Before we even get into the context of this article let me say, I love my children. I would cross deserts, move mountains, and kill, yes straight up gangster murder someone for my children. They are unique and hilarious. They are beautiful and loving. I love them with every fiber…
So your child is getting older. Maybe they’re taking an interest in things like music, sports, and art. Maybe they’re starting to find friends with whom they are spending more time. Either way, their bodies are developing and changing. One of the biggest changes that’s occurring with your child is…
February brings fun holidays. In February, Valentine’s Day may bring the promise of fancy dinners and chocolate, and one can expect to be knee-deep in Mardi Gras eating/celebrating/parading if not Fat Tuesday itself. February this year has also meant an onslaught of flu virus and strep. Oh, and the…
At this time of year, people start to reflect and some pick New Year’s resolutions. I hope that if you are struggling with weight or something else, my story will give you a little inspiration to go big. If I can do it, I know that you can too. My…
This post has been brought to you by Pelican Athletic Club. The term self care gets thrown around a lot these days. Especially amongst mom bloggers. I see post after post about taking care of yourself and it’s so true. The issue generally becomes, how and when? Self care is…
This post is brought to you by Pelican Athletic Club. A few weeks ago a few of the writers decided to try out the KO Boxing class now offered at Pelican Athletic Club. Until recently many of the specialty classes at PAC were fee based, meaning there was an additional…
As a running mom sometimes it’s difficult to plan your runs around spousal support, your family’s schedule, or childcare. You still want to get your runs in, but you have the baby. So, what do you do? Take them with you! Running with your kids in a jogging stroller can…
If you have any fitness-loving friends in your circle then you may have already heard about HIIT workouts. They are, without a doubt, the latest fitness craze and with good reason. Research is showing that this effective workout can leave you burning calories even after it’s over. Pretty awesome right?…
If you are anything like me, you may think going out after having kids is not possible. I am a mom of three kids under the age of 8, so for many reasons I used to think allowing myself a night out was ridiculous because my kids were my FULL…
I wasn’t one of those pregnant women who had that motherly glow. I wasn’t beautiful and perfect and full of life. I was fat and sweaty and full of stretch marks. When it came time for contractions, I thought the women who did this more than once were just nuts….