When I was younger, I didn’t have the slightest idea about life insurance. I figured I didn’t need it because I didn’t have children or a husband.

When I got older and by older I mean when I became a wife and mom, I discovered that life insurance was important because it meant that my family would be taken care of in the event that something happened to me. Getting life insurance made me feel like I was protecting my family in a monumental way.

Do you have life insurance? Does it make you feel as though you are protecting your family?

Did you know that some health insurance plans in North Carolina offer NC short term health insurance plans for students? Short term health insurance is definitely useful for if an injury is obtained at school or on the job. It is also a good short-term plan to long term care!

Do you have short term health insurance in your state? Do you like it? What are the benefits?

I have been considering supplements for weight loss lately. I need an extra boost for my metabolism. The problem is not deciding whether or not to use supplements but rather which supplements to use?

I am inclined to read reviews and go with the product that has the bulk of the positive reviews. However, with so many products on the market today, it is hard to know where to start. Do I start with Ali? Jillian Michaels supplement-products?

Any suggestions?

Wow. It has been hot the last few days. The kids and I have actually stayed inside to avoid the heat. This is of course completely the opposite of what summer is supposed to do (cabin fever in the winter… and no cabin fever in the summer).

But… I would rather be comfortable than sweaty and miserable.

Speaking of sweaty, I have been trying my best to keep up with my exercise routine in this heat. One thing that has made me happy is that I have just bought some ipod accessories. So that means a more efficient method for attaching my ipod to myself so that it doesn’t fall off during exercise!

I love Father’s Day! Aside from his birthday and of course Christmas, it’s the only time that I can really spoil my hubby to pieces. So, on Father’s Day, I made him a breakfast enchilada, let him play video games all day and bought him wii accessories! If that isn’t a great Father’s Day, I don’t know what is!

I also bought him a grill kit. But the big gift was a Wii and Wii accessories.

What did you get your hubby for Father’s Day?

You may or may not know this about me, but I am a newbie gardener. This year, I decided I had enough with store-produce and decided to grow my own! I am so very proud of my garden! It’s a lot of hard work but it is so satisfying! My plants are growing very well. My broccoli is especially tall! I have thought about getting one of those garden windmills but i’m not quite sure that i’m ready for one yet.

Since I am loving the whole gardening scene, I have already started my planning on a bigger plot for next year!

Do you have a garden? Do you like it?

diet pills. Love them or hate them… they are on the market. Some people report amazing results and others don’t. Before taking any kind of over the counter medication, you should always check with your doctor.

With that said, have you ever taken any diet pills? What were the side affects? Would you take them again?

I have taken diet pills in the past. My first diet pill was Metabolife. I actually took it for two weeks. It made me feel weird. I was nervous, anxious and bouncing off the walls with energy. But I wasn’t hungry. I weaned myself off after two weeks and found that it was easy to keep my portions small. Would I take diet pills again? I suppose I might if the side affects were mild.

A few years ago, a friend of mine signed up for disability insurance on her vehicle. She did this as a “just-in-case”. If something were to happen to her, then her car payments would still be made on time.

When a person becomes unexpectedly injured, it is nice to have something to fall back on. Or at least something supplemental to help cover expenses during a time of crisis.

Do you have disability insurance?

Lately, I have been suffering from greasy hair syndrome (not sure it is really a syndrome but I feel the need to label today so bear with me). I have been looking all over for a natural solution to this issue. I know that it is because of hormone changes going on within my body but it is annoying nonetheless. I have found shampoo for hair growth, shampoo to help keep color last longer, shampoo for dry hair and shampoo for normal hair. However, I have not found a light shampoo for greasy hair.

The cheap stuff dries my hair out beyond recognition.

Any suggestions?

How many of us new moms worry about erasing the stretch marks from pregnancy? Did you have a lot of stretch marks if any at all?

Did you know that you can fade stretch marks with cream? Some creams and lotions work wonders! Definitely read what you can and find what works for you! Over time, your stretch marks could fade enough that even you don’t notice them! And believe me when I say that you will love the skin that you are in even after you have a baby!

I have heard that the following products work fairly well:

• Dermavisu
• TriLastin

We haven’t been here for very long but are already considering a kitchen re-do. I have my eye on a really cute stone back splash and new coordinating counter tops. I have even started looking at Kohler kitchen faucets. I have heard that Kohler is the best. I need a faucet that sort of reaches up with a higher bend. Right now, we have a straight forward faucet but it has proven itself to cause quite a situation when trying to fill pots or glasses of water.

My ideal kitchen design:

When you can’t sleep at night, what do you do? How do you cure your middle-of-the-night blues? There are a lot of reasons people can’t sleep. From depression to stress to hormonal changes to colds and allergies to sleep issues like sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome. They have made over-the-counter medicine for sleep aid. Just remember to take the recommended dose otherwise you will be feeling overly groggy in the morning.

It is nice to know that there are fixes for minor annoyances in life… like not being able to sleep!

When i’m stressed, I notice that I lose my hair quite easily. It’s kind of scary to find a large clump of your hair leftover in the shower. Thankfully, this only happens when I am stressed.

The downside and why I mention it is that I am pretty stressed now. I am aiming for an “A” in my introductory programming class. My class load is fairly hefty. Because of the stress, I am losing a little hair. I am currently on the lookout for a more natural cure for hair loss. I would like to find something organic in nature as a remedy for this.

Any suggestions?

Acne is a common problem amongst teens and adults today. So, it seems that we are always looking for the best acne treatment. Whether that be in the form of a highly advertised treatment, a generic brand or an organic treatment, we constantly search for answers on how to best take care of an acne breakout.

What do you use to treat your acne?

When you go on vacation, do you try to find a destination that is kid-friendly? What are some kid-friendly destinations you have found? I would love to take my kids to Disney Land/ Disney World, Six Flags, Cedar Point, or some place similar to that!

I was offered a Branson vacation awhile back. I have a cousin who lives in Missouri. She wants us to come down for a week this summer and enjoy shopping, golf and a festival! I am pretty excited about it!

When do you plan your vacations in the summer?

Do you use diet pills?  Do you review the latest products that are available on the market? Have you read the apidexin reviews?

As far as I know, Alli is the only FDA approved diet drug out there. Everything else is a take-at-your own risk. So be sure to do your research and consult your doctor before taking any diet pills. Remember to see if you can find a mix of reviews (caution against only reading the good reviews).

Make your health your first priority!

There are many differences between a quick weight loss program and a slow weight loss program. For one thing, if you have a lot of weight to lose, you won’t be doing yourself any favors by losing the weight quickly. I say this because you need to give your body time to adjust to the changes. You need to slowly immerse yourself into a healthy lifestyle or you will feel deprived and like you have pushed yourself too fast. Weight loss is a mental game as well as physical.

Losing weight quick is fine for 5, 10 or 15 pesky pounds. However, if you have 20+ pounds to lose, it’s better to go with a gradual weight loss program so that you can give yourself time to adjust to the changes to your body.

I have noticed that you can literally buy ANYTHING online! You can buy diet pills online, cars online, puppies online and find love online!

The internet is its own little economy! People barter, trade, buy and sell goods and services. People even educate themselves online with e-learning universities and from the millions of do-it-yourself tutorials. It’s amazing really. The internet today has changed from where it was in 1998. We are not only able to connect with other people from across the world, we are also able to build businesses and valuable skills. This is our way to keep up-to-date with the changing economy!

What do you think? Are you impressed with the online economy?

Ever have acne issues after you have had a baby? I think it’s common. It’s because our hormones are changing from pregnancy hormones to normal ones. Though it is completely normal it can be completely frustrating. I mean, were moms now… not teenagers, right?

I recently read up on a new acne procedure called blue light therapy. It involves a blue light laser that gently kills the bacteria on your face. It is completely devoid of harmful Ultra Violet (UV) rays and so it won’t damage your skin or cause age-lines.

Contact your doctor for more details!

When looking through my data to find out how people got to my blog, the one search phrase I found: “confessions of a stressed out mom”.  You know?  I am totally a stressed out mom sometimes.  Why?  Because (like most moms), I have a superhero complex.  I believe that I can do it all.  It is only when I load my plate with unrealistic tasks and expectations that I realize I need to slow it down.  It is then that I realize in all reality that I can’t do everything in one fell swoop as I imagine that I can.

And you know?  I have discovered that it is okay not to be a superhero.  It is okay to say no to certain tasks or realign things in order of importance for myself rather than other people.  I think if all of us women could learn to do that, we might then be a little happier.