I'm sure you've seen the ads for the LoveEvery toy box containing specially designed toys for your child's particular development age. They're on Facebook everywhere, and I successfully ignored them until a friend recommended LoveEvery to me because her daughter was enjoying them. Because I didn't really have time to do my own research into… Continue reading On LoveEvery
Author: MJ Pankey
On the Morning Yoga Movement
I decided to give Yoga with Kassandra's Morning Yoga Movement a try. I've always been attracted to yoga and it seemed like a good way to get in some exercise without over exerting myself (because, let's face it, being a mom is exhausting enough). I found out about Yoga with Kassandra from a reddit post.… Continue reading On the Morning Yoga Movement
On Using the Diva Cup
In my journey to cut environmental waste wherever I can, I decided to give the Diva Cup a try. My sister-in-law has been using one for a couple of years now, and I recently learned that my sister has also been using one for awhile. Both of them really love it. The main reason I… Continue reading On Using the Diva Cup
On Shampoos and Scalp Psoriasis
Shampoo is why I have scalp psoriasis. I've been dealing with scalp psoriasis for several years now, and I hate it. The scales are huge and crusty, and they won't come off without taking chunks of hair with it. Over the years, I've had psoriasis spread to my ears, right eyebrow, and a few other… Continue reading On Shampoos and Scalp Psoriasis
On Blogging and Momming
It's been a really long time since I blogged about anything. There's a pandemic, racial inequality and social injustice has been exposed on a global scale. Civil war may have almost happened again. There was a toilet paper shortage. Even worse, a diaper shortage. I haven't seen my parents in a year and a half...… Continue reading On Blogging and Momming
Super Easy Black Bean Burgers (Vegetarian)
I was scrounging around in my kitchen for some lunch and decided to let the muses create what they will. They came up with a super duper easy Black Bean burger recipe that was really tasty. All you need: 1 can of black beans, rinsed and smashed1/3 c. cooked quick oats (I cooked mine with… Continue reading Super Easy Black Bean Burgers (Vegetarian)
8 Months Postpartum
8 months postpartum this morning and I weighed in at 134. At one point in the last couple of weeks I made it down to 133, but that was short lived. I actually haven't been working out every day like I was. I've been extremely busy and just exhausted. Most of the time I fall… Continue reading 8 Months Postpartum
7 Months Postpartum and my decision about daycare amid the COVID-19 pandemic
I made it seven months postpartum as of April 27, and I weighed in at 134 lbs. Seven lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight. COVID-19 has posed some new issues and moral dilemmas that as a parent, I hoped I would never have to make. The major one being, do I put my child in… Continue reading 7 Months Postpartum and my decision about daycare amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Darebee.com 30 Days of HIIT Review
I just completed Darebee's 30 Days of HIIT program. It's a 30 day program with workouts ranging from 10-14 minutes long, perfect for a mom of 3 kids under 2 to squeeze in in between kiddie naps. This is a full body program with upper body, lower body, ab, and intense cardio days. Be prepared… Continue reading Darebee.com 30 Days of HIIT Review
Darebee.com Epic 5 Review
I just completed Darebee.com's Epic 5 workout program. It's a 31 day program that consists of 5 minutes of work. There are cardio days, strength days, ab days, and combinations days. Some days are 5 minutes of a single workout, such as jumping jacks for example, and others are split into different exercises. You can… Continue reading Darebee.com Epic 5 Review