Like so many others, I adore autumn time. Everything about it; so many lovely things to embrace. I don’t, however, adore Halloween. It’s ok, and it’s a fun time for kids, but so much about it is kitschy and obnoxious. And have you seen the gobs and gobs of decorations in stores and catalogs? Lots of very adorable and expensive things, but also some kooky stuff. It’s a big deal, commercially. I for one prefer to festoon my home for…
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My little sister hosted a really adorable birthday party for her 3-year-old son over the weekend and I had to share it with you. She procured some teddy bear *condos* from Build-A-Bear and used them as invitations. The kids met at the store in the mall to make their own bears, and then we had a *Teddy Bear Picnic* at a local park. Individually packed lunches for the kids with name tags. In little tiny picnic baskets no less. {see…
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When I outlined who was a part of the behind-the-scenes magic of Petit Elefant a little while ago, I neglected to mention our resident nutritionist. What’s wrong with me? {don’t answer that} I don’t know. Rachele Foushee-Beck is a nutritionist who’s been with Petit Elefant since April, sharing all kinds of really relevant nutrition information for women. She posts once-a-month on nutrition and you don’t want to miss it, her tips are fantastic. So my bad, I actually have 3…
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I love Fall. I really do.
After I whined the other day about not being able to make it to Disney in time to attend the VIP event I was entering to win, Viktor said: *I don’t have to be there you know. Go to Disneyland without me.* The thought never even occurred to me, but he planted it in my head so I guess it’s okay. I entered on his prompting and guess what? I’m a finalist! This is the part where I blatantly beg,…
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First of all, let me thank Petit Elefant for allowing me to be a guest blogger this week. I have had a ball! I appreciate all your ideas, feedback, questions, and dialogue about my favorite two topics: fitness and family. Keep it comin! I have always been a morning person. I remember as a kid, waking up while it was still dark outside and sneaking out to our black and white television with no knobs (I had to turn the…
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Last month was National Cholesterol Education & Whole Grains month! Get Your Cholesterol Checked High blood cholesterol affects over 65 million Americans. You can have high cholesterol and not even know it. Celebrate National Cholesterol Education Month by getting your blood cholesterol checked and taking steps to lower it with healthier food and lifestyle choices. Did You Know.? That bowl of oatmeal you had for breakfast this morning counts as a whole grain and has been scientifically proven to reduce…
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Did you catch my sweet friend Nie Nie on Oprah today? She made me proud to be a mother, and hardly cried a bit. Me on the other hand, well. I needed a few tissues to get through the show. And P.S. didn’t she look beautiful? Super foxy. {image via Oprah}
So, I just kicked some serious booty in my favorite kickboxing class. Somebody got figuratively beat up by yours truly and it felt awesome! Afterward, I was chatting it up with the gals on my way out of class, laughing¸ basking in the natural high that comes from all those squats, jabs, and uppercuts. I was a sweaty mess (who knew there are sweat glands in kneecaps?). I passed by a full length mirror in the locker room and stopped…
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