Who doesn't love popcorn? Everyone in my family does. And what's really popular is the gourmet popcorn. You know, the funky flavours with exotic names. But those can get pretty pricey, come in small batches, can be full of preservatives and who knows what else. What if I told you, you could make your own gourmet popcorn at home, with healthy Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil in the comfort of your … [Read more...]
A Little Me Time for Mom
As a single mom, I rarely take time for myself, let alone time to really care for myself. There is always just so much to do! But I'm starting to realize that what people have been telling me for years is true, if you don't take care of yourself you can't take care of your family. So this year, I'm really trying to set some time aside to take care of me and focus on my health so I can be the best … [Read more...]
Discover Lucid Audio Kids HearMuffs Trio
Being a mom of a kiddo with sensory integration disorder can make for some interesting days. One of our biggest challenges is noise/sounds that seem perfectly normal to you or I but are extremely distressing to Peyton. Lucid Audio has created the Kids HearMuffs Trio and let me tell you, it's a lifesaver. Here are a few of the reason Peyton's loves them - They don't echo! If you've ever … [Read more...]
Get your kids to eat more veggies? Yes, with a school grant from Action for Healthy Kids!
Parents can be a formidable force for change in schools, especially when it comes to starting health and wellness programs. Ensuring that our kids are eating healthier foods, learning about nutrition, and being more physically active in school not only sets them up to learn lifelong healthy habits but, according to a growing body of research, it helps them be better prepared to focus and learn in … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Sleep Training Your Toddler or Preschooler
It's 2 am and your 2 year old just came bouncing in the bedroom waking up the WHOLE house. Again. Now the dog is whining because he thinks it's time for breakfast. The cat is walking all over you trying to get you out of bed for her morning treat. And right in the middle is your little ray of sunshine just jabbering away. Does this sound familiar? Sometimes, getting your toddler to stay in bed … [Read more...]
GIANTmicrobes …A Million Time Their Actual Size
Sometimes trying to explain germs to little ones can be difficult. It's hard for them to wrap their heads around something they cannot see with their own eyes. Well not anymore! GIANTmicrobes help teach little ones about the various microbes there are in the world with plushies that are a million times the actual size of the microbe! Children can grasp the concept a little better when they can … [Read more...]
The Original Worm
I sit at a desk and work for at least 70 hours a week. I think that's pretty typical for students and professionals. All that sitting leads to stiff muscles and sore backs. But what if you could alleviate some of that stiffness and soreness while you work? Or with a break every few hours? You'd never have to leave the space you are in. You wouldn't even have to put on different clothes. But you … [Read more...]
Surviving the Hectic Holiday Season
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ricola Dual Action Honey. All opinions are 100% mine. The holidays are upon us and that means parents everywhere are scrambling. They are trying to balance home, work and finding the perfect holiday gift for their kids. Now, try doing that with just 1 parent. That's my life. I'm mom, dad, chauffer, chef, tutor, housekeeper, pet wrangler and … [Read more...]
Stay on Track this Holiday with PROMiXX® 2.0
The holidays bring crazy schedules that keep us running all over the place. All that running around can lead you to make some unhealthy food choices for the matter of pure convenience. PROMiXX® 2.0 wants to help keep you on track this holiday by taking only a few seconds to mix a protein drink for you no matter where you are. Nobody has time to shaker a blender bottle while they are driving … [Read more...]
Let Sam’s Club Help Protect Your Family this Cold and Flu Season
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam's Club for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. Cold and flu season is upon us. Soon we'll be hearing about cases of confirmed influenza, but it's not too late to get your flu shot. Next time you are at Sam's Club picking up some groceries you can stop … [Read more...]
