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Breast Cancer Risks + How to Help with Research

Breast Cancer Risks + How to Help with Research


*Disclaimer: The following is a sponsored post.  As most of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month!  Even though October is drawing to a close, it’s always an ample time to educate yourself about how to best protect yourself and you loved ones from increasing their risk of developing breast cancer.   As a RN, I really do enjoy sharing…

Pregnancy Update – Weeks 12-17


They say time flies when you’re having fun…I can’t say pregnancy is FUN per say, but it does feel like time is flying by with this 3rd pregnancy. I’m already 17 weeks pregnant and realized I haven’t posted an update since week 11! I’ve also been super busy finishing up my Master’s Degree in Nursing Education! YAY I’m DONE! Never…

Snack Ideas for every trimester of pregnancy

Organic Snack Ideas for Every Trimester of Pregnancy (+ a Printable Shopping List)


This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #RefreshinglyHonestSnacks #CollectiveBias They say every pregnancy is different….which I can completely attest to with my third pregnancy.  So far I’ve experienced every “symptom” that the joys of pregnancy offer.  My most recent symptom being extreme hunger!  I just started my second trimester,…

The One Thing you need to be doing EveryDay for your Health and the Environment

Biking to Work and the Impact YOU Can Make


This post was sponsored by Allegra® Allergy but all thoughts and opinions are my own.   On June 28th, the Denver metro area celebrated their annual Bike to Work Day! It’s a day that I’ve participated in for many years (since my days working and living in Boulder, where every day is bike to work day).     So every…

Camping in the Mountains

Hiking and Camping – First Aid Kit Must Haves


Summertime means time for camping, hiking, and outdoor fun!   Ok…here comes Debbie Downer….. It also means a time for injuries, accidents and last minute emergencies.  There I said it…but it’s the truth! Am I right? Not only am I a mommy (to two adorable kids), but I’m also a pediatric RN…which makes me SUPER paranoid when it comes to…

5 Yoga poses for back pain + Curamin Extra Strength

5 Yoga Poses to Help with Back Pain


Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. All opinions are mine alone. #StopPainNow #CollectiveBias One thing I’ve learned in the past few years is to never take you health for granted.  When you’re young, you feel invincible.  Your body never hurts!  The only pain you feel when you wake-up in the morning is merely a sore muscle from…

Core De Force by Beachbody Review


I was provided a free sample of the Core De Force workout set for this review.  I am not a beachbody rep or affiliate. All opinions are my own.  Core de Force is the newest workout system from Beachbody.  If you’re like me, and you loathe the gym, the Beachbody workouts can be a lifesaver (and body changer!)  Last year I reviewed…

RSV Awareness & My Baby’s Story


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. When I made the decision to become a Nurse, I really wanted to be able to take care of my families health needs, without running to the doctor for every illness.  I didn’t want to feel…

Real Relief from Aches and Pains with LivRelief


This post is sponsored by LivRelief Have you ever woken up and not been able to move your head?  I recently woke up to that pain…feeling like you broke your neck because you simply slept wrong.  Ahhhh don’t you love getting older!?  When it comes to aches and pains, I have to admit I REALLY don’t. The pain lasted for two…