Health + Wellness

Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness in the US and affect 40 million adults. I was an anxious child, an anxious young adult, and now I am an anxious mother. Or rather, I am a mother who focuses...

For the past two years, I have shared our candy-free valentines for our toddler(s) - check them out here and here. As you have guessed, I'm back with even more candy-free valentines this year, as well as some other...

Being pregnant in Florida can feel a little different than other places. This can be a good thing (no need to buy an expensive pregnancy parka) or a less-than-good thing (have you been 40 weeks pregnant in August here?)....

You are tired! You're not getting the sleep you need and neither is your child.  You want to sleep train, but wonder; "When is the right time to sleep train?" Back in 2014 ago, I was in this place.  I...

Mamma, so much is on our plates and sometimes with our busy schedules it is hard to fit everything in.  Making an elaborate, healthy dinner can be quite a chore sometimes. It is even harder when we are rushing...

Last November I wrote about several items from Trader Joe’s that have really helped me to speed up and simplify cooking dinner on work nights. Blog readers and friends told me that they found my suggestions helpful, so I decided to write a...

by Kim Hays former OMB contributor I must have "fall fever." You know, that "sickness" we Floridians get this time of year that can only be cured with a big dose of the great outdoors. Now's the perfect time to meet...

Hearing the words, "Dairy, Soy and Egg-Free," may seem overwhelming at first as a new breastfeeding mother, and I am here to assure you it is possible, it is rewarding, and with a little guidance, the foods you once...

Few people are immune from the holiday trinity of overspending, overindulging, and over scheduling. But for introverts who get their energy by spending quiet time alone, the pace of the holiday season can be exceedingly draining. Introverts are not anti social. In fact, you would probably be surprised...

(Image found on Pinterest) I was a dental hygienist for close to twenty years and I loved every single day of it. I never met a tooth I didn’t love. It was the perfect career choice for me and my...

  If you're anything like me, you probably cringe at the thought of your toddler ingesting unnecessary sugar this Valentine's Day. The excitement alone surrounding a special day at school is enough to have them bouncing off the walls all...

How many times have you heard someone say "I am so ADD" or so-and-so is "so ADD"? Perhaps you know a mom who has struggled with a young child who is suspected of having ADD or has recently been...

When I Considered Joining A Gym After having my daughter, I struggled with focusing on health and fitness. My eating habits were out of whack. I had zero motivation to exercise. My diet consisted of things like coffee, pop-tarts and...

For years I have put my kids first. I have made sure that they made it to their doctor appointments on time (mostly), they have all of their school supplies, and that they have a memorable birthday complete with...

After a hard day’s work and the hustles and bustles of life, everyone deserves to come home to a great home, to enjoy a good night’s sleep. There are several things that come to play for one to have...