5 Tips on Preventing Cyberbullying When I was growing up, there was a bully in every schoolyard. They would purposely slap the lunch tray from your hands in the cafeteria and sit just close enough to you in class to quietly shoot spitballs down the back of your shirt. Some bullies would threaten to beat you up after the 3 o’clock bell – every day. Gossip was rampant, and YOU were always the punchline. It was physical, verbal and emotional…
I am in love with my crockpot. If you don’t have one or have never cooked with one I highly recommend it. They save you so much time and make dinner so easy! All you do is throw in all the ingredients and let the crockpot work its magic. This is a crockpot Irish Stew recipe that I love to make for my family. Im not normally a big meat eater but this crockpot Irish Stew is just too yummy…
Several weeks back I posted a few blogs on finding ways to be strong willed during the holiday season, including tips on avoiding the dreaded sabotage of your health and fitness goals. Maybe you’re succeeding, and if so, keep it going! But for those of you who haven’t, maybe it’s time to recommit to working out! Getting back into a workout routine when you’ve taken time off is intimidating. As I’ve said before, we push ourselves mentally, physically and spiritually to…
When it is cold outside I love to make a man and yummy dinner! Don’t get me wrong I love my salads and fruit but something about a warm bowl of soup that just gets me! With the holidays coming up soon the kids will be out of school so here are a few warm and cozy healthy family dinners that you will love. These recipes are perfect for just an evening with the kiddos or if you have family from…
My favorite workout program is definitely the 21 Day Fix. The first time I did it was several years ago and afterwards my body felt amazing! Now, years later it is still my go to program. I love it because the workouts are only 30 minutes so I can do it in the middle of my busy mama life. I wanted to share with you guys 2 moves from one of the workouts that will get you legs nice and…
For those that are trying to stay healthy over the holidays it seems like it is almost impossible! So many yummy treats that are so hard to say no to! Everything you buy is packed with artificial ingredients, or processed sugars. So, here is a delicious healthy Apple Crisp recipe that has none of that! I made this for my family one night and it was gone in minutes! My kids ask me to make it all the time now!…
Being a busy mama with three active kiddos I’ve become a pro a finding quick and easy workout that fit into our busy schedule. Here is a quick total body medicine ball workout. I love it because no gym is required! You can do this workout in you living room, hotel, backyard, dorm room, and just about anywhere else you can think of. If you don’t have a medicine ball your can easily modify this workout with weights and if…
Before I got started on my fitness journey I would hear people name all types of names for exercises. Russian twists, scissor kicks, and the one people seamed to dread the most…the burpee. It was so confusing at first for me to try and figure out what these different things were. So, I am going to share with you how to do a burpee and other variations of a burpee. I hope this video helps you and gets you motivated…
So, it’s the day after Thanksgiving and you house is full of leftovers. Most people just reheat everything and eat it the same way but this year I’m trying out something different! Instead, I’m going to mix all of my leftovers and make a yummy Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherds Pie! Sounds delicious right? I’m already a big fan of leftovers so I am really excited to try this one out! It is super simple to make. I’m basically going to take…
Too busy too workout? I completely understand! Our family is always on the go with 3 active kiddos and full time jobs, it’s a challenge to make time to get a workout in. Thats why I’ve been creating the quick and easy workouts! Here is my skinny belly workout that you can get done in 15 minutes. It’s perfect for when you first wake up or right before bed! That way you can get a workout in with even the…