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4 Things That Make Parenting Considerably Easier

4 Things That Make Parenting Considerably Easier

  If you are a parent, or even if you are just planning on becoming one, it can be a huge help to know how you might make things a lot easier for yourself. The truth is that there are always things you can do…

Getting Your Five-a-Day in Creative Ways

Getting Your Five-a-Day in Creative Ways

Getting your five a day can be hard sometimes, yet it is the recommended amount of individual fruit and/or vegetable portions for a varied and healthy diet. From using up the beans at the back of the cupboard to making mouth-watering stews on lazy afternoons,…

A Vegetarian’s Survival Guide to Eating in Seoul

A Vegetarian’s Survival Guide to Eating in Seoul

On a recent trip to Seoul in South Korea, we were on a palace tour and a man told us that all he had to eat in Seoul was pizza because he couldn’t find any vegetarian food. I shot my daughter a look of amusement because we knew that Seoul definitely has vegetarian options, but it does help if you know some key phrases and words. (more…)

Top five things for first-time visitors to do in Seoul

Top five things for first-time visitors to do in Seoul

Seoul is a safe city with a rich history and culture, but it’s also a city that’s constantly evolving. There are plenty of traditional attractions to see, but there are also plenty of unique and unusual things to do in Seoul that will give you…

How To Maintain Brain Health As A Busy Mom

How To Maintain Brain Health As A Busy Mom

We’ve all heard the term ‘mom brain’. If you’ve found your keys in the fridge and lost your glasses on your head, it’s happened to you too. Whether you have one child or five, mom brain is an inevitable part of being a busy parent.…

Summer Travel Tips: Avoid Jet Lag After Long Flights

Summer Travel Tips: Avoid Jet Lag After Long Flights

As summer is now in full swing, many people have booked trips overseas. We are planning a trip to South Korea this summer, and as I was planning full days of activities it occurred to me that when I normally go to bed Pacific Standard Time, I should be waking up Korea time. Yikes! How am I going to adjust to that? (more…)

Free (or Almost Free) Things To Do On The Oregon Coast

Free (or Almost Free) Things To Do On The Oregon Coast

We love visiting Oregon during the summer and now it’s part of our yearly routine.  The days are mild, nature stunning and the food is fresh and amazing. However, things on the Oregon coast can be sleepy as shops and restaurants often close early. This…

Tips To Help You Get To A Happier Place

Tips To Help You Get To A Happier Place

Life isn’t always easy and sometimes there are moments of setbacks and disappointments. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t get to a better place mentally and with your overall health. 

Summer 2023 Better For You Product Showcase

Summer 2023 Better For You Product Showcase

While most of the country is sweltering, we are still chilling here in San Diego in the low 70s. It feels a little odd to be so much cooler than the entire country, but I’m not complaining! I know our time will come in September when we have our REAL summer.  While at home, I’ve had the chance to test out some ‘better for you’ products, and here are the ones that I’m adding to my favorites list. (more…)