Easter Egg Hunt + Exercise = An Egg-Cellent Easter Tradition
It seems like every holiday brings the expectation of high-calorie, sugar-loaded treats…followed by temper tantrums and belly aches. It’s not just me who knows Easter
It seems like every holiday brings the expectation of high-calorie, sugar-loaded treats…followed by temper tantrums and belly aches. It’s not just me who knows Easter
Every single year it seems that my list of blessings doubles in size. As our kids enter into an “easier” phase of life (read: no
It’s officially Halloween. I’m embracing all the spooky tricks and treats this season, especially the fun decor. While it’s hard to not overindulge the kids
A couple of years ago, I put this post together to share how my girls and I were making our own lip gloss. The ironic
Being a busy working mom is not for the faint of heart. Daily, I am faced with guilt—both self-imposed and slung from society—about my choice
I consider time (or the lack thereof) to be one life’s greatest challenges. Like you, I wear so many hats in a day: mom, trainer,
Two weeks ago, life was go, go, go, and the idea of making a hot breakfast for my kids every morning was laughable, to say
With Thanksgiving only a week from today, we are gearing up for everything Thanksgiving-related and doing all we can to prep for Turkey Day! Thanksgiving
A donut a day keeps the doctor away! Maybe not, but a donut every now and then sure does make us happy. ? Do-nut ditch
This guy. What can I say about the man who is loved and adored and inspired by so many already?! While Chris and I are very open about our personal struggles, our…
It?s no secret obesity is on the rise in the United States and that an overall sedentary lifestyle is almost the standard these days. Our
WHOA! Did you see that?! That little pink thing in the clouds? I think it may be a pig flying, because this last-minute-mama is actually
The weather is getting colder, the Christmas tree has made its way out of the attic, the list of to-dos and to-buys are piling high?it’s
This holiday season has been a whirlwind?or in my case, more like a world-wind? since the entire Powell Pack just returned from a bucket list
Oh Ruby Lane. You are officially 5 years old today, and I?m not too sure how I feel about it. If I had one wish
What better way to celebrate the spookiest day of the year than with some pumpkin pancakes?! Okay, okay…time out. We don’t really ever need an excuse to
What do mummies like listening to on Halloween? WRAP music! Ahhh…if only you could hear all the jokes the kids have been telling as we
Yeah, yeah?we might be a week off of the Hawaiian islands, but our hearts still belong to that tropical paradise! Hot off the press (er?maybe
Our family?s time in Hawaii has proven to be incredibly fruitful…literally! Pineapple and coconuts GALORE, and way too many banana pancakes! But who?s complaining? Not
Can someone please, please, PLEASE, tell me how the little girl who promised me she would never grow up is now turning 12 years old?!
Driven, highly intelligent, wise beyond her years, aware, savvy, nurturing, thoughtful, intuitive, beautiful, classy, kind, heart of gold, incredibly organized, hard working, and one of
As a mama bear, it?s hard to find that balance between wanting to protect my kids from everything uncomfortable or scary and wanting them to
Despite living in the HOTTEST place in the U.S. (especially feeling it in these summer months?the highs this coming week are up to 117 degrees!),
Family is not an important thing, it?s everything. ?Michael J. Fox My family IS my everything! I?ve said it before, and I?ll say it time
In the midst of trying to occupy my kids’ time over the last few weeks (hello, summer), I made a mental list the other day
Because it really is all about family. So much so, in fact, that this month?s theme post is actually being posted today, June 19th, instead
Happiest Father?s Day to not one, but two amazing and unique dads that make our world go ?round. Now, don?t think for a second that
My little Cashy boy. My deepest thinker, biggest mama lover, oldest soul of a child I have. Sometimes I think your sensitive spirit was made
Summer is in full swing at the Powell casa, and we’re embracing everything it has to offer! Arizona is hot, hot, hot, so I’m always
It?s hard to believe this is my fourteenth official Mother?s Day. Fourteen years of loving so deep and intensely that my heart feels like it
There is nothing more fun as a mom than prepping for the holidays and creating traditions and memories for my kids! Part of this includes
It’s officially Spring Break here in AZ… which means the weather is warm, the kids are home (and loud), and the fridge is empty! In
My goodness. 40 has never looked so handsome. Like fine wine, you only get better with age. Happy birthday to the greatest human I have
To kick off the official month of love (hey, it’s almost Valentine’s Day, right?), we’re focusing on loving and uplifting those around us?friends, family,
Ever have a super hectic day? You know the kind: You’re late to work, you spilled coffee on your new shirt, the bank account isn’t
Gosh, wouldn’t it be the BEST to experience the holiday season with every single child in your family healthy, happy… and (I’ll say it again)
I always get a little extra sentimental around the holidays as I reflect back on the past year and everything I have experienced, and WE
It’s true. Last year, we kept our tree up into the new year?and then some! With the holiday season feeling so busy, it sometimes
I mean, it takes talent to cram all of my calories for the next two weeks into one day, but somebody has to do it!
Every Halloween I find myself in the same dilemma: I want my kids to experience all of the fun and magic of the holiday, but
Please tell me I’m not the only sappy mama who gets misty-eyed every holiday thinking about years past?! In the blink of an eye, we
Without question, the holiday season is one of the most, if not the most, difficult times to keep healthy eating on track, and Halloween is
E L E V E N. Marley Grace, little girls just don?t get much better than you! God sure knew what He was doing when
I don’t always celebrate #throwbackthursday, but when I do, it’s because I’m feeling a little misty-eyed and nostalgic about the good ol’ Extreme Weight Loss
Almost 4 years ago, The Huffington Post asked me to blog for them about the secrets of our relationship. Then, married for just 3 years,
My Workout Leggings ||?My Sneakers (Multiple Styles) **Update: Here are the winners of our 4 DietBet entries: Alejandra Martinez, Britney B., Siobhan Mckenna, and Shelby
Looks like Christmas came early?for me, at least. Seriously, could anything be better than letting your kids loose to get candid on camera? I
Ohhh Santa, when will you learn that I am just not someone you should mess with?! Round deux of our (not so) classic Christmas
Before I share some sweet treats with you, I want to share some sweet words for my sweet daughter. ? Miss Marley, somehow, unbeknownst to
I cannot believe it’s that time of year again! There seems to be a slight pause in summer when everyone is getting on each other’s
Summer nights are the BEST!! When I think back to being a kid, my favorite memories usually took place in the summer. Although as a
Even though we live in the HOTTEST possible place in the U.S., we absolutely love summer! The kids are out of school, which allows us
Ruby ? your toothy (and somewhat vampire-like) smile is EVERYTHING. There are times when I stumble, bleary eyed and sleep deprived into your room to
Okay, I’ll admit it. I am not exactly what you would call a sports fanatic, but somehow my oldest son Matix has become one of
The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and spring break is here for the Powell Pack. I love this time of year in AZ?the
Sometimes, by the end of a long day of shooting, Chris and I get a little stir crazy?which either results in a lot of fun
If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, it’s no wonder I never have any idea what’s on Chris’ mind! This year to
As the youngest two of four kiddos, Cash and Ruby are no strangers to hand-me-downs. For real, 90% of each of their wardrobes are straight
As much as I love sharing instructional, informational videos with all of you, let?s be honest?the real fun happens when Chris and I
Is it just me, or does old St. Nick get all the glory around the holidays? I’m all for a little friendly (or not so
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