About Erika Gruszewski
Posts by Erika Gruszewski
Hidden Gems: CoreLife Eatery Review
What’s the secret? I was intrigued by the idea of a fast food place that served healthier food. That’s why I found myself on a recent Saturday with my sister at CoreLife Eatery at 100 Marketplace Drive, Suite #520, in Henrietta, Monroe County. I wasn’t disappointed. They actually served a variety of fresh ingredients that…Read More »
Is My Child a Bully? (7 Tips for Parents of Bullies)
Most parents take strong positions against bullying, until THEIR child is accused of being the bully. “Not my child!” they say. What exactly is a bully? Some believe the designation is super clear. A bully is anyone who verbally or physically abuses another. Verbal abuse can include saying something that is mean, offensive, or insulting.…Read More »
Is 6 hours of Sleep Like not Sleeping at all?
Lack of sleep isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a public health problem. If you have trouble falling asleep at night or staying awake during the day, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in four American adults has a sleep or wakefulness disorder. Was it the wine I drank…Read More »
I Never Saw a Tick on Me. But I Still Caught Lyme Disease.
I never saw it on me. After years of walking the dog, hiking and trail running, I was trained to look for ticks. But I still didn’t spot it. Then I noticed a painless rash on my leg. I thought it was a bug bite, or skin irritation. I thought nothing of it. I began…Read More »
Good Libations: Beer, Cider or Wine?
“Too much work, and no vacation, Deserves at least a small libation. So hail! my friends, and raise your glasses; Work’s the curse of the drinking classes.” Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) There are a lot of opinions on drinking out there: Red wine is the nectar of the French, and the reason why they live so long…Read More »
Backpack Pain is a Thing. What Every Parent Needs to Know.
When Jack, 5, saw the aisle full of backpacks, he loved the ones covered with his favorite characters from Paw Patrol and Star Wars. Jack’s mom, however, searched for a pack that wouldn’t strain the back of her soon-to-be kindergartener. She looked for satchels with thick, cushioned straps, and settled on a Star Wars bag…Read More »
Race Day Checklist – 9 Tips Before Hitting Your Next Starting Line: 5ks, Half-Marathons and Mud Runs
I trained hard for my first Tough Mudder, a mud run through an obstacle course that included barbed wire and dangling electrical wires. But a bulky T-shirt almost threw me off my game. I was running with a team, and we ordered identical T-shirts. I didn’t try on my shirt until 10 p.m. the night…Read More »
Am I Selfish if I Don’t Get a Flu Shot? 3 Unexpected Reasons Why I’m Getting the Vaccination This Year
I don’t like needles, never have. But, every year I’ve gotten a flu shot, because I’ve been told that it’s my best defense against the flu. So I visit my doctor every year, close my eyes, turn my head and wait for the needle to plunge into my arm. Except, last year something different happened.…Read More »
When They Leave Us for College: Dealing With an Empty Nest
Mothers seem to have an internal clock that ticks down the days and hours until we have to drop off our kids at college. I knew the day was coming. It would be the first time my son and I would be apart for any length of time, save for a week or two of…Read More »