There is just about a national day for everything. There is National Pancake Day, Pie Day and Kite Flying day. National Drink Wine Day is February 18th (not to get confused with National Wine Day, which is May 25th) of every year. Why a National Drink Wine Day? Why not? This day is to help […]
Postpartum Care: The First Six Weeks
Have you thought about what those first six weeks will look like after you have your little one? The postpartum period can be a trying time- there are sleepless nights, hormones causing your emotions to range from anger and depression to exhilaration and joy and the physical healing that needs to happen after a vaginal […]
Being Strong, Fit, Lean, Happy, Healthy, and Productive
Living in the moment is great. It’s empowering, but it’s somewhat a diservice to yourself. Now wait a minute, before you think, NEXT and move on, let me show you why I chose to change this mindset myself. If your goal is to live a life being strong, lean, fit, happy, healthy, and productive, then […]
Let’s Play: Activities for Your Preschooler
The fun and excitement of the holidays have passed and that means, at least for us in colder climates, we have months of frigid, snowy weather to look forward. Did you know it is recommended that kids get 60 minutes of active play each day? When the weather is warm it is easy to do, […]
Bobble Giveaway
We are co-hosting a week-long, bobble SPORT reusable water bottle giveaway, that we are co-hosting with a wonderful group of mommy bloggers from across the United States. Growing up as a girl, bottled water that you bought at a store was a thing of the future, instead we just drank straight from the tap. Now, […]
6 Ways to Drink More Water
You should be drinking more water! I say that to myself as I grab some orange juice (or coffee depending on the night I had) in the morning, as I get a lemonade for lunch and I as drink a glass of wine for dinner. Drinking water is a chore in itself (for me anyways). […]
2 Moves for Sexy, Toned Arms
No gym membership, no problem. You can tone your arms and lose that jiggly arm at home. All you need are some dumbbells. One of the best arm moves to do is the dumbbell curls. Make sure you are: Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart Using a weight you are comfortable with (usually 5 lbs […]
Going Green with Green Smoothies
There is a new wave in healthy eating called green smoothies. Smoothies are not a new concept. We know fruit smoothies, such as banana and strawberry smoothies, and smoothie companies such as Smoothie King and Jamba are everywhere. Now smoothies have entered into a new era of going green. Green smoothies are a great and […]
Workout Wednesday
With 4 kids, you would think that working out isn’t exactly in the forefront of my mind. My newest little one just turned two months old, which means I got the okay from my OB to get back into my work out routine. So, what exactly do I do to stay in shape when I am battling […]