Early in my adult life I worked as a personal trainer. I had overcome weight struggles myself and wanted to help others do the same. I was young, naive and idealistic. I was also SINGLE, had DISPOSABLE INCOME, was WITHOUT CHILDREN, and without anything else that placed large demands on my time (a stressful career, caring for […]
Pinterest Win: Crockpot Cheese Tortellini & Sausage
I just LOVE coming across new recipes that turn out awesome and that the WHOLE family enjoys (I hate having to make something separate for the kids!) Here is why this recipe is a winner: 1) Don’t let the spinach and tomatoes scare you. My husband would normally not eat ANYTHING with spinach in it, […]
My Sweet Reward: I’m doing a good job as a mom (& you are too!)
This fall marks the end of my reign as a mom of preschoolers. My youngest daughter, Maddie starts kindergarten this September. Man, am I going to miss my little buddy. I call this past year with just Maddie at home my sweet reward. While Kyle and Charlotte were at school, Maddie and I drank coffee, […]
Let’s face it, we all just want to be skinny: Where does my self control go?
You’ve probably witnessed this in your own life time and time again. You start out the day doing really well, healthy breakfast, you even make it to lunch and choose the salad over the whopper and silently celebrate the victory in your head. But by the time you pick up the kids, grab a few things […]
“Did you see on Facebook…?” – How I stopped being so critical
I’ve learned that pretty much any conversation that begins with “Did you see on Facebook…?” is about to become critical, judgmental or just plain unkind. I don’t know why it happens, or why when I peruse my news feed I develop an attitude: suddenly I’m the only person that knows how to plan a wedding, […]
Back to School Stress Busters: Part 1
Recently around the dinner table our family was talking about the new school schedule that will soon be upon us. Many students (and parents) right now are stressed. Maybe your stress is from your young adult starting college, or your oldest beginning pre-school, or all the challenges in between; no matter what the source of […]