When my first son was born I felt like even after he was tucked in safe and sound, I wasn't getting anything accomplished because I was checking on him all the time. This was especially true once we transferred him into his own crib at night. Since I hadn't invested in a video camera, I found myself constantly interrupted with the desire to go look at him. When he was a baby it was to see if he … [Read more...]
26 Top Toys of 2014
Can you believe that we are less than 3 months away from Christmas and the holiday season? I don't know if you your child is anything like my boys, but when they see something on TV or in a magazine they suddenly have to have it. Advertising is so in their faces that we actually start writing down Christmas wishes usually in the middle of the summer! This keeps the "I WANT IT!" at bay, and … [Read more...]
Love Lorna Jane + $50 Giveaway
A little over a year ago I saw brand that was new to me popping up on some of my favorite fitness social media accounts. Instantly I LOVED the designs. They were sleek, feminine, and functional. I quickly learned that Lorna Jane was a brand that was out to inspire woman to live active lives. In order to help support women in the Active Living endeavor Australian born Lorna Jane Clarkson created … [Read more...]
Affordable Playroom Organization @SauderUSA
When we picked bought our first home, our 5 year old was 3 months old. We didn't really look at the home with parents eyes. While we love our home, we quickly realized there was no space for a playroom! So I converted our formal open plan dining room into a playroom. It worked great for a while, but something happens as your children grow older and you add to your family. Toys multiply. … [Read more...]
Half Marathon Training Week 7 + Red Rock 5k Race Recap
OMG! There are less than 60 days until I'm running my first half marathon on the Las Vegas strip. Compared to week 6 where I was struggling to find time to get my runs in my half marathon training for week 7 went great! Actually, that's not true. This week was exactly what I needed. I pushed through all my runs. I really let my body start to do it for me. I'm actually thinking this coming … [Read more...]