No Resolutions I used to be a resolution person. I'd decide to start a diet or start to exercise, or even look for a new job on January 1st of the new year. I'd start out strong, but fizzle out quick. As I've gotten older, I've found that making vague long-term promises to myself really doesn't work. I've found a way to keep myself accountable with small, achievable monthly … [Read more...]
New Kid at the Gym: How to Adjust
New Kid It's hard being the new kid just about anywhere. Moving to a new home, starting at a new school, and making new friends is challenging. But, kids are pretty resilient. It's us adults that often have a hard time with change. I've actually been having a hard time with change lately. It's nothing huge or life shattering, but it's a pretty big part of my life. After … [Read more...]
Keeping Active, but Not Getting Overwhelmed
Keeping Active On my third edition of First Fridays I'm talking all about keeping active over the summer without getting too overwhelmed. It's easy to overschedule your kids and yourself in the summer. There's so much free time, the weather is beautiful, and you want to do everything. You also want to keep your kids happy and busy, instead of bored and fighting. But, … [Read more...]
Surviving Summer Schedules: Tips for Work and Play
Surviving Summer Schedules Summer is a time for relaxing, playing in the sun, and enjoying a much-needed break. But, it can also be about work, school, and getting things done. I'm using the summer to work on my blog and teach more dance classes, while my boys are all going to summer school and participating in activities like swim lessons and baseball. Of course we have to … [Read more...]
June 2017 Goals and a Look Back at May
June 2017 I have to say I was pretty happy to say goodbye to May. It was a month filled with lots of fun stuff (birthdays, Mother's Day, Memorial Day weekend,) but also a lot of not so fun stuff (doctor's appointments, SOCCER!) I have high hopes for June 2017. First, I have to say even though it's only day 2, the weather is already 10 times better. We've had 2 days in a row … [Read more...]