Tips for Freezing Meals

Freezing is the craze nowadays, and rightfully so! No one has any time anymore because of our busy schedules: work, the kid’s activities, hobbies (haha, I wish!), cleaning, shopping, etc! There are so many meals you can freeze that will taste great when unfrozen if you do it correctly. Here are some basic tips: 1) … Continue reading →

Are We Over-feeding Our Infants?

A recent Yahoo! article about the possibility of formula-fed babies being overfed sparked my interest. I never thought about the possibility of overfeeding one of our babies. I’ve always heard that babies eat when they are hungry and don’t eat when they aren’t. That statement is true most of the time. Really, my first thought … Continue reading →

DiY: Nursing Bra Pads

I know, weird first DiY, right?! 🙂 I have to tell you– I received 2 pair of cloth nursing bra pads with my nursing cover. Ever since then, I’ve been in love. These things are the best!!! Not only do they  soak up my embarrassing breast milk leaks before the public see my glaringly wet … Continue reading →

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visit & History

Have you ever been to the Vietnam Memorial? If not, I hope you have the pleasure of seeing it one day. It can be awe-inspiring and all too overwhelming to see the 58,272 names engraved onto a wall made of polished black marble. I’ve been able to see the wall a few times, and every … Continue reading →

10 Ways to Play With Your Infant

Sometimes it is hard to remember that our infants need attention in the form of play, just as our toddlers do. I had a lot of time to play with Cora when she was an only child, but I wasn’t sure what to do. I have built up a whole slew of ideas for Benson … Continue reading →

GIVEAWAY WINNERS! Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED — SCROLL TO BOTTOM TO SEE THE WINNERS! Have you read my review of Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit? If not, you SHOULD! I decided to write a review for the product, because it has been such a blessing for our family! The creator of the Magic Sleepsuit and the owner … Continue reading →

Cycle Profile: The Longest Song Ever

If you are looking to incorporate a really long song into one of your profiles, this is a great example of a song that has so many dynamics that it will keep your class interested throughout the 13:57 duration. I’ll include the rest of the 60-minute profile so that if you aren’t an instructor, you … Continue reading →

Cycle Profile/Workout Basics

I wrote this post as simple instructions to go along with every one of the Cycle Profiles/Workouts that I post. I tried to make it as simple and easy to understand as possible so that you can just get to your workout! For Instructors: I chose not to use zones for a wider audience reach. … Continue reading →

Military Discounts: Year-Round & Memorial Day

These are mostly national discounts. If you are interested in a local store, zoo, amusement park, etc., please call ahead, as many will offer discounts. I will continue adding and subtracting from this list (as offers expire), reposting it periodically. If you know of any other deals, please comment below to share with others! Don’t … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Deals for Everyone!

I’ve posted a ton of Memorial Day deals and sales below, but if you want to see an even crazier list, visit the site dedicated to Memorial Day sales If you are current or former military, or know someone who is, check out these deals. 7 Eleven Deal: $0.49 Medium Slurpee Dates: Friday, May 24 – … Continue reading →