Health + Wellness

Let's be honest. January in the midwest is not the most amazing time. It's dark. Cold. We all have holiday hangovers from too much everything. But here's the thing -- it's actually a really, really good time to make...

This post is sponsored by UIeCare, The University of Iowa Health Care’s newest treatment offering giving patients immediate access to urgent care.  Getting sick is never convenient. Have you ever thought to yourself, If only I could see a doctor right...

January is a great time to start thinking about moving yourself towards a lighter, healthier you. Maybe you had a few (or a dozen) too many Christmas cookies? Maybe in all the holiday insanity you forgot to go to...

I've been in a rut. Like, all of 2015. Same sweatpants. Same ponytail. Same daily goals (i.e. brushing teeth and taking a hot shower). Granted, a lot of this has to do with the baby in my life who didn't turn...

This featured post highlights local mama-owned business Serenity by Ashley -- specializing in Therapeutic and Pre/Post Natal Massage in Clive (IA). We were so blessed to have Ashley at our Bloom New & Expecting Moms Event this fall! Numerous mamas got to take...

This post is Sponsored by American Cleaning Institute - ''We care about families, your well-being and a sustainable world. Our industry produces safe and effective cleaning products, that are used by millions of people every day.' The fall and winter...

It’s that time of year again, and the cold and flu symptoms have reared their nasty heads already. Kids are missing school and medicine cabinets are being stocked. My kids get a handful of vitamins each morning, are adjusted...

This post is sponsored by Total Family Eye Care in Grimes - Your Eye Care Specialists for the Total Family – from infants to grandparents. We are honored to learn from Dr. Matthew Howie about what our children see and activities to promote healthy vision. Most...

Join us this month as we support, honor, and remember those who have battled or are battling breast cancer. A disease that affects approximately one in eight women in the United States, breast cancer is personal to each of us. Early...

This featured business post is sponsored by Sands Chiropractic. Get to Know Sands Chiropractic Sands Chiropractic, based out of Polk City, is a wellness based family chiropractic office offering massage, acupuncture, personal training, nutrition counseling, supplements, and more. Starting November...