There’s been some great dialogue taking place here on the blog and on my Facebook pages about how food allergies are affecting our lives, and the lives of our children,as part of Food Allergy Awareness Week. And today, I wanted to share with you a book that was recently brought to my attention, when a […]
Open, Sesame (Allergy)
It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week, and I’d like to start a dialogue with my readers about the food allergies facing them and their families through this post. My own food allergy awareness was formed back in 2007 when I was working at The Institute of Culinary Education as their PR Manager. One of my first […]
Getting Adjusted to Healthier Living
Lately, I’ve had green juice, personal training, whole foods and chiropractic care on my radar. And it’s a goal of mine to get back into yoga before the year is over. I’ve always worked out and have tried to make good food choices — which has been difficult at times — but it’s only in […]
eVisioning All That Can Be in 2013…and Beyond
Happy 2013, folks! ‘Tis the season for resolutions, fresh starts and all that jazz, right? I decided to try something new this year – in lieu of a list of resolutions, I was inspired by my dear friend and fellow blogger, Sharon P. of Mamaste to put together my very own eVision Board. Ok full […]
Ask the Expert: Easy Fitness Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The preceding post on healthy holiday entertaining offered some great ways to enjoy the holidays, while being mindful of your health. But let’s face it — we all might over-indulge in seasonal treats just a bit. Help is on the way from my next guest contributor, certified personal trainer, Janice Becker. Melting away the calories from […]
{Guest Post} A Hip & Healthy Guide to Holiday Entertaining
This week, mom a la mode features two guest contributors who have your health in mind when preparing for holiday festivities. Today’s special guest post is by Marissa Zitka Abruzzo, President of Hip & Healthy Kids, LLC, with a fresh look at some power-packed appetizers and green holiday entertaining decor, that do not sacrifice taste […]
Beauty and Accessory Gifts That Shine
Today’s gift guide is focused on some special beauty products and accessories that shine for more than one reason: sure, the products themselves are pretty awesome. But so are the women behind them! The below items are sold by “Mompreneurs” who value looking /feeling good and being healthy. And as a special perk for mom […]
{Ask the Expert} How Can a New Mom Fit Exercise into Her Life?
Gwen Lawrence’s unique combination of dance, massage and yoga training experience, coupled with her extensive knowledge of anatomy, and nutrition, provide her clients with overwhelming benefits. Gwen is the yoga instructor for 5 Pro teams in NY. Her writing appears in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Fitness Magazine, Shape Magazine, Yoga Journal, Cosmo, Details and shape.com, espn.com. She makes […]
{Product Review and Giveaway} The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep
As a newborn, my son Roc was a wee bit colicky. From 7pm-9pm every night for 3 months straight, he would wail and wail and wail away. The uncharted waters of parenthood were quite tumultuous for my husband and me in those early months, and let me tell you – I get seasick pretty easily. […]
{Guest Post} Doctors Who Do Yoga
My dear friend, and fellow blogger, Sharon P. is a yoga devotee and just returned from a medicine and yoga symposium in Colorado. She blogs from MamasteNYC and is an active contributor to i heart my yogi and elephant journal. Sign me up. What’s better than having your doctor practice yoga. Imagine the benefits. Last […]