I don't claim to be a fitness for moms guru--because I am not. I don't even write about working out as often as I should! Normally my defense is that I would rather go to the gym than write about it. Normally. The last few weeks I've had house guests, sick kids, and two weekend road trips. That is in addition to our normal school and soccer craziness. So I skipped the … [Read more...]
Super Tough Homemade Disinfectant Wipes
This post was originally written in 2014. This homemade disinfectant wipes recipe has been updated and revised. February 26, 2020. Are you looking for DIY Alcohol-Based Disinfecting Hand Wipes to prevent the spread of viruses? Click here for the tutorial. I hate spending money on consumables. Think about how much money we spend on toilet paper! Consumable products also … [Read more...]
Sometimes motivation comes from unlikely places
Last week I only made it to the gym once. Pea's juvenile arthritis flared and we had a few days of being up all night and missing school. This weekend was busy with soccer and my fabulously talented niece's surprise 18th party. We had a blast. Big families are awesome! The kids are also out for spring break this week and Pork Chop's best friend is keeping us company so … [Read more...]
That one time I wasn’t late to the gym
As I was turning the corner into the parking lot, I craned my neck and searched the rows of cars. Cars were zipping in and snagging spots right and left. The gym is a popular hangout at 5:30 p.m. "Mommy, do you know what her car looks like?" "No, baby, but she said she was parked in the back." As I maneuvered my obnoxiously large vehicle through the … [Read more...]
Paleo Friendly peanut butter cookies
When it comes to my weight loss goals, I can easily say that it isn't finding the motivation to work out that derails my efforts. I love working out. But...I also love sweets. Staying away from yummy baked goods is easily the hardest thing I face when it comes to my fitness goals. The most effective way for me to combat my sweet tooth is to have healthy alternatives … [Read more...]