My favorite sanity saving tips

Busy Sports Moms have limited time for chores and other household duties.  Unfortunately they haven't invented a way to add hours to the day - yet.

I have compiled some of my favorite tips and tricks that I have used over the years to help save my sanity (a little).  I hope you get some use out of them as well!

1.  This is one of my most used cleaning tips: Try using a timer.  Sometimes, you   need to be able to focus on a single task in order to really get it done.  Set the timer for 10 minutes and start tackling a chore.  Once the timer is done, time to move on to the next chore. It's amazing how much you can get done if you’re trying to beat the clock!

2.  Remember all those beautiful ribbons that came on your kid's birthday gifts?  Don’t toss them, use them to tie around your sheet sets in the closet so you'll never have to look for stray pillowcases or bottom sheets again. 

3.  Keep your old bank check boxes and use them as dividers for the dreaded junk drawer. They are great at keeping all the junk separated out

4.  Keep all of your instructions and warranties in a three-ring binder so you won't be stuck sifting through paper stacks.  You can buy those clear plastic sleeves pretty cheap and that way you don’t have to punch holes in the papers

5.  Hang collapsing shelves from a closet rod and prepare your child's outfits for the week on Sunday nights

6.  If you're still in the infant stage, stick a plastic hook on the back of a high chair to hold bibs.

7.  Use old shoeboxes to hold your kids crayons and colored pencils, pencils, erasers or anything else they need for homework time.  And put it away once you are done.

8.  Use a shoe caddy to store games and snacks on a long road trip. If you hang the shoe caddy over the back of the front passenger seat, your kids will be able to easily reach the toys/games/headphones they want without you having to dig through a never-ending bag.

A TRUE Beginner's Program

I am doing something new here thanks to an ingenious new concept.  I am asking for your help in finding 6-8 people who are really struggling to get started in fitness.  These people want to get started, but don’t really know HOW to get started. I am offering a 60 day group that is designed to help people just like this.

Maybe not you, maybe you can think of a friend or family member that would benefit from a true beginner’s workout program. This is an introductory fitness program, designed for those people who need a slow start.  The workouts are simple, doable, and made to change your body right away—regardless of your age or fitness level.

Will you help me find 6-8 people who would like my help? No trips to gyms or fitness centers required. You are in the privacy of your own home.

If you know anyone, please share this information with them.  I am super excited to be able to reach a whole new set of people with this brand new program!! 

Please click the link below to add your name to the interest list and I will be in touch

Interest list for beginner's program

New group alert!!

This amazing woman is the creator of one of my most favorite programs. The last time I ran a group for her program, the 12 participants in it lost 82 pounds and 82.25 inches together. IN THREE WEEKS! I am going to run a new group because I know a lot of you are feeling like me right now, a little out of shape from all of the summer BBQs and vacations! 

Just fill out this form with your email address and I will send you more info!

New group info

Overnight Oats part 2!

A while back I posted about trying overnight oats for the first time.  It was a big hit with my daughter and I try to make it every week so she can have it in the mornings.  I like to have it once or twice a week myself instead of my usual shake.

But as anyone on the west coast can tell you we have been having an insane heat wave and the thought of eating something warm in the mornings was just not doing it for me.  So I saw a post a friend of mine made about overnight oats in the fridge that you eat cold and I thought I would give it a try.  OH MY GOODNESS was it amazing!!!  I literally did not want to stop eating it.

Here is the recipe for you all to try.  It really is hearty and yummy and healthy!  It hits the spot for sure, and keeps you satisfied like a good breakfast should.  And did I mention it is pretty much grab and go?  Which is KEY for us busy moms.

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk
1 TBSP honey
1 TBSP chia seeds
2/3 cup frozen or fresh fruit

Combine all ingredients except fruit into a bowl and stir well.  Pour half the mixture into a mason jar and top with fruit.  Repeat layers, put the lid on and put it in the fridge overnight.  It stores well for at least 5 days.  You can mix it up any way you want it really.  Peanut butter, cocoa powder, various fruits.  The choices really are endless.  Enjoy!!

Girls (and boys) just wanna have fun!!

According to a survey done by The Athletic Footwear Association, the #1 reason kids play their favorite sport is TO HAVE FUN!!! Sure we want to be sure they are picking up skills and putting in a good effort, BUT if they are not having fun they will NOT keep playing! 

Very good read if you have a minute....
http://www.insideyouthsports.org/2014/08/motivation-and-young-athlete-p

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Keep up the great work Sports Moms!

As Sports Moms we know that involving our children in youth sports is beneficial.  It is one of the reasons we sacrifice so much for them to participate.  But did you know.....

Kids who play youth sports are less likely to:
-break the law or go to prison
-join a gang
-abuse alcohol or drugs
-abuse sex or become pregnant
-skip class
-have discipline problems in school
-drop out of school

Kids who play youth sports are more likely to:
-perform well in school
-have higher grades on national tests
-graduate from high school
-go to college
-become and remain employed
-become directors and managers
-become business and political leaders
-contribute to society by participating in social and charitable programs

The next time you are sitting in traffic, rushing from school to practice - keep this in mind.  You are helping to shape your child's future.  And THAT is worth all of the sacrifice in the world :)

I am currently looking for busy Moms who would love to turn their passion for sports/fitness into a second (or primary) source of income.  Bonus - you get to work on your own health and fitness in the process!!


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