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Growing Self-Control
Self-control can seem elusive to parents who have spent time chasing young children in the park who aren’t ready to leave, scrubbed crayon marks off walls, and watched a...
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Everyone looks forward to summertime. It is the time of year that is less structured, with seasonal activities for the whole family to enjoy. But fun in the summertime can sometimes...
I've never had patience for the line "I don't have time to exercise." I've always felt like it was a matter of prioritization. If exercise were a priority, then time would be found for it to happen.
I may be changing...
Two is our lucky number.
After two years of trying, we were working with doctor number two (our fertility specialist), and we finally had two eggs. Not great odds, but there were two, not zero, and we were thrilled. Two...
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Julie Fortenberry, a registered dietitian who now (after many years of fighting it) proudly calls New Orleans home. The move to the big “Crescent City,” for this Mississippi girl, was overwhelming...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Dole Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Dole provided me with Free Salad and Free Banana coupons for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation. That said, we are excited to tell you about what...
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Six-week-old Sophia begins to fuss in her bassinet as she wakes from her nap. Her distress diminishes as her mother picks her up, holds her about a...
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Give the Gift of Wellness with Massage Envy
Another holiday season is upon us and so are the gatherings with friends, families, and co-workers for the year-end string of seasonal celebrations. The list...
There’s so much negativity and pessimism floating around due to this forced quarantine right now. It’s so hard NOT to be Debbie-Downer or, even, Katty-Karen. We’re inconvenienced, we’re overwhelmed, we’re scared, we’re paranoid, we're turning into a germaphobe, we...
Did You Know There is a Nationwide Blood Shortage?
Last year, one of my son’s friends needed a blood transfusion, and my son’s school had reached out to all the parents with information letting everyone know about the blood drive...
Bring it On
Y'all, I just finished watching Cheer on Netflix. If you haven't watched it, it's about a National Championship College Cheer Team, and it's so good. My favorite part of this show was watching the team lift each...
I saw the metal sign above when I visited the mecca otherwise known as The Silos in Waco. I instantly knew it belonged in my daughter’s bedroom. It’s a message I share with her often as she’s already, at...
Depleted. That’s the best way I can describe it. My friend shared this article recently, and it hit SO close to home I nearly burst into tears: “Your ‘Surge Capacity’ Is Depleted — It’s Why You Feel Awful.” I...
I love a good plan. Few things excite me as much as the thrill of setting a goal, then laying out the steps to achieve it. I have a stack of paper planners, spreadsheets, and calendar and phone reminders...