By Deb Gaisford

Acupuncture has gained traction in recent years among Westerners, especially for its use in attenuating pain. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, about 3.1 million Americans said they...
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By stephaniecrespin

Volunteering is a great deed done by a small number of people. I know with me, when saying I would like to give up some of my time to help, that offer is usually short lived. It turns out that I don't have time to give, and the little time I do have is taken up by family and work needs. So, ...
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By Not Just A Mommy!

Can you believe how this year is going by? I can't believe my kids will be out for summer in less than a month.
I'm so excited to have found out about the 3rd Annual Summer Bucket List Challenge from The Happy Family Movement. It will bring over 10,000 families together to make meaningful, happ...
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By Nicole Marie

I love Summer and all the yummy fruits that come with it! I found an excellent deal on some dragon fruit at Winco and I couldn't resist! They were $3.48 each, but I have paid close to $6 for them before.
I know the price sounds steep, but they are full of so much goodness and just remind me ...
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By Brooke Barker

I run into people all the time who say they've seen all of the Smithsonian museums in DC and don't ever need to go back. This is me telling those people, they NEED to give them a second look.
Exhibits are changing all the time. Nineteen exhibits have opened since January 1. A list of new exhibits is...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

Still trying to beat your allergies? Now's your chance to learn about allergy remedies from Dr. Kevin Wilson, an allergy specialist with University of Utah Healthcare.
Mid-May is Very High Allergy Season thanks to the Sycamore, Maple and Mulberry. Mark your calendars to attend the A...
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By Mama Mary

If you’re in San Diego over Memorial Day weekend, be sure to schedule a trip to North County on Sunday, May 26th for the 4th Annual Vista Strawberry Festival in Downtown Vista. This fruitful event has everything from a Strawberry Festival Run (10K, 5K and Kids’ runs) for all you athletic types,...
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By Megan Harris

I have been using this cleaner for over 6 months now and it works wonders. I searched pinterest in trying to find "Green" cleaners after my 2 year old broke the lock on our kitchen sink cabinet and got hold of the cleaners and had them ALL over the floor and on his face. I prayed he didn't eat it, b...
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By Karen Petersen

We all went over to my sister-in-law's house for Mother's Day dinner. Part of the dinner was, of course, a tossed salad. She went to grab the dressing out of the fridge and she pulled out a regular store brand bottle of ranch dressing. But unlike normal dressing bottles she had this co...
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By elissapeterson

Looking for something new and exciting for your youngster to read? I have a few new books to share with you that my kids and I went a little bonkers for.
Disclaimer – I really did read each of these books (most...
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