I am so excited to be doing a review with my husband Troy! It is usually Adalyn or I who gets to review products so doing one together was super fun! Troy and I recently got to try out the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 16's . In the picture above, don't mind the snowflakes in APRIL : (.
Spring is in the air! Finally! This spring has been especially cold here in Michigan and I am so excited that it is finally getting warmer. For me, as long as it is above 30 degrees, I can get outside to walk if I want to. If it is above 45, I can actually enjoy it. Ideally, it would be at least 55 degrees which we are finally starting to see these temperatures. I love the Springtime. I love to hear the birds chirping, see the grass turning green again and seeing trees and flowers budding. We have been making sure to get outside each day and take a family walk which I love so much! We either have Adalyn in the stroller or Troy carries her in a baby carrier.
1. Brainy Baby Adalyn is at a point where she loves to read. Her favorite books are the ones that have to do with animals. Adalyn has two favorite books specifically and one of them is Animals by Brainy Baby . We got this before she was born and she just loves it so much. She brings it to us everyday and we look at the animal pictures and it is helping her to learn her animals!
Green Mojito Smoothies are the most refreshing smoothies you will ever have and are loaded with flavorful ingredients including pineapple, fresh mint, lime and fresh ginger! I do not drink many cocktails (I prefer wine) but absolutely love mojitos. The tangy lime flavors along with fresh mint are just perfect in my book. When I saw the idea for a green mojito smoothie on Pinterest, I was all about it. So like any recipe I make, I made it my own by using the ingredients that I like and have on hand.
This post was sponsored by Nature Made ® as a part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. Troy and I love to exercise. We often exercise on our own but also try to be active all together as a family. We want Adalyn to grow up knowing that physical activity is important and also fun. I want it to be part of our lifestyle, not a chore that we have to do. We do not exercise to get "skinny" or anything like that but to feel good and to be healthy. This year, we are focusing on teaching our daughter how to be healthy! I am very cautious of what I say around Adalyn about weight. I once read a statistic that quite a high number of young girls go on their first diet by age 8 or 9. How awful! I want to help my daughter avoid insecurities as much as possible. I don't want her to see me looking in the mirror saying "my belly is fat today" or something like that. I want for her to learn to love her body and to be active because it is fun and feels good
1. Popchips I have been a fan of Popchips since I first started blogging over 6 years ago! They are lower fat chips that still have all of the flavor of regular chips. The other night, my husband was eating BBQ chips and I had already eaten a snack that night and didn't want to be too indulgent. I grabbed a bag of the barbeque Popchips which only have 100 calories which satisfied my craving. My favorite flavor of these is the sea salt and vinegar because I love the sour flavor of the vinegar and these come pretty loaded. For a healthy treat, I enjoy snacking on Popchips. **Keep reading for a Popchips and Paleo Passion Foods giveaway!
Spiralized Pad Thai is made with all vegetables and no noodles for a lighter, healthier dish! Tossed with a delicious spicy peanut sauce, you won't miss the noodles at all. When the weather starts to get warmer, I start to want lighter and healthier meals. I know many people say that they do not crave vegetables but I truly do. When I eat good, I feel good so that is what I strive to do most of the time. I am so excited to announce that I am partnering with Door to Door Organics as an ambassador this year! I have gotten DTDO deliveries to my home many times and am always happy with the quality of the produce. **Keep reading for a $50 Door to Door Organics Giveaway!
This Kale Caesar Pasta Salad is so simple to make and is full of flavor and nutrients! Filled with whole-wheat noodles, kale, tomatoes, red onion and garbanzo beans. Today is a very important day that calls for a celebration! It marks 9 years since I started dating my husband. 4/20 is a date that I will always remember and not for a reason that others talk about that date haha. Nine years is a long time and we are thrilled to be celebrating this great occasion together. We have a date scheduled tonight and I cannot wait!
This simple Grilled Vegetable Hummus takes 10 minutes to make and is a delicious snack or appetizer! Customize with your favorite veggies and spices. I am the biggest snacker. Wait, that's not true. There is one person that I have met that snacks even more than I do: my daughter. At around 17 months or so, she started saying "gock" or her word for snack and has not stopped saying it since.
This Healthier Chicken Marsala is ready in 20 minutes, is full of nutritious ingredients and will impress any dinner guest! When it comes to nutrition, I am not about counting calories but am more interested in making sure that my family is consuming nutritious foods. In order to do so, we often focus on real ingredients such as fruits and vegetables, whole-grains and lean proteins. Less of the highly processed foods and more wholesome ingredients that make us feel good.
This post was sponsored by Think About Your Eyes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received compensation as a thank you for my review. Talking about eyes is a common topic around my house for a couple of reasons. 1. My dad has been an optometrist for almost 27 years and my brother is finishing his third year of optometry school. 2. My 19 month old daughter is obsessed with saying eyes and pointing to people's eyes (and poking you in the eye lol).
My husband, daughter and I recently had the amazing opportunity to visit Niagara Falls. I had been when I was little but not since and wanted to experience the falls for myself. After Easter, my family and I drove to Niagara to stay a couple of days. Where to Stay in Niagara Falls We stayed at the DoubleTree Fallsview Resort &Spa by Hilton- Niagara Falls which was incredible. It was so clean, the room was awesome and the staff was very kind. We were given a suite to stay in which made it so much easier with Adalyn when she went to bed early. We just set her up in her pack and play, shut the door and enjoyed the evening in our room. Our room had the view of the American Falls which was awesome to look out and see. The bed was super comfy and the room was spacious. One of the main things to note that is different from most hotels is the pool. They actually had two pools which were both saltwater pools. One is for kids and the other is adults only for swimmi
These Easy Protein Bars contain only 7 ingredients and take 5 minutes to make. Super tasty and much more affordable than store-bought bars! I love to snack all day long. I try to limit myself so that I am not literally eating all day long but that is what I like to do. I try to keep a couple of things in mind when it comes to snacking. I like my snacks to contain protein to help keep me full. I want them to have fiber and want them to be fairly low in sugar and sodium.
As a mom, it is easy to forget about taking care of yourself and your nutrition may fall by the wayside. Since us moms give most of our time and energy to our kids, it is easy to let this happen. It is very important for new moms to eat a healthy diet so that they have enough energy to care for their babies and so their babies have proper development. If you are nursing, it is even more important since your body needs the right nutrition to be able to produce milk for baby. Here are some nutritious foods that are healthy for new moms (and for anyone!): 1. Salmon - Helps prevent/reduce inflammation in the body. Also, it may help to increase your mood. 2. Dairy - Helps with bone develop and has calcium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and protein. 3. Oats - Oats can help to increase breast milk supply and are also a whole grain which is rich in fiber and will keep you fuller for longer. 4. Lean Beef - Iron rich foods like beef can boost energy in new moms. When nursing, you als
