Germs often spread when someone touches a contaminated item and then touches their eyes, nose or mouth. When in public spaces, try to avoid touching your face with your hands as much as possible. Always make sure you wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water on a regular basis and keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers in your purse and in your children’s backpack for added protection. Disinfect Commonly-Touched Areas Germs can linger on hard surfaces for hours or days … [Read more...]
Protect Yourself This Cold and Flu Season
September 14, 2016 By 13 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Back to school, back to healthy routines
September 8, 2016 By 88 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
School is back in session and while we miss the lazy, carefree days of summer, it was definitely time for us all to fall back into a good routine. This year we are trying something new each morning to start our day. The boys are kicking off breakfast with Crystal Clean from the sea Omega 3. Omega-3 essential fatty acids help keep cell membranes flexible and functional, supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health throughout life. DHA is … [Read more...]
Oral Health Month Word Search Printable
April 4, 2016 By 7 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Did you know that April is Oral Health Month? Maybe you didn't even know that there was an oral health month and I wouldn't have blamed you. It's not exactly a holiday we decorate for and gather around the dining room table to celebrate with family. But maybe we should? Your teeth are a pretty big deal after all! Oral health is just one factor that contributes to an overall healthy lifestyle. Here are a few tips to help you look after your oral health. Starting … [Read more...]
Staycation Tips
March 10, 2016 By 148 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
March Break is coming up fast for us here in Ontario, are you ready for the kids to decend on the house? I know it didn't take long for the boys to start complaining of boredom over the Christmas holiday so I decided to plan a few days away for us over spring break to mix things up. We are really looking forward to the short getaway, even if we can't travel far to the beaches of the sunny south. Planning on a staycation this March Break? Some may find a staycation daunting, but it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Winter colds and a great
March 4, 2016 By 228 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I still remember what sick days looked like when I was a little girl. My mom would have the humidifier running in my bedroom billowing out steam and she always pulled out the Vicks VapoRub for our chests. Our family managed to get through most of the winter without too much sickness, but as the warmer weather approaches, and then leaves, and then comes and then goes, I find the boys are picking up more and more germs. Tips from Vicks Vicks has these helpful tips to get through the last of … [Read more...]
Small Steps with Big Results!
January 12, 2016 By 3 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Happy 2016 everyone! As we all know, with the new year comes new resolutions and they’re not always easy to keep. Okay, okay, we rarely manage to keep them for longer than a few weeks! This year, let’s resolve to stick to our New Year’s resolutions. How is this possible? It’s all about taking small steps that can easily be incorporated into our everyday routines. Here are a few easy steps you can take, to deliver big results: Take the stairs: You can take small steps towards a healthier you, … [Read more...]
