Convenient healthy snacks for your children

Most American families are busy and on the go. Full of school, work, team sporting events, housekeeping, and daily activities. With all we do in a day it is tough to not want to just seek the convenience of fast food and packages snacks for the kids. I am a large believer in convenience; always on the go and I know I must be prepared to instill good healthy eating habits in my daughter. Ill be the first to admit it is challenging at times but I do my best to keep her aware of nutrition and the importance of it. Children are always picky eaters and we need to make sure they are getting … [Read more...]

New Woman in the New Year

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As a woman, and a fellow household decision maker, I understand the struggles women face with juggling a job, a house, a spouse, a social life, and a strong desire to be fit and healthy.  Even more, what if you have children???  Where can someone possibly find any more time in the day?  As it is, you barely feel like you have time to wash your hair and do your makeup, right? This New Year, make a resolution to be good to yourself.  Make YOU a priority!  Women have the tendency to put everyone else first - children, husband/spouse, family, friends, work, and so on.  Realize that YOU being … [Read more...]

Helping Your Child To Develop Healthy Habits Does Not Have To Be Stressful!

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Motivating your child to establish regular exercise and healthy eating habits from a young age can be a challenge.   A parent is a child’s number one role model.  Therefore your number one priority has to be your own health.  It’s true what the airline flight attendant say, “You must don the mask over your nose and mouth prior to helping your child”!  Decide right now to make your health a top priority, it’s not selfish, in fact it’s the best thing you can do for your child, but you have to mean it, It is amazing how kids pick up on wishy-washy intentions, so get serious and be … [Read more...]

How to Stay Healthy in a Hectic Environment

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Who doesn’t have a hectic life? Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough energy to get through the day? Do you know you need to make some changes but don’t know exactly what to do? How do you find the time to squeeze “it” in during your busy day??? With our careers, family, and commitments we have to take care of every day, sometimes taking care of ourselves gets forgotten or put on the back burner. Our productivity is effected the more stressed out we get. We are so much more productive in our personal and professional lives when we take care of ourselves. Ok so that sounds great and … [Read more...]