Already? Getting Ready for Back to School

When did going back to school get so complicated? Okay, well part of the complication is sending 3 kids to school. Our kids attend a charter school, so it is a little different because they have uniforms and we have to purchase books for the school year. With all activity around getting ready for back-to-school,…

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5 Tips on Packing for Family Vacations

Family vacation, what a wonderful concept. The idea that the whole family gets to escape everyday routines and create memories while relaxing together. Ya, right. There’s a reason there’s a classic Chevy Chase movie about this very topic. Rarely does the reality live up to the dream. For me, the stress starts with packing. Getting luggage…

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Striving to be Ringmaster in My Four Ring Circus

Ringmaster of My Four Ring Circus

Duht-duht-duhtduhtduhtduht, duht-duht-duhtduhtduhtduht… that familiar circus tune plays through my head sometimes when I’m juggling, balancing and being shot out of a canon (okay, maybe not that one) to try to ensure I spend individual time with each of my precious kids. It started out simple enough, when there was just one kid – he got…

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4 Ways to Cope With The Unexpected

Dealing with the unexpected

Working for yourself can be so liberating; you make your own hours, you choose who you work with – there are so many upsides! But, like everything, there are trade-offs. When you are a one-woman show, there is no understudy to step in when you have an unexpected need to take time off. Sometimes you…

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From Fit to SUPER Fit – P90X

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After finding more energy and a healthy body by using Power 90, I was ready to take the next step in my fitness journey. I knew the Power 90 routines and was getting comfortable with them. I wanted to push myself and I was ready to COMMIT to the next step. I was confident in my…

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My First Beachbody Workout Program – Power 90

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Before I found Power 90, working out was not a part of my everyday life.  In fact, I was one of those moms that occasionally went to the gym, I’d take a spinning class once in a while but never saw any results from my work.  I had a desire deep inside to be fit, however I…

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What is Shakeology and WHY do I drink it EVERY day?

Shakeology - The Healthiest Meal of the Day

What is Shakeology and WHY do I drink it EVERY day? Dubbed ‘the Healthiest Meal of the Day,’ Shakeology is an ultra-premium health shake which I LOVE!  I can go on and on about what is in it and how good it is for you but before I do, let me tell you why I drink…

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