Our family enjoyed our playoff game on Sunday - what a close game! We thought we were going to lose and we ending up winning. We are advancing in the playoffs! That's always a great feeling. We enjoyed cinnamon rolls at 10 am and then at noon we had lunch and cupcakes. This game, we bought large cupcakes at our local Costco and I simply added cupcake toppers to them. It's such an easy way to make the party more festive. Do you like using cupcake toppers? I am not super crafty, so this … [Read more...]
My Self Care Plan: Balance
I have been having discussions this month about "Word of the Year". Have you had this discussion with others, or have you chosen your word for the year? I was listening to other people share their word and I heard one that I knew that I wanted: Balance. I need balance when it comes to being a work at home mom. I need to better prioritize my time but I also need to take me-time. Blogging is my job now, my kids are an important blessing, my husband is my best friend and I love spending … [Read more...]
Want to be a Fit Mom? Do these 5 exercises daily!
We are all caught up in our busy lives, juggling work and family. We forget to set aside time for ourselves to lose that pregnancy weight. Before we realize we gain so much more weight that it is an eyesore. Also, because work keeps us so busy, we don’t have the luxury to indulge in long and tedious workouts. We need smart exercise routines that will give us quick and efficient results. Here are some exercises that will allow every mother to stay fit between her crazy schedules: Squats: You … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss This Important Budget for Family Tip
We’ve all done it at one time or another; created our family budget, checked it, double checked it and then walked away. Later on, maybe a week or two later, we discover that we’ve forgotten something, drastically under budgeted something or worse. Suddenly before we know it, we’re off budget and scrambling to pay a bill or maybe even our mortgage or rent payment. To avoid those things in your life, you should have someone else look at your budget each month. Budget For Family Tip If you’ve … [Read more...]
An Inflatable Air Mattress for a Bed?
Does an inflatable air mattress really work as a bedding solution in 2016? Chances are you probably aren’t going to use an inflatable mattress as a long term sleeping solution. On the other hand, air mattresses can work well as a temporary surface on which to sleep. If you are waiting for a bed to arrive, you have guests who need somewhere to sleep for the night, or you are looking for a temporary sleep solution while you are camping, an inflatable mattress can be an excellent idea. If … [Read more...]
15 Protein Packed Smoothie Recipes To Try
Smoothies are a great way for my family and me to not only get more fruits and vegetables into our daily diet, but when you utilize a great protein powder, you can also get more protein into your diet. Smoothies are also easy to make. I simply throw the ingredients into my Nutri Ninja Pro and mix. I love that kind of simplicity. As a mom to two young kids, easy and healthy is exactly what I like. Does your family like smoothies? 15 Protein Packed Smoothie Recipes Smoothie recipes are the … [Read more...]
How to Write SMART Goals
There are many recommendations out there for setting goals. I’ve tested quite a few of them. However, the one that has been the most beneficial for me is the SMART method. Have you heard of SMART Goals before? SMART Goals (S)pecific- When it comes to setting goals, the more specific you make them, the better. When you get really specific, not only do you have a better picture in your mind of exactly what you want to achieve, but it makes it easier to manage. The easier it is to manage, the … [Read more...]
