This post is sponsored by Depend, Poise, and Ensure but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.I was the super caboose of my family, joining almost 6 years after the next youngest child. Add to that I am the baby of 7 and that means I grew up with older parents. A typical conversation at a grocery store, restaurant or basically anywhere in public included an employee mentioning how nice it was that my grandma was buying me a treat, or taking me to dinner, or spending time with … [Read more...]
Preparing to Become a Caregiver
This post is sponsored by Depend.Life is full of changes every day. As we age we find ourselves with new and different responsibilities. Sometimes those responsibilities involve becoming a caregiver for a loved one. Becoming a caregiver can be quite stressful on many levels, but there are ways to prepare yourself to handle it with ease, and provide the best care that you can for that special person.OrganizeTo keep things running smoothly when your loved one is dependent on you be … [Read more...]
7 Truths About Pregnancy No One Tells You
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Depend®. The opinions and text are all mine.It’s no secret that I have been pregnant four times. While I love my kids, the road to where we are was not always easy. Most people only talk about the pleasant parts of pregnancy. While I wouldn’t change any part of my pregnancy or my kids, I do want to be real with you. Here are 6 truths about pregnancy that no one tells you.Your feet will swell, eventuallyThe best thing about … [Read more...]
Depend has your Bladder Leakage Covered
Thank you to Depend for sponsoring today’s post about the #dropyourpants for #underwareness movement. All experiences and opinions are my own.No matter how prepared you are for having children, no matter how many books you read and people you talk to, you never get the whole story. There are things about child-birth and changes to your body after having children that people don't tell you, you end up learning it on your own. I had no idea after I had my first child that bladder leakage was … [Read more...]
