
Mary Swick

Sugar is one of the most addictive substances we’re putting into our bodies. And although eating too much sugar may seem like something we warn children about so they don’t stay up past their bedtime, it actually has a lot of serious consequences

April 5, 2022
The journey of pregnancy can be wonderful, eye-opening, and let’s face it, scary and stressful at times. If you don’t know the process for the numerous maternity appointments that you’re going to have to attend, that can add to your stresses.

March 2, 2022
We all love a delicious cake now and then, but unfortunately, sugary treats can be very damaging to your health if consumed often or in high quantities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults ingest more added sugar than

February 8, 2022
Birth control is an essential facet of women's healthcare these days. In the United States, 62% of women of reproductive age use birth control, while in the United Kingdom that figure rises to 74%. While contraception has many benefits for the user,

January 5, 2022
If you’re having your first baby and you don’t know what to buy, you’re not alone. I was in the same boat before I had my first child in May 2021. But never fear - this checklist offers only the essentials of what to get for your newborn baby - no

November 24, 2021
It’s exciting living abroad. It truly opens your eyes to how big the world is. In my opinion, there’s no better place for US expats than Spain. I have lived in Spain for 5+ years and, though somewhat different to life in the US, it is a great place

October 5, 2021
Congratulations on your little bundle of joy! If you are an American citizen who would like to get an American passport for your baby born in Spain, this article is for you. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to transfer your United

September 16, 2021
Morning sickness during pregnancy is usually experienced during the first trimester (months 1-3). That being said, every woman is different and some experience little to no nausea, while others are vomiting throughout their entire 9 months of being

September 1, 2021
Oh, the good old days of sipping red wine and delighting in a plate of delectable Spanish jamón and Manchego cheese. That’s what my routine had been for years as an expat in Spain - up until I got pregnant. To my sheer horror, at my first visit to

August 3, 2021
Our obsession with fat started in the 1960s when the low-fat diet was popular. People would hear about the latest low-fat foods from their friends and neighbors, try them out, and later wonder why these diet trends didn’t really work. Well, that’s