December 2012
Are Your Resolutions Ready? Here Are Mine!
It’s New Year’s Eve! Are your resolutions ready? While some people don’t make resolutions, I always have because I find that it’s nice to set goals for the new year. Something about starting a new year with a clean... Continue reading...
Mama Links: Awkward Holiday Photos, Motivational Sayings for the New Year & More!
December 29, 2012 by Erin
If you’re gearing up for New Year’s Eve, we’ve got some drink recipes that look like fun. We’ve got awkward holiday photos if you’re looking for a laugh. And we’ve got motivational sayings to help you make... Continue reading...
The Bounce-Back Myth
It’s something we talk a lot about in these parts: the myth of the cover-ready body after baby. That phenomenon of comparing your new mom bod to other moms’ bods. It’s easy to get caught up in the comparison trap, but it’s... Continue reading...
Review: Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy (and a Giveaway!)
December 27, 2012 by Erin
Pregnant? Want a book that will help you embrace that mama-to-be glow? Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy is the perfect guide to go on your nightstand right next to your tattered version of What to Expect. With a... Continue reading...
That Pregnancy Glow: What to Avoid During Pregnancy
December 26, 2012 by Erin
Once that pregnancy test turns positive, mamas-to-be start worrying about what exercises are acceptable during pregnancy and what foods are no-nos. But the beauty regimen? You have to worry about that, too?! It never ends. But have no fear.... Continue reading...
The Stress-Free, No-Travel Holiday
Almost every year in December, my hubby and I head home to the Midwest to see family. When we added our daughter, we maintained the tradition. Last year at Christmas, my daughter was a fairly new walker and getting into everything. By the... Continue reading...
Mama Links: Make-Ahead Freezer Meals, Unusual Baby Names & More!
December 22, 2012 by Erin
Shoveling snow this weekend? Take a break with these great reads! Strong is the new skinny. —Time Just funny. —B for Bel Unusual names of the year. —Baby Center Ho ho ho. Hilarious bad Santa photos. —Ellen DeGeneres What... Continue reading...
Plan for a Healthier 2013—With Us!
December 21, 2012 by Erin
No matter how hard you plan, healthy living can take a bit of a hit around the holidays. Instead of making those New Year’s resolutions that last a day or so, why don’t you plan to join us for life? FBG Life, that is! You don’t... Continue reading...
★MomStars: Holiday Health Tips from Samantha Harris
December 20, 2012 by Erin
We love having the opportunity to chat with other busy moms about how they stay healthy and fit throughout the year. But tips are especially welcome around the oh-so-hectic holidays, are they not? Today TV host Samantha Harris chimes in with... Continue reading...
5 Fit Products for Effective Workouts
Who doesn’t want to get results from their workouts in less time? I’ll admit that I wouldn’t totally mind, especially around the busy holiday season. Because fitting in marathon-length workouts just doesn’t happen this... Continue reading...
