Looking for a “NOT CANDY” treat idea for your child’s Halloween party at school? Try these super SIMPLE, healthier alternatives. Ingredients needed: cheese sticks, pretzels, applesauce pouches, “mummy wrap” and black Sharpie. Broomstick How-To: 1. Cut cheese sticks in half and make the sweeping part of the broom by peeling the cheese sticks on… Read More Halloween Inspired Healthy Treats
Do you ever feel bombarded with sugary, processed treats for your kiddos? They love it, of course…which makes thinking of healthier alternatives for school snacks a difficult process. I like to get creative and have fun with these mom challenges. Some of my creations have been a hit, like these fall inspired pumpkins. Others…not… Read More Pumpkin Cuties for Preschool Snacks
~CHARITY~ ~FITNESS~ ~COMPETITION~ Can these things really be tied all together?! Why, yes they can!! Read further for details… The beauty of this time of year always gets me in the spirit of giving and paying it forward. For the month of October, I am super excited to announce an opportunity that ties together charity,… Read More Charity Fitness Competition
A little bit of organization can go a long way towards making life a little less hectic. Whether it’s food prepping to help you eat healthy, or scheduling your workouts in your planner like an important meeting, getting organized can bring you that much closer to reaching your goals. Organization in other areas of your… Read More Get Organized Tools
Do you ever find yourself in a moment of reflection thinking “wow…this is a God moment.”? I felt this way for an entire weekend, as it was filled with God moments that made me think a lot about life, the things we cherish and hold dear, and how this thing we call “life” can have… Read More Loss and Life Full Circle
As I was reflecting upon what to make my Tea Time Tips about this Monday morning, I was multitasking by catching a little bit of the morning news, drinking my tea, creating my to-do lists for the week, making breakfast for the kids, changing diapers, getting dressed, working on plans for my upcoming fitness challenges,… Read More Finding Balance in a Crazy World
[youtube=http://youtu.be/dXpCPHHDphE] It’s not perfectly edited or professionally practiced, but I did it. I finally made my first video. I stepped out of my introverted self for just a moment to share with you my “why” for going on this fitness/nutrition journey. I figure there is only one way to make change sometimes…stepping outside of your… Read More Paying It Forward