However, I did take a look at some county data through the SMART BRFSS and if you select the county that includes New York City, the percentage of obesity was 21.9% in 2010. … Additionally, one California study (and I can find numerous more), found that adults who drank one or more sodas a day were 27% more likely to be overweight or obese and have a 27% higher risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes ( source ).
Breast Milk Donation Q&A
August 8, 2012 by 2 Comments
This week has been World Breastfeeding Week and this month is Breast Feeding Awareness month. Today I want to share with you information I received during a Q&A session with Dixie Whetsell, a board member for the Northwest Mothers’ Milk Bank (NWMMB), the newest milk bank to be opening soon in Portland. If you live {Read More…}
Donor Milk: The Documentary and Help the NWMMB!
August 1, 2012 by 5 Comments
When researching milk banks, I came across two east coast options for me: one in Massachusetts and one in Raleigh (where I’ll be donating). The thing about becoming a milk donor is there has to be a milk bank available to donate to. I was recently contacted by a Medela representative to help spread the {Read More…}
Farm Fresh: GE Freshpedition 1
August 1, 2012 by 6 Comments
You know how sometimes you read sponsored posts and read your friend’s thoughts and only glance at the product information? Today, I’m asking you if you want to glance… glance at what I’m writing… READ what the freshpedition is all about — IT’S SO COOL!! Ben Sargent (a chef) and Justin Berger (a GE refrigerator {Read More…}
My First Car: Trusty Taurie
March 4, 2012 by 7 Comments
If you are in my family or one of my close friends, you know exactly who Taurie is… er was. Taurie was my trusty sidekick for 6 years. She was adventurous, safe, and had a thick skin. Taurie was a maroon sedan. She was my first car. Oh, sure, I had shared “kids cars” growing {Read More…}
Bamboo Bottle Review + Giveaway
February 22, 2012 by 27 Comments
Hello Fashionable, You are probably the prettiest water bottle we’ve ever owned! John and I actually love bamboo products — both of my desks have bamboo organizers, we have a set of bamboo tongs + salad bowl, plus our silverware organizer is bamboo! It just looks so nice! Anyway, back to the bottle… it is {Read More…}
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