Mom Life in the PNW

A Tasty and Healthy Way To Stay Hydrated for Moms on the Go

A Tasty and Healthy Way To Stay Hydrated for Moms on the Go

welch's 100% juice with coconut water

 

Are you one of those people who gets tired of plain old’ water and needs something else to be able to get your recommended daily intake of fluids to stay hydrated? I get it. Sometimes water just doesn’t cut it!

One thing I love is coconut water. I actually drank it a bit back when I was breastfeeding since it helps with milk production. But, if you’re anything like one of my sister’s, the taste absolutely disgusts you. Well, now you can get the added health benefits without sacrificing your taste buds because Welch’s has 100% juice flavors with coconut water now! Talk about tasty and healthy!

 

Coconut Health Benefits:

Coconut water is found in young coconuts and is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and several important minerals.

Coconut water contains antioxidants that protect cells from damaging free radicals.

Coconut water is effective at replenishing fluids and electrolytes after exercise. It is comparable to other sports beverages.

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DIY Teeth Whitening at Home: A Smile Brilliant Review

DIY Teeth Whitening at Home: A Smile Brilliant Review

I was invited by Smile Brilliant to test out their teeth whitening product in exchange for my honest opinion. Please consult your dentist before using any products on your teeth.

Have you ever seen those annoying teeth whitening commercials where the girl with the supposed yellow teeth (already has exceptionally white teeth), but is complaining about yellowness with the napkin test? Yeah, I don’t get it either. They could, you know, at least have someone on there with actual yellow teeth so that we know their product is believable; like my teeth for instance.

I haven’t whitened my teeth the entire 35 years I’ve been alive and I figured now is a great time. I don’t smoke and never have, but I have drunk coffee for the past couple of years (having a kid will do that to you), and of course, I drink fruit juices and the occasional soda but nothing too out of the ordinary.

I never had the courage to try over the counter teeth whitening products because I heard the strips don’t work very well at getting all of the crevices of your teeth, so you’re stuck with yellowness between teeth, AND, they’re also expensive! Didn’t sound like my cup of tea.

Smile Brilliant is different though.

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Make Your Next Party a Hit with These Easy Party Tips

Make Your Next Party a Hit with These Easy Party Tips

Everyone loves parties, but throwing them is another thing. To some, they can be fun, while others don’t know quite what to do. A professional party planner is willing to part with their pearls of wisdom so you can blow your friends and family out of the water with your next event.

The first question you are going to want to ask yourself is if you want to throw a themed party. Some popular theme ideas are south of the border, a 1920’s theme, or even a superhero costume party. It will make it easier to determine the decorations by your theme and food choices. Just keep it simple and easy whatever you do. Once you decide your theme, send out those cute little invites. You can do them through the mail, or email. You can also tease your guests with clues to your theme with the invites. Getting organized is going to be your best friend. You will not regret it. Lists can help you determine what you need to buy as far as decorations, food, party favors, etc. You can also write down who’s coming on a list, and then their response to your R.S.V.P.

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DIY All Natural Eyelash Growth Serum

DIY All Natural Eyelash Growth Serum

Since I have really short eyelashes and don’t want to pay a well-known beauty brand big bucks for their magical eyelash growth serum, I decided I would make my own. Plus, I am not fond of all the unknown chemicals that these companies add into their products. I am trying to go through life now with a more natural approach even though it’s a little more expensive. My family and I are important to me and so is our health, so it’s worth it.

The Ultimate DIY All Natural Eyelash Growth Serum

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Local Eats: Kells Irish Pub and Restaurant in Portland, Oregon

Local Eats: Kells Irish Pub and Restaurant in Portland, Oregon

Kells Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downtown, Portland, Oregon is one of those popular spots that everyone has to try at least a couple of times.

They have the traditional Irish Pub food that one would expect, like Sheppard’s Pie, Cabbage  & corned beef, lamb stew, Irish cider and more. They also have burgers and fries if you want American, which was perfect for my daughter since she wouldn’t try either of our meals.

I’ve really only eaten the Sheppards Pie here and it’s been good every time. I don’t know what a REAL Sheppard’s pie is supposed to taste like, so I am only going by what my taste buds know from here since I’ve never been to Ireland to have real Irish food. (Maybe one day I’ll get over there)

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