At the beginning of the year I was blown away by how crowded my gym was! The crowd seemed to dwindle a bit in the spring as people lost motivation.

I was not prepared for the summer rush though.  This month has be packed  at the gym.  The sun is shining and people are “tightening up” for vacation (well, at least I am!) It can be difficult to sty disciplined in the summer, though.  The kids are home.

This week I rounded up a few finding time to workout tips and some easy protein packed food choices.  A healthier mama is a more active mama and the little ones will love it when you can keep up with them!

Domesticating Michelle shares some tips on starting a new workout routine and gives a through review of the Galaxy s5 armband!

Some days are bound to be busier than others Calm Healthy Sexy has some advice on how to find time for exercise when you are scrambling!

For me, the hardest part of my lifestyle is battling my sweet tooth.  That is why I love Skinny Fitalicious’s recipes.  This Quinoa Berry Crumble is full of protein and healthy carbs.

Protein is vital for building lean muscle and maintaining a healthy weight.  However, some people *cough* like me, dislike chicken breast.  There are alternatives though!  Life Love and Thyme  has 12 alternate sources of protein for you to try.

Another good source of protein is peanut butter.  This recipe for Peanut Butter Fruit Dip from Little House Living is perfect for days when you are just craving something sweet.

I am a huge fan of essential oils and homemade beauty and cleaning recipes.  I love this bedtime linen spray from The Seasoned Homemaker. Sleep is a priority when you are working out.  It gives the body time to recover and rebuild.

Thank you ladies for the great inspiration this week!

Onto the Family Fun Friday Link Party!

Family Fun Friday is a weekly link party where bloggers share their family oriented crafts, recipes, thoughts, homeschool tips and activities. Each week each co-host picks SIX features! Link up your best posts for the chance of being featured on five blogs. We have a great community here at Family Fun Friday with over 200 posts linked up each week. Moms take a minute to surf around and see what is linked. I’m sure you’ll find something fabulous.

Meet our Family Fun Friday hostesses:

Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook /Pinterest/Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will featureFamily Fun Posts.
Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow:Blog/Facebook/Pinterest/Instagram / Twitter.
Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun on her blog Gym Craft Laundry. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will featureorganizing, fitness, and family fun.

Check out these fun features from the cohosts!

This week Selena is featuring art and sensory activities. Be sure to check out these fun and tactile activities on Look we’re Learning!!

Monica rounded up some sweet and savory recipes that will have your mouth watering!

If you enjoy the features on Family Fun Friday please leave me a comment, I would love to hear from you! If you see things that you like here – please PIN them on Pinterest! If you PIN these lists it will help this blogging party grow. To PIN a specific blogger’s post please click through and pin directly from their site. If you’re a mom keep reading because we have some wonderful fun ideas to inspire you with your little ones and family. My blogging friends are linking up craft ideas, fun in the kitchen, preschool & homeschool ideas, and way more!