The new school year is in full swing, and many of us are finding that books and lunch boxes aren't the only things coming home....germs are creeping around too. Below I'm sharing tips to avoid back-to-school germs. Being a nurse and a mom, I know [...]
A while back, I had the privilege of visiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. I was invited to join an amazing group of bloggers to visit St. Jude and learn more about how they are leading the way the world understands, treats, and [...]
We're in transition around here, trying to find our footing as we kick back into our back-to-school routines. We've only been in school two weeks, and our biggest challenge has been adjusting our sleep schedule and re-establishing our bedtimes - quickly. While I love to [...]
Thank you to Acorn Influence in partnership with Landau brand scrubs for sponsoring this post. Of course, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. Truth? I've always worn Landau Scrubs in my various nursing jobs. Is it weird that I enjoy back-to-school shopping? It represents [...]
I'm driving my kids crazy singing what classic summer tune by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince while we bike, walk, swim, and play outside? Sing it with me...summer, summer, summertime. During this scorching hot season, I'm happy to share some helpful reminders of [...]
As parents, we can all appreciate how challenging it can be to successfully get sunscreen on our kids every day throughout the summer. I'm not exaggerating when I say that when my son was about 18 months old, he would proudly smother himself in mashed [...]
As moms, it is my belief that our natural worry skills kick into high gear during pregnancy, and then never leave us. Having experienced two high-risk pregnancies, my personal stories involved bed rest, uncertainty, isolation, and lots of worries. I remember discussing some risks of [...]
It was a beautiful May morning, with flowers blooming, green grass, and the gentle wind blowing pollen EVERYWHERE. We love the warm weather and the kids are so excited to play outside, but we could really do without runny noses, watery eyes, and constant coughs due [...]
https://youtu.be/BpzEY98YTzo?list=PLDsySo7T9GNTXwgLr4vbjAmr9asXYf1rU I'm a big fan of spring cleaning in an effort to make a fresh start and declutter around the house. In my ongoing quest to achieve a higher level of organization for the sake of my sanity, I've tried to make a clean sweep [...]
Have you ever had to call around to multiple pharmacies to find the best price on one of your prescriptions? This has happened to me and it's always at the worst time - when someone is sick. Thankfully, there is a solution for how to [...]
