The Nap Time Creations

Lately I have been finding myself saying, "It's gross being a mom!" The being sneezed in the face, food flying, and the slobber swap, it's just gross. I learned I am a true mom now by: comes to me when hungry or tired wants me to feed her personal space does NOT exist I take a shower just to have a break While doing dishes I have someone climbing on me pulling out all the DVD's is a great entertainment I can smell a poopy diaper right away My hair is leverage for pulling up on Yet somehow, the smiles, laughs and joy Sadie brings in my life is all worth it. I would not trade being a mom for anything. So, being a mom may have it's hard days, but there is a piece of joy that is found everyday!

I have been trying to find easy quiet books for church. We struggle to stay the entire time and I have found a couple coloring pages that might make it easier on us. First, I came across this gem and couldn't get off the internet for 2 hours.  I printed off shapes, alphabet and numbers. I will be printing off church coloring pictures and adding in pages from the Friend Magazine . I have also decided that now is the time to have Family Home Evening. I have made a FHE book. It has stories, pictures and games. I made it out of Friend magazines . ( Click here to see. ) But I couldn't help what the Family Home Evening Resource book was all about. What was in it? Was it easy to use? Was it so old, no one cared anymore? By looking at it, it is old, but old things are great, Right? I thumbed through it last night, and I am super excited to use it. I can't wait! Monday night is not getting here fast enough! Loaded with lessons, games, activities, treats, puzzles, songs, etc. FH...

Sorry I haven't been around, I have been crazy busy! (I believe summer is in full swing!) My Missionary brother, Marshal, came home and it has been a whirlwind of fun. Why such a crazy week? Well that is because my next brother, Tanner, is leaving, today to be exact. We had one week all together! So what made it so crazy? Let me show you! First we had to make a homemade "Welcome Home" Banner.   Then hug him at the airport!  Let him meet his niece for the first time, and last have all 8 people take a selfie photo! (We did it) So here it is the crazy week, are you ready? Pick up Missionary Go Boating (or wait to go boating) Take Family Pictures Go to the temple together Have a Homecoming and a Farewell the Same day and see family and friends. And yes this is one side of my family Boys go to Lagoon with cousins Girls go Shopping  Say goodbye to the next missionary! Like I said, I have been busy! I am grateful for my...

The last four days have been out fitness and how to improve your health. To Recap: Monday : Make a Schedule Tuesday : Tools to help with food Wednesday: What to wear Thursday: Free Workouts If you would like more inspiration Check out my Pinterest board . Have a great Weekend!

I am a collector of workouts. I have printed them out and laminated them once (I still have them) and took them to the gym with me. You don't need a personal trainer to make  your workout burn! I have paid for a trainer, done the videos, machines, classes and whatever else you can think of! I have done it all. I have learned what works great for me. Create a workout. I have found Body Building . Scroll down till you find Exercises by Body Part. Click the ones you want and create your own.  Body Rock . She is free P90X. She is hard core. Be prepared to get you butt kicked. Fitness Magazine is one of the best to collect. They have inspirational stories and great workouts.   You don't have to spend a lot, to get the results that you want. Be smart and happy workout! What are your favorite exercises?

Black yoga pants are my favorite. I change my clothes in the middle of the day just to be in them. They are comfortable. When exercising, the clothes that are worn should be comfy. I bought my clothes at Wal-mart, which has worked out really well for me. I have friends that love lululemon  and Nike. Amazon is also a great place to get clothing as well. When picking out clothing, make sure that it stretches with you, fit comfortably and is breathable. Don't wear clothing that is too tight, too warm or too small. Must have exercise clothing:  Running shoes, or just tennis shoes pants, capris or shorts sports bra t-shirt, or top elastic hair tie Now for shoes. I have izumi pearl running shoes! I love them. I learned that your shoes should be the most comfortable clothing you wear. Your feet shouldn't slip in and out of them, the laces shouldn't be tight, and make sure to untie the shoe laces before pulling out your foot. What is your favorite clothin...

Let's be honest, food is personal. Secretly I rather eat a snickers than cut an apple. It's just easier. I cook meals that are easy and convenient. But, for some people it isn't as personal. They have trained themselves to eat the salad and not the burger. Either way it plays into fitness. I have found,when I eat more vegetables and fruit, I am not as hungry. I stay full longer. When I down a bag of chips, I am constantly hungry. Does anyone else feel this way? Well for loosing weight I have found a couple tools that have helped me.  One, is a calorie counter. I love My Fitness Pal . I can keep track of my food and exercise, do my own weigh ins and check my progress. It is on the computer and on my phone. I am never without it.  Two, I have found one of the greatest books called Eat This, Not That. It is loaded with all yummy, healthy, make your own food.  I have labeled mine in different categories which are: Healthy Snacks: Trail mix, smoothies, gr...