The Benefits for Opting for Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room

…We’ve all been there at one point or another- the wait to be seen at an emergency room can seem like an eternity. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average time that hospital emergency department (ED) patients wait to see a doctor has grown from about 38 minutes to almost an hour over the past decade. In reality, in inner city hospitals, this wait can be up to eight hours before being seen by a provider! However, the introduction of urgent care facilities now provides patients an alternative that offers the expertise, but

Shift Change: Balancing Work and Home for Whole-Life Success

By Ed and Ellen Schack

…Today’s driven success-minded professional strives to “have it all” – and do it all – with respect to their personal and professional life. However, all too often, this shotgun effort leads to disappointing results on many, if not all, fronts. The complexity lies in creating abundance in your professional life while still being able to relax and enjoy your personal life to its fullest.
Realizing whole-life success is possible. The secret lies in creating and committing to boundaries that keep work and home life separate, so that you may remain career-driven while also carving out

Treating Children’s Medical Problems with Food

A long time ago, when kids got sick, Grandma knew just what to feed them to help them get better. Yes, feed them. Food is medicine for our bodies. It gives us strength, nutrients, and can help us fight sickness. Without it we die. Food is nature’s way of playing doctor. So, what medical problems can your child get that you can treat with food and which foods? Well, we’re here to tell you. But keep in mind that your doctor should always be the last word in treating your children.

Feed that Cold…

Colds are the most common sickness

New Books from Nosy Crow

I am a very blessed mother from the stand point that not just one of my children love to read books, but both of them.  We can spend hours on the couch or propped up in mama’s bed reading books. …

Preparing for my children’s future.

… When you become a mother, your priorities in life change. You become responsible for another individuals life and devote yourself to giving them the best chance at life.  You no longer think about only yourself.
My children have taught me so much in the course of their short few years of life.  There are no more excuses.  I am solely responsible for my two small children and have nothing but their best interest at heart.  Frivolous spending and random road trips came to a halt.  Saving money, cutting costs and planning became top priority.
And though my children are still

Kitchen Upgrades

…As my dreams become a reality, I am having to finalize plans for the unfinished areas of my home.
My kitchen and dining room are the only two completely unfinished rooms in the house.  And by unfinished, I mean, having to be completely gutted and redone.  I painted my dining room, but decided against the color.  It is far too bright for my liking and doesn’t really flow well with the rest of the home.  My kitchen has been painted and I am absolutely loving the color.
Now it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty of things.  Both

A Woman’s Work

Guest post from: Winston Stewart
I had spent the morning hours listening to some great tunes and cleaning the house. I had stew in the crock pot and I had the laundry all wiped out. It had been a great productive time so I decided to sit down with a glass of wine and enjoy my afternoon. I had just checked out our direct tv NFL Ticket from direct tv NFL Ticket… when from the corner of my eye I saw a spider the size of a small SUV! So much for a relaxing moment and enjoying all that I

Household Hazards Expecting Moms Need to Avoid

Pregnant women are trying to be healthier.  Many take all the right steps to promote the birth of a healthy baby, including eating right, taking vitamins and eliminating alcohol and nicotine from their lives.
Unfortunately, all those efforts may be for naught if they are still being exposed to unseen chemicals in their daily lives. Dr. Doris Rapp, an experienced physician and expert on all the hidden household and environmental hazards, wants women to know about the many insidious and dangerous threats to their unborn babies. The harmful exposures can cause serious harm and damaging birth defects to babies in …