May 2020

one on one business meeting

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In: Mind & Body

Over time, I’ve come to realize that one thing that is essential to achieving success is following through. This is something I’ve seen play out time and time again in both my personal and professional lives. Following through can mean many different things across many different situations but in general, I take it to mean – Responding to a particular situation in a manner that shows an honest and genuine care for the feelings and interests of others in the context of what has been previously discussed or promised or is anticipated. Yes, it’s kind of a mouthful but it feels pretty accurate to me.Read More →

baby sleeping

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In: Pregnancy & Baby

You bring home your sweet bundle of joy and hope they will be good sleepers.  I always love when I hear a new Mom say their baby is sleeping through the night at 2 months old! Just wait…then it happens…the start of the sleep regressions.  It is something that new parents or soon to be parents should really learn about and become familiar with because it can help you prepare, cope and understand your baby a little more.  A good place to start is knowing that sleep regressions are temporary and every baby is different. Sleep regressions can occur anywhere from a few days toRead More →

karate kid mentor

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In: Mind & Body

I was recently listening to an episode of the Learning Leader Podcast with Admiral William McRaven as the guest. He’s had quite the journey in his career, which started as Navy SEAL and led to a position of Commander of the United States Special Operations Command from August 8, 2011, to August 28, 2014 (note the date range as he was directly involved in taking down Osama Bin Laden). A Setback is Never the End, but More the Beginning of Something New One thing that was mentioned on the podcast that came as a surprise was that McRaven was once fired from his position asRead More →

man working out

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In: Mind & Body

Us Moms and Dads have little to no time to ourselves on a daily basis. What little time we do have needs to be strategically thought about to try and make the most of it. Without a game plan, your early morning wake up or hour during nap time may be squandered, never to be seen again. A few days a week, we try to utilize the little time we do have to get in some exercise. This helps us stay fit, stay sane and keep up with our little monsters. One exercise that we’ve found to be great at making the most of ourRead More →

protein berry bowl

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In: Breakfast

Boost your morning routine with this protein and fruit-packed bowl that’s easy to make and will satisfy your taste buds and muscles after a good workout! Ingredients 1 cup frozen mixed berries or acai berries 1/2 banana or 1 small banana 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (add more as desired) 1 tbsp almond butter 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tsp ground flaxseed Instructions mix ingredients in a blender until smooth pour into a bowl and top with granola, unsweetened shredded coconut, fruit, or any other healthy toppings you want! serve coldRead More →

overnight oats

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In: Recipes

Start Your Day Off Right Start your day with protein. It keeps you fuller longer and gives you the energy you need for the day. Some things to try – eggs, greek yogurt parfait, protein smoothies, overnight oats with berries. Change Up Your Butter Replace butter with unsweetened applesauce when baking. Change Up Your Pasta Choose a chickpea pasta (ex, Banza) for extra protein and fiber with less carbs. Change Up Your Mayo Try replacing mayo with avocado in your sandwiches. Smooth It Out Now Add flax seed to your morning protein smoothie. It’s loaded with these key nutrients: omega 3 fats, dietary fiber, proteinRead More →

macaroni and cheese

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In: Dinner

Ingredients 1 package elbow chickpea pasta 1/4 cup flour (whole wheat or gluten free) 1 tbsp butter 2 cups almond milk 1 cup veggie broth 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 12 oz broccoli florets Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten free) salt and pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 375 Cook pasta until al dente Roast broccoli in oven for 20 minutes In a large skillet, melt butter for 2 minutes Add flour, milk and broth until thick Remove from heat Add cheese, stir with whisk until melted Pour pasta and broccoli into greased pan Pour mixture over it Add Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbsRead More →