With Valentine's Day coming up, a lot of us are looking for the perfect ways to show our love and affection to those who mean the most to us. In fact, we may even feel like giving our hearts away to them, in a very literal sense. 

No, I don't mean rip our still beating hearts from our chests to present on a silver platter. That would be...Well, that would be morbid and would completely defeat the purpose. 

You can, however, give an anatomically correct, less messy, and cuter version of the human heart, thanks to the folks at GIANTmicrobes! 

​GIANTmicrobes offers a HUGE selection of critters, inspired by the invisible microscopic world. From Zombie Virus, Anthrax, Brain-Eating Amoeba Plagues, The Common Cold, to Black Death, each creepy critter comes with fun educational facts, so children and parents can explore and learn about some of the invisible life going on in our world today. 
 
Even better, adults can send a gag gift to their friends or colleagues, such as Herpes, Chlamydia, Diarrhea or E. Coli. These humorous yet educational toys are the perfect gift for both children and adults - anyone who loves science will appreciate these cheeky, unique toys! 

Okay, so this is a topic that some people get squeamish about, but it happens to all of us...We've been dealing with poop problems here lately. (I know, TMI, right?! Don't worry, it's relevant!) 

Sometimes, especially during the colder/sicky months,  I have issues with digestion. It's not any fun feeling bloated, sluggish, nauseated, or weighted down. Tummy troubles get in the way of fun like heading to the park for some sledding, taking a trip to a friend's house, or attending seasonal gatherings.
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If the tummy feels icky, no amount of coaxing is going to make me want to shake things up, so to speak. 

I have found that taking Probiotics really seems to help. Before I began taking these supplements, I did a ton of research, since not all supplements are created equal. I was super excited to partner with LoveBug® Probiotics, since I found that they offer not only a  comprehensive line of probiotics for the entire family, they also have a stellar reputation.

Here in the greater Cleveland, OH area, winters can be brutal. No. I mean super-duper brutal. I officially live where I cannot feel my face, and I'm not even exaggerating a little bit. 

Much of this winter, we've had lower temperatures than Antarctica and Alaska. We've had tons of wind chills well into the negatives, which has made it WAY too cold to take the kiddos out to play.

When little ones are cooped up indoors for too long? Well, Cabin Fever happens. It DID happen, and the kids were fighting like cats and dogs. 

Lucky for them, I had a plan hidden up my sleeve. You see, we were going to leave the ice and snow behind for Xander's 7th birthday, and head to a tropical paradise where it's always 82 degrees, and the waves are always crashing.

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​January is the beginning of a new year of resolutions to maintain the health of your family. What better way to start 2018 than keeping your family healthy with the right supplements and having some fun in the process?

Give your family  the Gift of Health this new year with Microlingual® tablets from Superior Source—they make great stocking stuffers! Now it’s FUN to take vitamins with NO PILLS to SWALLOW! With over 180 vitamins, there are vitamins for everyone, young old and every need.

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This month, I have a wonderful variety of Superior Source Vitamins I'd like to share with you. I take these products personally, and can attest to just how much easier these are to handle....Since there's no swallowing horse pills involved! This makes Superior Source perfect for the entire family, even those who typically have a hard time with big, bulky pills. 

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Be Prepared This Winter Season: Prevention, Protection & Care!
Cold January winds are blowing and the cold and flu season is catching us all by storm. In order to enjoy the Winter season, it’s best to be prepared with health-centric products from Pacific Resources International!

Manuka Honey is an age-old Maori remedy to treat a cold or flu. PRI’s assortment of New Zealand’s finest healthy Manuka products are designed to soothe, comfort and care. And the taste is wonderful. New Zealand is one of
the last bastions of purity as an environmentally protected and GMO Free region with the cleanest oceans on the globe. Case in point, Manuka is the gold standard for honey and is produced exclusively in New Zealand from bees and flowers that are environmentally protected. Enjoy these safe and soothing products every day and feel great using them! No artificial flavors, colors, no corn syrup or refined sugars and NO preservatives.

​Pacific Resources International has been delivering Manuka Honey beauty and health products to Americans for over 25 years. (This includes candy and treats!) Manuka is the gold standard for honey and is produced exclusively in New Zealand from bees and flowers that are environmentally protected. Enjoy these safe and soothing products every day and feel great using them!

I am a HUGE fan of PRI, and of Manuka Honey in general. Domestic honey has been in the news lately, and not for very good reasons. Thankfully, I don't have to worry about my Manuka Honey, since it comes directly from beautiful New Zealand, and is completely pure and clean. 

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?! 

Okay. I know. It's been football season for awhile now, and everyone's already excited and ready to eat, breathe, and dream touchdowns every game day.

Or is that just MY crew? 

Anyway, here in the Cleveland, OH area, we take our sports very seriously, even if we aren't typically known for winning. Win or lose, game day is the perfect excuse to gather together with family and friends to cheer on our favorite teams. 

Baby it's cold outside....

No. I mean, it's really, REALLY cold outside.

Here in the Cleveland, Ohio area, we're experiencing wind chills well into the negatives. Schools here in town have been closed the past few days. When I say it's cold, I mean it's freaking FRIGID. Of course, we're likely faring better than friends on the East Coast, who were in the direct path of the recent Bomb Cyclone. 

Anyway, just because the temps are beyond cold doesn't mean your look has to be! Heat things up with some gorgeously ravishing, red hop lip looks from Rimmel London!  I was unfortunately sick with some mutant virus during the Holidays, but I am making up for it by glamming up my look now and for the rest of this God-foresaken winter! 

So here in the Cleveland, OH area, it's pretty darn cold out. In fact, schools have been closed all week, even though the kids were supposed to be returning from Winter Break. Mother Nature had other ideas, though, and decided that she'd rather keep the kiddos warm at home for a few more days. 

For many, snow days with sub-zero temperatures can lead to choruses of "Mom, I'm Booooored...."

In my home? When the kids are bored, we find something educational to do. Kids learn quite effectively when incorporating new information with play, after all! 

One way we like to take the boredom out of Snow Days is to bring science to life, with the help of GIANTmicrobes.

​GIANTmicrobes offers a HUGE selection of critters, inspired by the invisible microscopic world. From Zombie Virus, Anthrax, Brain-Eating Amoeba Plagues, The Common Cold, to Black Death, each creepy critter comes with fun educational facts, so children and parents can explore and learn about some of the invisible life going on in our world today. 
 
Even better, adults can send a gag gift to their friends or colleagues, such as Herpes, Chlamydia, Diarrhea or E. Coli. These humorous yet educational toys are the perfect gift for both children and adults - anyone who loves science will appreciate these cheeky, unique toys!