Trying to make sense of our new normal in a stay-at-home, self-quarantined, dealing with coronavirus world.
I’m depressed, sad and working through a lot right now, but I intend to use this time to lean into my purpose. The world is running down. How can we make the best of what’s still around?
health and wellness
Fibroids — What I Went Through, What I’m Going Through, and What I Wish I Knew Before Surgery
I think I first heard the word “fibroids” in the late 80’s or early 90’s. It was when my aunts went to the hospital to have surgery for theirs. I was too young to get the full explanation, all I really remember is being brought to visit my aunty in her hospital room and seeing…
Perfecting My Vision and Finding the Perfect Sunglasses at MyEyeDr.
This post is sponsored by MyEyeDr. “When’s the last time you had an eye exam?” My husband asked me this question as I rested my chin on the pre-testing equipment during our appointment at MyEyeDr. I had to stop and think about it – probably not since my teen years! This month my husband and…
Everything I Needed to Know About Kegels and the Kegelbell
Ever since I turned 40 this year, I’ve been noticing an uptick in targeted advertising. Now I’m inundated with ads about bladder protection, bladder control, urinary incontinence and preventing leakage. All the time. I’m getting these as sponsored ads on Instagram and Twitter or I’m reading an article or blog post, then surprise! There’s a…
You Deserve – Here’s How My Weighted Blanket Changed My Life
I knew I had an unusual sleep pattern, and it was becoming a problem that affected my days. I knew I had a propensity to stay up later than normal. I knew my cats were easily able to rouse me at 3 am when my husband seemed able to sleep through anything. I didn’t realize…
Your Questions, Answered! FAQ for Hair and Scalp Care with Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson
This post is sponsored by Head & Shoulders For years, I had a flaky scalp but didn’t know what caused it, or how to treat the problem. Was it dandruff or dry scalp? All I knew was that the problem was persistent, from my teen years on into adulthood. I tried so many things, from…
EmPOWERED To Serve – How the American Heart Association Brings Change to Communities in Need
This post has been sponsored by the American Heart Association. If you look around the neighborhood you live in, you may see a community that’s thriving and has all kinds of great amenities and opportunities available. And if you live in a major city like mine – Chicago – down the corner and around…