Category: health
#BrightFuture International: raising funds to help Children in Kenya, Burundi and Russia
| February 21, 2012 | Posted by barb under health, Join The Cause |
Bright Future International [a charitable organization] is working on a campaign to help raise awareness (as well as funds) for the needs of children in Kenya, Burundi and Russia…one dollar @ a time. And so…with this said, I’m using Blogfully as a tool to get the word out about this organization and I am asking… Keep Reading…
New Eczema Relief Essentials from #Neosporin
| February 15, 2012 | Posted by barb under health, Reviews |
Eczema is and can be a brutally painful skin inflammation (a form of dermatitis); literally knocking you into a world of hurt (especially for a child). When Eczema strikes Piper and me, there’s no lotion, topical ointment or cream that can help soothe the pain. I have hand eczema and Piper gets her flare-ups all… Keep Reading…
Udi’s Gluten Free Foods (review)
| February 9, 2012 | Posted by barb under food, health, Reviews |
I received the coolest ^”VIP Kit” ^ from Udi’s Gluten free foods last week and I can’t tell you how much I love Udi’s foods now. And not because the sent me their awesome foods. It’s because their foods are the awesome! And in this box were: Delicious Blueberry Oat Muffin-Tops… Some super tasty /… Keep Reading…
Petition To HELP Protect against Infant Meningitis
| January 25, 2012 | Posted by barb under educational, health |
Did you know that 1 out of 16 infants who contract meningitis will not survive; and that among these survivors, 1 in every five will suffer seizures, blindness, amputation, paralysis or learning disabilities? Those are large numbers people…and it’s time now that we take part in preventing this from happening to any more infants. Our… Keep Reading…
Join the Global Genes Project: Using #1Mil4RARE
| January 14, 2012 | Posted by barb under Family, health, Join The Cause |
Happy Saturday everyone!!! Hope it’s shaping up to be a great day… While sipping on my morning coffee I came across an email that I thought you’d be interested in reading (I know I was). Hi Barb, World RARE Disease Day is coming up on February 29th. Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans… Keep Reading…
My 2ND MD Appointment went well
| December 12, 2011 | Posted by barb under health, Reviews |
Thank you to 2nd.MD for providing me with a $200 stipend to test-drive this revolutionary online medical service. 2ND.MD is a site that puts you in control of the specialist you want to see. There’s no waiting. No paperwork. And no interruptions. As some of you may know; I’ve had a heck of a lot… Keep Reading…
The Meth Project
| November 16, 2011 | Posted by barb under Family, health |
This is no “typical” post here on Blogfully. I usually try to keep up-beat about most everything I write. If you see a lapse in posted this usually means that I’m feeling a little down and I can’t manifest my mood here. Usually if there’s a subject that involves politics, crimes and otherwise “sad” information… Keep Reading…
Building A Better Me 1 Vitamin at a Time
| September 14, 2011 | Posted by barb under Blog Tours, health |
I have three beautiful kids. CJ—18, Patience—10, and Piper—8. They are my life…my absolute everything! They are the reason I wake up in the mornings and the reason I strive to do my best, for them, every day. I guess I’m no different then any other parent; my hope and dreams for their future is… Keep Reading…
My First official Diagnosis
| June 20, 2011 | Posted by barb under health, Randomness |
I’m so tired of being tired of being sick. I have, for so long, wanted to figure out what was wrong with me but the doctors could never figure it out. I was told a lot of things over the years…things like, “your case is very unique.” and “stop worrying about it—it’s all in your… Keep Reading…
They May Have Found My Mystery Diagnosis
| June 8, 2011 | Posted by barb under health |
Hey everyone and thanks so much for stopping by. To all my wonderful readers who have followed me since my admittance into the hospital back in April, and to those that are new here. I wanted to (very excitedly) share the latest scoop on my long drawn out medical mystery diagnosis (remember—this has been unsolved… Keep Reading…
Giveaway: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (3 Winners)
| March 14, 2011 | Posted by barb under Books, Family, Giveaways, health, kids stuff |
My sister introduced The Very Hungry Caterpillar to me years ago and the girls and I have loved this book, and their videos, ever since. It’s a great read for the young (and young at heart) and if you’ve never read it before, I recommend it. When I was asked to host a giveaway for… Keep Reading…
You Gotta LOL Giveaway
| March 13, 2011 | Posted by barb under Books, food, Giveaways, health |
I hope you’re in the mood to LOL!, because… Kraft Foods sponsors an online series of videos, on their YouTube Channel, called “You Gotta LOL,” inspired by Anita Renfroe. Anita Renfroe is a stay-at-home mom turned comedy sensation. Anita is America’s undisputed expert in being real. From The Mom Song to Good Morning America to… Keep Reading…
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead (Review)
| March 3, 2011 | Posted by barb under Family, health, Reviews |
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Okay…I’m just gonna jump right out there and say this… If you do not want to be inspired. If you do not want to lose weight. If you do not want, or need, or know someone who could use this type of motivation to change (body, mind, and sole)…please skip this post because I’m telling… Keep Reading…
Culturelle For Kids
| March 2, 2011 | Posted by barb under Family, health, kids stuff, Reviews |
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I’ve been using Culturelle for a while now (for myself and my girls). I continue to use it because I’ve seen great results. The girls don’t even know I’m giving it to them to make them go “poo” easier (shhhh…they needn’t know that detail). All I’ve ever told them is that they’re vitamins you take… Keep Reading…
EatSmart launches A Much Needed Scale for Travelers (Giveaway)
| February 22, 2011 | Posted by barb under Giveaways, health, home, Reviews |
UPDATE: Congrats to the winner… Suzanne Lewis; you won!!! Please check your email It’s getting so expensive to travel anywhere these days. You’re forced to pack “light”, otherwise you pay the price in baggage fees. This can take a chunk out of your pocket book if you’re not careful. For those that do travel…I’ve got… Keep Reading…
Untold News and a chance to #Win ($25 GC and a Tote)
| February 21, 2011 | Posted by barb under Family, Giveaways, health |
I don’t talk politics, never have—never will. I choose to keep those views to myself. Shoot—half the time, I don’t even understand what’s going on anyways (I leave that stress to my husband). Now. The reason I say this is—this post isn’t about politics. It’s about people being human to one another. It’s about humanitarian… Keep Reading…
Storyland Yoga from Playful Planet (Review)
| February 17, 2011 | Posted by barb under DVDs/CDs, health, kids stuff, Reviews |
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I have always been intrigued with yoga. I don’t do it often (maybe once or twice every few months), but that’s because I have problems with my foot that prevent me from doing a few things. Still, yoga is pretty neat. Patience is obsessed with Zumba. She had a class for this at school… Keep Reading…
Veripur Hand Sanitizer and Moisturizer (Review)
| February 11, 2011 | Posted by barb under Blog Tours, Family, health, Reviews |
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Discover a Hand Sanitizing breakthrough this winter! Try a new hand sanitizing moisturizer—Veripur (available at Walgreens; both online and in store). Veripur kills 99.9% of common germs, has 4-hours of continuous germ protection, is alcohol-free with non-drying protection, it’s a hydrating moisturizer, and is clinically proven to work! What makes this product unique, for me,… Keep Reading…
FiberChoice Chewable Fiber Supplements
| February 3, 2011 | Posted by barb under Family, health, Reviews |
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I’ve never taken any Fiber Supplements before. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always wanted to and knew I needed it. I just never cared for the powder and stuff like that`…I’m not fond of ‘powders’ and ‘pills’ and avoid them whenever possible. Plus. I always worry about feeling ‘funny’ or ‘different’ after taking anything. But… Keep Reading…
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