Health seekers of all kinds are notorious for eating or drinking foods you don’t typically find on the grocery store end cap. Chia seeds, goji berries, quinoa, kombucha, bee pollen, yerba mate, cocoa nibs, brewers yeast…. It’s true.  Peek into any health nut’s kitchen and you probably find something “different” (and often expensive).  I’m mean [...]

I mean I shed like crazy Furry Friday. Since we moved and I lost my beloved garage gym, Brent and I have been working out at the park down the street. Someone likes to tag along. Functional fitness for aliens dogs? I think he dreams of playing tug o’war with my rope like a “real” [...]

Today is the opening for Sucker Punch.  I could not care less about this movie BUT I’m thrilled to see Shape published one of Vannessa Hudgens workouts AND it doesn’t involve 5 pound dumbbells.  In fact, they recommend using “Two 12- to 24-pound kettlebells or dumbbells (they should feel very heavy)”.  Did I read that [...]

I’m not a big pop culture fan. Since quitting the gym, hence losing access to tabloid mags (not that I ever read them on the step mill), I haven’t been able to keep up with celebrity gossip.  Indeed, I was SHOCKED last night while watching the Oscars at my in-laws to see Natalie Portman was [...]

Yesterday, I was making grilled cheeses for my boys when I got distracted had to take care of something very important. I left the kitchen for a moment and returned to something sitting on top of the grilled cheeses. What the…? Upon closer inspection. “Fail” Apparently, the grilled cheeses got too crispy for Mr. Smarty [...]

Good thing I’m not a perfectionist or I’d end up with some serious issues. Wait.  I already have serious issues. Behold my attempt to make cookies without a recipe. (And you thought I was being self righteous when I admitted to only making cookies once all year.) When cookies don’t work.  Use the same batter [...]

“Ladies and gentlemen, as we start our descent, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened…” I listened to the pilot’s voice over the intercom and double checked my seatbelt even though I hadn’t unbuckled it once the entire duration of the flight [...]

It’s not everyday I get asked to be in calendar.  In fact, it’s not every day that I put on make up or take a shower, for that matter.  Most of my days are spent hanging out with my kids wearing hoodies, shorts, and ,when it’s cool outside, Uggs.  Yes, sometimes with shorts. So when [...]

I have had mad cravings (along with roller coaster emotions)this past week and a half.   MAD. CRAVINGS.  The Monster of Present Monster Syndrome (PMS) is drooling at the mouth and ready to chew through anything that is not nailed down.  This is not normal.   Usually, once a month I have about 3-5 days where [...]

What do kettlebell certifications, microwaves, and raccoons all have in common? They make me nervous.  Tomorrow is my second official taekwondo tournament and I’m a bit nervous.  Okay so I’m really nervous. Considering MMA Mama beat me in the last tournament giving me a nasty bruise adding injury to insult  , I think my nervousness is justified. [...]