

Packing for tournaments
Basketball is big with my husband and kids. That means tournaments! I always pack a huge cooler with healthy food and lots of ice to last...


2018 Resolution: Like More Things I Don’t Like
… a.k.a., explore outside my comfort zone. The older I get, the more I realize there is so much I don’t know—and should. Lately, I’ve...


Lifecycle of a Running Shoe
Wondering why you should invest in a quality pair of running shoes? One look at all you’ll use them for over their lifetime—hint: it’s...


Six simple & inexpensive potato meals using leftovers!
1. Mashed potatoes with green beans, corn, and carrots 2. Boiled potatoes w/ black bean soup, and chopped spinach 3. Baked french fries...


Benefits of Lifting/Owning Free Weights
1. Mobility: You can put them in any room you're in—they’re not attached to anything! 2. Side Perks: Stabilizer muscles kick in to help...

How I Won the Battle of the Chubbies
One thing that’s really special about my husband is that he pays no attention to my weight. Around the time I’d had my third child, I was...


Why do You Have to Like Everything You Eat?
My child told me, “Mom, I don’t like broccoli.” I responded with a smile, “Just eat five bites, because you’re 5.” One of my clients once...


No Recipe Needed
As a mom of five, I love making dinners that are inexpensive, healthy, quick, and simple! Recipe-free meals meet all of the above...


Saying no to junk food
A. Should you feel bad? B. When your kids grow up will they go crazy and just eat junk because you denied them? I can only answer this by...


Can you enjoy an unhealthy journey?
We may not be able to control everything about our lives, but we can make healthy choices. That alone makes you feel better about your...