Moms Living Fit

10.31.2008

Stroller Strides on Halloween

We had a fun class today! All of the moms did a great job and the kids were awesome! It was too warm to dress up most of the kiddos this morning, but the costumes picked out are super cute!

Here is a slideshow from today! I hope you all have a safe and fun Halloween!

10.29.2008

An GREAT video about Stroller Strides

If this doesn't get you motivated, nothing will!

The Strength For Motherhood from Lisa Druxman on Vimeo.

10.22.2008

A REALLY funny mommy blog

Daniella has a playdate today after school so I don't have to go pick her up. What did I decide to do with my new found time (all 20 minutes of it)??? I visited the link I received from the Blogger Choice Awards.

***I had to take a break from writing. Obviously I should have used my 20 minutes more wisely! Riley walked in eating a cough drop (I didn't give her one) and Joshua had poop in his pants...and all over the toilet...and under his finger nails.

...but I digress (an homage to the Ryan's Steakhouse letter)

I found a very funny blog that was nominated in 4 different categories and placed pretty high all of them (even 1st for Best Parenting Blog) called "Because I said so". It written by a SAHM and mom of 6, Dawn Meehan. She has a sarcastic sense of humor that is awesome and is amazingly upbeat even after taking care of her six!

There are quite a few posts so I just skipped around and read a few. I will definitely go back when (if) time allows!

Here are a few of the funny links on her site I found:

http://mom2my6pack.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-did-you-get-here.html **this one had me almost in tears!

http://www.becauseisaidso.com/faqs/

10.21.2008

Found a great site!

Stroller Strides received a great review from Bookieboo.com This is a website dedicated to moms who are into health and fitness! I love it!

To read what they had to say click here.

Soup's On!

OK, it's not exactly cold out, but October is a great time to break out the soup pot! Here is a soup recipe by Ellie Krieger that I found on food.com. It is hearty and healthy!

Tuscan Vegetable Soup

1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium canellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
2 carrots, diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 stalks celery, diced, (about 1/2 cup)
1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes
2 cups chopped baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan, optional

In a small bowl mash half of the beans with a masher or the back of a spoon, and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, garlic, thyme, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and cook stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the broth and tomatoes with the juice and bring to a boil. Add the mashed and whole beans and the spinach leaves and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes more.

Serve topped with Parmesan, if desired.