Special Olympics Track & Field: This is What Pride Looks Like

Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me brave in the attempt. ~Special Olympian Oath A couple days ago I spent yet another Spring Friday cheering on athletes at a Track and Field Special Olympics. I can't honestly say I would have ever attended a … [Read More...]

How to Set Up a Mobile Alert on Twitter (Otherwise Known as Stalking)

First of all I hate that this post may come across all internet stalker-ish, but I did not even know it was possible to set up a mobile alert on Twitter until last year. It is basically a way to never miss a Tweet from the favorite people you follow! … [Read More...]

My Favorite Berry Spinach Smoothie {Recipe}

I recently shared some of my favorite foods to have on hand at all times, including a few that I love to add when making a smoothie. I love smoothies! It is truly one of the easiest ways to drink some healthy calories while getting in a few servings … [Read More...]

7 Healthy Kitchen Staples & My Favorite Popcorn Recipe

My friend Lori recently shared the 10 Healthy Foods You Should Always Have in Your Refrigerator and it got me thinking about the healthy kitchen staples that I always try to have on hand. I loved getting a bit of a peek inside Lori's kitchen and we … [Read More...]

Talking to My Teenager About Marriage Equality

Now that Nick is a teenager I try to talk to him like an adult. Well not exactly like an adult, but like the intelligent and inquisitive young man he has become. He can talk circles around me when it comes to history and his love of science is … [Read More...]

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Celebrates 20th Year!

I have to begin by saying that I was truly already writing this post in my mind long before the magical invite to this year's Disney Social Media Moms Celebration landed in my email's inbox yesterday afternoon. I'd like to also say that the … [Read More...]

How to Stay Healthy During Cold & Flu Season

Are you looking forward to summer as much as I am? I mean I realize we have to get to Spring first, but I have my sights set on summer when I can wear shorts and tank tops and walk around in flip flops or jog in the hot, hot sun. I like summer for … [Read More...]

Happy Birthday to You, Dr. Seuss!

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is   Youer than You.” - Dr. Seuss, Happy Birthday to You Ever since Cody and Nick were very small we have always had shelves filled with children's books. Paul and I … [Read More...]

I’d Like to be a Better Blogger

I like the beginning of a new month. I love that it is a chance to start fresh and set new goals to work toward. From health and fitness goals to blogging goals, a new month offers the opportunity to try new things, make a few changes, and focus on … [Read More...]

I Love School Vacation Week

Mostly I love school vacation weeks. Even if we don't actually travel as much as I'd like to, there are some really wonderful things about a week of no school. My favorite thing, hands down, is that there is no alarm clock to set and no morning rush … [Read More...]

My Treadmill is my Favorite Piece of Furniture

I have always fallen into a vicious cycle where my exercise and weight loss are concerned. During the summer months I get out to the nearby track and walk or jog for miles as my heart loves the heat from the sun, and so do my joints. For me, the … [Read More...]