I have a gym membership and use it multiple times a week to stay in shape. However, once the warm weather starts to hit, I start looking for a few outdoor workout ideas to get me into nature while I exercise. Outdoor workouts are a great way to soak up a few Vitamin D boosting rays of sunlight while you burn some calories. Outdoor exercises without equipment will save you tons of money if you can't afford a gym membership. Of course, there are a few key pieces of exercise equipment that you may want to invest in and I will include some … [Read more...]
How To Eat Healthier At Breakfast Even If You Are Short On Time!
February 5, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? When you are a busy mom, it's also the hardest to squeeze in. Knowing how to eat a healthy breakfast can get you off to a great start in the morning! My mornings are frequently filled with things like lost homework, missing sneakers, spilled milk and the occasional vomiting dog. Great way to wake up in the morning, huh? I'm sure your reality is about the same as mine While I would love to eat healthier at breakfast, it isn't always easy. While I always make sure the kids get a healthy … [Read more...]
10 Habits of Happy People That You Need to Adopt This Year
December 22, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Well, the year is coming to a close and it has been a hectic one. While I am not exactly depressed, I would not say I am wildly happy right now either. I have spent too much time focusing on work, bills, and the day to day chores that have to get done. I'm taking charge next year of my emotional well being and have been reading up on the 10 habits of happy people that I should adopt. I live a good life and want to live it to it's fullest. Unfortunately, I am a very high strung, Type A kind of person. If there is something to worry about, … [Read more...]
Hot Yoga Health Benefits and How to Survive Your First Class!
August 18, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
About a month or so ago, my husband and I started doing hot yoga. I had read quite a bit about hot yoga health benefits and decided I wanted to give it a try. Yoga is not necessarily a new fitness activity for me. It is something I have done off and on for several years, although rather sporadically. This post will share with you not only some of the health benefits of hot yoga but also a few tips on how to survive your first class! If you are new to yoga, check out my beginners guide to yoga before you get started. This post contains … [Read more...]
Solutions for Teen Acne Struggles and a DIY Bathroom Organizer
August 4, 2017 by · 7 Comments
This discussion about teen acne struggles and my DIY bathroom organizer craft is part of the #ClearlyConfident campaign, sponsored by Walgreens. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. My teens go back to school on Monday and we are busy getting ourselves ready. Clothes shopping has been challenging, the back to school shopping list is way too long, and teen acne struggles are making them worry about their first day of school complexion. Teenage acne is something we all suffer through, no matter what generation you are! … [Read more...]
Herbal Sore Muscle Bath Soak for Soothing Muscle Pain Relief
June 8, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
One of the joys of getting old (ish!) is that I tend to hurt myself a lot easier than I did when I was young. Being an active, middle aged woman, that means I am nursing sore muscles on a regular basis. This herbal sore muscle bath soak will help me soothe away a few more of my aches and pains. Last week, my husband and I tackled a hot power yoga class which was incredibly challenging. Then, the next day, I went for a 3-mile run. And 2 days later I hit the gym. Yes, I was feeling ambitious last week but I was also REALLY sore by the time … [Read more...]
How to Eat Healthy on Vacation
March 30, 2017 by · 32 Comments
We are finally moving into spring and that means people will begin traveling over spring break. We are heading out ourselves next week and I am so ready to relax! Everyone is chomping at the bit to get out of the house after the long winter. Hopefully, you have managed to keep that 'eat healthy and exercise' resolution you made back in January but now you are faced with a challenge. Vacation presents a whole new set of temptations and difficulties when it comes to healthy eating. In order to avoid packing on the already shed pounds, you … [Read more...]
How to Add Me Time Back Into Your Daily Routine
March 20, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
If you are pulled into too many directions and feeling stressed out, chances are that your internal resources are running low. You need to learn how to add me time back into your daily routine. It isn't always easy. Moms are constantly being pulled into too many directions. However, when we forget to stop and recharge our batteries, our health (both physical and emotional) tend to suffer. When I was approached by Tejal Patel, the Mindful Mama coach, to share a few tips about how to add me time into your day, I thought it would be a great … [Read more...]
Read These Safety Tips for Walking at Night Before You Head Out!
January 12, 2017 by · 1 Comment
With the start of the new year, many people are committing to getting more exercise to improve their health. Walking is great exercise but the short, winter days mean that you may be walking in the dark. It's important to research safety tips for walking at night, even if you think you live in a really safe neighborhood. As a woman, I know that I am more vulnerable to attack than a man. Even if I don't encounter any vicious strangers, there are many other dangers out there that I need to protect myself from. Since I am doing a lot more … [Read more...]
Bring on the Waterworks: The Emotional Impact of Menopause
October 7, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
When you hear women or doctors talking about menopause, usually they discuss the erratic periods or hot flashes. I don't hear a lot about the emotional impact of menopause. Sure, sometimes they talk about how bitchy a woman is acting and say 'Oh, it's just hormones'. But no one ever told me how emotional I would become as I started moving into this lovely decade of my life. My family is looking at me like I have lost what few marbles I had left. I cry in church. I cry listening to a song in the car. I cry when I get into an argument with … [Read more...]
