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We are putting aside Thursday’s usual humor to participate in The Mom Pledge’s series, Giving Birth: A Defining Moment. This is OneStrongMama’s story. We hope you’ll take the time to visit The Mom Pledge to see some of the other stories as well. I had an uneventful pregnancy. I stayed very active, didn’t gain much…
The seasons are quickly changing from winter to spring. As the warmer temperatures call us to opt for more revealing clothing, we often start to panic more (or rejoice) about the number on the scale. While spring is a perfect time to get out and be more active, it’s also a great time to make…
One of the hardest things to modify when moving toward making more healthy eating choices is snack foods. We all love a little something crunchy, salty, or sweet, and unfortunately, most foods that fit that profile aren’t very good for us. Enter kale. Kale is part of the cabbage family, is in-season in fall and…
I love toddlers. Yes, I said it. I think toddlers are awesome. They are feisty. They are spirited. They are honest, and they are primal, like little cavemen. It is because of these characteristics that I see in my toddler son that I’ve been reminded of some very important lessons when it comes to food…
Halloween has come and gone, but you are probably still left with a bowl full of candy. While those sugary confections can quickly satisfy a craving for sweets, they also do you no favors (and too much will leave you with a belly ache). My challenge to you is to swap out some of those…
Food allergies are becoming more and more common, and they can make cooking and baking a little challenging. When my own son was diagnosed with food allergies, I had a brief moment of panic. How would I make our old favorites? I quickly learned that there are many substitutions for common (and uncommon) allergens. …
Since becoming a mother to a child with eczema and several food allergies, I’ve become much more aware of how much unnecessary junk is in, not only our food, but in products we use in our home or on our skin on a day-to-day basis. I’ve made it my mission to clean up not only…
ChiMomWriter is suffering culture shock upon re-entering her home universe after the amazing BlogHer 2011 conference. Instead of listening to her whine about why she didn’t work out last week, OneStrongMama is here to motivate you to get moving! I often hear people say that there isn’t enough time to exercise. I can attest to…
