If you don’t know what falafel is, you are missing out! One struggle many of us have as parents is trying to get enough good sources of protein into our children’s diets. If you are always thinking along the lines of animal proteins (chicken, beef, pork, etc), you may find yourself getting bored with the…
If you have ever performed a wall squat, you know that they are tough! Your quads start burning and you feel like you may fall over. But if you stick with it, the gains in strength and muscles are well worth it! That’s why this Friday I challenge you to a full week of wall…
If you are looking to jumpstart your heart rate while toning your lower and upper body all at once, this is the perfect exercise for you. Using your little one, you will squat and press your way to tighter glutes and quads while also helping to tone and define your upper body and core. To…
Trader Joe’s Spinach Kale Bites Spinach and kale are known as superfoods for a variety of reasons. They both are packed full of disease fighting antioxidants. In addition, they are great sources of nutrients such as iron, vitamin C, and calcium. Although these two foods offer many health benefits, it can be hard at times…
February is American Heart Month, so it’s the perfect time to get your whole family on board with eating their way to a healthier heart. One of my favorite ways to do this is by taking “less healthy” foods that we all love and tweaking the recipe to make them meals that not only taste…
Planks are great! They challenge your whole body- from your glutes to your shoulder. And they can be done in a variety of ways: one legged plank, side plank, and a forearm plank, just to name a few. The more often you plank and the longer you hold the plank for, the more it benefits…
Workout Wednesday: Straight Leg Lowers If you are looking for a way to really target your core (especially your lower abs), this exercise is great! Plus it’s fun to do (and your baby can even help you!). To get started, sit down on the floor with your baby seated on your lap, facing away from…
If your little one is like mine, then he most likely insists on feeding himself. This can be a challenge, especially when trying to get him to eat foods packed full of nutrients. Joey loves pureed vegetables, but he can’t feed them to himself. However, when I give him cut up pieces of some of…
So it’s freezing outside, your exhausted, and the last thing you want to do is head out to the gym – sound familiar? If so, try setting a fun fitness challenge for yourself to work on achieving at home. Yes, the gym is great, but it’s not the only place you can get in a…
This exercise is not only fun, but it’s a great way to strengthen your core while cuddling your little one. To get started, sit on the floor with your baby in your lap, facing away from you. Keeping your back straight, balance on your tailbone as you bend your legs and bring them up off…