At the end of last week, I realized that I had 2 beautiful green bell peppers left from my co-op basket. Honestly, when I saw the green peppers in the basket, I was worried. Worried that they would go bad before we ate them. I’m just not a huge green bell pepper fan. Red, orange, yellow? YES! Green? Eh, not too exciting. I put some feelers out on Twitter looking…
Before I had kids, crafting was easier for me. I had an entire room devoted to it. I could leave projects sitting out and no one would bother them. I could keep sharp objects within easy reach. After having Joe, I still had room and time to be creative. I started an Etsy shop, fell in love with vintage fabrics and constantly explored new projects. Then came Leila. I couldn’t…
If you have been lunging with us for any amount of time, especially this past week with our Bulgarian split squats, I imagine that your hip flexors are tight and sore. I want to remind you to stretch your legs after lunging and on your off days. I don’t want anyone getting hurt! Watch the video below on how to properly stretch your hip flexors. Make sure to hold the…
I met a woman today who, until she told me she was 57, I would have guessed that she in her 30’s. Beautiful yes, but more than that, alive, vibrant. Her name is Bette, and she inspired me, so I want to share her inspiring motto with you. Image Credit “Movement is the key to the foundation of youth.” So simple, but so true right? Keep moving. Keep challenging yourself.…
You all know that I love to cook. But did you know that I hate to bake? Seriously. If my husband wants homemade cookies, he usually ends up baking them himself. I just don’t enjoy it. Too much precise measuring and flour getting everywhere. But during birthday month (husband and two kids all have their birthdays in the span of one month), I have to suck it up and bake.…
This week on The Kids Cook Monday, I want to share with you one of our new favorite quick & easy meals. Tostadas are a simple meatless meal that the kids can help you make, and the ingredients are likely things that you already have on hand. Plus, they are fun to make, kind of like mini pizzas. This is our new go-to meal for busy night! Tostadas Ingredients: -corn…
Hey lungers! This week’s lunge is actually called a Bulgarian split squat. You will need a bench or chair to do these. Make sure to watch the video for proper form. If you have been with us from the beginning and 300 lunges a week is starting to get easy for you, you can always increase the intensity by adding hand weights or slowing down your tempo. Make sure you…