I was thinking, after having to adjust over the past few months to a new way of doing things — working from home while homeschooling, wearing a mask everywhere, staying 6-feet away from other people, and talking to friends and family through a computer screen (or a piece of glass), when we start to…slowly…return to how things used to be….it’s going to take an even bigger adjustment.
4 Lessons Learned from Animals About Life During COVID-19
We finally got to visit the zoo today after three months away (we usually go quite often). My son was super excited since he had been worrying that the animals probably missed him.
As we strolled through the pretty empty (but really nice and enjoyable and I was so happy to go somewhere) zoo, I couldn’t help but relate some of our current stay-at-home scenarios with some of the amazing animals we got to see.
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Three Sneaky Exercise Tips That Fit Your Schedule
One of my most recent Mommy Mindpower (now MamaZen – more to come from this awesome program!) articles was about ways to stay fit among the craziness of motherhood. Of course, even if you’re not rocking the mom jeans, ahem, you can still benefit from some sneaky ways to squeeze a little more fitness into your life!Continue reading “Three Sneaky Exercise Tips That Fit Your Schedule”
What Motivates YOU To Get Fit?
Okay, everyone, it’s time to help each other out! So, after I became a mom, my entire outlook on fitness changed. I went from a “No excuses” type to a “maybe later…” to an “I’ll get back to it…eventually.” Well, I am getting closer, but I need to give myself a good kick in the butt every day.
Four Smart Tips for Staying Healthy on Vacation
When you travel, you like to let loose, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you want to loosen your belt buckle
Things are starting to open up across the country, and more people are starting to revisit potential vacation plans. After being stuck at home for a while, many of us probably have already suffered some setbacks to healthy eating and sleeping habits (if we had any to begin with, lol). If you’re planning a trip, whether it’s a big to-do, or a simple weekend getaway, staying healthy can be a real challenge. Although it is a vacation, and you want to splurge a bit, you can still do a few things to help keep yourself on the right track and feeling good during your travels.
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An Easy Update for Outdated Louver Doors
Our house is one big DIY project, and my husband has really been getting into tackling some tasks that were once outside of his comfort zone. Most recently, after painting all of the trim in our house, we ended up with just several louver doors remaining. Fueled by a complete and utter dread of having to paint louver doors, we decided to look at alternatives. First, we thought the obvious – buy new doors? We could, but the doors we have are a strange size, and honestly, we didn’t want to spend the money right now.
10 Healthy Food Swaps You Can Easily Do
Here’s another recent topic that I did for Mommy Mindpower (now – MamaZen); healthy swaps so you can eat better without feeling like you’re sacrificing everything you love. If you’re busy and stressed out the last thing you want to spend time thinking about is counting calories, and you certainly don’t want to give up your favorite foods. Plus, when life is hectic, it’s not easy to stick to overly regimented eating plans.
Instead of trying to perform a complete overhaul in regard to what and how you eat, focus on taking these baby steps instead.
How To Make an Ice Volcano (no ice required)
Get ready for a twist on a kid’s science classic! The famous Volcano Experiment!
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Use a Reward Board To Motivate Kids
I recently did a blog about kids and chores, and it was because my husband and I were in the beginning stages of creating some sort of system to motivate our 3-year-old to do certain things. We ultimately decided on a simple reward board for this stage, with the plan that it will slowly morph over time as our son gets older.
15 Ways Your Kids Can Help Declutter
Tired of tripping over your kid’s stuff? Get organized and get your kids involved!
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