Epic by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp


Ah, summer, I welcome you! Even though you bring a frenzy of activities, I have been patiently waiting for you, checking off days on the calendar since way back in October. Now that you are here, let’s get busy! In between the end of the school year, Memorial Day celebrations, the ...

GUEST BLOG POST: Surprising Sources of Calcium by Glade Curtis, MD and Judith Schuler, M.S., authors, Your Pregnancy after 35


Calcium is important in the diet of every woman, especially women in their 30s and 40s. During pregnancy, your needs increase because your developing baby requires calcium to build strong bones and teeth, and you need calcium to keep your bones healthy. The daily requirement for a non-pregnant woman is ...

ROBIN’S PICKS ‘N GIVEAWAY FOR MOMS


Alo-Verix's advanced hydrating formula combats dry skin through a unique combination of moisturizers and natural extracts. Alo-Verix does not contain wax, paraffin, petrolatum, mineral oil or parabens. Instead, Alo-Verix contains an effective and soothing blend of amino acids, fatty acids, shea butter, aloe vera and resveratrol. Alo-Verix is formulated with ...

GUEST BLOG POST: Finding and Building Your Tribe by Renee Peterson Trudeau, author, Nurturing the Soul of Your Family


I’m passionate about fostering connection and creating intentional community for myself, my family, and others. I’m involved in so many groups that when I’m headed out the door to an evening or weekend gathering, my husband likes to joke, “Which women’s circle, girlfriend gathering, or retreat are you going to ...

Cyma Shapiro Chats with Maureen Healy, author, Growing Happy Kids


[caption id="attachment_5435" align="aligncenter" width="206" caption="Maureen Healy"][/caption]Hello. I’m glad I’m interviewing you today. Your topic is near and dear to me, since I often feel like I’m failing my children when (despite strong support systems) we have daily chaos, unresolved issues and much tension in our house. Please tell me why ...