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4 Tips for Doing a January Whole30!

Mom of one and Whole30 founder and CEO Melissa Urban says a January Whole30 requires a little planning, and prioritizing. “It’s January, and lots of folks are still under the incorrect assumption that making multiple New Year’s resolutions is the best way to create...

Chat GPT, Oura Ring & Beyond: 5 Ways to Use Tech To Be Healthier

We hear a lot about the negatives of technology on our health, particularly surrounding our kids and screen time and smartphones. And while nobody would argue that doom-scrolling into the wee hours is helping us live our best lives, there are some smart ways to use...

Meal Prep Turkey Meatballs with Broccoli

Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore from Kat Can Cook for sharing her Meal Prep Turkey Meatballs with Broccoli. Love these for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner. The best part? You probably have everything you need to make them in your pantry and...

Dry January—A Chance to Rethink Mommy Wine Culture?

Anyone else kind of love Dry January—or at least enjoying the perks, from better sleep to glowing skin? Mommy Wine Culture—the idea that motherhood is hard and wine takes the edge off—has become pretty prevalent. And while both of these things are true, we all know...

More Masa Flour for Moms-to-Be, Please!

Moms-to-be—and really all of us Mexican-food craving Californians—have another reason to eat a healthy portion of tacos, chips and salsa in the new year. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the unique “fortified corn masa bill” into law in September 2024. And on January 1,...

12 Tasty Mocktails for Dry January

If you’ve committed to Dry January, you might be in the market for a good mocktail right about now. Sure, a sparkling water with dinner or an herbal tea post-bedtime can do the trick, but these 12 options will help mix things up. We’ve rounded up options for whatever...

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