I lost it. I lost my motivation mojo. You would think my workout routine would be basically habit by now, but no. I slowly back pedaled. I could blame the kids. I could

February, the month of love, is also the month of heart health.  So while we show our love for others, let’s remember to love our hearts too.  They are hard working, after all!  But

Gah, I hate that I have to tell you I still am not up to 4 days a week of my Nike+ Kinect Training workouts. But I’m not dwelling on it. We’ve

What if I told you there was just one thing you could do that would help you save money on groceries and eat healthier? In our constant budget battle and battle of the bulge,

Last week was a rough week. I had a couple challenging days with the kids which led to a skipped workout and some comfort eating. I skipped a second workout at the end of

Last week I had my 6 week post partum checkup and everything was A-OK so I am clear for a more intense workout. While I might be able to do it, there’s question about

There’s been a growing trend of ditching New Year’s resolutions in favor of focusing on one word for the year. Like the year of change. Love. Risk. While I still set goals

As much as I want to get more active this year, get healthier and lose weight, I know I’ll stick with it better if I ease into it. I know that sounds counter

Hi, my name is Darcy and I like to eat sweets and everything bad for you. But that’s okay… I only have a couple days left to stuff my face so freely.  Then it’s

It’s amazing how many medical issues can be identified and treated when newborn babies receive thee important screening tests within 24 hours of their birth. I didn’t know much about these when I had

I’m not going to claim to be the healthiest eater out there because I’m not. I have lots of room for improvement, but I have learned a few tricks along the way that

When the call comes in that a new baby has been welcomed into the world, it’s very exciting! The first thing we want to do is go visit. While it is a

Rissa loves to dance.  Since before she could walk, she started bopping along to music.  It’s pretty amusing to watch how she will drop what she’s doing to start grooving along to a beat

I’ve tried a few non traditional meats in my day. I’ve eaten buffalo and elk… ostrich… Maybe something else too that I can’t recall now. Maybe an alligator beef stick? Anyhow, I find it

I remember several people telling me the pounds would melt off with breastfeeding.  Well, here I am, still nursing a year later and I still weigh about the same as I did in January

When I was pregnant, I received mixed information between books and baby prep classes about how to take a baby’s temperature.  Some still claimed rectal temperature was the way to go, but one nurse

Last year I entered a new phase in my life.  I took on a new role. I became a mom. It was wonderful and scary.  The support I had from family, friends, and online resources made

Have you heard of Vitamin Angels?  They are making an impact on the lives of children under 5 years old by connecting them with nutrients needed to develop and survive.  I only recently learned

I’m 30 years old and never went to the emergency room until yesterday. Luckily I’ve not encountered many emergencies. Usually it can wait until normal business hours. Or, at least, I decide to

There are many things I enjoy about breastfeeding my daughter. These range from benefits to special moments. While there are some days I may not like how dependent my daughter is on