedule
Join us for Houston Natural Parenting Expo featuring The Big Latch On! August 2, 2014 CTK Lutheran Church in Rice University Area 2353 Rice Boulevard Houston, Texas 77005 This event isn't just for breastfeeding moms! We'll have activities for pregnant moms as well as moms who have babies and toddlers! This is a family friendly event, and everyone is welcome to join! The Big Latch On () will take place precisely at 10:30 am and last for one minute. It is the featured activity of the event which is a world wide record setting effort to raise breastfeeding awareness, normality,…
Which is which? The tale of a dishwashing saga.
The Teenager actually has very few chores in our home. Basically, they boil down to keeping her room clean, keeping her bathroom clean, and cleaning the kitchen after the meals (minus unloading the dishwasher which is the boys' job). Last week, we ran out of Cascade Actionpacs with Gain, which we love. After being married for just about 13 years, we've finally found the dishwasher pod things we like. We really can't find anything natural that doesn't leave a hazy film on our dishes combined with our water. These work well, and because you've gotta do what you've gotta do,…
Fully Customizable Baby Shower Invitations and Announcements
As a labor doula and an influential leader in the natural parenting community, I receive quite a few baby shower invitations and birth announcements from clients, friends and community members each year. It's always so neat to receive creative and fun invitations. In hindsight, I wish I would have known about websites that allow you to personalize and design cards and invitations. When The Teenager was born (15 years ago! ahhhh!!), I had a friend who was pregnant at the same time. We both had small baby showers, however I was the one who organized her shower. We were in…
Summer Mornings for Moms Confession
I think it's time for a little heart to heart! Summer mornings, for ok wait, let me start this over. Summer mornings, for most of the moms I know, isn't all about sleeping in, catching rays at the beach, and lounging around the house sipping on lemonade or eating the cliche bonbons - whatever those may be. Let me tell you about summer mornings for moms. (Most of this story is based on true events that may or may not happen every. single. day. when the babysitter is not available for summer vacation.) When dad gets up to go to…
Tips for Making Recipes with a Blender
There is one kitchen appliance that will revolutionize your attitude toward cooking. It can set you up for the day with a delicious smoothie, whip up a healthy soup in the quickest time, and even prep a sophisticated cocktail for those times that you just need to wind down at the end of the day. But before using it, make sure that it meets the standard requirements. By hiring reliable PAT testers, you can be sure of the safety of your appliances. What, you cry, is this wonder, this time-saving marvel? Read You may have guessed that it is the…
Simple Blueberry Smoothie Recipe (sweetened with fig sugar!)
One of the worst ever, yet common, misconceptions about losing weight is that food has to be bland and boring! I have a sweet tooth. I'm one of those people who feel like I have to have something sweet at least once a day. Sweet and healthy is a plus, and simple, sweet, and healthy is a MUST! Check out my simple blueberry smoothie recipe! Simple Blueberry Smoothie Recipe 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt 1/4 cup of frozen (or fresh) blueberries 1 tsp of honey or fig sugar (ha, got you on that one?!) Throw everything in your Ninja Master Prep…
Mother of the Year Award… Again. | #parenting
SO another mom of the year award goes to none other me. Back in December, The Teenager decided while playing Ultimate Frisbee with the youth group, that she'd be awesome and jump hurdles on the track. I have absolutely no idea why she thought this was a good idea. She's a klutz. If there's a crack in the sidewalk she's going to trip on it. If there's a brick wall in the area, she's going to run into it. If there's a bike around, she's going to fall off of it. I wasn't there, but according to witnesses, she jumped,…
Ten Things Every Mom Needs To Know | #KidPresident
Sometimes, we (moms) just don't take the time to check ourselves when it comes to the little things. As a work at home mom, I find myself having a hard time TAKING the time to be a little more patient with my kids as well as just stop to do more clean up the or spilled or bug or (Yes, as I'm typing "Mommy, my poop, my finger!" Lovely.) Take a look at what Kid President has to say to moms! This kid is SERIOUSLY cute! I love his message. My father-in-law send this to me. I like the "stop…