Women and Technology—-Starbucks App

Sharing a vlog (video blog) from my personal blog site A Wife, Mother, First Lady. Hope you enjoy it. … (Continue Reading)

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10 Hidden Germ Spots

I know that I am always thinking "how dirty is this"? or "how often am I suppose to clean a certain thing"? There are some items that we use everyday that carry germs that we need to be aware of and how we handle them. 1. Credit/Debit cards....we use and exchange them from hand to hand and … (Continue Reading)

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Recognizing and Responding Appropriately To Special Needs

This week through social media and the internet, we were introduced to Anna Mclean who was the precious little girl who has autism and was disappointed when the burger she ordered from Chili's came to the table "broken". What the cook had done was cut the burger in half like they normally do, but … (Continue Reading)

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The Best Twenty Working Mom Apps

Here it is, the exhaustive list of the best twenty working mom apps.  I do get lectures for my iTunes Store habit.  Some days are worse than others, sorry hubby.  I am trying.  Because I had someone message me about my Alarm Clock choice on a previous post, I thought I would make a … (Continue Reading)

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How to Balance It All

Some days are harder than others. I know that my small children will grow up before my eyes and I will more than likely wish I had spent more time with them before they were in the "mandatory attendance is required" school system. In fact my oldest starts this fall. Time stops for no one, and the … (Continue Reading)

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Living Healthier With Age

As we age, it seems that studies are showing we are not living healthy.  Baby boomers are living longer lives than their predecessors, but not necessarily healthier lives, according to a new study … (Continue Reading)

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New Year’s Resolutions and Goals

It's that time of year again where we all jump on the scale, see the damage we have done during the holidays and resolve to jump on a treadmill and lose the weight.  We have goals to write more, … (Continue Reading)

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Parents–Don’t Send Your Child To School or Outings When They Are Sick!

Yes, believe it or not...there are still parents who send children to school, games, extracurricular activities and parties when they are sick. It is imperative that if your child has: a … (Continue Reading)

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You Have the Flu… Now What?

It is that time of year again, a bit early, but the flu virus is making its way through the US.  It has affected my own household in the past week.  What treatment(s) are recommended this season? … (Continue Reading)

Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Will Get More Study at Eli Lilly

A drug that seemed to fail trial is getting resurrected and tried again! The drug maker Eli Lilly & Company said on Wednesday that it planned an additional study of an experimental … (Continue Reading)

It May Not Be The Flu But Strep Throat

We are in full swing of flu season but don't get fooled that when all kids get sick, that it is possibly the flu. There is a prevalence of strep throat going around as well. If you are unfamiliar … (Continue Reading)

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Pharmacy Technician Training

Pharmacist-led pharmacy technician training is the most sought after type of training.  Not only do pharmacists know what traits the best pharmacy technicians have, but they also know that … (Continue Reading)

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All Things Vancomycin

Believe it or not, vancomycin was first isolated in the fifties from an isolate of dirt in the jungles of Borneo by a missionary. It is a naturally occurring antibiotic made by the soil bacterium … (Continue Reading)

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Invisalign – 2 Million Smiles and Counting

Thank you Invisalign for sponsoring this post. Invisalign, a new alternative to braces, is celebrating 2 Million Smiles (2 million straightened smiles and counting!). I remember starting my … (Continue Reading)

Tips For Looking Youthful From GOLDIE HAWN!

We all love Goldie Hawn and she looks better than ever at age 67. Here are her tips to looking fabulous(from Prevention Magazine interview): Goldie: "I do try to do some form of exercise 4 days a … (Continue Reading)