Tag Archives: Health & Fitness
How Anxiety Meds Have Changed My Motherhood
Nearly nine months ago I wrote about how the uncertainty of the burgeoning pandemic had kicked my anxiety into overdrive. My constant hyper-vigilance morphed into a constant surge of adrenaline that s...
Kristina Slaney Dec 01, 2020 photo credit: iStock/Aleksei Morozov
My Pandemic Vitamin Regimen
We all know it could be awhile until an approved COVID-19 vaccine is available. Knowing this, it seems like many are trying to take control of anything they can when it comes to warding off germs and ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 09, 2020 photo credit: iStock/Suwaree Tangbovornpichet
Forced Rest
We hear it all the time: "Moms, you have to take care of yourself or you won't be able to take care of anyone else." But, do we really HEAR it? Apparently, I don't. And, I think most moms are right th...
Ann Kirsten Jul 22, 2020 photo credit: iStock/Delmaine Donson
Fab Fit Fun Summer 2020 Unboxing
We could all use a little joy right now given the past couple of months have been unlike any other. Sometimes we have to find that joy in small ways. When my Summer Fab Fit Fun Box arrived, my six yea...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 29, 2020
Tips to Make Mask-Wearing More Bearable
It was announced this week that face coverings will be mandatory statewide in Washington. There are exceptions for children under two years of age and those with a medical condition making it difficul...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 24, 2020
Quarantine Wellness Part 2: 5 Healthy Habits To Help Maintain Your Weight During Quarantine
Hey there, mama! True talk today: It's day 839398 of quarantine and most days I don't know up from down. Despite my best efforts, our home often feels like a vast wasteland of snack wrappers, Nerf bul...
Rebecca Joy May 13, 2020
Quarantine + Wellness: Part 1
Hello, fellow mamas! I'm thrilled and honored to be here with you for the next 4 weeks to talk about all things 'quarantine wellness' with you! Full transparency here: I write today's post sitting (al...
AllMomDoes May 05, 2020
What's Next?
We have made big strides in bringing mental illness out into the open. People are more apt to talk about their struggles with anxiety and depression and that's a very good thing. But, then what? Are w...
Ann Kirsten Apr 29, 2020
Beauty Upkeep During the Stay-at-Home Order
Thirty one US states including WA have now declared stay at home orders. This means essential business only like grocery shopping and seeking medical treatment. Restaurants have closed with the option...
Stephanie O'Farrell Apr 06, 2020
To the Beautiful Mom Who Doesn’t Love Her Body
A couple of days ago, I saw a meme trending on Facebook. "What were you teased about when you were a kid?" Many of my friends and family were discussing and laughing about the issue all while I felt a...
Georgina Dukes Feb 05, 2020