School has begun and with it comes the crazy morning routines. Everyone needs to be up, dressed, combed, fed, and packed up ready to go within what feels like a matter of minutes. And if your family is anything like mine, there's plenty of crying, whining, and frustration as we try to get out the … Continue reading Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bake
As the leaves begin to change and the air cools off, we say goodbye to summer yet again. Gone are the days of long, lazy afternoons and sleeping in. Gone are the family trips, and cookouts. Hello football and apple cider! Of course that means one very important thing: Back To School! Today is the … Continue reading Helpful Hints for Back to School
The other day, I picked up some weights and decided to lift my lower body. As I try to get my fitness back after baby, one key component is building my muscle mass back, because pregnancy and breastfeeding do a number on your muscle. (It's those hormones, man.) It was a tough workout, but that … Continue reading God Uses Growing Pains
I'm not sure if there's anything more heartbreaking with a greater stigma attached than postpartum depression, yet, postpartum mental illness is disturbingly common. As much as 85% of women will experience some form of postpartum mood disruption ranging from the "baby blues", to anxiety, to depression, and even psychosis. And while there has been great … Continue reading Surround Yourself: Using Scripture to Help Battle Postpartum Depression
One of the biggest hurdles I hear from moms trying to better their health is the struggle with time. "I just don't have time." You know what? You're probably right! Between house, kids, laundry, jobs, laundry, school or church responsibilities, laundry, and husbands, we don't have time. But I've come to the conclusion that we … Continue reading 5 Effective Workouts You Can Do in 15 Minutes
I've been blessed with wonderful sisters who are gifted writers. Today my sister Anna, shares some of her struggles and some encouragement for you! Note: This post originally published on thedarlinggirls.wordpress.com Written by Anna Schaefer "I don't know about you, but I have it all figured out. I know what motherhood should look like. I … Continue reading The Mom Tool You’re Missing
People often think that to eat healthier, you have to spend more money. And while certain foods, like grass-fed beef, can jack up your grocery bill, some of the most nutritious foods happen to be some of the cheapest. I've talked about eating healthy on a budget, but if you are really strapped for cash, … Continue reading 10 Most “Bang for Your Buck” Foods
I was tired. Physically tired. The first reaction of course is, "Well, you have a newborn, Cate, of course you're tired." But the baby was sleeping incredibly well - eight or so hours a night - so I was getting sleep. I couldn't figure out why simple task like walking or holding the baby seemed … Continue reading How to Heal from Postnatal Depletion
The baby is almost three months old, and I have to admit something. I'm nowhere near where I would like to be, fitness level wise. I knew that returning to running after a baby would be hard - I've done it before, and it's always hard. You're carrying extra weight, your core is weak, and … Continue reading How to Return to Running After Baby
I've mentioned these in the past and have now gotten around to typing up the recipe. These bad boys are packed with nutrition and are perfect for pregnant moms, postpartum moms, and female runners of all stages of life. Runners often have low iron, and most female runners are depleted in iron due to a … Continue reading Monster Meatballs
