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Feeling Airsick?

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I’m not a very good flier. The slightest bump leaves me clutching the arm rests, heart thudding and sweaty. But one thing I’ve never done is actually needed to use the barf bag in the seat pocket. I do, however, tend to get motion sickness. It’s worse in a car than in a plane, but I still experience some of the symptoms. If you get airsick, here are a few tips to help soothe your stomach (and other body parts). Bring peppermint or ginger candies with you. These are two traditional remedies for an upset stomach that really work! When … Continue reading →

Ginger: Not Just for Ale and Snaps!

Ginger has a long history in the kitchen AND in health care. Throughout Asia and Europe, the “root” has been a popular ingredient in cooking and a popular remedy for more than one ailment. Ginger isn’t actually a root, as it turns out — although we call it ginger root. The lumpy, bumpy “root” is actually a rhizome. What’s a rhizome, you ask? A rhizome is an underground stem from which plants grow. Shoots can form at the joints of the root as it grows horizontally. What can ginger do for your health? Settle your stomach. Ginger is great for … Continue reading →

Can You Miss Your Kids Too Much?

You’ve heard of carsickness, airsickness and homesickness, but how many of you are familiar with the term “kidsickness?” I had never heard of such a thing until my friend’s daughter returned from summer camp a few weeks ago. Apparently, “kidsickness” is the new “it” phrase these days. It describes the overwhelming feeling of distress a parent experiences when their child is gone for an extended amount of time. I have little doubt that the medical community doesn’t consider this condition a serious matter, but still it’s worth examining. According to the little pamphlet my friend’s daughter returned home with, more … Continue reading →

I Had No Idea

Some of you may have noticed that I haven’t been around for a while. There is a very simple and wonderful reason for that – my dream finally came true! Finally Jayden is in our home and not just in our hearts. Now that I am rested up and beginning to figure out this “mommy thing” I can’t wait to get started writing again. I have so much to share with you and look forward to jumping back into the world of the Families.com Adoption blog. To hold you over until I can post about our first days with Jayden, … Continue reading →