Now that Summer is in full swing, it's time to find ways to keep those babies cool. While come may have swimming pools, others are left to find ways to keep themselves cool, all while having a little fun. If you cannot afford a pool, and you are looking for ways to get those kids active this summer all while also staying cool, here will will find a few alternatives, to having a little fun in the sun. Sprinkler - sprinklers are cheap and will give your kiddos hours of enjoyment. Not only will the be soaking up the water, they'll also be getting in some much needed exercise, while they run back and forth. Water Balloon Fights - While this isn't a activity for smaller children, this is a fun activity for those tweens, teens, and even those adults. We always like to get buckets, and we get all the water balloons ready, then we take our spots. Water balloon fights can be a lot of fun, just remember safety comes first, don't throw them to hard where they may hurt the person at the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
Working Out and Start Slow
Working out can be a challenge, if you're like me and a couch potato. With working online, you will often find me sitting on the couch with my laptop in my lap. I will either be typing away on blog posts, or entering giveaways. It wasn't until recently, I learned how important it is, to find time for me. Whether is be 5 minutes or 55 minutes, it's import I workout everyday. When I first got on my journey to become healthier, I could hardly make it 5 minutes, now that I have been working out daily, I am working out 20 minutes at a time. This is huge, whenever you make a big change in your life, it's important that you tackle it in small baby steps. A child doesn't start walking by running first. Okay, some do, but you get what I am saying, small, steady steps, and you will reach the goals you are seeking. Trust me, once you get going you won't want to stop. I challenge you to give it a try! After you start working out daily, you will start to change how you eat and what you … [Read more...]
