Thanksgiving is almost here! I hope you are able to spend time with your family and loved ones this season, and are excited to dig into that glorious meal! But if you are having any worries that the holiday can destroy your diet, here are some tips to keep in mind and leave you guilt…
Health and Fitness
The Benefits of Mindful Mommy Time
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware of what you’re doing. It is the opposite of mindlessness. It promotes presence and attentiveness. And allows you to take better control of your choices and ability to focus. There are innumerable benefits to mindfulness: improved focus, decreased stress, memory enhancement, better…
Prego Pilates
Finding the perfect Pilates studio is kind of like dating, you want a class that is isn’t too easy, and that makes you feel like a rock star when you leave! Prenatal Pilates is a whole different ballgame, how are you supposed to keep up with the chick next to you while also staying safe…
Nap Time Workout
The baby is finally down for a nap, you don’t know how long it will last, but would love to get in a quickie workout? I have a few easy moves that will tone you head to toe, with no fancy equipment needed. The best part? These moves are nap time approved! No loud jumping…
Sugar Sugar
I’m totally guilty of giving my little ones too much sugar at times. I find when they have too much of it, it takes so long to get them back on track with a healthy diet. There is sugar in absolutely everything so how do you balance it all out? I don’t want to be…
Hitting the Reset Button
Ever since baby number two came along, life’s been, well, a little more hectic. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t change one thing, but motherhood definitely has its challenges. I’d say one of the biggest challenges I’ve faced since giving birth to my first born, Sophie, has been my overall health and fitness routine. Pre-kids,…
The Importance of Your Child’s Gut Health
As mothers, we spend almost every waking moment worrying about our children. Are they sick, did they eat enough, are they hurting, did they sleep enough, are they falling behind, are they supposed to know all their colors by now, did they have too much sugar, are they okay?! I can’t promise that there will…
It’s Time to Get Healthy!
I’ll admit, I never thought I was the “cleanse” type of gal. I pretty much eat what I want, and I’m not on a strict exercise regimen, due to the kids, so I just exercise when I can. Let’s be real though, my workouts consist of pushing the kids around the neighborhood in their favorite…
Butterflies, Boobs, And Body Butter
5 years ago, I was living the life of my dreams…I was married to an amazing man, had two beautiful young boys, Ethan was 5 years old and Brady still a baby. I was a stay at home mom living in a sleepy little beach town in a big gorgeous house that I had dreams…
We Survived The Flu
This year, so many people were affected somehow by the dreaded flu. For us, it was the night of Christmas when Sophie started getting sick. My poor baby could not stop throwing up, so we knew she caught the flu. Watching my little two year old girl go through that was so incredibly sad. I…
Girls Night In!
I’ll be honest, it’s been awhile since I’ve hosted a girls night at the house. We usually meet up at a restaurant or lounge for a mid-week happy hour, once in a blue moon when our hubby’s can watch the kids. I decided it was time to host a fun girls night in this week,…
February H2O Challenge
Sometimes it is the simplest things that are the most difficult. I am completely guilty about not drinking enough water every day, mostly because I “coffee it up” until it’s time for vino! Yup, mom life at its finest. I’m going to make a change this month and do something good for my body, especially…