Winter. Most people either love it or hate it. Sure the snow is beautiful, particularly from a cozy spot inside by the fire with a good book. However, unless you can figure out a way to hibernate for several months, eventually you and your family will have to venture outside. Not to mention the fact that cabin fever will set in after approximately 25 … [Read more...] about Fun Winter Activities
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Beating the Blues
Today it is 8 degrees outside. Through my open window above my computer screen, stomach the sky is gray and the branches on my giant sycamore are waving in the wind. I look to the ground and the grass has died and is long gone. They say it may snow outside and the thought of it has me on edge because it is one more day I won’t venture outdoors. I can sense the cabin fever in … [Read more...] about Beating the Blues
Beat the Winter Blahs with a Change of Scenery
The holidays are over. The fun and excitement has ended. It's February. The thrill of the new year has passed and given way to dark, cold, long winter days. Yes, it's official. The winter blahs have set in. Everyone's situation is different. Your blahs may stem from the fact that the bitter cold keeps you and the kids cooped up inside all day, every day. If you're like … [Read more...] about Beat the Winter Blahs with a Change of Scenery
Change through baby steps
A New Year is symbolic of a fresh start for all things, case and most people like to start the New Year with goals for themselves and their family. No matter how big or small the new goals they start with the best of intentions and the spirit of commitment. For me it does not take long for my commitment waver and my goals to start slipping away. I have a hard time making … [Read more...] about Change through baby steps
Setting Specific Family Fitness Goals
Most likely, medicine you’ve heard of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals before. S.M.A.R.T. goals focus our direction and help us break down what tasks are necessary to complete said goals. Setting specific, see measurable, attainable goals provide smaller opportunities for success along the way and hold us accountable. Many of us as adults consider fitness goals around this time … [Read more...] about Setting Specific Family Fitness Goals