Health + Wellness

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THINGS WE HAVE MISSED BECAUSE OF THE COVID PANDEMIC: Triathlon I’d trained for (where I was team captain) Concerts My sister’s entire pregnancy + birth of my niece MANY. BIRTHDAYS. Family gatherings and reunions Seeing sweet smiles Pandemic fatigue. Oy. It...

Sometimes you just need a good cry. Have you ever just had a moment where you felt like crying for no reason? You felt the tears coming on? Sometimes you just don’t even know why? Maybe you’re having a...

When I first dipped my toes into the all-natural cleaning world and this DIY cleaner a few years ago, I was amazed at how easy it was. All-natural DIY cleaners are not only easy to make, but they are...

As memories of lock down, vaccine shortages, and toilet paper wars fade away the planning for weddings, showers, and familial reunions begins. But, there is still a bad taste in my mouth regarding being around people.  I'm not sure if...

  My very first experience at the spa will be one that I will never forget. I was gifted an hour massage, followed by a 45-minute jet spa soak, as well as a pedicure. I had never been to a spa-like...

Please note: Coastal Bend Mom Collective Contributing Writer, LaDonna Rocha is a neurosurgery specialist and a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine. In addition to being a naturopath, she is also a clinical herbalist, an aromatherapist, and an alchemist....

I have not always been great about prepping our house in advance for cold/flu season. There have been many times in the past that one or all of us have fallen ill and I have to scramble to get...

For most families, losing teeth is a fun rite of passage. We celebrate this milestone with celebrations and toothless pictures, followed by the magic of the tooth fairy. My my oldest, Hudson, this was not the case. Huds just could...

Just as every baby and mother are unique, every breastfeeding journey is unique. I know some mothers who had no trouble breastfeeding one child but had a difficult time with another. Some have smooth journeys for all of their...