The snow and cold weather has made it clear that winter is finally here. Here in Indiana we have officially been dumped on just like the rest of the midwest. As we were driving to the gym today, my daughter said, “Mommy let’s get our skis and go skiing.” I love that she immediately associates […]
Hiking with Your Kids: Patience & Practice
The leaves have peaked and are now starting to really fall of the trees. It seems that our fall days are numbered here in the midwest. Before long we will be stuck inside looking for indoor playgrounds and searching Pinterest for “how to keep our kids entertained” or “how to burn off energy indoors“. Last […]
Kids & Sports: The Right Time
Kids and sports: it is a touchy topic. We all want our child to be the best. As parents we think of ways we can make our kid better. We sign them up for clinic after clinic hoping it will result in that starting position. But at what cost? Let me make this clear, I […]
Hiking with your Kids: How to Plan
The leaves seem to be at their peak, the temperature is perfect, and our days of being outside are numbered. Instead of sulking in the fact that winter is coming, get outside and enjoy the beauty that fall has to offer- wherever you may live. I want to introduce you to my friend Jill. Of […]
Toddler Energy Burners {Part I}
February 16th…. according to that silly groundhog, we still have 4 weeks of winter left. If you are like me, you are probably thinking, “how am I going to get through 4 more weeks of winter with this rambunctious toddler?” Plus, I am not confident that it will only be 4 more weeks: March in […]
Family Advent Fun
December is here and the Christmas season is in full effect at our house. I love Christmas and it is truly my most favorite time of the year. Although I am not a big fan of the cold, I love the snow from after Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. I love mostly everything about this […]
Before You Eat, Move Your Feet
Turkey Trot, Drumstick Dash, Wishbone 5K, Gobbler’s Jog, you name it, I am sure you have seen all the Thanksgiving Day races available in your community. Whether you choose to run a race or not, there is value to some type of physical activity on Thanksgiving day. At our house, it is tradition to get bundled […]
Girls on the Run is So Much Fun
Good morning, Tuesday. I usually try my best to get out a post on Monday mornings, but that did not happen yesterday. Sunday was a busy evening for me working on some final preparations for the Girls on the Run 5k and planning out my classes I am teaching for the week. This weekend will […]