Mommas on a mission: To Get Healthy!

As I started meeting other bloggers and reading their stories, I saw that many Momma's like me, struggle with finding a balance between motherhood and staying healthy, so I decided to start my healthy living blog, Lets Move It Mommas. I struggled with weight most of my life and know that a support system is key when trying to lose weight or make a healthy change, so I hope this blog acts as that support my readers need! I share healthy recipes, exercise tips and much more...
even tips on helping children lead healthy lifestyles too!
With 2011 approaching, we all tend to look for a resolution to keep us motivated, the problem is that most of us set ourselves up for failure by making our goals outrageous. Maybe start small, tell yourself you will take a walk as a family at least three days a week. Or make small changes to dinner each evening...using whole grains or smaller portions. Most importantly, find exercise that works for YOU. Something you like may be totally different than what your family/friends enjoy doing, or maybe all of the people around you do not exercise at all? Exercising is contagious and if people around you see your changes and results, they'll want to jump on board! If you're ready for some big changes when it comes to health and fitness, try setting a goal of running a marathon, triathlon, or 5K! If running isn't for you, try the local health clubs, they are usually running GREAT deals this time of year! As always, I am here for my readers and will do my best to give you some tools for success along the way!

Brought to you by Marissa Lets Move it Momma's

Friendship Friday and it's much awaited return

Its back by popular demand....
FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY

There are no rules...
Have fun
Make some friends...
Link up and take a button if you wish :)
& if you happen to like my blog...
Become a follower! Leave me a comment if you are new and I will check out your blog :)




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Thankful Thursday....

Enough Said ♥

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Some re-direction and new plans!

Well the past couple of months have been chaotic and hectic!
I have taken on quite few endeavors which has left me little time for my blog :(


SO I have taken some time to decide what to do with it.
My blog has opened doors for me to so many great opportunities. I have since been picked up by a national womens magazine to become a regular columnist Galtime.com
Been asked to be apart of a few different Parenting web sites and Magazines to give Parenting advice and share stories.
I have started a very small but growing photography Business that has become such a blessing to me! Lauren Ashley Images
I have been contacted recently about being sponsored by some major companies to host very large give aways for my readers and followers.

But as you can see all of this takes up quite a bit of time especially on top of my first and most important job.... My stay at home mom job :)

SO I am looking for some re-direction...
1. I am looking for 1 regular guest blogger. This person would blog once a week on my blog sharing parenting tips, advice stories specific to parenting and children).
2. I am looking for tips from you other bloggers whose blogs have become successful as well and asking how you handle it!
3. I am looking for some ideas.. and advice from my readers... what do you want to see happen to this blog?

I look forward to hearing from all of you!

Please email me :)
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Certified Organizer

Thats right I have recently decided to re-organize my kitchen cabinets...
The way they were organized before just wasn't making sense... Im sure many of you knowhow it is to hate how your cabinets are organized... well I hired a certified organizer to help me with my problem and she has been hard at work all morning...
Here is a glimpse at what she has accomplished thus far...





In all seriousness though it does get hard when this is all she wants to do all day!
So here is my solution... (or at least trial run) I emptied all of the breakable/ and non baby safe stuff out of this cabinet... and loaded it with stuff she loves to play with and wont beak... along with a few surprises... like juice and snacks, and a tupperware with candies in it to make noise!

Lets hope this helps so my kitchen can stay in the order I leave it!!!!




Let also hope her organizing skills get better so when shes older her room doesnt look like this lol

Have a great Thursday

If its not one thing... then there has to be another...

Well as all of you read last week.. my sweet girl was sick...

She was placed on a Nebulizer and had a double ear infection.

Just as she seemed to being doing better this week... BAM... CHICKEN POX strikes

She woke u from her morning nap this morning with red pimple like bumps all down her back... sweet girl...

She cant catch a break!

Whats Hot during this cold season...

As the weather turns cold and the holidays roll in from around the corner... here are a few of my favorite things this winter for you or as a gift for someone else!

1. As my love for photography grows... I sometimes find it hard to lug around all of the equipment and keep it safe and clean at the same time. It wasn't until I found these bags on Etsy that I fell in love. The store is called Gypsy Rose and she makes all sizes of bags to carry all sizes and varieties of equipment designed specifically to keep your electronics and camera equipment safe and sound.
If you are a professional photographer check out "The Ultimate" and "The Boss" bags, if you are a mom who takes her camera everywhere check out the "Mini" or the Small Hobo bags (complete with sippy cup pockets and slots for your wallets keys ect.) You can pick and choose your fabrics and design the bag that is right for you! This product is on my Christmas list!


2. Sitting by a fire and reading a good book is one of my favorite things to do during the winter. (when the rare opportunity arises that I might have time for this lol) May I suggest the new George Bush book Decision Points?! Now whether you are a fan of George Bush or not I think this book is going to be interesting. He had a front row seat to some of our country's most historical events and I am excited to read about what it may or may not have been like to have to make the decisions for over 300 million people during some of the most catastrophic events in United States History! Politics not your thing? Pick up any book and enjoy the quiet time!


3. Start a family tradition! Many do not know that the classic book The Polar Express comes to life in many cities across the country. I myself have never been but cant wait to try it out! Children and their parents dress up in their PJs and hop on board the Polar Express where the story comes to life!! How cool is this???
Check out the schedules and participating cities Here! Don't see your city on the schedule? Google it in your city ... some local organizations sometimes create a similar experience.

4. Support an up and coming business this Christmas... Many out there are putting themselves out there and starting some a business. I love these little boutique shops for things for my kiddos. I love that their items are alway handmade and unique. I know my kids are the only one wearing that item since it was made specially for them! Most are great items and are super cheap!!!So instead of going to Gap, Old Navy or Gymboree for gifts this year... give them a unique gift that you know only they will have! Here are some of my favorites for the kids:
Bebe Designs
Mother Goose Collections
Tammy's Funky Flowers
(I know I have mentioned these shops before but they are my favs after all)

5. Get crafty!!! Money is tight these days... so grab the kids and put them to work! lol I'm kidding... well only a little bit... This year give handmade gifts. Parents.com has some great craft ideas... so make some decorations this year or make some gifts, either way you get to spend some quality time with the kids and get everyone in your home in the holiday mood! grandparents love handmade gifts by the way and homemade decorations are always adorable and great memories and conversation pieces ;0)

6. Throw a cookie party! Our family has started (or brought back) a family tradition. An annual cookie party! How it works... Everyone brings an assigned ingredient and their fav recipe. There are lots of women baking... kids decorating and everyone eating and enjoying the time together! Last year we had literally hundreds of cookies... everyone took some home... and brought canisters and baggies and handed them out as gifts to the neighbors, teachers, co workers etc.

7. Laugh!!! JibJab.com always has hilarious videos online... so make one about you and your family and send it around and spread some holiday laughter!!!!

8. Give a little. There are many out there who will spend the holidays alone, cold, or hungry. So find a local food pantry organization of a local giving tree and give a little something. Its important to look at how great we have it especially around the holidays and teach our kids to always lend a helping hand. Let them pick out the gift or donate the food. They will always remember it!

No matter how you choose to spend your holidays or winter season i hope its a great one for you and your family. Here is to a great holiday season and a great winter!