April 2011
It’s a Bagel! It’s a Pretzel! It’s a Pretz-a-bagel!
April 29, 2011 by Erin
Snack pretzels are far from my favorite food. You will never find a bag of pretzels in my house; I just don’t eat them. I enjoy the bagged pretzel’s cousin, the soft pretzel, but they are kinda like Big Foot—I don’t cross... Continue reading...
Review: Tracey Mallett’s Total New Body (With a Giveaway!)
April 28, 2011 by Erin
I’m stepping away from postpartum mom-specific workout DVDs today to cover one of those kick-your-butt workouts that we all need from time to time—Tracey Mallett’s The Booty Barre: Total New Body workout DVD. While I think it... Continue reading...
Take a Hike: Tips for Successful Family Hikes
April 27, 2011 by Erin
Now that it’s finally warmed up, I’m loving getting outside again. And before the extreme heat of the summer hits, I want to get out with the family and hike some new trails. I love going for hikes—they’re such a great... Continue reading...
Did Your Health Habits Take a Dive When You Had Kids?
When I saw a recent study on how parents are less healthy than their childless peers, I thought: Well, duh! The study found that new parents get less exercise than adults the same age who don’t have children, and new moms have higher BMIs... Continue reading...
Swim Classes With My Water Baby
April 25, 2011 by Erin
A woman of my word, I stayed true to my New Year’s Resolution and recently signed up for a baby swim class with my 8-month-old daughter. I have known how to swim ever since I was about 2, so I’m hoping to instill a love of the... Continue reading...
A Book That’ll Jump Start Your Body After Baby (With Giveaway!)
April 22, 2011 by Erin
If ever there is a time to want that “quick fix” for weight-loss, it’s after your baby arrives. I know when I was pregnant, I felt like every pound was justified. But once the baby arrived, it just felt like extra weight.... Continue reading...
Stay-Sane Tips for Work-At-Home Moms (And Really, Any Frazzled Mom!)
April 21, 2011 by Erin
Today’s post is brought to you by My Week Is Being Insane So Here’s A Guest Post! Oh yeah, and the awesome website, Hybrid Mom. Hybrid Mom is full of useful content and includes such gems as staying ahead of the clutter and tons... Continue reading...
We Try Shapewear With Built-In Calorie Burn
April 20, 2011 by Erin
It seems like everything these days is built with added calorie-burn in mind. From flip-flops to sneakers to toning pants, it seems that all apparel is multitasking! I’m not one to enjoy wearing hose or Spanx-type products (hello, maternity... Continue reading...
Elmo Gets Cooking With Dr. Oz
Even though my daughter is too young to really watch TV, I have been using her as an excuse to tune into Sesame Street. I’d forgotten how smart and funny the show is—and how educational it is. The show has also emphasized healthy habits,... Continue reading...
How to Cope With Bumps in the Breastfeeding Road
April 18, 2011 by Erin
I had no idea what to expect when it came to breastfeeding. I mean, never before in my life had I used my boobs to feed a human, and really, how do you prepare for that? It’s not really something you can practice before game time—you... Continue reading...
