Discover a treasure trove of practical wisdom in this Cold, Fever, Flu, URI, Fight off the Ickies just you and your family~ curated by a seasoned mom of four! Uncover a wealth of non-medical products and tips to navigate through the challenges of your kiddo's flu season. This collection is a heartfelt guide based on personal experience. Dive into the world of a mom who's been there x4, offering insights to bring comfort and relief to your little ones. Please note, that this list is not a substitute for professional medical advice, but rather a supportive resource from one parent to another.
Welcome to your go-to guide for all things natural healing! No potions, just simple, all-natural suggestions that you can easily whip up in your kitchen.
For several years, I've been alongside my mama on her Crohn's journey. It has been a process of trial and error, as we've tried to get her condition under control and in remission. These are some of the products that have helped her during different stages of experience.
I considered myself a scrunchy mom, meaning a try really hard to limit toxic ingredients and maintain a clean lifestyle. Here are some of my favorite products/remedies for when me or my kids are sick!
There's nothing worse than when one of my chronic illnesses flare up. Generally, I just have to ride them out in bed. But these are all the things I use to survive.
This is a “mami” edition. Of course guys can use it too. As a girl who hasn’t been doing home workouts or weights at the gym and is reminiscing, I wanted to share with you all and let you in on my gym tips. (Im thinking about doing a course with plan meals I used and the routines.) Enjoy the basics though 🙂↕️!
Managing Crohn's naturally has been a long road of trial and error, but it's been so worth it! After years of testing what actually works for me, I've found a supplement routine that help me stay in remission without meds. I'm always learning, however and it may look different a year from now if I find other supplements that are more effective or support my body in better ways. What works for me may not work for you- you have to try things for yourself- but I hope this is at least a starting point for you to get some ideas and help!
I like to tackle problems with data - and books help me out with that a lot. There are so many related to type 2 diabetes, keto diet, paleo diet...it's a bit much - so I'll break it down to ONLY my favorites!!
I’m a night shift ER nurse! I have spent many years sifting through what works and what doesn’t to make my life easier! This is your one-stop shop for all things needed to make your life, or the life of the nurse you love, EASIER!!
Unfortunately the mass media doesn’t cover vitamins & supplements that keep you healthier. While yes the gym helps we often lack nutrients we need to help your organs, skin & immune systems. Here’s some ways I give my body what it needs. (I have used all of these listed)
I am an avid runner. Along with that, I do regular strength training workouts, high intensity interval training and step workouts too. You name it, I probably do it. I love working out and it is a regular part of my life. I have consistently worked out since I was 20 years old. It makes me feel good and it does not feel like work since it is a part of normal routine. I am sharing my favorites of everything to do with working out, health and fitness. I hope you find some interests in my recommendations and that they will inspire you to continue a life of health and fitness.
This list brings together essential items for living a healthier and more balanced life. It will cover good nutrition, fitness and exercise plans, wellness habits, and inspiring books on health and well-being. It is a simple guide to help you build a strong body, a peaceful mind, and a lifestyle that supports long-term happiness and vitality.
Hormones, weight loss and healthy digestion are some of the top issues women face. I want to provide the daily supplements I take to keep my hormones and health in check. I've also kept off 15 lbs. for 2 years! See how :)
These are all the vitamins and supplements that I take daily to keep myself healthy and strong. I have become less sick, and much more active since incorporating all of these supplements in health regime.
I'm always battling with my weight. I'm a foodie and I enjoy cooking and entertaining. Every few years, I have that 20 pounds that I need lose and this is how I do it. I especially love the Vibrating Plate that is on the list.
Take care of your oral health! Oral health is often overlooked but prevention and maintenance are the keys. These products will empower you to keep your teeth, gums and overall mouth healthy
These are my ride-or-die health and beauty picks that help me feel energized, balanced, and confident whether I’m out walking my pups or winding down after a long day. From clean Arbonne essentials and glowing skin must-haves to wellness upgrades like my silk pillowcase and toothpaste, this list is all about feeling good inside and out.
Perfect if you’re into holistic living, natural beauty, or just want a better daily routine.
🧴 Clean ingredients
🪥 Small swaps that make a big impact
💆♀️ Self-care for busy women
🌿 Health-focused & glow-approved
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Do you get all of the nutrition that your body needs through the foods that you eat? Beneficial for all sorts of reasons, these are my go-to supplements!
We all need water. What's better than a regular water bottle? a reusable water. In my opinion, this is one of the best ways to save money. I thought everyone had a reusable water, but I was wrong so here are my recommendations, I weeded out most of the dumb ones. Most, see if you can pick out the funny ones.
Items to help with the caring of your loved one during the terrible journey to battle this disease. Disclaimer: Creator earns commission from affiliate links.
Discover my go-to products for a cleaner, brighter, healthier smile. This collection includes my favorite toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouth rinses, whitening boosters, and everyday maintenance must-haves — all intentionally selected for freshness, gum health, and long-lasting confidence. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your brushing routine or build a complete dental-care lineup, these picks help keep your mouth feeling clean, breath smelling fresh, and your pearly whites shining. ✨ Perfect for: ✔ Daily fresh breath ✔ Gentle whitening ✔ Gum + enamel support ✔ Travel-friendly oral care Keep your smile glowing — explore the full routine below.
Everything I’ve used (or loved learning about) during my TTC journey. From vitamins and ovulation tools to wellness must-haves that support your body and mind. Whether you’re just starting or deep in your journey, this list is full of products that have helped me feel more supported and informed.
If you experience panic attacks or anxiety, this Anxiety E-Kit is great for grounding you back to your senses and calming your mind. There are lots of different names for these kits. I call it an E-Kit because I work as an ER social worker and that's what we call kits that we send with patients for emergencies in the short term. Start working with your anxiety, instead of against it!
This list is of my personal recommendations when I took care of my parents and my in-laws at end of life. All four were taken care of in the home by family. These are some of my must haves when doing something as selfless as elderly care.
Long shifts, busy schedules, and caring hearts deserve the right tools. This collection is packed with practical essentials, comfort items, organization tools, and self-care favorites designed to help caregivers stay prepared, comfortable, and energized whether working in assisted living, retirement communities, private duty care, or home health. From supportive shows to stress-relief essentials, these are the products caregivers actually use and appreciate every day.
Taking care of yourself while you work is an imperative. Take several breaks throughout the day that do not revolve around your task list. Below we highlight both products and mindfulness practices that will help you be the best version of yourself while you work.
On November 30,2024, I will celebrate 10 years in sustained recovery. My life is so incredible today. This year alone, we welcomed a new baby into our family, we bought our first home, and my ex-husband and I remarried after being divorced for 5 years (and not speaking at all for 2 of those years). Recovery is possible! But it definitely helps to know all the help available!
I have been battling stage 2b breast cancer for almost 1 year now. I checked with my doctors to see what I could take to keep my body in the best shape possible to fight. Check with your doctor too, but these are the things in my house that I take daily!
Hey wellness lovers! 🌟 Jump into the health groove – where we spill the tea on tasty drinks, spill the vitamins, and spill the secrets to natural skincare. Let's keep it real and healthy! Sip, pop, and glow with me on this wellness journey. Cheers to feeling good inside and out!✨
I have started a journey to get my diabetes and other health issues under control. These are some of the things I’ve tried that help! Let’s be healthy together 💖
As a person who suffers from anxiety disorder, relaxation helps in overwhelming moments. This list is some of my favorite things and ways to help with anxiety.
This is media that I have found that has been a source of inspiration or education in my wellness journey. Whether through exercise, deep breathing, or thought-provoking reporting, I hope these videos, websites, and apps help you feel better too.
These are my everyday essentials that I use for my health and mental well being. From my favorite vitamins,
proteins to little activities to do for self care, it’s all here waiting for ya!
Auntie Flo just arrived. Here are the comfort essentials I always reach for on the first day of my period to help make cramps, bloating, and low energy feel a little more manageable 💚
Living with chronic migraines means I’ve tried everything. 😅 These are the tools, gadgets, and comfort items that truly help me manage symptoms, find relief, and feel a little more human on tough days. 💜
Wellness essentials I incorporate into my daily routine, from morning to night time wind-down. I love starting my day with high quality supplements and Manuka honey. My evenings include magnesium and a cooling scalp serum for a relaxing bed time.
Explore this carefully curated list of supportive resources for autism and sensory processing disorders designed to help individuals, parents, and professionals find effective tools for everyday life. Whether you’re seeking sensory regulation strategies, autism-friendly therapy approaches, or community support for neurodivergent adults and children, you’ll find evidence-based, compassionate options here. Our collection includes occupational therapy tools for sensory needs, autism education programs, assistive technology for sensory sensitivities, and resources for emotional regulation and social communication. You’ll also discover books, podcasts, sensory-friendly products, and online support groups that promote self-advocacy, inclusion, and neurodiversity-affirming care. This guide is ideal for families, caregivers, educators, and clinicians looking to better understand sensory processing differences, autism support networks, and trauma-informed interventions. Every resource in this list emphasizes acceptance, accessibility, and empowerment for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals of all ages.
When life gets busy, these are the things that help me slow down, reset, and feel human again. Think soothing tools for sore muscles, calming aids for a restless mind, and little luxuries that turn everyday moments into self-care.
I work as a CNA currently, and worked as a Medical Assistant this summer! These are just some of the things I keep in my bag. More will get added as I think of things I use daily :))
My list of random therapist stuff on Etsy, including therapy office decor, funny counselor gifts, mental health stickers, mugs, and digital downloads. Curated by a therapist, these unique Etsy finds are perfect for counselors, psychologists, social workers, and therapy students. Ideal for anyone searching for creative therapist gifts, quirky mental health merch, and fun therapy-related Etsy items.
Are you even a young woman if you’re not chronically ill in some way?? Whether you’re just figuring your health out or deep into treating something, here are the super helpful things I use to live my every day life with quality.
Burnout survival is layered and it takes time. It starts with restoring your baseline well-being, identifying your core burnout drivers, owning your unique value, redesigning the work, cultivating non-work passions, and finding your support squad. These are some of the tools I use regularly to help me recover from and resist burnout in the future.
When you're under the weather, having the right essentials can make all the difference. These must-haves have helped me rest, hydrate, and recover swiftly.
🍫 My go-to anti-inflammatory snacks & treats. As someone with a chronic condition, I stick to a gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sugar lifestyle — but these little goodies make life a whole lot sweeter
As an insomniac myself, these are the only tools that truly help me find rest. From calming comforts to sleep aids, each item is chosen to make nights a little easier🌙
During the pandemic, I developed a habit of having alcohol before bed as a way to relax at night. As the years passed, I noticed this habit wasn't serving me anymore, and I've been actively looking for replacements for alcohol as a nighttime ritual. The benefits to sleep alone make it worth serious consideration. Here are some of my favorite non-alcoholic evening beverages.
Sharing my favorite products for a whiter smile and saying goodbye to bad breath. Lots of options for people with braces, retainers, bridges, and implants
If you have PMDD you know it is NOT just a strong period, it is literally a torture chamber for your body and brain. Love that for us!!! These are some of the things I've used that give me actual RESULTS for my PMDD symptoms and make the monthly issues not such a huge issue. <3
Living with stage 1 lipedema has definitely been a journey, but through a semi-healthy balanced lifestyle, consistent low-intensity movement, walking, and finding tools that personally help my body feel supported, I’ve been able to maintain my legs without progressing to stage 2… even through pregnancy and now moving into my mid-30s. 🤍
These are products that I personally enjoy using as part of my routine for comfort, circulation support, recovery, movement, and overall wellness. While these items are NOT a cure for lipedema, they have personally helped me with relief, recovery, and supporting my body in slowing progression alongside healthy lifestyle habits.
Everyone’s body responds differently, especially with lipedema, so what works for me may not work for everyone. Please always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before trying any new products, therapies, supplements, compression, vibration tools, or recovery devices.
Necessities to make it through your 12 hr shift as a nursing girly ❤️🩹 all things self care, lunch, tools, clothes, etc. Nursing is such a tough but rewarding career. Keep yourself sane with fun items to take care of yourself 🫶🏼
Healing from anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. These are the tools, habits, & little comforts that helped me get through the worst of it — especially the nights when I thought I’d never feel okay again. I hope this list brings you the same peace it brought me. 🤍
TOP Necessities to become your best self, inside and out. Here you’ll find my favs for everything from self help to solving inflammation. Of course for those on a budget!! We always look for inexpensive yet high quality- it’s what we deserve 🍃
As someone who has always hated how tampons and pads feel, I'm so glad there are so many great options now! These are the options I found that have been most comfortable to me in addition to products that just make having a uterus less of a pain.
If you are looking to amp up your self-care, then this list is for you! These are my favorite products to incorporate into my self-care nights, coming from an extreme self-care enthusiast 😊
Want to feel amazing and look fantastic? Here are my top recommendations for achieving both. These are the powerful resources I rely on to maintain my health and sculpt a strong, toned physique. Get ready to upgrade your well-being and redefine your body!
These are my favorite small businesses that I love to support! There's suggestions anywhere from wellness to the outdoors! Try some of these products and let me know how you like them! Hope you love them as much as I do!
As someone who’s struggled for years with endometriosis, chronic UTIs, IC issues, and other skin/nerve conditions in the pelvic/vulvovaginal area, I know how desperate we can be for any tools to help stay on top of symptoms! Here are several of my essentials in my toolkit. Disclosure: This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
A collection of supplements I use as a neurodivergent adult to support focus, calm, immune health, and overall balance. Shared from personal experience—not medical advice.
I've experienced dermatillomania (or chronic skin-picking) since I was a little kid. Otherwise known as excoriation disorder, it involves compulsive, often mindless, picking at areas of my skin. It's an annoying issue to deal with, but thankfully, there are a lot of tools out there to help control it. Note: This list contains cashback and affiliate links.
Stop wasting time on bad information! This is your trusted source for high-quality YouTube and other site fitness advice. Only the influencers who provide clear, effective, and science-backed tips for your workouts and diet made the cut. Get straight to the good stuff and focus on your progress.
Some parts of aging don’t get talked about enough — fading libido, bladder leaks when you sneeze, thinning hair, stubborn weight gain, hot flashes that show up uninvited.
Midlife hormone changes are real. And they can feel overwhelming.
This is where I share what helped me feel sane again — naturally.
No prescriptions. No extreme fixes. Just practical, non-drug approaches to menopause symptoms, including support for libido, bladder health, hair thinning, and hot flashes.
These are the tools, supplements, and lifestyle shifts that helped me feel more like myself again — without fighting my body.
Because aging isn’t the problem. Feeling out of control is.
I believe health and wellness is something we often take for granted. In efforts to ensure that this is top priority these are products I use to make sure I’m in great health and shape!! From great sleep ( moms know) to supplements to support my overall well being! Let’s make sure we are appreciate and maintain our temple mind body and soul!
Between sports, working, and trying to be a superhero to four kiddos, I need some products that help can help me maintain my sanity. These are my go to "mom hacks".
When your brain feels like molasses + you can’t move off the couch, these are my go-to sensory tricks that actually shift my mood. Some are free, some are little upgrades-but all are low-energy friendly. Use this as a serotonin-boosting menu, for anyone that has off-days with a little side of guilt complex… These are quick & easy ways to trick your brain out of the negative loop!
Insomniacs incoming!
Here is my list for things that helped me :)
Anyone who has struggled with sleep can feel my pain. I have spent so much money on things that straight up don’t work, and it sucks spending hundreds of dollars for things that don’t help.
More importantly, make sure you go get checked for any underlying conditions that may present itself that way.
And another huge thing that helped me that is free, is acceptance, knowing that you aren’t going to sleep sometimes and get up do something calming in the mean time. Reading books, journaling, or listening to calming music is a life saver 🫶
This list is designed for those visiting Costa Rica and find themselves in need of medical assistance. I will be focusing on private care as that is what would be available for tourist visas. I will be updating this list as I find new recommendations.