Brought to you by Vive Health Almost everyone wants to exercise but few actually manage to stick to their fitness goals and programs. It’s the start of the new year and most gyms are filled with new members but over time, the numbers will start dwindling down. The reason is simple enough: people do not have the time. As a…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and although meant for couples, I like to celebrate with the entire family. This year, we are getting the Lovefest started early with this fun DIY Minnie Mouse Valentine’s Day Box craft. If your child will be collecting Valentines at school this year, this is a super cute (and cost-effective) way to collect…
A kitchen is a fun place where families and their children can bond. From whipping up simple recipes to preparing lunch boxes, it’s usually associated with happy memories. The kitchen, however, is also the one area in the house where you can have easy access to sharp objects (like knives and ice pick) and fire (gas range and stove top).…
This mason jar project was a lot of fun for Rosa. She really enjoyed cutting and painting the Mod Podge glue. I am really happy with the results, festive jars for a really low price. For this project, you will need one clean mason jar. I used Miracle Whip jars since they don’t have any embossing, which would make things…
Brought to you by: Vive Health Science has shown the potentially catastrophic effects of stress on humans, and new scientific research is beginning to show us how to counteract those effects. Research has proven that stress manifests itself in the body and mind in tangible and debilitating ways. Anyone who has ever had a stomach ache right before an exam,…
Brought to you by:Kensington Church “Mom, do we have to go?” As moms, we’ve heard it plenty of times. Dragging your kids to the store, the doctor, or anywhere that doesn’t sound appetizing to them at the moment can be a frustrating experience. When it comes to getting your kids ready for church—especially leading up to the excitement of Christmas—the…
By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Dr. Gina Lynem-Walker The average American anticipates spending more than $900 during the holiday season. Despite efforts to set a budget, 58 percent of families go beyond their means and a quarter are willing to withdraw money from retirement funds, emergency…
Brought you by Vive Health. Sleeping is as natural as breathing, especially for babies and children. They don’t think about it. They just do it; sometimes, it just happens. For a certain number of people, however, sleep is not like that at all. Although scientists are only beginning to understand the purpose of sleeping, the fact remains that this simple…
In life, and in parenting, most of us try to follow the Golden Rule: treat others as you would want to be treated. This generally means kindly, with respect to the person and their situation… basically, just don’t be a jerk. Sometimes this means keeping our mouths shut when our friends make choices for their children that we wouldn’t –…
Brought to you by Vive Health Looking for a healthier approach to your holiday stress relief? When it comes to planning family trips, dashing from one kid’s holiday performance to another, and scrambling to get a holiday treat together for the class party, moms are often the ones with the littlest time leftover and the biggest amounts of stress. Don’t…
Fogo De Chão has just opened their doors to the public. We attended a free media preview event last week so we could share our experience with you. This was an experience! Fogo De Chão is located at 301 West Big Beaver Road, just east of I-75 next to the Drury Inn, and just minutes away from The Sommerset Collection. …
As a mom of an extroverted, spunky and fun child I am always learning. My kid knows more people than I do which I consider a big deal. We were in the library recently when he yelled out “Owen” to a random kid. I thought this child is making up names. Sure enough, the preschooler that my son yelled to…
October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1% of all pregnancies are stillborn, and each year about 24,000 babies are stillborn in the United States. Even more prevalent is miscarriage. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates 10-25% of pregnancies will end in miscarriage, usually in the first semester.…
Whilst attempting to prove me wrong, my husband actually said to me the other day, “What, you don’t believe me? Google it like you do everything else!” Yep. He got me there. I like to ask questions. Most of us do! We ask our BFFs how long a fever should last before going to the doctor, we ask the Cartwheel…
