I’m 39 weeks pregnant! It’s about time I film some pregnancy workout videos for you, right?! Well, I figure it’s better late than never, and I’m happy to spread the fitness love. Important things to note: You have universal permission to take each part of the workout at your own level, to stop to rest, to … Continue reading
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It’s American Heart Month: How to Prevent Heart Disease
It’s the month of LOVE! Ooh lah, lah, fancy schmacy, right? Partially… February is also American Heart Month. Do you think about your heart health often? I can tell you that even though I do have heart disease in my family (both my deceased half-brother and father had heart disease), it’s not something that crosses … Continue reading
DiY Heart Garland
I love this! I found the idea on Color Her {Hope}. I liked that she used two pieces of paper back-to-back so you can see a design from every angle. However, that is double the work, so I opted out. Ultimately, I’d find some double-sided paper, but I think my paper looks fine, even with … Continue reading
Superbowl Sunday Workout: Superbowl Slam
Get the kids involved and have a fun, active day! Continue reading
Kid’s Valentine’s Day Party Ideas
Oh yeah, baby! It’s that time again! It’s love, love, LOVE time not just for us as adults, but for our kiddos! I had a really great Pre-Valentine’s Day Party today for my neighborhood so I could share the fun with you. Yes, that’s right… they sacrificed coming to my pre-emptive party for YOU! Now, … Continue reading
Funny Babysitting Ads
We’ve all heard about bad babysitters. Some fall in the extreme and are pursued legally for their transgressions. Others are just… interesting. As parents, we are STRESSED about placing our children in the hands of babysitters. Are they really as they appear to be? Can we really trust them with the most precious people in … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions: To Make or Not to Make?
Do you make one? People seem to take pride in their resolutions. I mean, they are looking to better themselves, right? But, isn’t a resolution just a goal… one we can make at ANY time? We can surrender to self-discipline at anytime of the year, so why do we need the first day of the year … Continue reading
New Year’s Eve “All About Me” Children’s Questionnaire
I’m having friends over today for a Noon Year’s Eve playgroup! WOOHOO! Don’t worry, I’ll share our festivities so you can steal some ideas for next year. However, I wanted to share this fun little activity I made so you can do it at home today, tomorrow, or whenever you have time! We’ve all seen … Continue reading
Holiday Traditions Unwrapped: Random Acts of Kindness Tree
As kids, the obvious go-to focus at the holidays is “gimme, gimme, gimme”. For one, WE give to our children and often talk to them about about the presents they might be brought. I do this, and don’t think it’s completely wrong. We want to make our children excited and happy. We want to make them … Continue reading
Holiday Tradition Unwrapped: Small Kids Gifts Leading Up to Christmas Day
—————————————————————— This part of our Holiday Tradition Smorgasbord: 50 Holiday Traditions to Start With Your Family list. —————————————————————— Many of you know that this year is my little family’s first year NOT spent in California with my and my husband’s nuclear and extended families. Because of that, I’ve had to think of what traditions we want to … Continue reading