Before I had children traveling was part of my military service. One week here and another week somewhere else. I was able to see beautiful places only people dream of. I was a paid traveler in a sense. Now that my husband and I retired our Dixie hats and decided to live a civilian life. … [Read more…]
Yes, I have a full morning pep talk each and every day. And yes, my husband use to give me the strangest looks. He still gives me that crazy glance from time to time. But, I don’t care. This pep talk helps me face the world and ensures I maintain a healthy self-esteem. Remember, we … [Read more…]
If you’re like me, you realize this summer is going by pretty quickly. We still have a bit of time before all of our summer fun ends, but we are also in need of back to school preparation. Preparing for back to school can become overwhelming for both parents and children. The best thing I’ve … [Read more…]
I am a simple gal. I don’t believe in overwhelming people, especially kids with a lot of extras when speaking with them about self-esteem, anti-bullying, and education. I believe in being direct and fun during any presentation and conversation I have about these topics. Kids will tune you out otherwise. So, what are two … [Read more…]
Many times we tell our kids to ignore the negative behavior of others. How much can you ignore yourself? If someone is mistreating you verbally or physically, you stand up for yourself right? Well, let’s teach your child to speak up against any negative behavior. What do I mean by bad or negative behavior? I am talking … [Read more…]
I’m going to keep this short and sweet. Probably the shortest post you will ever see from me. Have a happy and safe 4th of July to your family from mine. You already know why this post is short and sweet? That’s right; I gotta get me some sleep cause I have some things to … [Read more…]
There’s no denying that we are a bunch of stinky people up in my house. We work and play hard, and since moving to Hawaii, we’ve become even more active and stinky. Many of our days consist of hanging out at the barn, softball field, pool or gym. Or should I say, garage? If we … [Read more…]
One of my favorite things about summer is the fact that it’s barbecue season. These informal dinners are a perfect opportunity to host a gathering all of your friends without the pressure that a regular dinner party creates. Of course, barbecues can range from complete impromptu parties to very carefully planned events. Here are some … [Read more…]
School is out, and if you’re like me, your kids will complain about being bored. Each year, I ask them how they are so bored after playing outside with friends, horse camps, science camps, cooking camps, and a bit of summer work to avoid the summer slide. To ensure they don’t get too bored, we … [Read more…]
Inspiration.Fit is all about empowerment and following your passions – whatever they may be. They also love connecting with people and creating a relationship with their customers. So it’s no surprise that when Reinalyn gave them a call about T-shirt sizes, the conversation changed into one about shared passions. Reinalyn, an Army vet and … [Read more…]