Food, Fitness and Family
October is coming to a close which means that breast cancer awareness month is almost over. You can’t help but notice the increase in pink during the month of October. All women over 40 should consider getting a mammogram to be screened for breast cancer. And the guidelines from the American Cancer Society state that… Continue reading October: Breast Cancer Awareness
Last weekend, my family and I traveled to Asheville, NC for the Asheville Running Experience race weekend. I love combining running and vacation and, since we’d never been to Asheville, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to check out a new destination. The weekend includes a ½ marathon, a 5K, a fun run, a trail… Continue reading Ashville Running Experience 1/2 Marathon Recap
I ran the Governor’s Cup Half Marathon in Columbia this past weekend. It’s taken me a little while to process my feelings about the race but, after letting the dust settle a little, I think I’m ready to recap the 13.1 mile event. The event includes a half marathon, a 5k and a fun run.… Continue reading Governor’s Cup Half Marathon Recap 2016
I'm so grateful for the experience that my family had picking our own strawberries this past weekend. My kids had the most wonderful time at Cottle Strawberry Farm! Big G was amazed at how many strawberries their were and I could see the joy in his eyes as he filled his big bucket with ripe strawberries.… Continue reading Strawberry Farm Fun
The very first thing Big G says to me when I pick him up from school every day is ‘I’m hungry, mama. I want a snack.’ It’s not because he doesn’t get fed enough at school. My boys are just very, very hungry little men. Snack time can be a bit of a struggle in… Continue reading 5 Tips to Help Your Kids Snack Healthfully
Finding time and motivation to exercise isn't easy. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it and, based on current obesity stats, everyone isn't doing it. I'm lucky to be blessed with a natural desire to stay active. I'm pretty self-motivated when it comes to fitness. But, even with my love of staying active, there… Continue reading Finding Inspiration
Staying active is not an easy task when you're juggling responsibilities like work, family, friendships and personal time. But, fitness has always been important to me and possibly even necessary to keep my sanity. I enjoy exercise. It's not just something that I have to do. It's something I want to do. If I go… Continue reading St. Patty’s Day Get to The Green Recap
