At what age should a girl start shaving? I think this is something we all ask ourselves when our little girls start growing into young ladies. My daughter is 11 and she has asked when can she start shaving her legs. While I know the time is probably now, I am trying to hold off as long as I can. With being home-schoolers, I am hoping we can hold off for a few more months. When she was younger she would take my shaving cream and put it on her legs, then use her finger in a shaving motion to remove the shaving cream from her legs. Now that she is getting older, I want to make sure she has all the tools needed to make shaving as easy as possible for her. This would mean she needs a good razor, shaving cream and lotion. With Easter coming, I may just surprise her with a shaving Easter Basket. If you have a preteen that is also ready to shave make sure you educate them on shaving. Don't just give them a razor and let them go at it, let them know shaving isn't a race, they need to … [Read more...]
Getting Those Air Conditioners Serviced
Our weather has been so bizarre these past years. The other day here in Tennessee we were at 75, it was A/C weather here, then the next it dropped to 37 and was time for the heat. In West Palm beach area it is currently 63 and it's not even noon! It won't be long and we all will be needing to make sure our air conditioners are up to par to handle the Summer heats. We all know with the mild winter we have been having we are in for a rough Summer. If our air conditioners are not working properly we can expect to be miserable. So before we get to that point it is always a smart idea to get those air conditioners serviced so you can be certain you will NOT have a broke down unit. If you are new to the west palm beach area, and not sure who you would contact to make sure your air conditioner is good to go, a quick search of " ac repair west palm beach " will give you a good idea of who to contact. Within the next few months we will be doing the same thing, because I can already see … [Read more...]
The World of Sports Nutrition Supplements Made Easy
There are millions of sports nutrition supplements that hit the market every year. With all these choices, the consumers have so many options to choose from that they can combine to tailor fit their nutrition and fitness goals. So how do the customers actually know which ones work and which ones do not? Let's find out. Basic Department Store Sports Supplements These selections of supplements are the hardest to tell if the actual ingredients are pure and have no unnecessary fillers. Many of these companies do not specialize in making only these types of supplements. The best supplements in this collection are six star muscle brand supplements. These supplements are connected with the specialty brand muscletech. A number of pro athletes use this brand of supplements. This company carries the endorsement of many pro mma fighters in the UFC. Specialty Store Supplements There are many chains of specialty vitamin and supplement store chains popping up all over the nation. Two of … [Read more...]
The Health And Dietary Benefits of Phytonutrients
Foods that contain phytonutrients include fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, seeds and nuts. These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals and provide phytonutrients health benefits to those that consume them. Although all plant based foods contain phytonutrients, some contain larger amounts than others. How Phytonutrients Work in The Body The chemical plant compounds known as phytonutrients provide protection for plants against harmful UV rays, insects and diseases. In the human body these compounds supply the body with powerful antioxidants known to help prevent cancer, clean the liver and reduce inflammation. Powerful Phytonutrient Rich Foods Many foods contain phytonutrients. You have probably heard of the antioxidant benefits provides by blueberries or the dietary benefits of legumes and beans. What many people are unaware of however, is that these health benefits come from the food's phytonutrient content. In addition to providing health promoting compounds, many … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday: Starting AGAIN
It seems like almost weekly, I feel like I am starting over when it comes to my 'healthy living plan.' Some how some way, something gets in the way of me being able to continue - and it's my fault. I would like to be able to blame others, point the finger "you are why I'm overweight." But I can't. I allow other things to take priority over healthy eating, exercising, and just living well. I have a lot of people tell me "you have a lot on your plate - you work full-time, you have 3 kids, and (up until recently) your husband has been gone on the road, and everything is up to you." But the problem with that excuse is I see Mom's with 6 kids, that work 2 jobs, and don't have a husband at all and yet they manage to keep their home organized, their meals healthy, and make time for themselves to work out. Even as I write this I notice something very important that the 'others' do that I do not. I don't "Make Time". I sleep too late, I spend too much time watching T.V., … [Read more...]
Going All Natural
Man made medicines can carry so many bad side effects. Some can give you worse symptoms then you had before. I am no fan of taking medications. My husband has a hard time getting me to take anything for my headaches. Right now I am currently taking 3 different medications prescribed to me by my doctor. She wants me back on birth control to make me regular again, but I refuse. From my own research I know the long term effects these medicines can have on me. I want to try and find an all natural way to cope and deal with my problems. I have been doing some research to see if there is a more natural way to help with my underlining issues. I have come across a great deal of information. By doing a search on naturopath and your area such as Toronto naturopath you to can discover a lot of information that can help you find out how to go all natural. I found out there are different ways I can help reduce my anxiety, depression and my arthritis. I dislike taking meds with a passion. I … [Read more...]
How To Experience The Wellness Benefits of Nopalea For Free
Nopalea is a specially formulated health and wellness drink that is derived from the Nopal cactus of Mexico. Historically, the plant has been used as a food source for over 12,000 years. Natives and settlers of the MesoAmerican region have used the Nopal cactus for its nutritional and health promoting benefits throughout the plant's known history. Because of its clinically proven antioxidant effects and ability to help the body reduce inflammation of many kinds, the cactus has been used to develop the modern wellness drink, Nopalea. In addition to the many dietary and nutritional benefits provided by the Nopal cactus, the plant also works with your body to help reduce muscle, joint, respiratory and widespread body inflammation. The Nopalea wellness drink aims to bring these health promoting benefits of the Nopal cactus to everyone in a convenient and delicious beverage. In order to help spread the word about Nopalea and show others its health promoting benefits, the Nopalea … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday
Today I am taking on a different approach to my normal Mamavation Monday post. Last nite my daughter brought me her homework assignment (and yes, we are sometimes that family that puts off homework until the last minute, even though they had allll weekend to finish it) anyway, her assignment was an "ABOUT ME" poster to hang in the hallway at her school. To my horror, and my daughter's, there was a "HEIGHT AND WEIGHT" that they had to fill out. For the whole school to see! Now I can see asking a preschooler for their height and weight, but what does your weight have to do with telling the world about YOU?? Especially for a 3rd grader? Now my daughter isn't over weight, whatsoever. But she is solid, and she was NOT thrilled about sharing her weight with the world! She weighed herself 3x until she got a weight she 'liked' and then put that down on her paper. How sad! I have always tried to instill in my family (especially my daughter's) that HEALTHY and HAPPY is what matters, not … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday
With the hustle & bustle of "Back to School" we as Mom's have a tendency to forget about ourselves. Oh who am I kidding, we always seem to forget about ourselves, but it seems worse this time of year! Summer seems to bring the worst out in our family, we get lazy, just enjoying the break from the go-go-go of the rest of the year. We eat things we shouldn't,and that's a hard habit to break. School, work, sports, homework, house work... it seems never ending. But I have made it my goal this year to keep my family active and get some me time. When I work out and take care of myself, I take care of my family better. I have more patience, I'm more relaxed, and honestly more happy. Not only am I making life easier on all of us by making sure to take the time, but I am making sure I am being an example for my children. This week my oldest kids start back to school, next week my son starts preschool. My husband will be coming off the road; for those of you that didn't … [Read more...]
Mamavation Monday
For those of you that don't know, I am a sister in the online community called Mamavation. Mamavation™ is a online docudrama and weight loss support group for moms in social media. It’s both a campaign and Virtual Sorority™ in one. SO each Monday, you will see me posting my "Mamavation Monday" post, with updates on my families health/ weight loss goals, progress, and downfalls. This is to help keep me on track and also just maybe be an inspiration for others. The hardest thing about maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle is life. It has a tendency to get in the way, and mess up your plans, but that is life right?? Rolling with the punches, learning to "get 'er done" no matter what. This is my most difficult challenge. With a full-time job, 3 kids, and a traveling husband, it makes it hard sometimes to stay focused. As many of you know I started back on the Weight Watcher's point system. I LOVE it, and if you use it like it should be, then you will be successful. This past … [Read more...]