Confessions of an Overworked Mom
Where busy moms come to learn about eco-friendly, time saving, gourmet products.
This post about good shoes for plantar fasciitis is made possible by a sample provided at no charge. All opinions are mine and mine alone. When I was in high school, my favorite pair of shoes was a pair of grey boots with 4″ heels. I loved those boots & wore them regularly. Fast forward… read more »
This healthy Easter basket ideas post is sponsored by Mom It Forward and ARM & HAMMER™ Tooth Tunes™. However all thoughts and opinions are my own. Healthy Easter basket ideas can be a welcome addition to a bit of chocolate. My kids love the candy in their Easter basket but I like to balance it… read more »
The cost of Mediterranean Diet plans and other healthy eating diet plans may be a larger factor for families with rising economic cuts. We have a fixed grocery budget. Even when food prices go up, our grocery budget stays the same. For the past several months, I have watched the prices in the grocery store… read more »
Lack of sleep and obesity may not be two words that you would commonly connect with each other. I know that they are both issues that many Americans struggle with. I always seem to be trying to cram more work into each day. One of the ways that I do that is buy staying up… read more »
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boar’s Head. All opinions are 100% mine. Finding heart healthy tips means that my husband and I can be more certain the foods we are eating are good for our heart. My husband already has high blood pressure so I try to find heart… read more »
Finding fitness tips for women can make or break your exercise success. When I first began working out, I paid no attention to what I was wearing or how prepared I was to exercise. Because of this lack of preparation, I ended up hating exercise and quickly stopped doing it regularly. Fitness tips for women… read more »
The health benefits of juicing are only one reason to juice. Honestly, juicing your own fruits and vegetables results in a juice that tastes so much better than anything you’ll buy in the store. When I shop, I am limited to a dozen or so different flavors of juices. Many contain artificial colors, sweeteners or… read more »
Heart healthy tips are important for everyone and as I get older, I wish I had paid more attention to them when I was younger. While my heart is healthy right now, I know I need to pay attention to my heart health. Both my mother and my husband have high blood pressure and… read more »
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. The health benefits of avocados are what originally made me try them. Avocados are a great source of fiber, potassium and the vitamins C, K, folate and B6. Did you know that half an avocado… read more »
There are many ways to have a healthy lifestyle that don’t take a lot of time and effort. As a busy mom, the extra hours in my day are limited. I’d love to go for a long run every morning or stop by the gym every day after work for a few hours on the… read more »
Hi! I'm Ellen, a 45 year old busy mom of two teenagers (15 & 20). Follow along as I try to become more self sufficient and live a greener lifestyle in rural Vermont.
