Kids, Toddler

Park Hopping Series: Day Two: Elbow Road Route

A couple of weekends ago when it wasn't cloudy or rainy, we got together with our best friends. But instead of hitting the clubs, we hit the parks!! We definitely drug the Fox's along at first, but I think they enjoyed the craziness when all was said and done. For this park Hopping Series in… Continue reading Park Hopping Series: Day Two: Elbow Road Route

Fitness, Workouts

Sweaty Leg Day

My clients love when they are my guinea pigs. Well, at least I'd like to think so. I mean what would you do if you came in for your Monday morning session and your trainer says, "I want a really tough, sweaty leg day, but I'm gonna test it out on you first"?? Of course,… Continue reading Sweaty Leg Day

Fitness, healthy living, Workouts

The Mixer: A Quick All-Over Body Workout

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to create your weekly workout routine? Like you want to work buns but Monday's are national chest day, who knew? Forget splitting your body into different muscle groups. We have busy lives and can't make it into the gym five times a week, but we still have goals to… Continue reading The Mixer: A Quick All-Over Body Workout

Green Cleaning, healthy living, That Crunchy Life

Trade it out Tuesday: Plastic Straws

I bet you don't realize how many plastic straws you use on a daily basis. From your morning coffee routine, to your child's juice box at lunch, to dinner out with family. Think about it, some people won't even drink out of restaurant cups unless they have a straw! 500 million plastic straws are used… Continue reading Trade it out Tuesday: Plastic Straws

Fitness, Workouts

Not-So-Heavy Leg Day

For those days when you are sick of heavy squats and are craving a bodyweight based leg day, this is the one. Quick, but it still causes a burn! If you are really craving a deep burn, try adding two sets of 10 heavy deadlifts between each circuit!! As pictured, complete each circuit group twice… Continue reading Not-So-Heavy Leg Day

Green Cleaning, healthy living, That Crunchy Life

Trade It Out Tuesday: Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes

Almost everyone uses some sort of all purpose cleaning wipe because it is conveniently perfect for cleaning everything! While disinfecting wipes may look like they leave surfaces clean, they leave behind a streaky film and a negative effect on our bodies. Let me explain, and give you a better option that will give you the… Continue reading Trade It Out Tuesday: Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes

healthy living, Kids, Toddler

Storm Drain Markin’ and Pollution Stompin’

If you saw my previous post about adopting a storm drain and thought it was pretty ridiculous, you're not alone! Let me introduce you to something even crazier...marking storm drains! But hear me out, by marking storm drains, you are reminding your neighbors about the impact of their decisions. Here are some not-so-fun facts according… Continue reading Storm Drain Markin’ and Pollution Stompin’

Food, healthy living, Recipes

5 Ways to Make Salad Taste YUM Again 🥗

You know, at one point in our lives, we have all committed to eating more salad. It's so full of nutrients that lack in the traditional American diet, vitamins and minerals that our body craves. But if the body needs it so bad, why do our tastebuds reject it? If you're anything like me, the… Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Salad Taste YUM Again 🥗