The number one area of concern I hear from most every mom that enters our Baby Boot Camp program is that they want to eliminate that post baby pooch. So what muscles is our core comprised of? And, what are the best exercises to work it? The core muscles are not just abdominals, but our obliques-around the side of our midsection, the lower back muscles called the erector spinae as well as a hidden layer of muscles underneath our “six {Read More}
Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd and we’ve rounded up 10 easy Earth Day crafts you can do as a family! Celebrate Earth Day and teach your kids ways to better take care of our Earth. Use your left over egg cartons to create a picture of Earth, from Carrots are Oranges. At the Preschool Toolbox you’ll find directions to create your own puffy paint that kids can use to paint a picture of Earth. Reuse bottle stops and crafting {Read More}
So you just got home from the hospital with your absolutely beautiful new baby so why is it you feel so sad? As a fitness professional of a mommy & me class, I can’t tell you how many times I have heard moms share stories of their struggles with the baby blues and Postpartum Depression. The baby blues is an emotional reaction that begins a few days to a week after delivery and generally lasts no longer than two weeks. {Read More}
With the warmer weather finally approaching, our schedules seem to get busier and busier and we just don’t have the time to do it all! We’ve come up with this list of 10 quick, easy dinner ideas to keep you sane and your family full. Quesadillas – Have an aspiring little chef in your kitchen? This is the perfect dish to make on the fly while teaching your kids how to cook. Easy Skillet Tacos – These tacos could easily be a {Read More}
With Easter in sight it’s time to start deciding how you will liven up the holiday for your youngsters. Will it be candy jewelry or a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt? Read on for a list of Easter crafts for kids of every age. Want a new spin on dying Easter eggs? How does tie-dye sound? This project also allows children do their eggs together while choosing their own color combinations, instead of having to take turns with a single color. {Read More}
With St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, we’ve gathered some crafts, books and snacks to help you celebrate with your family! St. Patrick’s Day Crafts At The Logan’s blog you’ll find several activities and crafts that one mom did for a St. Patrick’s Day party. My favorite craft from her post was the http://goo.gl/ILMZD. At the Under the Table and Dreaming Blog you’ll find directions to make these adorable shamrocks out of coffee filters. Another shamrock craft can be found at {Read More}
In this day in age everyone is talking about saving money, cutting back and learning to live on less. Getting organized and decluttering your home can help you save money. Yes, Seriously!!! There are a lot of benefits to minimizing, but it can also save you money and teach you how to be frugal. The process forces you to examine what you own and why you have it, but having less junk makes the things you really need easier to {Read More}
These Easter decorations are sure to stir up some conversation when your guests walk through the front door. Create festive spring decor with our top 10 Easter decoration ideas! An Easter Egg Tree is a cute centerpiece in any room, and all the necessary items can be found at the dollar store. The blog FrillsFluffAndTrucks offers a super easy wreath to get your kids excited for their Easter egg hunt. The36thavenue.com presents 20 unique ways to decorate those boring white {Read More}
We are all looking for ways to save an extra buck, but it’s no secret saving is not always easy. One of the easiest ways to help save you money is by price comparing. With a little bit of homework you can start to save more money each week at the grocery store. First it is important to know your rock bottom pricing for the products you purchase for your family weekly. I know of a few people who keep a {Read More}
Do you have a little one with a birthday party in the cold winter months? Need some simple ideas? Rebecca of The Pink Orange and Melissa of Styled by Melissa have put together two sweet parties simple enough for any busy mom (or not so busy mom ) to recreate! Have fun with it and make your indoor parties just as much fun as taking things outside! Girls Winter Birthday Party Ideas Start with the idea of a little girls {Read More}
