Week one of the Go Green Get Fit Challenge presented by Planet Shoes and the EcoMom Alliance officially starts today. It is hot on the tail of one of my first timed and judged workouts (this past Thursday). It was a killer, especially since I am still not 100% after my recent cold (still congested and coughing) but it has really made me want to up my game. The workout rotated through 5 different exercises: wallball -12 pound ball push press - 45 pounds (for women) box step up - 24 inch … [Read more...]
Creating a New Lifestyle in the Garden
A Guest Post From Amanda Learning to garden was a process reflective on my stage in life. The first time I planted a vegetable patch, I worked for hours in the soil, tilling and clearing a space. My knees and the palms of my hands were stained with dirt. I was young and I didn’t have the patience or the softness of heart to tend to vulnerable seedlings, so I bought some plants from the hardware store and planted them. And I left them. I washed my hands and trimmed my nails and came back a few … [Read more...]
Protecting that Soft Baby Skin
I just wanted to share a great baby product that I use at home. No it is not necessarily an environmental product but definitely a smart one. My 7 month old baby boy has just started crawling and his knees and elbows have been getting red and sore from all the friction in those tender areas. I felt so bad for him. L Then I remembered a product I used for him when he a newborn in freezing cold Ohio. BabyLegs! I used them on his legs to keep them extra toasty in below zero weather but they would … [Read more...]
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