When it comes to being on the soccer field, the kids have one thing on their minds. They want to score a few goals and beat the other team. Our society has drilled into the minds of our kids that they need to win. Well, when it comes to soccer or any other team sport, there is more to it than just winning. It's a game. Games should be fun. Our soccer team … [Read more...]
How to balance blogging, fitness, and an active family life
[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="lifted-both" width="auto" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" ] This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #DataAndAMovie #CollectiveBias [/dropshadowbox] I should stop telling people that I am a work from … [Read more...]
Encouraging Moms on Family Fun Friday
I've been there. Have you? That point when you feel like being a mom is overwhelming. I've been feeling it creeping up on me the last few weeks. I even mentioned that we need to do a weekend family getaway so I could go somewhere where there isn't a list of chores always waiting for me. So I wasn't surprised to find several articles dealing with that mom anger and stress linked … [Read more...]
C-Section Gift Basket Ideas That Actually Help (Not Just Cute Stuff)
Most C-section gift baskets look thoughtful, but a lot of the common ideas do not actually help during recovery. Some of the things I thought I would want ended up sitting untouched, while a few things I did not expect made a much bigger difference. A cesarean section is major surgery, and the right kind of gift basket can make those first days at home a little easier. … [Read more...]
Healthy Tastes Good
The last few weeks, the dinner menu around here has undergone a big change. In the past, I would cook kid friendly (mostly healthy) meals for the kids and a lower carb dinner for myself. Those days are gone now. We've introduced vegetables, fish, fruit and nutrient dense foods to the kids with great success. I can't take the credit though. One of the perks of … [Read more...]