How do you make sure an adult has a good oral care regime? You teach him or her when they’re still little. Healthy teeth are important to the child’s overall health, and good oral care in kids will help set good dental habits as they grow. If a child is not too happy about the daily wiggling of a brush in his mouth, it can be…
Unleash Your Side Hustle: Dog Walking Fetches Profits The best job is one that doesn’t feel like work, pays well and provides the flexibility your lifestyle demands. If you’re a mom looking to re-enter the working world, you’re probably rolling your eyes right now, thinking that’s way too good to be true. In what job could you possibly make $30 an…
As a single mother, it might not always be easy to prepare full meals with healthy options for your family. With a little planning, you can prepare meals ahead of time that are nutritious and that your children will likely enjoy. When you make meals, try to get your kids involved as much as possible because it’s a time that you can spend together after a day of…
by Freelance writer Jennifer Landis photo by Mommies In Orbit You know the prehistoric squirrel in shorts before the “Ice Age” movies? Yeah, that’s me — Scrat, the saber-tooth squirrel, is my spirit animal as a mama when life gets the best of me. I’m constantly scrambling to collect my nuts for winter, but there’s always one that gets away and…
Guest post by Hilary Smith If you’re environmentally friendly and want to go beyond merely recycling plastic bottles and cardboard boxes, all you have to do is look within. Not within yourself, mind you, but within your own home. Yes, you can practice what you preach by updating the look of your house, apartment, or condo in a way that is environmentally sustainable and esthetically pleasing. Read on…
To my readers: This is a heartbreaking story about a friend and neighbor of mine who I have known for over twenty years. His insurance company denied him a specific cancer treatment recommended by his doctors. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is the insurance company. Perhaps you or a loved one is “covered” by this particular insurance company. This is wrong! Please read this story…
