Health & Wellness

SUNSCREEN SAFETY

THIS IS SOMETHING I WILL NEVER FORGET. A few years ago my husband dragged me to the Warren Classic Car Show where I saw a sight that gave me, and would certainly give other dermatologists, nightmares. While he admired the cars (and I’ll admit there were some beautiful paint jobs on classic Camaros and ’57 Chevys), I saw an attractive young couple pushing one of those new double strollers...

Planet Friendly Products For Your Home

You should be conscious everyday when it comes to taking time to research products that are best for your family. But, in honor of Earth Day we’re presenting you with some lines we LOVE that are good for your house and do what they can for minimal footprint. Baby Ecos started 40 years ago out of Van Vlahakis’s garage! A family run business, this company is waste wise, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, cleans beautifully, and...

Books We’re Loving: Wreckage by Emily Bleeker

Any Moxy mom like myself will take five moments here or there to scroll down her Kindle or Nook recommendations to see if there is a new “hot” book out there that needs to be read, or at least skimmed before conversations about it arise at the local Starbucks, play group or work place water cooler. Gone Girl, The Girl On the Train, The Da Vinci Code and Atonement are all...

Be Good To Your Heart: Straight Talk by Kryssie Woods, M.D.

It’s not a sexy topic, but let’s talk about heart health. Every year 1 in 3 women die of heart disease or stroke. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the USA. But it’s not all bad news. A large amount of it can be prevented. And it’s never too early to start. People often tend to think of heart disease as something that affects older...

The Fit Mom Challenge

  Hello to all of you fierce and fabulous moms. My name is Caitlin Gordon and I am excited to talk to you about your health and fitness! I am a registered nurse, group fitness instructor, certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, performance enhancement specialist, and mother to two wonderful boys. During the beginning of my nursing career, I became passionate about helping people take a proactive approach to...

Celebrate National Bubble Week Without The Kids! (3/15-3/21)

While your kids are enjoying National Bubble Week, why don’t you pop open a bottle of bubbly yourself and drink the first bubbles of spring (March 15th through 21st). No matter what kind of weather the beginning of spring decides to send your way, you can always celebrate bubbles with these delicious cocktails. These drinks feature Prosecco DOC, a sparkling wine produced exclusively in East-Northern Italy. With its fruity...

Don’t Sweat It!

BOOB SWEAT. It sucks. Going to the gym, hiking, running, or just having big boobs can bring on the unwanted feeling. Luckily for us, “Don’t Sweat It” from Belly Bandit is here to save you. The discreet liner slides right under the bottom of your bra, and the soft bamboo material absorbs all of the moisture. Only $19.95 and it comes in black and pink. #you’rewelcome `

SEXercise

So the “50 Shades of Grey” movie is coming out just in time for Valentine’s Day and sure enough the anxiety is starting to build inside of you. “Am I ANYTHING like Anastasia?” “Let him put that WHERE?” Oh, relax! Here are five things to get your head out of the clouds and into the gutter. He picked you. There are a LOT of women on planet Earth. Your...