Postpartum Pain Is Real — But Relief Is Possible

By the time I had my fourth child, my body felt like it had been through war. Pregnancy had never been easy on me, but my third and fourth were especially brutal—my pelvis and lower back took the worst of it. After each birth, I didn’t bounce back. I limped. Everything hurt. I was exhausted, […]

Understanding the Components of a CBD Starter Kit for Dogs

CBD is a handy tool to have in your health kit—it does so many great things for your body and mind, it’s almost like magic. And it’s not just for people—our furry friends can benefit too. Dogs can deal with anxiety, pain, inflammation, and more, and CBD offers a gentle, natural way to help. If […]

The Hormone Balancing Act: One Mom’s Guide to Midlife Wellness

Sometimes I think I’m younger than I am. I see a group of 17 and 18 year olds and think that I’m just a few years older than that, before I remember that my oldest child is that age, and I’m closer to menopause than I am to childhood. In fact, I’m at the age […]

Eucalyptus and CBD as a Natural Solution for Dog Allergies

Do you have a loved pet? My family does. Our dog Snickers is a beloved part of our family. Just like humans get allergies, sometimes dogs get allergies, and treating them can be challenging. Dogs who have allergies can suffer so much and they’re so miserable. Here are some ways you can soothe your dogs’ […]

Frugal Tip of the Day (FTOTD): Missed Your Amazon Return Window?

I’m starting a new series, called FTOTD, Frugal Tip of the Day, where its just a frugal idea I have, not neccesarily a long idea, long enough for a normal post, but worth sharing nonetheless. Here’s my first frugal tip of the day.   Shopping on Amazon is great and really convenient, even if not […]

Motherhood and Mascara: Finding Balance in Your Beauty Routine

When you’re a busy mom—or honestly, just an exhausted human for any reason—finding time for beauty routines can feel nearly impossible. I love how I look with a full face of makeup, but that’s just not my day-to-day reality. Still, there are quick little things that help me feel more put together. For me, it’s […]

Exciting News – For the First Time in 21 Years…

It’s exciting to say, but for the first time in 21 years, I’m going back to school! I’m kind of nervous and also really looking forward to it. In 2003–2004, I spent a year at Cleveland State University as part of my high‑school program, earning both high‑school and college credit. The next two years I attended […]

Why Bounce Luggage Storage Is a Frugal Traveler’s Best Friend

I love travel. (Figured that out by now?) My dream is to visit as many places as possible, exploring our vast and wonderful world. So far I can tick 13 countries off my bucket list – US, Canada, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Turkish Cyprus, Georgia, Romania, England, Bulgaria, and my local country. And for […]