Learn how to make healthy smoothie recipes with natural protein. Skip the unhealthy protein powders, sneak in those vegetables, still taste great. A smoothie has to be one of my all time favorite ways to start the day. When I was teaching full time, a...
12 Compound Exercises Perfect For Busy Moms
With your limited time you need the most effective exercises possible. These 12 compound exercises for busy moms will get you to your fitness goals faster. It is no secret that moms are short on time. Whether you are home with your children, or working in some...
Healthy Mom’s Fall Bucket List
Make the most of this season by checking off these items on a healthy fall bucket list. You will be setting yourself up for a fun and fit season. Fall used to be my favorite season. It was the season of cross country team running and lots of time on the trails. In the...
Two At Home Halloween Workouts To Put Fitness Into Your Festivities
Put some fun into your festivities with these full body strength at home Halloween workouts. Grab your set of dumbbells and get moving before the costumes. I do not put a lot of effort into Halloween costumes. Generally, I look through my closet and pick something...
Playground Chase Cardio Workout For Women
Take your kids to the playground with confidence. In this cardio workout for women you will get the real life strength training you need to chase them around all the equipment while keeping them safe. I have yet to meet a kid that does not adore the playground. Tons...
7 Easy Meals To Get The Whole Family To Eat More Vegetables
Stop stressing about putting vegetables on the table and use this meal plan. These seven easy meals to eat more vegetables will keep the whole family happy. I have tired everything to make eating more vegetables easy. I joined a CSA when I was first making changes to...
10 Easy Ways To Stop Eating Your Kids’ Leftovers
Skip the bites of your children's plate scraps with these 10 ways to stop eating kids' leftovers. You will get that much closer to your health goals! No matter what kind of dinner you make for your kids, there are bound to be a few bites left on their plates. You know...
12 Truths After One Year As A Stay At Home Mom
Debating about being a stay at home mom? These are the 12 truths to being a stay at home mom I learned after one year home with three young children. As teachers start welcoming students back into their classrooms, staying late during those first few weeks to make...
How To Make Meal Planning Easy For The Busy Mom
Meal planning can be super quick and easy no matter how hectic your schedule is. These 10 excuses show you how to make meal planning easy for the busy mom. I have been meal planning every week for the past 10 years. Sure, there are some weeks here and there...
Weekly Meal Plan: 7 Beginner Vegetarian Meals
If you are testing out being vegetarian these seven recipes are perfect vegetarian meals for beginners. They are kid and husband friendly. When Rob and I decided to try being vegetarian for a full month, my meal planning tendencies went into overdrive. I could finally...
9 Ways To Learn To Love Cooking
Cooking does not have to be a dreaded task. Instead you can learn to love cooking. These 9 tips will help make your time in the kitchen fun and interesting. This post contains affiliate links. It has taken me a long time to learn that food can be fun. I...
11 Reasons To Freezer Cook (Besides a New Baby)
There are many reasons to freezer cook. Whether for a newborn, for a friend in need, or for those busy nights, you will be glad you have a full freezer. Before I taught myself how to actually cook, there were usually only two things in my freezer: alcohol and ice...