Lots of people do New Years goals. I have lots of them too. I try to stick to them as best as I can. One thing I'm really working on is drinking water. Several months ago I blogged about giving up caffeine. You can read all about it here. Since then I've been doing great and still keeping it up. I am totally my one a day Diet Dr. Pepper! I occasionally will drink iced tea or a ... Read More
Healthy Food Substitutes
Pinterest sent me an email today with some fantastic tips to make your recipes healthier -- without sacrificing flavor. Did you know you can use black beans instead of flour? Applesauce for butter? Chia seeds for eggs? Here are a few smart swaps for everyday ingredients - also known as "baking hacks" - that will change the way you think about cooking. Some changes are ... Read More
Fitness Finder
Finally...proof that exercise machines are evil.(Nickmom.com) So you want to work out more often? Me too. I'm not sure if it's boredom, discouragement, lack of commitment or that I'm just wishy-washy sometimes...but I am always on the fence about whether or not I like to workout. I start looking for something new to do, fitness-wise, thinking that will surely ... Read More
Water Workouts!
Spending time in the pool with your kids this summer? While the kids are getting their exercise, splashing and wearing themselves out, you can burn major calories, too, without even breaking a sweat! After all, you're a Mom - I know you are always looking for new ways to multitask! Today I'm sharing pool workouts that hit every one of our ... Read More
Sunscreen, A Summer Must-Have
There have been some new changes recently to sunscreen. Sunscreen is something I am very big on. We have a pool so we are always out in the sun. Sunscreen is a must. It's so scary to think that the sunscreen I'm pouring on my sweet babies' skin could be bad! I decided to do some investigation about sunscreens and what the FDA recommends. Here are some important things ... Read More