Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadeHealthPack #CollectiveBias. Please note, this blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your healthcare practitioner. Do you get light headed and cranky a few hours after eating a highly processed meal or […]
When your child is scared of the pool
This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Being a parent comes with heart stopping moments that get burned into your memory. When my son was a toddler, he reached towards the swimming pool, lost his balance, and […]
Clean Eating for Busy Beginners
Have you decided that it’s time for a healthier lifestyle but you don’t know where to start? Making the switch to eating clean is an awesome choice, but it can be overwhelming when you first begin. What can you eat? Will you be hungry? How will you keep it up? How can you live without […]
Our Top Ten Fun and Frugal Summer Activities
Remember that song? “Summer time and the living is easy….” Yeah? Lies. All of it. This summer just started and it most certainly is not easy. I blame it on the rain. Rain storms thunder through Florida every summer. But normally the storms blow in between 3-4 pm and are gone by 5:00 pm. Lately […]
How to overcome nipple confusion caused by a nipple shield
After nursing my first three babies with virtually no problems whatsoever, my fourth baby introduced me to the cruel, painful world of nipple confusion and cracked nipples. Herchel’s post on how to overcome nipple confusion using a nipple shield reminded me of how my daughter’s nipple confusion was caused by the shield! The good news […]
Make these Rocking Rocky Road Cheerio Balls!
You know how every time a storm comes through the kids get a little crazy? Are mine the only ones who seem to lose their minds when they are stuck inside the house for a couple of days?! The weather this week has trapped us at home for a couple of days. I didn’t realize […]
Parenting Hacks: Taking the stress out of giving kids medicine
Have you had the joy of giving your kids medicine? Please tell me that I am not the only one that’s had it spit in my face, onto the floor, or hurled to the ceiling. For years I struggled with giving Pea her twice daily doses of medicines to treat her Juvenile Arthritis. As little as […]
Don’t cut your summer parties short because of bugs!
If you’ve ever lived or visited the sunshine state in the summer you know what misery feels like. The summer heat is brutal in Florida. The afternoon thunderstorms cool everything off a bit but come with a nasty side effect. Mosquitoes. The sun beats down on you while the humidity drowns you in your own […]
Understanding Emotions with Disney’s Inside Out with free Critical Reading printable
You know what? I am still grateful that my kids are no longer toddlers. Going out and about with them is so much easier now and they can even almost sit through a whole dentist appointment waiting for me. If your kids are not quite there yet, take heart. It’s coming. It will get easier. They have […]
Do It Yourself Craft Ideas: Decoupage Art Supply Cup
Do your kids have bins full of different art supplies all over the house? Pork Chop and Pea love crafting, coloring their drawings and making messes memories. Lately, we’ve been turning towards “practical crafts.” Things like arts and crafts for home decor or fun decoupage projects like this easy do it yourself craft idea–the decoupage […]
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Pudding Cups
Do you know what the hardest part of being a “fit mom” and having “gym” in your blog’s name is? Staying true to your brand when you are dealing with real life. Last year and the beginning of this one were tough for me–healthwise. I had a few run-ins with kidney stones then had to have […]
Coca-Cola Chicken Kabobs
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company™, all opinions are mine alone. #USOCarePacks #CollectiveBias Are you ready for the most patriotic season to begin? Military Appreciation Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day, are a big deal in my family. I come from a long line of service. My father, […]
Meal Ideas for Family Swimming and Grilling Days
Are you excited about summer? Around here summers are for family swimming and grilling. Every weekend ends with me at the grill while the kids tire themselves out in the pool. My kids don’t do well without the rigid schedule of the school day. They get cabin fever and fight — then fight some more. Since my husband […]
