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Baleaf Fall Activewear Review
September 08, 2023

Baleaf Fall Activewear Review

Fall activewear from Baleaf- an affordable athletic clothes brand that is high-quality and feels amazing! You all know that I love Baleaf workout clothes as I've talked about them many times before. I am excited to share that they are celebrating their 9th anniversary and I want to share about my experience with Baleaf and share a review of some of the fall athletic styles that I am loving.

5 Health Goals for Summer
May 22, 2023

5 Health Goals for Summer

These 5 health goals for summer are simple ways to help you feel your best! I'm not sure if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook but I have shared that we have been going through a lot with my 8 year old daughter. She has been having some health concerns and we aren't sure what is going on with her. She has had a lot of testing and everything is coming back okay but she hasn't been well. Therefore, I have not been taking great care of myself thanks to the stress and how much time doctors appointments, phone calls and just general care of my sick kiddo has been taking. I do not feel my best at all and an making 5 mini health goals for summer for myself to feel my best and get back on track.

High Quality Activewear for Less: Baleaf
March 03, 2023

High Quality Activewear for Less: Baleaf

High quality activewear for less with Baleaf including Baleaf reviews, if Baleaf is a good brand and photos of new Baleaf sports clothes. Baleaf Review I've written about Baleaf brand before and I wanted to share some of their new Sweatleaf collection! Baleaf is a brand of affordable workout clothes. Troy and I have both been wearing Baleaf for years after he received some of these clothes for his birthday. Then I tried them out and we both love them.

The Best Affordable Workout Clothes
August 10, 2022

The Best Affordable Workout Clothes

We have been having an awesome super active summer. Between running, hiking, swimming, kayaking and more, we have been outside so much. Both Troy and I have found that we love wearing workout clothes for our active lifestyles and I wanted to share the brand that we have been buying for the last 3 years or so.

Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat + Giveaway
July 11, 2022

Staying Hydrated in the Summer Heat + Giveaway

Tips for staying hydrated in the summer heat (including using an electrolyte drink as needed), why hydration is important and how to know if you're dehydrated.  I want to scream since I am SO excited that it is summer. I live for the summer months. Mostly for the fact that I love being outside and being active. Running, biking, kayaking, swimming, hiking and more- those are some of the things that make me the happiest. With the summer heat and being very active comes the need to stay hydrated. I want to share some tips to stay hydrated in the summer heat. **Keep reading for an Ultima Electrolyte Drink giveaway!

Tips for Motivating Yourself to Workout in the Winter + Giveaway
January 17, 2022

Tips for Motivating Yourself to Workout in the Winter + Giveaway

Tips for motivating yourself to workout in the winter including scheduling your workouts, having the right gear, having something to look forward to after and more! Ah winter workouts, they make you feel great but it can be so hard mentally to get going. When it is warm out, it is easy to get outside and go for a walk, go for a run, a bike ride, kayaking, etc. When it's freezing though, it is so much easier to stay inside and lounge around. I love working out in the morning and man, getting out of bed sometimes to get going for a workout lately has been hard. I want to share my best tips for motivating yourself to workout in the winter. **Keep reading for a giveaway for my favorite electrolyte drinks- Ultima Replenisher!

Tips for Running in the Cold Weather
October 18, 2021

Tips for Running in the Cold Weather

Tips for running in the cold weather including what to wear, what to drink after the run, how to get warm, quality gear and more! The weather is getting colder and I'm going to try to keep up my running all through the cold winter and early spring months. I'm going to share my cold weather running routine that I follow to make winter running easier. I currently run twice a week with my dad in the mornings. We run about 5 1/2 miles each time. While I prefer the weather being nicer out, I still love running all year round and don't want to lose my running ability just because it is colder. Here are the things that I do to make running in the cold easier.

The Best Things to Do After a Run + Giveaway!
April 05, 2021

The Best Things to Do After a Run + Giveaway!

The best things to do after a run including rehydrating and refueling, stretching, keeping moving and more!  I've been running again since July and am loving it! I run with my dad twice a week and we run about 5-5.5 miles each time. We are not fast by any means but it is fun, I get a great workout in before the kids wakeup and it's a great opportunity to chat with my dad. I'm pretty structured in what I do after a run which is what helps me feel my best, refuel and rehydrate and I wanted to share the best things to do after a run. For my in the colder weather, I like wearing running tights, a running jacket, a compression shirt and a good pair of running insoles . The insoles from Currex are a great, high-quality option that feels great while I run. I also like a running hat or headband, lightweight or heavy gloves depending on the weather and a high-quality pair of running shoes.

Food to Pack for a Day Out Hiking
January 11, 2021

Food to Pack for a Day Out Hiking

This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and Hormel Foods. All opinions are mine alone. #squeezeskippytogether #GoToYourSKIPPYPlace #skippypeanutbutter With most indoor places closed (and us not feeling comfortable going anyways), we have really embraced the seasons and have loved hiking all fall and winter long! My family always loves hiking in the spring and summer but this year, we have continued it into the cold weather. Today, I want to share some of the foods that we pack for a day out hiking!

HYLETE Workout Clothes Review
October 27, 2020

HYLETE Workout Clothes Review

A review of HYLETE workout clothes for intense workouts, running and for athleisure. I am a total workout clothes junkie and love wearing workout-style clothing not only to workout but also for athleisure. I am loving the clothing from HYLETE which I am going to tell you more about today. As a busy mom of 3, I need my clothes to be practical. I prefer them to be comfortable but also to make me feel good. 

How to Get Kids to Love Running
August 24, 2020

How to Get Kids to Love Running

How to Get Kids to Love Running including tips for making it fun and special for kids so that they enjoy it including signing them up for a race such as the Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5k! Running is such a great form of exercise so it is important to me to teach my kids to love running. Most of my family runs including my siblings, husband, dad, my kids and I. It is totally natural in our family to go for a run so I wanted to teach my kids how fun running can be. Adalyn has been running since she was maybe 3 and Oliver has been running since about 2 1/2. The kids recently participated in the  Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K with me and I am so excited to share more about it with you in case you want to sign up also. I am going to share my best tips on how to get kids to love running.

7 Tips for Improving Your Fitness
August 19, 2020

7 Tips for Improving Your Fitness

Tips and tricks for improving your fitness levels including workout ideas and food to refuel with after a workout! This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx . I am so excited to share this post today because health, nutrition and fitness are my biggest passions! After having Lily, it was hard for me to get back to being fit and to lose the pregnancy weight. I never did anything like dieting because I do not believe in that but just continued to exercise regularly and eat right and finally, 1 year later, I am feeling more fit than I have ever been. I want to share how I got to this point by sharing 7 tips for improving your fitness.

My Plan for Getting Back into Fitness
July 22, 2019

My Plan for Getting Back into Fitness

I am currently writing this at 1 1/2 weeks postpartum and am already thinking about starting up exercise again when the time comes and I am cleared by my doctor. I had a great birth and only had minor recovery so I think that by the time my six week appointment comes, I will be ready to get back into some fitness. Today, I want to share all about the new Bowflex Max 8 Trainer and how I plan to use it to increase my fitness after baby.

How to Stay Fit and Active All Summer
June 13, 2019

How to Stay Fit and Active All Summer

This post was sponsored Optimum Nutrition as part of Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. We love Summertime! There is so much to do and the weather is amazing! We are enjoying all of the summery foods and are focusing on a few nutrition tips to feel the best we can and to have the energy to enjoy all of the Summer fun. I love being able to get outside every single day because it is so, so good for my mood. Right now, my priorities are a little different than normal as I am at the end of my pregnancy! I am not working out quite as hard as I was - my workouts are more like a walk to the playground rather than an 8-mile run. Fitness and eating nutritious is still important to me though as they help me feel my best. Today, I am sharing my tips for how to stay fit and active all summer. Enter the Get Out Get Active  Sweepstakes  from May 19 through June 30, 2019 where you can win a prize pack with Optimum Nutrition products, a Schw...

10 Kid-Friendly Outdoor Play Ideas
May 24, 2019

10 Kid-Friendly Outdoor Play Ideas

10 Kid-Friendly Tech-Free Outdoor Play Ideas to get kids outside for fresh air, exercise and to help give them fun ideas of what to do outside! The weather has been so much nicer and we have been outside every single day. It feels amazing to get fresh air, exercise and have more space to play after such a long winter. It can be tough to be stuck inside with little kids who have lots of energy and we are loving our time spent outside. I wanted to share some fun kid-friendly tech-free outdoor play ideas that we have been enjoying doing.

Hosting a Family Health and Fitness Challenge
February 20, 2019

Hosting a Family Health and Fitness Challenge

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #PurinaONEVisibleDifferences  #CollectiveBias Tips for hosting a successful family health and fitness challenge!  It is so easy to be inactive in the winter months. Here in Michigan, it is freezing and literally will be in the negative temperatures next week. I wanted to share this family health and fitness challenge that my family did/is doing in order to stay motivated and be accountable, mostly for fitness. I decided to include the dogs in this month-long challenge to keep them active and healthy as well.

February 2019 Product Review Favorites Part 3 + Giveaway
February 20, 2019

February 2019 Product Review Favorites Part 3 + Giveaway

Lolë Activewear I had heard great things about  Lolë and love trying out new workout clothes. I am 17 weeks pregnant in these pictures and still am running twice a week. It is going great still! I chose the Just Cardigan to try out which is a thicker jacket with pockets and reflective logos perfect for running in the dark. It is comfortable and stays put when running. **Keep reading for a Jovial Foods giveaway!

5 Winter Health and Fitness Goals
January 07, 2019

5 Winter Health and Fitness Goals

With the start of the New Year, health and fitness are on my mind. I love thinking of my goals ahead of time and focusing on them as the start of the New Year hits. Many of my goals are a continuation of what I have already been doing and some of them are newer goals to help me stay healthy or get healthier.

Tips for Getting Outside with Kids Year-round
December 04, 2018

Tips for Getting Outside with Kids Year-round

Here in Michigan, it has gotten cold which can especially be hard for parents with kiddos with a lot of energy. I know that for my kids, they need physical activity daily and getting outside to play is the best way to do this. Otherwise, they may be seen bouncing off the walls and screaming through my entire house.. We make it a priority most days to get outside and I wanted to share some of my tips that help us get outside.

The Ultimate Runner's Holiday Gift Guide + Amazon Giveaway
November 28, 2018

The Ultimate Runner's Holiday Gift Guide + Amazon Giveaway

I've been running again for 5 months now and am loving it! Here is some of the gear that I am loving and would recommend. They are all items that I personally use for running and enjoy using. **Keep reading for a $50 Amazon gift card giveaway!