Use This As That
by Katie Saltz You can easily spend a fortune on baby items, but why bother when simple substitutions are right under your nose? Save all those baby store gift cards for diapers and wipes- and use what you already have on hand for the little things. Here are a few of my personal “use this […]
Going Off the Registry
by Katie Saltz Although a registry serves as a great guide, don’t be afraid to go off the list when preparing a baby shower gift. The average mom can appreciate an alternative, unique idea from a friend. If the registry is tapped out, you are low on cash, or you are attending a shower for […]
Your Best Birth Plan
No matter how prepared you feel for your impending labor, it can’t hurt to have a plan in place. Childbirth is largely controlled by Mother Nature, but you can control a few factors. You will find hundreds of different checklists online and in pregnancy books, but you can create your own birth plan just by […]
Managing Your Milk
by Katie Saltz When I was breastfeeding my daughter I wish she had a little fuel gauge on her belly. When she was finished refueling, I could look at her stomach and know for certain that she got enough to eat. That way when she started wailing an hour later, I would know whether or […]
Take Time Out for You During Holidays
Is it possible that Thanksgiving has already come and gone? Is it that time of year to hit the malls and shop ‘til you drop?
Getting the Most From Your Medicine
Medicine can help you feel better. But if it is taken incorrectly, medicine can actually make you feel worse.
Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle
School has started — which is a good time for your family to start living a healthier lifestyle.
Women: Help Your Man Fight HBP
One in three U.S. adults – or 74.5 million people – have high blood pressure (HBP). Only 77.6% are aware of their condition. HBP (also called hypertension) occurs when blood moves through arteries at a higher pressure than normal. A normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. High blood pressure (HBP) is 140/90 or higher.
Feeling Stressed? Get Help the Natural Way
We hear so much about the physical toll that stress takes on our bodies. But how much do we really believe it? And even if we understand that stress could be slowly killing us, how can we avoid it?
Shopping Can Extend Your life? Who Knew?
What’s the secret to living to be 100 years old? One study shows that shopping may actually help a person live longer. A study found that elderly individuals who shopped every day are 27% less likely to die over a 10-year period, compared to people who shopped only weekly.