Hey there, Mamas! It had been so long since I’ve been in touch and for that I apologize. As I wrote about here, my husband and I suffered through two devastating miscarriages in 2016. We found out last October that
Rainbow Update
So, You Think You’re Too Busy to Exercise
Hi there, Mamas. I know it has been forever since we’ve last talked! For that reason, this article might seem a bit hypocritical. I hope you’ll bear with me. My lack of writing has been a mental issue, not a
Small Steps Can Lead to Big Results
Hi there, Mamas! Clients often ask me whether they should start making little changes or jump right into a whole new lifestyle. That depends a lot on your own personality. (If you’re looking for more on this, check out Gretchen
Avoiding Distraction: Why I Walk with Hand Weights
Hi there, Mamas! So, summer is all but over and we’re getting back in the swing of things. It’s a little bittersweet. While the fun and spontaneity of summer is behind us, I know I can use the next few
My MIA Summer Update
Hi there, Mamas! So another summer nearly at a close, another few months of not so much from yours truly. I blame my summer birthday tendencies. Let me know if I’m the exception, other summer birthday people, but once the
How Milk Can Cause Anemia (And What to do About It)
Hey there, Mamas! We have rule in our house about drinks. L only gets milk at meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and water any other time. (We don’t do juice for several reasons, many of which can be found here,
If Your Kids Get Dessert, Don’t Do This…
Hey there, Mamas! It seems like now days if you’re eating at a restaurant kids meals come with dessert. It doesn’t matter if they’re fast food or a sit-down restaurant – ice cream seems to follow. One thing I see
Consistency is Key to Reach Your Goals
Hey there, Mamas! Summer is here. More time outside usually means tank tops, shorts, and swim suits. If that makes you nervous, don’t fret! I have the secret weapon to reaching your goals once and for all this summer: Consistency.
The Meal-Time Mistake that Could Cost Parents Big
It seems so harmless. The three bites of mac and cheese. The half-eaten graham cracker. A quarter of an apple. But these seemingly innocuous things can have a huge impact. These and so many other foods are leftover when kids
The Secret Benefits to Meal Planning
Meal planning is a vital part of healthy eating, or just eating in general, really. There are so many benefits to planning meals ahead of time. Let me count the ways… Saves time –Â When you have a plan for what’s