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...]
My morning meditations in a mug
Everything is still--the whir and bubble pops coming from the Keurig a counterpoint to the morning bird calls. I sit at the kitchen table as the sun peeks over the horizon--scrolling through my newsfeeds as I wait for that first cup of coffee. This is my time. This is how I ease into a new frenetic day. After the kids wake up, the clock becomes the master. The … [Read more...]
Learning never ends.
[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="lifted-both" width="645px" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" ]I am writing this post in exchange for a discounted conference ticket to SoFabU on the Road; however, all opinions are mine and mine alone. #CollectiveBias #SoFabUOTR [/dropshadowbox] I know I mentioned my return to school. I'm in a … [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...]