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A Guide to Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants for Your Cat
After years of researching safe options, I’ve found plenty of non-toxic, cat-friendly plants and flowers that are easy to grow and maintain. Owning a cat doesn’t mean you must relinquish your green thumb.
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Nontoxic House Plants That Are Safe for Your Cat
I've been researching and reviewing houseplants for the last few years. I've found many non-toxic plants that are hardy and easy to grow. You needn't give up your green thumb because you choose to own cats!
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Home Quarantine and Symptom Management With COVID-19
I'm sharing my illness experience to help others prepare for home quarantine and symptom management in the event of COVID-19 infection.
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My Baby is Tongue-Tied: What You Need to Know About Infant Ankyloglossia
Ankyloglossia or "tongue-tie" in children, is a congenital oral anomaly that may decrease the mobility of the tongue's tip. It's caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, the membrane connecting the tongue's underside to the mouth's floor.
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Pandemic Healthcare Workers: How to Stay Safe and Healthy
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the only way to beat a pandemic is through measures of prevention. While these measures should be practiced by everyone, health care providers must be even more diligent so we can continue to go to work daily.
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Dolly Sods: An Outstanding Backpacking Adventure You'll Love
Are you a hiking or backpacking enthusiast? Here's why you should visit the 17,371 acres, varying terrain, and abundant foliage of the Dolly Sods Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.
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How to Cook a Whole Seasoned Chicken in the Instant Pot
Take the guesswork out of perfecting an oven-roasted chicken that either comes out dry, undercooked, overcooked, or simply takes too long. The Instant Pot is the perfect solution for a fast and juicy whole chicken in under an hour. The possibilities are endless with seasonings too!
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Red River Gorge: An Amazing Kentucky Backpacking Adventure
Red River Gorge, in east-central Kentucky, boasts spectacular rock features, particularly arches, and can be enjoyed year-round for hiking, camping, and canoeing.
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Red Wine Benefits: It's Sexy, Irresistible, and Good for You
Red wine is sultry and captivating. From the curvy glass, the delicious aroma, and the alluring color, red wine is the ultimate date beverage that enhances the romantic mood.
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Behind-the-Scenes Advice You Need to Know From a Labor Nurse
Your labor, postpartum, nursery, and lactation nurses will be the most important people in your circle for the first few days of your newborn's life. There are a million things we want you to know, but I will give you the first dozen and a half to get you on your way to a great birth experience.
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7 Places You'll Love in Miami Before Your Cruise
Love cruising? If you're cruising from the Port of Miami and need something to do the day before, this little itinerary will entice you with a quaint area, great beaches, and amazing food suggestions.
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16 Simple Ways to Quickly Improve Your Health
In a fast-paced world with high demands on our day-to-day lives, it's harder than ever to monitor our personal health and wellness. Read on for tips on how to better care for yourself.
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Dreading Mother's Day? 5 Reasons It Needs to Be Gone for Good
For many, Mother's Day may be associated with feelings of grief or loss. Here are five reasons Mother's Day shouldn't exist.
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A Runner's Timeline From the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing
Qualifying for and running the coveted Boston Marathon in 2013 was a bittersweet experience. I returned in 2014 to run again, and my life has forever changed by both experiences.
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Cruise Packing Hack: How to Easily Organize Your Small Stuff
Are you tired of fumbling around for all the small items on your cruise vacation (or any trip, really)? You will love this hack for pulling and keeping it all together and organized both at home and onboard. This is a grab-and-go fix that will make packing a breeze.
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Cruise Ship Tipping and Prepaid Gratuities: Should I Tip More?
Should you still tip the staff on a cruise when you've already been charged a prepaid gratuity? Extra tipping is a topic of extreme controversy in many cruise groups and forums. Let's explore all the options for gratuities onboard a cruise ship.
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Bullying in the Nurseplace: How to Stop Eating Our Own
One of the first phrases a nursing student learns is "nurses eat their young." It was first used by nursing professor Judith Meissner in 1986. At least 85% of nurses have been bullied, according to research.
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Obstetrical Nursing: The Good, Bad, and the Insanely Crazy
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse. Nursing did not end up being my college major/first career choice because I allowed others to direct my future. Once I finally took control of my dreams, I made becoming a registered nurse a reality. Here is my story; and it wasn't easy!
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Section Backpacking Through Maryland on the Appalachian Trail
After my 30-year class reunion weekend was canceled, we decided to hit the Appalachian Trail and do a section hike in Maryland! Here's how our 42-mile journey went.
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Undiagnosed Mystery Illness: When Medicine Fails and Diet Prevails
As a concerned mother and registered nurse, I'm writing this article not only in the hope my son's symptoms will be familiar to others who may be able to help us conquer a diagnosis but also to increase awareness of the growing number of mystery illnesses in today's population.
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How Anterior Cervical Disk Fusion Surgery Improved My Life
For my 50th birthday, I gave myself the gift of improved mobility and less pain. I've lived with intense neck pain, since my 1997 horse throw, and my deepest regret is having waited so long to have this surgery. My life has been improved immeasurably. My best advice is to not put it off and suffer.
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30 Valuable Life Lessons for Peaceful and Mindful Living
During the month of my 50th birthday, I spent time reflecting upon my life and the lessons I've learned. Some were serious, some sad, and some funny. The most important thing I learned is we are always learning, no matter how old we get or how wise we think we have become.
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This Is Not Your Mama's Boring Vegetable Chicken Soup
When I started cooking for my husband and me, it was a struggle to find recipes we both enjoyed. We need to eat more vegetables, which isn't a problem for me, but my husband hates just about every vegetable in existence! This recipe, though, is a game-changer.
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A Must-Do Trip to the Famous Haunted Mansfield Reformatory
The haunted Mansfield Reformatory boasts one of the first electric chairs, original architecture, eerie prison cells, and famous film locations.
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26 Cruise Packing Hacks to Accentuate Your Small Space
Packing for a cruise vacation can be exciting but also a bit confusing for first-time travelers. These cruise essentials make packing a breeze and help you get the most out of the storage space in your cabin. Read on for 26 great cruise packing tips!
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7 Reasons Divorce Feels Like a Death
Divorce is one of life's most unexpected and painful experiences one may ever face. It was an unforeseen concept I wasn't prepared for. While I've lived a happy, adventurous life since starting over, there's also the raw fact my choices made others unhappy—and I still grieved the loss.
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How to Cope With the Grief of Estrangement When Your Parent Cuts Ties With You
Every day, hundreds of ties are severed in families due to a misunderstanding and poor communication. How do we cope with losing a parent who's still alive? Keep reading to learn my take on this phenomenon and the coping strategies used to emotionally navigate these complicated waters.
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Musings From a Sideline Mom
My evening run traversed through a maze of ball fields loaded with kids learning about rules, teamwork, favoritism, and the discomfort of athletic cups. It hit me with brut force, the memories of my 20 years as a sideline parent, causing me to stop my run and jot down my memories as a sideline mom.
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Texting and Relationships: How to Embrace Technology With a Healthy Balance
While texting and messaging is a convenient tool to keep in touch, it often creates daily stress in our lives. Texting gives us more control versus talking on the phone and helps establish communication boundaries.
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Surviving the Divorce: Who Gets Custody of the Friends?
Divorce is tough on everyone. Friends may be caught in the middle, especially if they were unaware of your issues and your divorce seemingly came out of nowhere.
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Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas 12-Day Southern Caribbean Cruise Review
I always intend to write a review at the end of each cruise and fail to follow through. But this cruise warranted a post, as it was our best one yet! Read on to discover what you'll find onboard this ship and what to expect during your 12-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean.
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My Amazing 3-Day Complete Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
When I decided to plan a long weekend on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, I found there was no easy-to-follow itinerary and lodging guide anywhere on the web—only a list of the distilleries to visit. I decided to create my own, tweaking it along the way!
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A Life Lesson During a Long Flight Home
The personal impact of a simple in-flight movie and how the compassion of total strangers made this an unforgettable ending to our perfect adventure.
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Best Ohio Camping: Iron Ridge at the Beautiful Lake Vesuvius
If you want a clean, well-maintained, quiet place to camp with your tent or RV, Iron Ridge Campground is your place. If you want well-cleared, moderately tough trails to hike/run, the Lakeshore Trail that starts from the campground is the perfect complement to a relaxing yet adventurous getaway.