Dieting has officially sucked me in the health kick zone, so now I am super motivated to eat healthier and yes, cook if I have to. Case in point: I made stuffed red bell peppers today for the first time! Continue reading “DIETING DOWN: HEALTHY STUFFED RED BELL PEPPERS”
My 3-Day Juice Fast: Liquid Diet For Weight Loss
I decided to do a 3-day juice fast after I weighed myself this morning and the scale flashed 145 lbs. Just a week ago I was 143.8 and now I am up! Gosh, it’s not like I’m gorging on pizza every night. If you see my posts, I’m eating salads and exercising and everything. Continue reading “My 3-Day Juice Fast: Liquid Diet For Weight Loss” →
Healthy Eating: Get Your Toddler To Enjoy Eating Healthier
Eating healthy is hard to do, not only trying to make your toddler do so but yourself, as well. Continue reading “Healthy Eating: Get Your Toddler To Enjoy Eating Healthier” →
EVERY MAMA NEEDS EXERCISE: WALK, RUN, BIKE, SWIM…JUST GET OUT & MOVE!
Exercise is so important for parents, especially if you’re a writer and constantly sitting on your fat ass at the computer. You need to get up and move! I’ve been slacking lately because my daughter is 21 months and at that age where she’s all over the place. I find myself dropping her off at the YMCA day care and joining other parents plopped in front of their computers or books just to get work done. Continue reading “EVERY MAMA NEEDS EXERCISE: WALK, RUN, BIKE, SWIM…JUST GET OUT & MOVE!” →
MOM + WRITER: HOW TO JUGGLE PARENTHOOD & FIND TIME TO WRITE
Being a writer isn’t easy. Being a mom is even harder. Doing both simultaneously is huge juggling act.
Amid all of this, I went to the West Coast Writer’s Conference this weekend. It was 3 days of non-stop workshops packed with valuable information. Continue reading “MOM + WRITER: HOW TO JUGGLE PARENTHOOD & FIND TIME TO WRITE” →
Sharing Parental Roles and Consistency
Sharing parental roles reduces stress in the family and enforces consistency in children. Kids rely on their parents being consistent with them and developing a routine. Continue reading “Sharing Parental Roles and Consistency” →
How To Make Seared Sriracha Ahi Tuna Salad At Home!
I ♥♥♥ seared ahi tuna salad and I also ♥ sriracha, so I made seared sriracha ahi tuna salad at home. It’s super easy and delicious! Honestly, I tend to worry when I cook fish because of the fishy taste, as some fish are a challenge to cook. Continue reading “How To Make Seared Sriracha Ahi Tuna Salad At Home!” →
Children Find The Littlest Things Exciting: Lessons Learned by New Parents
It’s exciting getting your child engaged in new surroundings. I get a kick out of watching my daughter’s sheer amazement at every little thing no matter how mundane they may seem to be. Continue reading “Children Find The Littlest Things Exciting: Lessons Learned by New Parents” →
Treat Yourself: Why All Momma’s Need One Designated Spa Day
Spa Day Article Delay: We’ve been driving 3-4 hours. Traffic is bad from Palm Springs to Redondo Beach.
Spa day isn’t everyday, that’s why it’s a special day, sort of like a holiday from parenting. Yes, I know there isn’t such a thing as an off day from parenting, but all moms need a little break. Continue reading “Treat Yourself: Why All Momma’s Need One Designated Spa Day” →
Breastfeeding Beyond 1 Year: How Long Should You Breastfeed?
Breastfeeding is very personal decision between the mama and her child. It’s not up to anyone or anything else except Mother Nature. Not all moms produce enough to sustain her child for the recommended year. Other times, some babies are just finicky and won’t latch, or they prefer the bottle. Continue reading “Breastfeeding Beyond 1 Year: How Long Should You Breastfeed?” →