CategoryHealthy Living/Lifestyle

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Just the Two of Us

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A few years ago, I was listening to an audiobook and was introduced to an idea I fell in love with – traveling without children. This was the story about two career-oriented people with little kids who lived the hustle. The couple was so busy with their professional lives they enlisted the help of several live-in caregivers. Their careers required long hours and frequent travel. They hardly sat down for dinner together. As infrequently as their lives intersected, the narrator described an annual tradition the …

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Minimalist Mom

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Be a minimalist Mom, is that possible?  I’m going to try a moderate Michelle version and you should too!   I recently read a book written by a friend and talented colleague, Danny Dover, called the Minimalist Mindset.   I have always been interested in the ideology, and this book really opened my eyes.  It is so much more than eliminating clutter and organizing your space. The general takeaways for me was  that by lessening decisions such as what to wear or eat, implementing daily routines …

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30 Day Challenge: Try Something New for 30 Days

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Last month I did a 30 day food challenge and I’d like to continue pushing myself with another 30 day challenge. This time around I encourage you to do a 30 day challenge with me! You can do anything for 30 days! Let’s try something new together. Your challenge can be something small (and therefore more sustainable once the challenge is over) or a bigger item that’s been on your bucket list. For inspiration check out this TED Talk by former Google engineer Matt Cutts …

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A Busy Mom’s Version of the Whole30 – Week 4

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This picture is of the desserts I did NOT eat Sunday evening when we celebrated my son’s and nephew’s birthdays. It was tough, as they smelled delicious (I baked one of them) but I stayed strong and at the end of the night was glad I did! Only a few days left – I couldn’t give in at this point. Following a plan like this is about getting healthy physically as well as mentally. Setting and reaching goals is good for your confidence, motivation and …

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The Dinner Hustle

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I LOVE to cook, and ideally I would cook all day Sunday sipping red wine listening to mellow music while prepping meals for the coming week.  Sounds dreamy but there is absolutely no time for that especially during baseball season. That leads me to using my resources so I’m ready to prepare quick healthy meals during the school / work week.  It’s all about being prepared to hustle so I thought I’d share my strategy for healthy family dinners.   I have not always loved or …

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A Busy Mom’s Version of the Whole30 – Week 3!!!

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I’m in the home stretch! I’m actually going to make it. Three weeks down and I feel great. Week 3 overall insights: 1. My friend Brandy shared this timeline of how you feel during the Whole30 and let me tell you – it is spot on! I was so happy when I read this because it validated everything I was feeling and motivated me to keep going. Right now I’m in Tiger Blood (feeling good, seeing improvements) with a little bit of I’m so Over This, …

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Earth Day

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Today is Earth Day!  It is important that we all take responsibility and do our part today and everyday.  It’s also a good reason to get the kids to clean-up the yard!  I have been active in organizing recycling efforts and educating our school community for the past seven years.  It’s gratifying to organize efforts that help our environment, and I’m always up to working with other parents and making new friends.   It’s amazing what we can accomplish coming together and sharing our time, treasures …

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Start your day with positivity

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I love reading my HMH blog posts from all of the other wonderful women on this blog! And it’s amazing to hear from all of our readers who can relate to this crazy life we are living. It’s inspiring to feel the connection to the words and I love the community we are building. We are all different, but we are all doing the Mom Hustle and there is no doubt that we love our kids more than anything! One other common thread I see, …

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A Busy (Vegetarian) Mom’s Version of the Whole30 – Week 2

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I woke up this morning at 5am ready to write about Week 2 (which ended last night) before work, stood up to use the bathroom, and proceeded to vomit. There’s nothing worse than being a sick mom, am I right??? So instead of writing, making breakfast and packing lunches, I guiltily told my kids they were on their own and went back to bed. Writing about this guilt is probably a post for another day. Here’s a quick look at how week 2 went for …

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A Busy Mom’s Version of the Whole30 – Week 1

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As summer approaches, many of us are thinking about losing weight, in a healthy way. I’ve been hearing success stories from people who’ve tried the Whole30, so I’ve decided to give it a try. With a twist – I’m a vegetarian. The Whole30 isn’t touted as a weight loss program; it’s a clean eating program designed to make you feel better. And in doing so you’re probably going to lose weight as part of the process. In the Whole30 you stop eating dairy, sugar, grains. …