Today, Ashley is sharing tips for staying healthy this fall. Fall hasnât even peaked itâs full head around the corner yet, and I am already feeling the sniffles coming on. The change is seasons always brings on the cases of the sniffles, the sneezes, and the coughs, but who has time for that? I certainly […]
Health
Why I Started Taking Probiotics
This is a sponsored post. I have partnered with Momâs Meet and DR Ohhiraâs Probiotics to bring you this post. All opinions are my own. Probiotics-I am sure you have heard the term before. Theyâre not a new thing or even a new buzzword. What is new for me is my recent diet change. While […]
50 Low Carb Game Day Snacks
Low carb and game day do not usually go together. There are high carb beverages and snacks such as pretzels and chips everywhere, not to mention high carb drinks like beer and soda. How can you enjoy the Big Game with so many high carb goodies around and nothing for you to munch on that […]
Are You the Missing Blood Type?
For shares that include a brand URL, please include the #ad hashtag in your social share. This post is sponsored by Blood Systems. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Friends and Readers, last year I told you my story of how a blood donation literally saved my life during a surgery I was […]
8 Natural Mosquito Bite Remedies
Summerâs in full swing and so are the bugs. If you live anywhere near water like we do, (we live a couple blocks from a river) you know all too well that these little buggers show up out of no where and ruin your day. While the best way to not deal with bites […]
Diabetic Friendlier Heart Shaped Popcorn Balls
With Valentineâs Day coming up really quick on us, you may be on the lookout for recipes for treats. Because I am diabetic, I try to make treats that are just a bit more diabetic friendly than some of the yummy recipes I see out there. I realize that not everyone is looking for this, […]
Tips for Doing Yoga When you are Plus Sized
Please note that I am not a physician or medical practitioner and cannot give advice on starting an exercise program. Check with your doctor before starting any sort of exercise regimen. I started doing yoga a while back. I decided to do it because I often have stiff, sore muscles due to chronic pain caused […]
How I failed the first Time I tried Getting Fit and What I am Doing This Time
Thereâs been several times in my life that I tried to get fit for one reason or another. With it being the season to make New Yearâs resolutions, I thought now would be a good time to discuss the mistakes Iâve made in the past In the hopes that it could help you if youâre […]
9 Easy New Yearâs Resolutions for your Mind, Body and Home
The new year is almost here and for many people that means making a new yearâs resolution or two. The problem with new yearâs resolutions is, they are often hard to keep and not practical. A new yearâs resolution doesnât have tp be something elaborate or hard to be life-changing. You can simply make easy […]
My Secret to Preventing Chub Rub
Heat Rash. Thigh Burn. Fire Thighs. Satanâs Curse. The Real Fire Crotch. No matter what you call it, itâs one of the most painful and annoying things for us active folks no matter what your size. (yes, people of all sizes get it) I lovingly refer to it as chub rub, personally, but thatâs not […]
#BeImpulsive The Importance of Donating Blood
This post is sponsored by Blood Systems, Inc. All opinions are my own. I never thought I would need a blood transfusion or donation in my life. I live a pretty decently boring life, donât take extreme risks and I am in fairly decent health, at least when it came to needing invasive surgeries. […]
Tips for Doing Your First Color Run
I did my first color run 2 years ago. It was so much fun because it was also my first 5K. I did it with my then-12 year old daughter. Since then, I have enjoyed a lot of fun runs, but my favorite so far has been the ones with all the color. A color […]
5 Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to do with Weight Loss
When many people start working out, they often do it with the intentions of losing weight. This isnât a bad goal to have, but it can be a rather frustrating one, too. Weight loss can have its ups and downs and with that comes a lot of feeling like you will never achieve your goals. […]
Free Stuff for Diabetics
I donât often do diabetes posts, but I do have diabetes and it is a grueling disease to manage. As if poking your finger a million times is fun, right? One thing about diabetes, though, is there are a lot of freebies out there for diabetics to take advantage of. I am not an expert […]
#ad 6 Tips for Faster Muscle Recovery
This post is sponsored by Stoneridge Orchards. All opinions are my own. I just got back from the first 5K of the season for me. It was a perfect day. The weather was nice at about 60 degrees with a cool breeze blowing. I feel that awesome ârunnerâs highâ from crossing the finish line. This […]
Do Fidget Cubes Work?
Have you heard of the fidget cube? It was an idea that was put on Kickstarter that took off. The idea is that ‘fidgetingâ is a natural thing for most people, even adults and rather than try to suppress it, encouraging it can actually be healthy and allow the person to have more concentration. It […]