Confessions of Mai Amazon Cart

Manuka Honey – A True Wellness Staple

I’ve always had a love for honey. Whenever I travel, stop at a farmers' market, or pass a roadside stand, I can’t help but pick up a jar to bring home. Each one is different, with its own flavor, texture, and story. Out of all the honeys I’ve collected, one of the few that really… Continue reading Manuka Honey – A True Wellness Staple

Confessions of Mai Amazon Cart, Essentials: Home Edition

Why Every Household Needs a Pulse Oximeter (Yes, Even Yours)

It’s small. It’s cheap. And it might just be the MVP of your medicine cabinet. The pulse oximeter isn’t flashy, but trust me, when someone in your house is sick, this little clip-on device becomes your BFF. It tells you two key things: your oxygen level and your heart rate. No guessing. No WebMD spirals. Just facts. As a mom of… Continue reading Why Every Household Needs a Pulse Oximeter (Yes, Even Yours)

Confessions of Mai Amazon Cart, Self Care or Bust

Why I Still Take Prenatal Gummies (Even Though I’m Not Pregnant)

Let me just say this upfront: I haven’t been pregnant in seven years. But Vitafusion Prenatal Gummies? Still part of my morning routine right next to the usual household chaos. I took VitaFusion PreNatal Gummy Vitamins during each pregnancy because everything else made me gag or messed with my stomach. These? They were different. Tasty… Continue reading Why I Still Take Prenatal Gummies (Even Though I’m Not Pregnant)

Fit-ish & Feisty, Mai Inner Monologue

When the Pain Finally Had a Name

For years, I've felt trapped in a body that used to feel strong and capable, but somewhere along the way, it stopped moving the way I remembered. I was still active, still pushing, and yet, somehow always hurting. The pain was there like a background noise- sometimes whispering, sometimes roaring. Some days, it was easy… Continue reading When the Pain Finally Had a Name

Self Care or Bust

Massages, Mayhem and the Magic of Pressing Pause

I love my husband. I love my kids. I love this wild, beautiful mess we call our Life. But every now and then, I need someone to dig their elbows into my shoulders and remind my body that it's allowed to unclench. That's where massages come in. And no, I'm not talking about the 'quick… Continue reading Massages, Mayhem and the Magic of Pressing Pause

Fit-ish & Feisty

Why We Ruck: Blisters, Backaches, and a Weird Love for Suffering

Let me tell you about one of the most ridiculous things we do as a family for “fun”: RUCKING. If you’ve never heard of it, rucking is basically walking with weight on your back. You throw a few extra pounds in a backpack (aka a ruck), strap it on, and then.. you just walk. For miles. Uphill.… Continue reading Why We Ruck: Blisters, Backaches, and a Weird Love for Suffering