Is your life off balance? Too much on your plate? (No, we’re not talking food here!) Too much to do and not enough time? And definitely not enough time to chill out and relax? Don’t worry ~ you’re not alone. Being a good spouse, parent and professional takes time, energy and patience. Managing our responsibilities…
DetailsA simple “HI” and a smile back, is that so hard to do? Why does when a baby, toddler, kid say “Hi”, “Hello” or wave to an adult, and adult gets all uncomfortable and doesn’t know what to do, and decides to not respond to the child because….it’s just a child. They know not what…
DetailsHere’s what Turbo does for ya!! This is Jessica Losapio, one of my faithful TK particpants and friend. She got TK certified in Nov 2006. She worked HARD to master how to teach (as she never taught a class-ever!) She found out she was pregnant when she was about 4 1/2 months along! – She…
DetailsI have a bad habit of working on projects until late in the night when everyone is asleep. Then I finish the night curled up in my favorite spot on the couch watching my DVR until I drift asleep. Wake up, rewind the show I fell asleep on….wake up, rewind the show I fell asleep…
DetailsAccording to a survey, about 75% of the population do not know what their true passion is. Clearly, almost everyone seems to not be doing what they were meant to do. Surprising because doing what we really love is absolutely necessary if we want to be fully happy. Finding your TRUE passion isn’t as simple…
DetailsRecently, My husband, 2 children and I ventured on a 7 Day Royal Caribbean cruise that we earned from Beachbody coaching. Then in April it was off to Jamaica for the extended family vacation. So all of this traveling led me to blog my thoughts about what works for us when traveling with kids. Mine…
DetailsTime is one of our most valuable possessions; and once it’s lost we can’t get it back. We all have the same 24 hours in a day, but it is up to us on whether we utilize it effectively or not. Here are some tips for time management, and some specific ones for those who…
DetailsTaking it Outside A beautiful April Sunday morning in the Northeast and 2 toddlers who were going stir crazy inside! I decided to take the kids and their bikes to the high school track so #1- they can burn off some energy and practice their pedaling skills and #2- mommy could get a work out in…
DetailsSKYLANDERS CAKE Skylanders are a HUGE hit in the video gaming arena. My son LOVES them and started his obsession with the Skylanders Giants. Then Came along Skylanders Swap Forces, and now he loves Skylanders Trap Team. I have to keep coming up with new ideas each year as he always asks for the same…
DetailsDo your kids argue a lot? Can kids learn conflict resolution skills? Modeling good behavior teaches your kids how to behave. Sibling Rivalry What is sibling rivalry? Sibling rivalry is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters. It is a concern for almost all parents of two or more kids. Sibling rivalry…
DetailsOK, so it’s probably more scary for the parents sending their kids off for the first time than it is for the kids! My husband and I are preparing to send our 1st born, 5 year old Johnny to kindergarten in just a couple of weeks. We can never know exactly how our children will…
DetailsOctober 1, 2008 6 lbs 4 oz 19 1/2 inches Peyton Elizabeth Dwyer Peyton Elizabeth blessed our lives on her arrival on October 1st via scheduled c-section. Delivery was a much better experience this time around, but the recovery is a lot more painful and slow going this time around. I have been slow in…
DetailsOne year, flies by so fast. I can recall looking back in my life where, “just another year has passed, and not much has changed.” But until I decided to become an entrepreneur and really focus strongly on changing myself, my life, and my family’s lives, each year has now become significantly different. I have…
DetailsWell, My journey continues. I am down 42 lbs from my delivery date. It’s a struggle to schedule in weights along with the rest of…..life. But again, it has to be a priority! I tend to run around a lot- seems like poor Johnny and I are always packing up to go to the gym,…
Details“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing; that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar. Have you lost your motivation? Stalled out? Stopped moving completely? Let’s face it; sometimes it is just hard to stay motivated. It doesn’t mean that it’s a lost cause. Regardless of where you are, how close…
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