Last week I opened up about my PMDD struggles, and two things happened: 1. I got some positive feedback from readers (mostly family and friends!) saying they had been experiencing the same type of mood swings and hadn’t heard anyone talk about it before. They are reaching out to their doctors and midwives for help. […]
Ecocentric Mom Box Review–March/April
Affiliate links appear in this post. I discovered another set of wonderful natural products with the March/April Ecocentric Mom Box. If you’ve read my reviews of Ecocentric Mom Boxes, you’ll know that the thing that most impresses me about this subscription service is the VALUE. This month’s box included 11 great products retailing over $50, […]
I Yell At My Kid and I Don’t Want to Stop: Recognizing PMDD
“You need to leave Mom alone, RIGHT NOW.” I could feel my anger building, once again, towards my three-year-old. I knew he could sense my frustration and instead of retreating, he clung closer to me in order to feel secure. His ploys for attention, his climbing on me, his slaps were all because he wanted […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie
[pinit] I literally threw these ingredients together this morning, and the result was so yummy, I had to share! Beat morning sweet cravings by serving yourself something more like dessert! This easy recipe includes fruit, veggies, and the ever-important protein. Feel free to double or triple the ingredients if you’re serving more than one large […]
Silk Helps Me Find My Zen + Silk coupon
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Silk, a brand I’ve used and loved for years. My New Weekend Ritual: I wake early, sleepily changing into workout gear by the warm, pinky glow of the sunrise. I make my way to the kitchen, where I am jolted to consciousness by the […]
Knock Off Makeup: What You Need to Know
Knock off makeup, fake makeup, counterfeits, knock-off cosmetics. Whatever you want to call them, brand-name makeup fakes have been in the news for some time. Yet, women continue to buy these fake cosmetics in an attempt to receive the same quality found in high-end cosmetics without the hefty price tag. The results, however, could not […]