Why You Can (and Should) Take a Vacation with Your BFFs

Mom-life can be hard at times. Sure, it’s rewarding to watch your children grow up into respectable and caring people, but raising them can be quite a handful. As a mom, you need to be able to take some time for yourself every now and again to maintain your sanity. What better way to take some time for yourself than to spend a weekend with your girls? Interested in doing so, but don’t know what to do or how to do it? Let’s take a look at a few ideas. How to Plan Before you can even go anywhere, you need to figure out where you want to spend the weekend. Ask your group what they like to do and make sure you’re able to pick something that everyone is at least content with doing. You then need to figure out where you’re going to stay. Ordinary Traveler says you’re going to have the best … [Read more...]

What to Wear to a Concert

  Who is ready for warm weather and outdoor concerts? Me too! Except, it is still not warm yet. Sigh. The days are cold, windy and gray.  It feels like March in mid-April and I've got two concerts in the next month that I need to find something to wear for, which leads me to these two SIMPLE looks to wear to a concert.  Guaranteed you have similar items like these in your closet too. What to Wear to a Concert: Look 1 First concert: Rick Astley.  I know it dates me but he was my all time favorite when I was about 12.  A giant poster on the bedroom wall and all.  I'll throw my vegan leather jacket over this look when the temps get cool on the way home.  Add some sparkle and you are good to go.   What to Wear to a Concert: Look 2 In May I'm off to Jack White … [Read more...]

Help Your Kids Find The Right Balance Between Sports and School

Photo credit/site https://pixabay.com/en/team-grass-cheer-field-game-sport-2444978/ There is no question about it; we are a society on the go. Parents balance careers, family, and the social lives of every member of their families. Just as parents have to balance their calendars, they must teach their children to balance theirs. Children must learn priorities, teamwork, and responsibility at a very young age. One great way to encourage these values is through sports, which teach dedication and perseverance. For families who are passionate about athletics, collecting sports memorabilia at https://www.highlandmint.com/ can be a meaningful way to celebrate their favorite teams and athletes while creating lasting memories together. Teaching kids to prioritize This may sound easy, but it … [Read more...]

3 Features to Look For In Your Next Mom-Mobile

If you're a mom, then you know how important it is to have the right vehicle to haul your kids around in. You need space and all the right features to make car rides as painless as possible. With that being said, it can be hard to choose just the right vehicle for you. SUVs are great options, but if you want to make a statement, so are pickup trucks. In fact, family trucks account for 40% to 50% of Ram sales, according to brand spokesman David Elshoff. Light duty truck sales have gone up from 57.9% to 61.9% of the total auto market in America, and increasingly it's mom behind the wheel. Women who Buy a Pickup Truck rose 67% from 2008 to 2016, and many of these new pickup truck drivers are moms. Whether you pick an SUV or a pickup truck like this New GMC truck for sale, make sure your … [Read more...]

A Few Health Trends to Help You Have Your Healthiest Year Yet

With spring finally here, it's a good a time as any to start thinking about bettering your health and wellness. Making choices that will boost our health is something everyone should try to do, especially parents and that's why visiting medical services can be helpful and you can click here for trt clinic in Columbus. Now a days the average child catching between six and 10 colds each year, it's important to take your kids to a family health clinic for regular checkups and try your best to keep your family as healthy as possible. While this can be difficult to do, it's important we do our best. To help you get started, here are a few health trends people are jumping on this year—visit website for more info. If you're looking for health clubs Roanoke, call Fit Studio. Book your visit here … [Read more...]

The Best Black Leggings

models ofurbanculture by veamason   I love black leggings.  Particularly ones for, oh wait,  there's no real guideline here. I love Spanx type that looks like leather or just cotton.  Fabletics capri or full-length black leggings for working out or just hanging around the house?  Adore.  That's right.  And since this winter was endless and my disease makes me not want to wear anything that isn't super comfy my black leggings have been in a heavy rotation.  I've gotten creative with my black leggings. So let's talk about my favorite black leggings.  You can wear them all year round.  And yes, I truly believe that black leggings are pants especially now that the athleisure trend is so hot. In no particular order. They're all AWESOME!   Terez Black Skull Foil leggings. … [Read more...]

Poor Dental Habits Are Causing Health Issues

Dental health is something people often don't take as seriously as they should. And recent reports, including Australia's Oral Health Tracker, find that people aren't taking care of their teeth. According to Australia's Oral Health Tracker, half of adults don't brush their teeth twice a day. And those who do brush their teeth don't brush them nearly long enough. This is a problem worldwide and more dentists are seeing tooth decay in their patients. Poor dental hygiene is a serious problem because dental health has a direct impact on the rest of the body's health. Dental health issues can lead to more serious health concerns down the line if they're not addressed early on. And because not everybody goes to the dentist on a regular basis, dental problems can go undetected until it's … [Read more...]

Belly Button Reshaping on the Rise in the Plastic Surgery World

Plastic surgery and other cosmetic enhancement procedures are extremely common around the world. Many people choose to have their nose fixed, put Botox in their lips and other parts of their face, or dabble in the world of breast augmentation. Even though it's a popular thing to do (so popular that $13.3 billion was spent on cosmetic procedures in 2015 in the United States), there is a new trend out there that might make you question plastic surgery as a whole. According to The Guardian, belly button reshaping surgery is rising in popularity. People who don't like the shape of their navel or want to change their belly button from an innie to an outie are choosing to go down this route and completely restructure their belly buttons. The procedure is very simple and can be done in two … [Read more...]

3 Things Summer Camp Counselors Wish You Knew…

Most kids love going to summer camp. They see it as a time to play, socialize with their friends, and learn new things. Summer camp is a lot of fun for kids and a relief for parents since they don't have to worry about where their child is going to be while they're at work during the summer. But what do the counselors think of camp? The Washington Post broke it down for us. First, some camp counselors believe that preparedness is key. If your child isn't prepared for the day, they're going to have a hard time doing everything they wanted to do. For example, if it's time for your child to go swimming but they don't have their swimsuits, they're not going to be able to participate in that day's activities. It puts a lot of stress on the camp counselor because not only do they have to … [Read more...]

Easter Gift Ideas for Mom

  I am a sugar sucker.  A lover of treats. I love sweets!  And, I absolutely love Cadbury eggs.  Because I of my treatment protocol for Lyme Disease I cannot have any sugar.  I could swear. OK, I do swear because I miss those eggs so much right now.  Maybe that's why this year I actually want an Easter basket of my own. I make one for each kid.  Naturally.  I make a basket for my husband each year.  I also make one for the dog. If we have guests, I make up something small for them too.  My love language is obviously gifting.  I love to give gifts.  I never get anything in return and I don't mind.  I have my Cadbury eggs. Except for this year and I admit.  I want to see a little surprise just for me.  I cannot be alone in this!  So buy some treat for yourself- sugared or … [Read more...]