Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

Where Do I Go If I Need Help?
Life isn't always a smooth ride. There are bumps along the way - and some are bigger than others. If you run into a situation that's too much to handle on your own, help is available! Here's who to ca...
Kristina Slaney Apr 19, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Maria Zamchy

Choosing a College Major: Should You Follow Your Heart? Or Follow the Money?
In recent years there's been a lot of focus on following your heart when it comes to your career. I'm sure you've heard things like: If you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life. Align y...
Kristina Slaney Apr 13, 2021 photo credit: iStock/malerapaso

Homemade Baby Food FAQs + Beef Recipes Your Whole Family Will Love
You want to give your baby the best, so you're curious about making your own baby food but you probably have some questions. There's a lot of information about making fruit- or veggie-based purees, bu...
Kristina Slaney Apr 13, 2021

10 Modest Two-Piece Swimsuits {2021 Edition}
Our modest two-piece swimwear posts remain some of our most popular, so we're back again with the 2021 edition! Before we get to the good stuff let's get this out of the way: modesty is not a one-size...
Kristina Slaney Apr 07, 2021

Single-Serve Canned and Bottled Coffee Taste Test & Review
I love a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, but the cost of a daily Starbucks run adds up quickly. And while it would be ideal to make my own at home...I don't. So to find an acceptable store-bought option I e...
Kristina Slaney Apr 04, 2021

Squeezed.com Update: BEFORE & AFTER Photos
The past year has taken a serious toll on my appearance, my weight, and my health. I was eating for comfort and, if I'm being honest, drinking way more than I was comfortable with. I have been compens...
Kristina Slaney Mar 30, 2021

Healthy & Creamy White Chicken Chili
I love a hearty white chicken chili, but a lot of the recipes I've come across are either too thin or too unhealthy. But those days are over; I've finally got a hearty, satisfying white chicken chili ...
Kristina Slaney Mar 26, 2021

Moms Are Allowed to Be Grumpy
You have bad days. Frankly, we all do. And it's not just because you're a mom. It's because you're a human. We were created with a beautiful range of emotions and sometimes those emotions just feel ov...
Kristina Slaney Mar 22, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Cecilie_Arcurs

Are You Hungry on a Juice Cleanse? + Other Frequently Asked Questions
I've been using juice cleanses as part of my health journey for a month and a half now. I've lost weight, slimmed my midsection, improved my health, and broken bad eating habits. Overall, I feel so mu...
Kristina Slaney Mar 16, 2021

How Do You Get Motivated As The World Re-Opens?
A year ago, the world shut down. It felt like both a slow-moving disaster and an abrupt shift at the same time. And over time, we've adjusted to the new normal. Sure, some people used the time to laun...
Kristina Slaney Mar 15, 2021 photo credit: iStock/baona




