If you enjoy group fitness classes but don’t want to pay pricey gym membership fees, exercise DVDs are an inexpensive and effective way to feel the burn. Most fitness DVDs sell for under $20, so they are a cheap way to exercise in your own home. I received a bunch of newly-released fitness DVD titles to […]
Falling Off the (Exercise) Wagon
Even a billionaire like Oprah, who can afford personal trainers and chefs, has a difficult time staying on the diet and exercise wagon. (Read about Oprah’s recent weight gain here.) It’s even harder for moms– especially if you don’t have a lot of childcare help. My biggest difficulty is finding time to exercise and prepare healthy […]
Om! Baby: Yoga for Moms
Motherhood is often stressful. When you’re busy caring for a new baby, exercise is probably the last thing on your mind. Recovering your pre-baby body is tough if you aren’t blessed with either a fast metabolism or the willpower to exercise. Personally…I’ve always hated exercise. While I enjoy hiking or a nice walk outdoors, the […]
Study to Your Own Soundtrack: LeapFrog Crammer Study and Sound System Review
I think I juggle a lot as a mom, but being a kid is hard work too. Keeping up with homework and studying for tests while also participating in sports, activities or music lessons can be tough. The LeapFrog® Crammer is a great electronic study aide for kids (8-14) that combines electronic flash cards and quizzes with a […]
Spend Your Remaining FSA Funds Before Midnight Tonight!
Setting up a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a great way to save money on your doctor’s co-pays, health-care deductibles, prescription drugs, and more. But if you have any money left in your account at the end of the year, you’ll lose it. You might not know that you can use your FSA funds on […]
Mamanista Book Roundup: New Children’s Science Books
Science books don’t have to be boring or bland. These great new children’s books make our universe exciting and get kids excited about science. Here are some of my favorite new science books for children: Cosmic! Starting with its glowing meteor shower cover, this is one of the most spectacular pop-up books I’ve ever seen. It grabbed […]
The Art of Choosing Joy
I rarely have time for it, but I really enjoy scrapbooking. A few years ago at a party, I met Kolette Hall. Kolette’s a designer, teacher, self-made businesswoman, and professional scrapbooker…so, of course, I thought she was cool. But what impressed me most was her amazing spirit. Kolette’s husband, Jason, is a quadriplegic. He broke his […]
Get Organized in 2009!
Now that all your presents are unwrapped, give yourself a big present: get organized in 2009! Keep Track of Your To-Do List:I’m a busy mama, and I keep track of all my appointments, playdates, volunteer commitments and work projects using the 2009 BusyBodyBook Personal & Family Organizer. As a type-A person who actually enjoys organizing things, I’ve tried […]
Gifts for Extreme Procrastinators
It’s Christmas. If you STILL haven’t finished your shopping, here are some extremely last-minute gifts that can be delivered instantly by email. Amazon is the ultimate online mall. Amazon.com Gift Cards are sent instantly by email and are perfect for kids and grown-ups. Gifts.com Gift Cards can be redeemed for 100’s of stores, restaurants & more. […]
Last Minute Gifts with Free Shipping!
Here are some great last-minute gift ideas with free-shipping. In fact, most of these gifts can be delivered via email– making them the perfect solution for Christmas procrastinators. For Tweens, Teens, and College Students: Give the gift of music with iTunes gift certificates. Everyone loves music, and they’ll appreciate this gift so much more than […]
