January 29, 2024 Why we love Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lewis Center We’ve written about our love for fresh fruit smoothies before. I’ll get fruits and veggies into our teen any way I can – and…
December 27, 2023 Advice for people who can hear a constant whooshing sound Have you ever held a seashell up to your ear to hear the ocean? I’ve always loved doing that – but right now, I…
December 23, 2023 Learn Mental Health First Aid to save a life It’s a beautiful day to save a life. That’s one of my favorite lines from Grey’s Anatomy – and it’s one I say to…
December 13, 2023 My first time experiencing an active shooter lockdown Our teen daughter and I shared a bonding experience this week that I know I will never forget. During a routine follow-up medical appointment…
December 6, 2023 The amazing hack that got me back to giving blood I love donating blood. I have a special kind of blood, called CMV negative, which means it can be given to newborns and preemies….
November 18, 2023 What can we do about war in our world? As I type this, there are sadly two known major wars brutally waging on our beautiful blue planet. I don’t want to write about…
October 28, 2023 How to soothe anxiety in eight minutes or less Anxiety usually happens at the worst of times. It’s supposed to, honestly. Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear and unease that naturally happens…
October 18, 2023 You don’t need powdered greens to be healthy I initially fell hook, line and sinker for the hype around powdered greens. An influencer I respect wrote about feeling powerful whenever he takes…
September 23, 2023 I got great skin at The Glow House in Lewis Center Did you know your skin is the largest organ of your whole body? Our skin protects us, regulates temperature, receives sensory information and stores…
July 19, 2023 Three spectacular naps I look forward to I spent most of my life not thinking much about sleep. I was an easy sleeper for decades. I just went to bed, put…