by Brooke Selb | Apr 1, 2020 | Family, Family Activities, Mom Life, Movement Activities for Kids, Screen Free Activities
Foster imagination with 19 simple dramatic play ideas for young kids. There is no prep work in this pretend play and you can use materials you already have. These past two weeks have been really good for me. With both preschool and all our regular outing locations...
by Brooke Selb | Mar 31, 2020 | Family, Family Activities, Mom Life, Screen Free Activities
These 29 beginner craft projects for young kids are perfect for the non crafty. This list includes easy activities to do with toddlers or young kids. I am not crafty. I have had a sewing machine for about five years and have yet to use it for anything more than a few...
by Brooke Selb | Mar 17, 2020 | Family, Mom Life, Screen Free Activities
These 10 easy no screen activities are perfect to keep the kids busy when you need to work from home. They take no prep work and will keep kids quiet and entertained for at least an hour so you can get some work done. Since becoming a work from home mom this past...
by Brooke Selb | Mar 12, 2020 | Easter, Exercise, Family, Family Activities, Holidays, Mom Life, Movement Activities for Kids, Screen Free Activities
These six DIY energy burning Easter games are quick to put together and ideal for the whole family. Whether indoors or outdoors, you have some simple activities ready to go when that extra holiday energy kicks in. I ran out of time last Easter. By four in the...
by Brooke Selb | Mar 2, 2020 | Easter, Family, Holidays, Mom Life
These 10 non candy Easter egg filler ideas are a hit for toddlers, for girls, and for boys. Skip the Easter egg candy and opt for these inexpensive toys instead. With the amount of time we spend playing hide and seek, it is no wonder that our three year old loves egg...
by Brooke Selb | Feb 23, 2020 | 20 Minute Workouts, Dumbbells, Exercise, Home Workouts, Personal Training, Strength Workouts, Total Body Workouts, Workouts, Workouts for Beginners, Workouts for Women
With your limited time, this at home workout is ideal for busy parents. Grab a set of dumbbells and complete it with the kids right in your living room! All the people who told me that third babies are easier to adapt to than second babies gave me some serious false...
by Brooke Selb | Feb 9, 2020 | Eat More Vegetables, Lunch/Dinner, Plant Based Meals, Recipes, Vegetarian
This Udon Bok Choy Stir Fry is a quick and easy lunch or dinner to make when you are craving a bit of pasta, but no heavy sauces. With crisp bok choy, tangy teriyaki, and chewy udon noodles, it is a dish made to satisfy. I fell in love with Udon noodles when Rob and I...
by Brooke Selb | Feb 3, 2020 | Mom Life
Regardless if you are spending a few hours at the beach, or a whole day, these are the 15 must have items you need for a day at the beach with a toddler. From snacks to hats and sand toys to beach towels, you will be set up for a fun and memorable day in the sun and...
by Brooke Selb | Jan 28, 2020 | Exercise, Health Coaching, Health Goal Planning, Home Workouts, Mom Life, Personal Training
Working from home comes with perks and drawbacks. Avoid the work from home weight gain with these nine practical and realistic tips. Working from home can be a serious blessing as well as a bit of a burden. Yes, you get to avoid the commute, can work in...
by Brooke Selb | Jan 20, 2020 | Health for Moms, Healthy Eating Mindset, Make Ahead Meals, Meal Planning, Meal Prepping, Mom Life, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Recipes
This list of 33 gestational diabetes meals are easy to make and will not spike your blood sugar. Whether you are figuring out what to eat, or just looking for new recipes, these will definitely get your ideas flowing and keep the plain old salads away. This...
by Brooke Selb | Jan 13, 2020 | Gestational Diabetes, Hazel, Mom Life, Pregnancy
A gestational diabetes diagnoses is not easy. From some lifestyle changes, diet considerations, and timing your meals and blood sugar tests, you are allowed to feel angry. My gestational diabetes diagnoses came as a shock. Even though my mom had gestational...
by Brooke Selb | Jan 5, 2020 | Compound Exercises, Dumbbells, Gym, Home Workouts, Lower Body / Leg Workouts, Mom Life, Strength Workouts, Upper Body / Arm Workouts, Workouts, Workouts for Advanced, Workouts for Intermediate, Workouts for Women
This full body workout contains 5 compound moves and can be completed in less than 14 minutes. Whether you are squeezing in a quick nap time workout, or have the kids at your feet, you will still be getting a full body workout without the hours in the gym. Grab a set...