health

Can you imagine not being a mom? Shot@Life + Giveaways

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Disclosure – Giveaways donated to show appreciation and will be selected via random.org Link up, comment and share with Sisters From Another Mister and 20 awesome bloggers Making a difference May 8th thro May 18th     CAN YOU IMAGINE NOT BEING A MOM? When Nicole asked me to be a part of this campaign it [...]

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My first trip since weight loss began

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If you have been a reader for a while you know I love to travel and I often go to conferences as well as on blogger summit from various brands. I think BlogHer in August of 2012 was when I stopped. It was self-imposed because my weight had become a big issue and made it [...]

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Link up to give every child a shot@life

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In case you were unaware, this week is World Immunization week, the perfect time to talk about the importance of global vaccinations. Nicole of Sisters From Another Mister, together with shot@life and the United Nations Foundation are very happy to announce a link up to share our stories about motherhood. A Mothers day meme link [...]

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Optics Lab Product Reviews and Giveaway

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Itchy eyes. That is never any fun. Dry eyes and red eyes – ditto. Hubby, T, and I all suffer some various allergies and they all can impact our eyes. My son, T, is the worst with this – I cannot believe how puffy I have seen his eyes get in the past! Needless to [...]

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Things to Know About Caffeine [infographic]

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Welcome to the weekend and this Saturday’s infographic! (I post a new infographic each Saturday) Today we look at caffeine. I know many of you are coffeeholics and sodaholics. Prior to my weight loss surgery I was definitely a sodaholic with my “drug” of choice being classic Coke. Along with the sugar in it I [...]

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Weight Loss Ups and Downs

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So in two days it will be three months since my surgery and the start of my weight loss journey that is actually working. Yay! There have been ups and downs along the way for sure since my last update. Yesterday Hubby and I took a ride with the top down on my convertible and [...]

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National Doctors’ Day and [infographic]

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Today, March 30, is National Doctors’ Day. I am very thankful for some of the wonderful doctors that have helped me this year! Dr. Blair, my primary doctor, is extremely kind and understanding. She never makes me feel rushed during my appointments and just has a wonderful caring nature about her. Then there is Dr. [...]

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2 Month Update After Weight Loss Surgery

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Well it has been two months since I had my weight loss surgery, a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and while I have been able to tell a big difference in how I feel already, I wasn’t sure if you could tell in the way I looked. Hubby took several pictures of me before my surgery and [...]

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FREE Allergy Screenings at Sam’s Clubs This Saturday

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Did you know that Sam’s Club offered a different monthly free health screening each month? Plus, it is for members and non-members! This month it is free allergy screenings. I love the idea of this since there are so many without health insurance right now. The screenings do not replace a doctor, but it is [...]

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Pinterest Weekly Roundup

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It’s Sunday which means it is time for my weekly Pinterest roundup. These are some of the favorite things I have found on Pinterest this week (not my own stuff). I try to include a little bit of everything. If you are a Pinterest user I would love for you to follow my Pinterest boards [...]

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