You’ve seen me mention my Samsung Galaxy S3 several times over the past couple of months, as I’ve shared pictures and videos with you on Facebook, and as most of you know I am in a program called Midwest Saavy Moms with Verizon. I’ve been reviewing the phone now since Silje was about 6 weeks old & as of now I don’t think I could live without it. It’s really that great. One of…
Creating a Family Tree for My Children I have been a member of Ancestry.com for over 10 years. I’ve researched many sides of my family off and on, but once I had my children I really found a renewed interest in it. I guess you can say I have a strong desire to let my children know where we really come from. Because my husband is from Norway I feel like if something were…
I was first introduced to Greek yogurt after my nutritionist recommended it as a way to get extra protein without consuming too much red meat. I instantly loved it but I found because it’s a lot thicker than normal yogurt the regular size cups were a bit too much for me to consume in 1 sitting. It was also higher in calories than I was used to. So I came up with some creative…
I am the voice of Hyland’s. Who’s Hyland’s you ask? Hyland’s started as a pharmacy in 1903. At the time homeopathy was standard medical practice in the United States. Hyland’s makes natural, also known as Homoeopathic medicines. The active ingredients in Hyland’s homeopathic medicines work by stimulating the most effective healing force known – the body’s own natural defenses – and are therefore not heavy or overpowering. In the century that…
For most people constipation is a topic that’s rarely discussed. Especially among women. 4 1/2 years ago when I was a first time mom I learned about the repercussions of constipation first-hand & what can happen if you don’t take care of yourself, get plenty of fiber, and keep constipation at bay. I’m going to leave the details for another post on another day because it’s a long story but for now I will…
“Summer is one of the best times of year to enjoy veggies—from grabbing fresh ears of corn at your favorite road-side stand to visiting the farmer’s market on a Saturday morning for crisp cucumbers and crunchy carrots. Not to mention the many great veggie moments that happen in the summer—snapping green beans on the back porch or firing up the grill to char up peppers, mushrooms and more!“ I have such fond memories…
Have you heard of push presents or push gifts? Well, if you haven’t, allow me to explain. Push presents have been around for a thousand years. First started by the Romans. A push present is a meaningful gift bestowed upon a woman usually by someone she holds dearly, after giving birth. Hence the term “push”. Not just your typical flowers & a card but something much more thought out. Only a few…
Dr. Charles Price, pediatric orthopedist at the Winnie and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and director of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, has reported a direct connection between incorrect swaddling and hip dysplasia. “Swaddling an infant has many positive effects such calming a crying baby and soothing pain in infants. Unfortunately many parents are taught to swaddle the baby’s entire body to create a tight cocoon, and this restriction of movement in the lower half…
When I had my first son, who I started out breastfeeding, I knew that at some point in time I would have to leave him with his Father or Grandmother & I would need milk to feed him. I went to the nearest store and I happened to find a manual breast pump on sale. At that time there was no way I could afford an electric pump. I came home &…
The Childhood Obesity epidemic has become a national crisis that cuts across all facets of American Life. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States. To help fight this, USA BMX, The Partnership for a Healthier America and Let’s Move! (The program developed by First Lady Michelle Obama) are working together to provide children and their families an opportunity to…
