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You Are More Than A Number
Yesterday, I heard a discussion on numbers and how they define us. Particularly, numbers pertaining to women’s age and weight. The crux of the conversation was this: Women HATE to tell folks how old...
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PSA of The Day: Securing Furniture with Wall Anchor Straps (UPDATED)
Do you remember this post about Meghan’s untimely death at the age of three, after she was found under an unsecured dresser in her room? Her dresser was similar to these two that are being recalled:...
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I’m Gonna Be A Grand Mudder
Grand Mudder? Wait…what? Last week I became a grandmother; in April I’ll become a Grand Mudder. Wait…what?! Yep, Grandmama (?) Ima (?) Lola (?) Carlos (?) is gonna participate in a Mud Run. For the...
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See Grandma Run!
I’m a runner. I’ve been running since I was 10. I see you doing the math. The year Boy got married, I trained for and ran my first marathon. I figured it would be a good way to deal with wedding...
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You Say Grandmother, I Say Grand Mudder
I have written before about my lifelong love of running. I. Love. To. Run. One of my biggest joys is encouraging those who think they can’t do it to DO IT! Lace up your shoes and get out on your...
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Coconut Oil: Not Just For Cooking
File this under: Things My DIL Has Taught Me. My DIL has taught me lots of fun things, one of which is that there is someone who can match Boy’s inner/outer geek. Nice! Lately, with Sweet E’s arrival,...
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Three Drinks Per Week Increases Your Breast Cancer Survival Rates?
How many times have we heard that three drinks or more per week may increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer? I feel like it’s been the breast cancer awareness mantra, I’ve heard it so much. But now,...
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May Is Melanoma Awareness Month
It’s fitting that May is Melanoma Awareness Month because it’s the beginning of warmer temps and lighter clothing. Summertime means taking precautions against sunburns and routinely wearing sunscreen...
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The Easiest Face Cleansing Method…Ever
Everyone needs to wash their face, right? But not everyone’s face washing needs are the same, especially as we get older. Enter an amazing method of cleansing your face that will #1) save you some...
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Perimenopause Can Suck It: Part One
Caveat for the Dudes: I’ve had just about enough of my can’t-make-up-their-mind hormones and if this kinda frank talk makes you squeamish, you better head for the hills now, because as was stated in...
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Perimenopause Can Suck It: Part Two
See! You’re not going crazy. Perimenopause, or peri, is the culprit behind all your odd symptoms and we’re gonna discuss her dirty-dealing shenanigans today. Peri, it’s not us…IT’S YOU! So many of...
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Staying One Step Ahead of Your Good Health
Enjoying good health is like winning life’s lottery. Keeping it is altogether different. As many of you know, Mrs. Tucker is a lifelong runner (who obviously enjoys referring to herself in...
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Comparison Shopping for OTC Meds
I’m a warrior-shopper. I try like hell not to pay retail and comparison shop like I have an advanced degree in it. Why? Because I know most everything, even OTC meds, can be had for less. The less...
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Perimenopause Can Suck It: Part Four
CAVEAT: This post contains the word “lube” and frank talk about sexy-time, during perimenopause. Enter if you dare. Oh, my. Lube? This is what I’m talking about these days? L-U-B-E?! The German (my...
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Paleo? Um, No-leo.
As a lifelong athlete, I’m always looking for ways to naturally improve my performance. The yin to that yang is that I love food. I love to eat, especially foods with fat and sugar and bacon...
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What Grandma Drinks
I love this series, don’t you? Grandma Drinks! Yeah, she does. Calling all slushes discerning imbibers…HELLO! Fine. Pretend not to lurk in the liquor aisle while I discuss this amazing find. ~Deep...
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Run For Your Life: Part One
Hi, I’m Mrs. Tucker and I’m a lifelong runner. Hi, Mrs. Tucker!!! When I say I’m a lifelong runner, what I mean to say is I’ve pounded the pavement for most of my life. My “intentional” running...
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The Essentials of Running: Part Two
Now that you have pondered the possible physical, mental and spiritual benefits of Running for Your Life (as opposed to actually running for your life: OMG, WILD DINGO!! RUN!!!), let’s get to the...
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Ready, Set, RUN!: Part Three
~Part Three in the series Run For Your Life ~ Show of hands: Who’s ever started a running program?! Show of hands: Who’s still running? Exactly, starting is the easy part. Keeping at it is an...
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Training, Injuries and Beyond: Part Four
This is the fourth and final installation of the Running For Your Life series. The title of this series, Running For Your Life, was intentional. It encompassed being a runner. When you start...
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