A mother's adventures in fitness and food while living on a budget.
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We recently gathered in our boat -- a 1976 27-foot Morgan -- and tested it in calm waters. I'm always a bundle of nerves whenever we launch into the water -- be it a kayak, dingy or sail boat. The preparation and "don't fail or we'll all sink or die" weighs heavy in my Mommy … Continue reading Own your way of doing things
As a busy mom, I wash most of my family’s dirty clothes during the weekend. It piles up on top of the dryer until one of my three kids fold and put things away or I do. The first option usually ends up with some bargaining and handing off the chore to someone else. Why … Continue reading The socks
Note: As the stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic continues, I'm attempting to put my feelings down somewhere. This isn't usually what I would put in this blog, but it's important to chronicle how it changes my parenting and fitness journey. The last day of the academic year for my kids is supposed to … Continue reading Grieving: The real last day of school
I think the powers that be don't want my family to embark on epic adventures during Easter weekends. Last year, we got a flat tire on our way home from the Outer Banks. We ended up staying an extra night in a hotel and taking a few expensive taxi rides. Mountain Kid 1 deemed it … Continue reading Two sides of an epic adventure
