5 Power Breakfast Ideas for Optimum Brain Health

Thanks to United Healthcare for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. I absolutely love breakfast! In fact in many ways it's my favorite meal of the day and I wish mornings weren't so rushed so I could sit down with the girls and savor a fabulous breakfast with them each and every day. But lack of time doesn't mean we skip out on this most important meal.  Taking the time to prepare … [Read more...]

The Magic of the Outdoors! Celebrating #OurLand

One of the things that instantly connected Cris and I when we first met was our mutual love for the outdoors. So when MomDot Media invited me to participate in a campaign to share the work of The Trust For Public Land I was elated! Before the girls came along Cris and I spent every weekend outdoors.  We discovered scuba diving together and made our way from one class to another until we … [Read more...]

Is Technology Robbing Our Kids of Their Smarts?

The girls have officially been back in school for a week today, though with Labor Day weekend we've been easing back nice and slow and things have been quite manageable so far. With three girls, two of them in High School, we had a full day of meetings last week with teachers and administration to get all the details on what to expect with this current school year.  It should come as no … [Read more...]

Summer Fun At The Park and A Chance to Win a $400 GC!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of UnitedHealthcare.  All opinions are 100% mine. Summer is in full bloom and I could not be happier. Longer days mean more time to spend outside, the sun kissing my skin, wind caressing my face and beautiful surroundings stirring my soul. As you know, we are an outdoorsy kind of family and we relish every opportunity to go on an adventure.  We … [Read more...]

Coconut Cherry Bars

If you're looking for a treat that is as delicious as it is good for you, then look no further. These scrumptious coconut cherry bars are filled with fruits and nuts rich in antioxidants and vitamins that will give you clean, healthy energy. My daughters love these as a snack, I love to keep one in my purse for a quick fix whenever I need one, and my hubby loves them before his 50 mile bike rides. … [Read more...]