I've been trying to limit my carbs recently, often swapping out my beloved pasta for some healthier zoodles instead. Have you had zoodles? Zoodles are a funny name for faux "noodles" that are made from zucchini instead of pasta. It's a healthier version of pasta and really tastes similar, especially when it's topped with this so easy, zesty 10 minute sun dried tomato sauce that tastes as great as … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Hiking with Kids
In your past life, did you love hiking but now you have kids and think it's impossible? It's not! You don't have to abandon the joy of the trails just because you have little ones. Most kids naturally love the outdoors and are drawn to wide open spaces, so why not take them along the next time you want to follow your favorite trail? With a little extra planning, and these 7 tips for hiking with … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Help you to Get to 10,000 Steps a Day
I have been trying to lose weight for ages and have honestly struggled with it. Time, lack of motivation, a messed up metabolism are just of the few things that have been holding me back. Now that my kids are all in school, I am making it a priority to workout often, eat better and FINALLY lose this weight. One of the biggest tools that I have been using to help me meet my goals is my new FitBit! … [Read more...]
Ten Tips for Training for a Marathon
OY! Well if you have decided to take the leap and train for a marathon, then we can have lots to talk about! I have ran 4 half marathons over my running career and have always wanted to run one full one before I turned 35. Well, guess who's 34?! My husband and I decided to take the leap and train for a full and will be racing mid-January at the Rock and Roll marathon in Phoenix. We are about 3 … [Read more...]
Banana Oatmeal Raisin Muffins
School is here and that means hungry kids at the end of the day that are looking for snacks and moms quickly running out of ideas for what to give them! My kids have wicked sweet tooths, like most kids, so convincing them that cookies are NOT a good choice for a snack can be a difficult battle at times. That's why I love making muffins, since they are 1) portable and travel well in a lunch … [Read more...]
