This post was sponsored by AstraZeneca as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I remember the day we brought Peyton home from the hospital, it was nerve wracking! It was a cold, rainy day in May. I was a first-time mom and just trying to figure out how to breastfeed my daughter and change diapers. I remember how fragile she felt, we were both afraid we were going to accidently hurt her. The next few months went by pretty ...
Health
Are You Ready to Take the Challenge?
We've been talking a lot about getting healthy this year. And we've also been showing you all a variety of subscription boxes. Well, now I have a subscription box that focuses on your health! ChallengeBox is all about helping you achieve your health goals. It syncs with your FitBit to help keep you on track throughout the month. Plus it rewards you with points that you can redeem in the ChallengeBox store. And for each month you stay on track you get bonus points! I am a very competitive ...
A Road Trip Must Have
We are getting ready to go on some fabulous road trips in the next two months! I can't wait to share all these adventures with you guys. One of the places we will be heading to is Mount Rushmore. While we are there we'll also be taking in some of the parks and enjoying the hiking trails. And I am sure, that at least one of use will slip, fall and scrape a knee. It's a given with 2 kids in tow. Heck, Peyton can fall getting out of the car and scrape her legs up. Having a first aid kit with you in ...
Get a Workout Without Leaving the House
The days are getting shorter, the sun is going down earlier making it harder to get out for a quick walk. And soon, the snow will be here along with freezing temps. All this means I will be stuck indoors for months until the ice melts and the warm weather returns. Being a single mom, it's hard to get to a gym without a kid in tow. Plus the travel time sucks up what little time we have to spend together each night after school. So I much rather include Peyton in my workouts. Or at the very least ...
Stay Hydrated While On the Go
Even though summer is coming to an end, we are not slowing down! Peyton and I are still attending fall festivals, taking hikes and we have a few vacations planned before Christmas. One of our trips is going to involve a lot hiking, even though it's fall, staying hydrated is still a large concern. Hydration backpacks are perfect for this!The Arctic Current makes a hydration backpack that holds 2L of water. It comes in two colors, blue or gray. Peyton picked out the blue one because this week ...
PTSD And The Link To Domestic Violence
Photo via Pixabay by Flachovatereza PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects nearly 8% of Americans, and while it is caused by many different factors, it can have devastating effects on the victims and their families. Brought on by extreme stress following a traumatic event--such as being involved in military combat, witnessing a terrorist act, or surviving abuse--PTSD can lead to substance abuse, depression, or suicidal thoughts if left untreated. It can also lead to domestic ...