I have always heard "the first step is admission" to trying to change a behavior or character trait, so here goes….
I admit I have a hard time saying "no" to other people regardless of the situation. I think it truly is...
I was diagnosed when I was two years old. Technology at that time was nowhere near what it is today. Blood Sugars were recorded on a monthly chart, day by day, hour by hour. On average, people with Type...
November is National Healthy Skin Month and it’s the perfect time of the year to take a moment to reevaluate your skincare routine. Winter weather and drying indoor heat can cause anyone to have a bad skin day. What...
Now that my kids are back to school and we have adjusted to our new school routine, I have begun to make changes to their breakfast menu-- specifically I have started eliminating the sugary foods that my kids (and...
It’s humbling to admit life is not working the way you want it and things need to change.
We are moms. We want to be able to do it all. We want everyone to like us. We want everything to...
Hi, my name is Marissa and I am a Candy Monster.
For as long as I can remember, I've loved it. There's this great story about how when people asked me my name, I would respond "Jellybean."
I prefer the term...
All the bliss and the beauty of motherhood is well worth it!! But there are quite a few things that stay in the shadows...The body takes a LOT on this journey of growing a small human. Sometimes we are...
Or treats? I'd definitely call this post a treat because you will find valuable, effective, time saving tips on getting in shape this season!
Fall is my favorite season. It's a beautiful, the temperature is amazing, and let's not forget...
If you're age 40, you may be busier thinking about driving your "tweener" to soccer practice than you are thinking about breast cancer.
And at age 30, you're likely more focused on picking your toddler up from day care than...
Last October, I wrote about being diagnosed with breast cancer. I confessed that one of cancer's dirty little secrets is that many of us are not grateful that this disease happened to us and our families. As we head...
In + Around Pittsburgh
Guide to Farmers Markets In + Around Pittsburgh
It's Farmers Market Season! Farmers Markets are popping up all around the city. Here is our list of Farmers Markets for each day of...
