WIFE • MOM • WRITER • SPEAKER
A few months ago, there was a big hullabaloo when some magazine used a cancer survivor’s race photo to make fun of “women thinking tutus make them run faster.” I no longer even remember the magazine nor do I care enough to look it up. But, I did find the …read more
I was doing pretty well with my kinda, sorta moderation and my barely there, slacker fitness. I had lost 5 pounds in two weeks. And then it was Easter.
Easter candy is my greatest weakness — Cadbury Caramel eggs, Peeps, chocolate bunnies, and the greatest candy ever created, Reese’s eggs. …read more
I’m always amused by quirky choices for special events. My high school yearbook lists McDonald’s as the #1 choice for pre-prom dinner. White Castle’s annual Valentine’s Day dinner cracks me up. Plus, now you can make special reservations to treat Mom like royalty at the …read more
I go through phases with my fitness goals. I’ll be pushing hard for awhile, and then nothing. The key, really, is getting up again and starting over. And over. And over. It doesn’t matter how many times I fall or how many Reese’s eggs I eat. What really matters …read more
Four weeks ago, I was supposed to start a campaign with McDonald’s of Central Indiana as I began training for a 5K they’re sponsoring this weekend. I weighed in (yuck), started tracking my nutrition and fitness, and titled my first post. Slacker Fitness.
And then I proceeded to do almost nothing …read more
A date night at the movie theater can cost upwards of $35. A family experience is closer to $75, even with everyone sharing the popcorn.
But, oh how I love to see movies on the silver screen! Movies have been a lifelong part of family memories, and I had to find …read more
Last summer, we started a kids allowance experiment. Each child would receive $1 per year of age and be responsible for a daily chore. At the time, the kids were 7, 10, 11, and 15, so that was $43 every week. We told the kids that for this experiment to …read more
Later this week, the downtown Noblesville association is kicking off Devour Noblesville. Restaurant week is always an awesome way to try new places and foods. Participating restaurants will offer a special menu, which typically features signature dishes at a discount. I haven’t been able to …read more
Last year, I had the immense honor of being a part of the Listen to Your Mother Show in Indianapolis. Today, I got to see it again from the house seats, and it was just as amazing as I remembered it. Listen to Your Mother …read more
