It’s Thankful week… Recently I made an on-air declaration (on Home & Family) about how I’ve been making an extra effort this past year to be thankful and enjoy the smaller moments that pop up in life. The little things. As in, the ‘Mom Moments’ (MOMents) of still being woken up in the middle of…
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Working Mom Lifestyle: Career after baby.
FOCUS. It’s almost an oxymoron when you’re a mom… yet I still pursue it every day. And now that I’m back to working regularly, I seek it even more. Re-entering the workforce after being home for a few years (or more than a few years) isn’t easy. It takes FOCUS. A few weeks ago I…
FIT! Suck in your belly. Right now.
Remember when your mom nagged told you to stand up straight? I do. Like it was yesterday. I realize there was a good reason for it that I can now understand and appreciate (as a mom). The past few weeks I’ve felt gross. Tired. Dumpy. Achy. Not getting to the gym has probably not helped. Only…
FUN. Drunk-shopping. (Fabulous.)
Recently I did another segment for Hallmark Channel’s “Home and Family,” this time giving tips about saving money at the grocery store (despite the mini-circus that I wrangle while seeking out generic products and Ralph’s Club Card discounts). However, if you’re looking for more tips on how to save money, THIS POST WILL NOT HELP…
Motivation? Because moms need dreams.
I think I hit that metaphorical brick wall today. You know, that thing we all slam into every now and then when we’ve spun around in circles enough times to lose our orientation. BAM! It happened to me. I could barely keep my eyes open after lunch and put both my girls down for a…
FOCUSED. My babies are raising me well.
Three years ago this upcoming August (ya follow me?), my husband and I celebrated our first anniversary with my big, unexpected 8-month baby bump. We stayed a weekend at the to-die-for Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, complete with an incredible romantic dinner, spectacular beach, heavenly bed and one of the best massages I’ve ever experienced… and…
New Mom Fitness: Use your toddler. {VIDEO}
Looking for a new mom fitness routine? Use you toddler. Use your baby. Heck, use your spouse. I’m no certified fitness expert, but I can tell you that it takes a village, my fabulous pretties. In the spirit of the approaching swimsuit season, I want ya to try something every single night. Do it in…
