Get Green for Self-Care

“Eat your veggies!” How many times have you said this to your kid? Or how many times do you remember your parents saying this to you? There are so many forms of self-care that we do for our kids on a regular basis that we seem to neglect for ourselves. I know for me, just…

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Get Listening for Self-Care

“Listening” is probably my most frequent form of self-care right now . . . because of my obsession with podcasts. I love them! I listen to podcasts in the car, while I’m cooking, while I’m working out, or while I’m folding laundry. When I’m listening, the kids are usually not around, there’s no list-making of…

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Get Sweaty for Self-Care

I bet you’re surprised this wasn’t first on my list of self-care ideas. It’s definitely an essential one, but not a daily occurrence like writing and hydrating are for me. Although my goal is to workout 5 days a week, I try to get sweaty (get my cardio on) at least 2-3 times a week. The…

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Get Hydrated for Self-Care

I’ve talked a lot in some of my live broadcasts on Facebook and Instagram about self-care being essential for happiness. Drinking enough water is a big self-care habit that determines my mood and yet I continue to forget again and again. Why do I feel so hungry? Why do I feel angry? Ummmm . . . because I’m dehydrated! Sound familiar? So drink your water! Here are three tips…

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Get Writing For Self-Care

I can’t think of a better place to start with self-care than with a good old “journal.” Now bear with me, I’m not necessarily referring to a “Dear Diary” type of journaling (although that’s definitely an option). I’m talking about anything from making lists, writing in a notebook or in an app, blogging, creative writing,…

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My Favorite Products from 2017

So this is probably going to seem like the most random list of stuff, but most of the products I’ve been meaning to share with you for a long time  . . . stuff to make your life easier, better, and more fun. How did I come up with this list? Well, I was thinking…

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Cardio & Resistance Training All-In-One

Finding workout equipment that serves as both cardio and resistance training can be challenging. That’s why I was so excited that Vicore Fitness gifted me with their Terra Core. It can be used as a step, bench, balance trainer, a replacement for free weights, and can be used with resistance bands.  We’re doing a giveaway this…

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5 Fitness Toys You Need This Year

Meet guest blogger, Annie Slayton. She’s a mom of four – kids ages four, three, 18 months and 3 months. She’s also a fitness fanatic who recently left the corporate world. She asked if she could share some of her favorite fitness equipment that you should be asking for this holiday season. Of course, I said…

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Music That Keeps Me Motivated

Music is everything . . . especially when you are trying to get yourself motivated to workout after having a baby. It’s seriously been such a driving source in my workouts lately, so I thought I’d share my favorites in case you need some new ones for your playlist. (And please share with me your favorites…

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