Health + Wellness

Did you know that November is Lung Cancer Awareness month? Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women each year. Now you do not have to be a smoker necessarily to get Lung Cancer,...

I'm going to let you in on a little secret about me... Oh, who am I kidding? Anyone who has known me longer than 5 minutes knows I am a perpetual worrier - a hypochondriac as I am called...

Every year, as springtime falls upon us, all of the plants begin to bloom and the pollen counts go up. While the mild weather and springtime scenery remind us why we are proud to call Corpus Christi home, our bodies seem to go haywire. Allergy...

I’m sitting here on my couch right now trying to take it easy. Last week I had to have laparoscopic surgery. One might think that I would be nervous about that, but the unexpected way I was anxious was what I...

In my last post I shared what you should do before you buy a home in Corpus Christi/The Coastal Bend to avoid the risks of lead-based paint in your new home. Today I'll share how you can get lead-based...

Since my son was diagnosed with an anaphylactic egg allergy in November, my household has been completely egg-free. Upon his first allergic reaction, I instantly grieved a number of "normal" kid activities. I imagined him secluded during birthday parties...

When my kids were younger, they used to listen to the Jack Johnson and Friends Curious George CD on repeat. They loved the 3 Rs song (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), but listened to it so often that even my guitar...

If you have infants, toddlers, or even teens underfoot, you may not feel inclined to do more than press the snooze button and pull the sheets over your head. Been there. I spend much of my day figuratively "in the...

Undoubtably, it's an unsettling time with the COVID-19 pandemic and the scary feeling of not knowing what is coming next. To all of our moms, to all of our readers, you are NOT ALONE! We are all feeling many...

This past year has had my family outdoors more than usual. Now that the weather is cooling and the temperatures during the day are more bearable I have wanted to get out and see more of what outdoor activities...