Month: May 2015
Why I Haven’t Had Date Night In 12 Years
I recently experienced something very new and different. For the first time in over 12 years, I had a night away from the kids with Daddy-o. Yes. The first time in over 12 years. His cousin was getting married in Taos, New Mexico. How could we resist? Now, I know what all you advocates of…
Arugula, Fennel, Grapefruit and Pomegranate Salad with Cacao Vinaigrette
Arugula, Fennel, Grapefruit and Pomegranate salad with Cacao Vinaigrette Try this delicious, colorful recipe with dinner- your family might just love it! You can replace all or some of the arugula with spinach, bibb, or mesclun.
The Only “Push Present” I Want Comes In A Yellow Wrapper
The other night in one of the childbirth classes I teach, we were talking about pushing and the moment that your beautiful child comes out into the world and is placed in your arms. I was sort of choked up thinking about how beautiful the moment was when my first child was placed into my arms and how it made every minute of the 28 hour labor worth it. One of the moms asked me if I got a push present after I had each child.
Talking To Your Kids About Your Cancer Diagnosis
The following is a guest post fromHollye Jacobs, RN, MS, MSW In October 2010, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a healthy, happy, vegan-eating, marathon running mother with no family history, my diagnosis rocked my world. As a nurse and social worker, I now found myself on the other side of the bed.
A Beginner’s Guide to Waxing
Shaving, plucking, lasers – oh my! As women, we all want to stay hair-free and silky smooth during the summer months. But how do you narrow down your options and choose the hair removal method that’s best for you? It’s tough! Waxing tends to be a solid in-between technique: it’s longer lasting than shaving, but not as intense or painful as laser hair removal. So if you’re curious about the process, buckle up and learn all about the ins and outs (or ons and offs) of waxing… How it Works