Category Archives: Health

My own rant on the HHS contraceptive mandate

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Erika Marie

By now everyone has probably heard all about the US Department of Health and Human Services’ wonderful ”contraceptive mandate“. Here are 6 things and 6 more things you should know about it. As a Catholic, as an American citizen, as a registered … Continue reading →

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Overturning Roe v. Wade by helping one woman at a time

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Erika Marie

Today we remember the 39th anniversary of one of the worst decisions in our nation’s history; Roe v. Wade, the US Supreme Court decision that basically legalized abortions, a medical procedure that ‘terminates’ the life of a baby in the … Continue reading →

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Fighting Breast Cancer the Green Way

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Erika Marie

October is a month dedicated to many special observances like breast health, specifically breast cancer awareness, and the color pink has coated the world, or at least the United States, and infiltrated just about everything in sight. Everyone’s wearing their cute … Continue reading →

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I love sugar! I hate sugar. Darn cookies.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Erika Marie

School time is in full swing now and that means so is all the nasty germ passing. While I hate illness (because it’s generally gross, annoying and just no fun for anyone) I know our family will get sick from … Continue reading →

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Small Successes Thursday September 2

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Erika Marie

Go You! Share your small successes here! 1. Got my first writing project payment and some new requests/assignments! 2. Made double batches of pancakes and waffles and muffins for the week (made breakfast and snack time that much easier and faster!) 3. ran … Continue reading →

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Zumba!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Erika Marie

Today I tried a new class called Zumba! and I absolutely loved it! I usually don’t rave but I’m raving about this! It was like getting to go ‘clubbing’ without actually having to go to a club with sleezy guys and slu….immodestly dressed women…unless you consider the Y a club. Continue reading →

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