From the moment my daughter was born, food has been an “issue” for her. I was unable to breastfeed but thanks to preplanning research during the “what if” phase of our pregnancy we knew exactly which brand would be best to help her grow big and strong. Unfortunately, she was allergic to it as well as a number of others that we tried. Once we found the right one for her, we stuck with it and were just thankful that it was there to aid in her growth. As soon as we were permitted to add real foods, we jumped at the chance. We couldn’t wait to introduce her to new tastes and textures. We were excited to watch her grow even bigger and stronger. Unfortunately, her little taste buds didn’t agree. I remember going to doctor’s appointments … [Read more...]
Have a Healthy and fun Valentine with Altar’d
Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? We usually do. That doesn't mean we always exchange gifts. More often we try to have a quiet romantic dinner or just spend time together. Sometimes we take a short trip (Ok, we've done that once). Sometimes we are thousands of miles apart (Ok, so technically that only happened once too). Regardless of what we do, Valentine's Day is coming and a lot of people will celebrate it in some fashion. For some that might mean a bouquet of roses or box of chocolates delivered at work. For others it might mean a trip or romantic dinner. Others couples might actually do an activity. For some that might mean eating a whole crate of chocolates that they sent to themselves and binge watching a Scooby-Doo Marathon. … [Read more...]
Nutritious & Delicious, I Promise
Picky eaters. We all know them. We all know them because we are their parents. They are our children. If you are like me you are constantly worried about what your child is eating. For instance, when we let ours buy lunch at school she comes home hungry and heads straight for the chips. If we pack her lunch, then we know how much food she has, so we know she has enough to eat, and we know what's in it. Now there may be a treat or two in it, but there is also plenty of good food. So needless to say, now that we noticed this pattern we try not to let her buy lunch all that often. That also means that we are always on the lookout for more nutritious snacks that we can feel good about and so that she isn't getting bored with what we have … [Read more...]
Merck Manual ~ Surviving Evil Psycho Slashers since 1899
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Survivability against Evil Demonic Psycho Slashers is not guaranteed with the use of the Merck Manual app. I would also recommended a large ax and several gullible friends. So you are enjoying a lovely summer evening at Camp Crystal Lake. You and your friends are basking in the warm summer air, living life, having a snack, perhaps partaking in some fine wine and having fun in each other's company. 7 hours, two pitchforks and a machete later, you are in serious need of some first aid. You managed to get a call out on the ancient landline before the lines were cut, so you know help is on the way. But you need first aid now if you are going to make it … [Read more...]
HSA 101 + $100 Gift Card Giveaway
HSA. FSA. HRA. Do you know what those are? If you are like most Americans, you probably have an inkling of what one or two of them are. Now the fun part. Even if you know what they are, do you know how they differ? Do you know what you can use them for and who pays for them and who gets to keep the money in them? Having had all three at one time or another I am very familiar with all their intricacies, but if you aren't then you need to check out HSA 101 from UnitedHealthcare. Now I have to say my all-time favorite was when we had an HRA (Health Reimbursement account) through my wife's employer. This paired up with our high-deductible health plan and her employer basically funded the account with enough money to fully cover the … [Read more...]