Connecting With Kids Through Running

Connecting With Kids Through Running My 9-year-old daughter is at that age when she watches what I do and wants to copy me, but at the same time is starting to be embarrassed of me.  She asks to go out for a run or try her hand at yoga arm balances just like...

Why Campaign: Jessica’s Story

Why do I strive to live a healthy lifestyle? Throughout my life, maintaining a healthy weight has been a constant challenge. From the time I was young, I was always the “big girl.” When my husband joined the military I was determined to “get skinny.” Getting healthy...

Making a List and Checking it Twice

Recently in my yoga practice I have been listening to lessons on progress. The overall message had me focusing on my accomplishments rather than my failures as a beginner yogini. Sometimes as a military spouse it is hard to focus on MY accomplishments. Case in point,...

How to Tie an Easy, Eye-Catching Bow

Whether you’re finishing up your wrapping to get everything under the tree, or getting ready to buy supplies at a discount later this week, this tutorial is for you. I’ve had a variety of jobs as we’ve moved around with the military.  One of them was working at...