Live Fit and Sore

Category: Parenting/Family

  • Talking to Your Kids About Star Wars — A Public Service Announcement

    Talking to Your Kids About Star Wars — A Public Service Announcement Here are some sobering facts about the world today: Every day, millions of kids go to sleep having never been introduced to Chewbacca, and, worse, countless more think Greedo shot first.We here at Asylum want to make sure you and your child have…

  • WOW – real deals for real people

    WOW –real deals for real people. I have been missing my husband Scotty lately all because he has been working super hard with his team at Aol. on this new product – called WOW –real deals for real people. Think group deals with the influence and deal making power because of the sheer number of…

  • Power Workout

    Frost greeted me on my car windshield for the first time this season as I headed out the door this AM. And although I happen to be one of those people that like the chillier weather, I can’t say I like to see signs of it at 5AM. I had to find my car scraper…

  • More deceptive marketing to kids….

    A Big Mac A Day Keeps The Doctor Away, McDonald’s Tells Students Welcome to nutrition class, kids! Today we’re going to be learning about how processed cheese, factory-farmed beef and iceberg lettuce fit into a healthy diet. No farmer’s market field trip today, everyone. Where are we going? McDonald’s! This one belongs in the “Hell…

  • Ahh, Weekends

    I don’t think I have mentioned this before — I am running a small 5k race in River Creek with some of the Plumbline Ladies.  The race benefits Capital Hospice — as I have mentioned — races are a good way to give back and get exercise. There is no better combo than that! You…

  • Nordstrom’s Cosmetics Trend Show at Tysons

    One of my favorite stores for many different reasons – Nordstrom –  is having an event that I am told is super fun, informative and you get a ton of samples/free stuff. I bought a ticket for 15 bucks and that money can be put towards a cosmetic purchase! Deal! I also booked a makeover…

  • The Grass is not Greener — trust me!

    Portia de Rossi Talks Dropping Down to 82 Pounds | PopEater.com. I posted this article because I remember the time when Ally Mcbeal was on the air and all the magazines and media focus on these ladies and the publicity they got for their looks. It really influenced a lot of women out there at…

  • Girl Scout Walk Together 3m hike

    What a gorgeous day yesterday was for the Girl Scout Walk Together 3 mile hike. The scenery was beautiful and I loved hanging out with Ms Bea -chatting away and exercising! Perfect way to spend a day together. I really enjoy hearing her perspective on whats going on in her life, friends, and health. I…

  • Girl Scout Walk Together

    Today I am heading to the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for a Girl Scout Walk Together with Hannah Bea today for a 3 mile nature hike. Its a crisp fall day and anyone that knows about No VA knows its one of the most beautiful times of the year for this area — with the…

  • Sisters Make People Happy

    Recently I have really appreciated how great it is to have sisters. There really is nothing out there that can replace the bond, memories and the feeling of ‘home’ you get with a sister — Why Sisterly Chats Make People Happier Having a Sister Makes You Happier”: that was the headline on a recent article…