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5 Ways To Stay Hydrated When Not Feeling Well

April 27, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

When you are sick, it can be hard to stay hydrated, but it's more important than ever that you do! Check out these 5 tried and true tricks to make sure you keep the hydration level flowing!

It is essential to stay hydrated, especially when not feeling well. This is because your body partly relies on water to fight any bacteria that is causing illness. Besides, rehydrating after any activity that causes sweating, like a workout, is recommended. Failure to supply your body with sufficient water risk the damaging effects of dehydration […]

Filed Under: Health, Sickness

7 Reasons to Play It Safe with At-Home Medical Care

March 27, 2020 By Meredith 2 Comments

Keep your family safe with at-home medical care during this coronavirus pandemic. These COVID-19 days are scary- protect your family's health!

Thank you to Vitable for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on their smart at-home medical care services, a very smart measure we can take to help protect our health in these tricky times. This is such a dicey, concerning time in our world right now, friends! I know we are all […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Health, Sickness

5 Easy Family Health Hacks You Can Do TODAY

February 12, 2020 By Meredith 6 Comments

Tired of always being sick? Grab these 5 genius family health hacks and take control back over your family wellness! You will swoon over the genius of hack #5!

Thank you to Nakturnal for sponsoring this post so I can share these smart and easy family health hacks with you! Battling through this winter season of sickness is not for the faint of heart! This year seems to be especially bad in my neck of the woods as the temperature has been so wildly […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Health, Sickness

10 Child’s Surgery Tips for a Smooth Experience

July 3, 2019 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

Does your kid have a surgery coming up? Fear not, these super-smart child's surgery tips make SUCH a difference! I would never have thought of tip #7, but it works wonders!

Surgery for anyone is daunting but when it is your child, it is a whole new level of dread! After a year of breathing and strep issues, we finally came to the decision to remove my son’s tonsils and adenoids. I had many mixed feelings as even though my son needed them out, my first-born […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Health, Sickness, Young Kids

The Beautiful Hope of Cancer-Free Living

December 14, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Cancer-free living doesn't have to be a dream! These alternative natural treatment methods offer such hope. If you or someone you know is suffering from cancer, take a minute to explore--ANYTHING that can make a difference means the world, we know!

*** Thank you to CancerFreeLiving.com for sponsoring this post. All opinions about cancer-free living are 100% my own.*** Five years ago my mother left this earth under the heavy hand of cancer. As I stood graveside with a 2-year-old and 7-month-old, aching an unknown depth of pain, I longed to kick cancer whenever and however we can on […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Health, Sickness

7 Genius Cold and Cough Season Survival Hacks

October 19, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Cold and flu season is on its way, but no worries, mama! Try these 7 genius cold and cough season survival hacks and you will handle it like a pro! Bonus recipe for the EASIEST, best delicious, healthy, kid-friendly homemade chicken noodle soup EVER! Seriously, 5 steps and you're DONE!!

***Thanks to ACME Markets for sponsoring this post so I could scoop you on cold and cough season survival hacks that win!*** Raise your hand if you love having sick kiddos! What’s that? No one does? Go figure 😉 We’ve had some pretty brutal rounds of sick seasons in our house, so this year I’m […]

Filed Under: Health, Sickness

Hope for Pediatric Cancer Research and Awareness

October 2, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Ever wonder what you can do to offer hope to pediatric cancer research and awareness? I love the Hyundai Hope on Wheels effort. Check it out and offer your support!

***Thank you to Hyundai Hope on Wheels for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the fantastic work they are doing to offer hope for pediatric cancer. All opinions are 100% my own.**** Please join me in welcoming Nicole as she shares her incredible experience participating in the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Celebration […]

Filed Under: Health, Sickness, Young Kids

Keep the Outdoor Germs in Check While Loving the Fun!

May 3, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Keep your family healthy this summer by using these 4 cleaning tricks to keep outdoors germs at bay! And you will LOVE this cool trick for helping extend the life of fresh-cut flowers! Time to go enjoy all that gorgeous sunshiny fun!

***Thank you to Clorox® Regular-Bleach 1 for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the efficient cleaning power of Clorox® Regular-Bleach 1 in tackling outdoor germs!*** Friends, this is our season! This is the time of year when my husband and I shed our latest Netflix addiction, shake off those indoor cobwebs and finally […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Sickness, Young Kids

10 Perfect Items for a Gift for a Cancer Patient

January 11, 2017 By Meredith 10 Comments

Want to put together a gift for a cancer patient but not sure what to get her? No worries, these 10 smart ideas have you covered. Before being in this situation myself with my own mother, I never would have thought of half of these gift ideas!

***Thank you to Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their Kindness Campaign and how to create the perfect gift for a cancer patient.*** This is a poignant topic for me to write about, readers. As my own mother took her exit from this earth only within […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Gifts, Health, Sickness

It’s All about the Kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

June 17, 2016 By Meredith 1 Comment

Looking for some local fun for the kids this summer? The rides, events, and promotions for kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is perfect! They get to play at a super amusement park and water park, while having fun in the sun! A wonderful way to celebrate the summer! Check out the cool deal going on now--you won't believe it!

***Disclosure: This post about kids at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is sponsored by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand, and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own.*** My family’s newest avid crush this summer is Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. The fun events and special […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Sickness, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

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