Wed 24 Oct 2012
Posted by Danielle under For Parents and Families, New and Events, Other Health
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Vaccines are something that really scare me. I think we should all be questioning them rather than accepting them as the norm.
Mon 25 Jun 2012
Posted by Danielle under Food and Nutrition, For Parents and Families, Tips and Tricks
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Eating nutritious, whole foods is an important part of our lifestyle. Sometimes though, healthy food options seem to cost more than junk. So, how do we manage to eat healthy AND stay on a budget?
Mon 9 Jan 2012
Posted by Danielle under Food and Nutrition, For Parents and Families, Tips and Tricks
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Do you ever feel like the woman in the picture? Completely frustrated with trying to get your kids to eat healthy? Don’t despair.
Believe it or not, picky eating is a part of childhood. Yes, the whole picky-eating-thing is a developmental stage that young children go through. The good news is, you are not alone. Many parents are experiencing the exact same issue. Truth is, if you focus on healthy eating, your children do not have to be destined to be junk-food-a-holics. So, as they go through this developmental phase of their lives what can you do? (more…)
Tue 27 Sep 2011
Posted by Danielle under Food and Nutrition, For Parents and Families, Going Green, New and Events, Reviews, Uncategorized
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So, naturally, I interviewed Rod Smith, CEO of the Green PolkaDot Box so you can learn more!
Sat 24 Sep 2011
Posted by Danielle under Food and Nutrition, For Parents and Families, Tips and Tricks
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In honor of September being Childhood Obesity Month, I want to take a few moments to talk about the significance of childhood obesity and gives some tip and tricks to get your kids to eat healthy.
I probably don’t need to pour out the statistics… you have likely seen them numerous times. Childhood obesity is on the rise and it is serious! The health of our children is declining and MUST be addressed. From TV to video games to junk food to fast food, children today hardly stand a chance on their own. Yes, us parents are critically important in preserving the health of our children and setting the example.
Regardless of our constraints, it is imperative that we take responsibility for our children’s health and make it a priority in our lives. For many parents though, it is difficult to know where to begin. We are bombarded with marketing, mixed messages, and constraints on time and money. Here are some tips though to get you started in making a difference for your children and their health: (more…)
Wed 23 Feb 2011
Posted by Danielle under Food and Nutrition, For Parents and Families, Other Health, Tips and Tricks
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Do you spend a lot of time perusing the grocery store circulars?
Mon 14 Feb 2011
Posted by Danielle under For Parents and Families, Other Health, Personal Growth, Reviews
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Yay! There is finally a handbook for parents and this time, it helps us with our own relationships!
Dr. Carol Lindquist has written a truly practical book with limitless impact for couples with kids. Her book, The Happy Couple Handbook – Marriage: How to Survive Parenting is truly a guide for those looking to understand marriage with kids. Dr. Carol’s book is very comprehensive and takes couples through the different (more…)
Thu 23 Dec 2010
Posted by Danielle under Fitness and Exercise, Food and Nutrition, For Parents and Families
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Health for the whole family is incredibly important. As a result, my holiday gift to you is an interview I did with Dr. William Sears, creator of the Dr. Sears’ LEAN program, for the Women’s Health Empowerment TeleSummit. Please feel free to download the interview, save it, and share it with others. It is a gift for you… and is simply prefect since Dr. Sears does say that the greatest gift you can give is the gift of health!
Click HERE to access the interview.
Thu 2 Dec 2010
Posted by Danielle under For Parents and Families, Holiday Tips, Personal Growth, Reviews, Tips and Tricks
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There is nothing better than a gift that keeps on giving peace, serenity, and relaxation! If you are looking to give someone a gift to really benefit their health, stress-relief expert Susie Mantell has created something simply perfect: Your Present: A Half Hour of Peace. Just a few moments of playing the CD, listeners find themselves completely relaxed and at ease. Susie Mantell’s voice is simply hypnotic and exquisitely relaxing. As you journey with her throughout the CD, the stress seems to melt away, leaving you feeling calm, relaxed, and energized. (more…)
Wed 1 Dec 2010
Posted by Danielle under Fitness and Exercise, For Parents and Families, Holiday Tips, Reviews
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Looking for the perfect gift to get your body moving? Looking for an escape from the stress of everyday life? Looking to lose weight, gain flexibility, and enhance your fitness? The Muve DVDs by Maggie Kunkel are phenomenal!
Straight from Hawaii, the Muve DVDs really get you heart pumping and your body “muve”ing. When I watch the DVDs and exercise right along with them, it is virtually impossible not to smile, relax, and completely get wrapped into it! (more…)
