Weight loss has been an uphill battle for me since having my son back in 2015. It seemed that no matter what I did, I just could not lose ANY of the 20+ lbs that I had put on after his birth. After recently having my second baby in December 2017, I decided that not […]
The American Psychological Association says that approximately 72 percent of Americans worry about money. In fact, money worries are the leading cause of stress among Americans today as they feel the crunch of rising inflation and cost of living. The financial strains continue to rise for middle and low income households in America and with them, […]
The organic food industry is booming, with even some of the world’s hottest celebs like Jessica Alba and Gisele Bundchen getting in on the organic-living action. With the global industry reaching a net-worth of $91 billion in 2015, It’s no wonder that an increasing number of organically-focused restaurants are popping up all over the world. […]
This post is sponsored by thinkThin, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Admittedly, my diet has changed drastically through the years. Prior to having kids, I had plenty of time throughout the day to cook a healthy meal, drink enough water, workout for 2 hours, and still manage to sleep a […]
Running a home based business is hard enough as it is. Throw in a full-time corporate job, a kid or two and all the responsibilities of being a wife/mom and things really start to get interesting. In 2016, shortly before my first born turned one, I set a goal to leave my corporate job and […]
After enduring nearly a week of gloomy, rainy, and colder-than-usual temps here in Chicago, I needed a sweet pick me up. I love combining my love for sweets with my love for plant-based food. Most people who really know me know that I am all about balance when it comes to food. I know that […]
Running a small business can be both costly and time consuming. It’s important, especially in the early days to cut back on expenses as much as possible. After freelancing the last couple of years, and recently starting my own business, I have come across some pretty amazing tools I now cannot live without. What’s great […]
I vaguely remember experiencing my first panic attack when I was around 13 or 14 years old. At the time, I knew very little about anxiety and didn’t quite understand the body & mind’s fear mechanism. So, you can only imagine the sheer terror I felt as waves of panic began to sweep over me […]
According to a 2014 study, 3 in 10 U.S. jobs are held by the self-employed and the workers they hire. More and more American workers are drawn to self-employment for the sheer flexibility that comes with working for yourself. Another survey done earlier this year showed that family and health were among the top drivers […]
The thing 1 in 3 families need When I first learned that 1 in 3 American families struggle to provide diapers for their babies, my mind was absolutely blown. As the Mother of two beautiful children, I couldn’t imagine not having the means to buy diapers. The simple things that you and I may […]