There are so many decisions to make when it comes to brining home a new baby. And yes, diapers is one of them.
We decided to go the cloth route, and I’m so glad that we did. However, there are a few things I wish I knew before we started….
Read MoreWhen was the last time you had cake or pie for breakfast? Cookies? Brownies? Ice cream or pudding?
Unless you’re my husband, you probably don’t make a regular practice of eating these dessert items for breakfast; and to be fair to him, it’s only a cookie or two that occasionally make it on the plate with his eggs. But also to be fair to him, he eats “dessert” at breakfast fat less than most Americans.
Don’t believe me?
What do you call donuts, coffee cakes and other “breakfast” pastries? How about waffles, French toast, or pancakes smothered in sugary syrup? Heck! Even most of the cereals in a typical grocery store have poorer nutritional consistency than some of the desserts mentioned above.
Read MoreSNOW DAY!!! YAY!!!!!???
So a couple weeks ago we had the first snow day of the year and the gym was a ghost town. My clients were dropping like flies because they were snowed in (or realized they had a great excuse… JK, I know you try), and immediately, two thoughts went through my head.
Just because there is snow, doesn’t mean you should miss a workout!
Some of them have kids at home, and they’re probably going to be insane!
Now, since that day was the first snow day of the year, I wasn’t super worried. I was confident that the kids would want to play in the snow (since the first snow is always pretty and not gross, mushy February snow), and my clients would realize that shoveling the driveway and sidewalk is a great workout (hint hint!).
However, now that it’s later in the year that may not be the case. The weather may not be nice enough to get outside and play (work) in the snow, or maybe you live in a condo or apartment complex so you don’t *get* to shovel your own drive!
No worries! I got you!
Here are TWO of my favorite super quick workouts that you can do at home, easy-peasy lemon-squeezy! They’re short, but they’ll get your heart rate up and make you use your body weight for some simple strength work as well. Bonus!
Read MoreHAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
In honor of the Holi-DAY (not week or month… day.), it only seems appropriate for me to share with you my #1 trick to hosting any kind of get together. Trust me, this little trick is a breeze for you to pull off, I’ve had more compliments by using this trick than with any other things that I’ve done.
“So, Erin. What is it? Stop teasing me and get to the point already!”
Okay, okay. It’s charcuterie. Seriously.
I'll be honest there are a few thing that m
Read MoreWhatever you happen to be making for your these awesome (and healthy!) side dishes will round out your festivity! They are also easy dishes to bring with you to a party! Enjoy!
Read MoreTonight was bittersweet. As happy and excited as I am that I am doing something for myself, I’m also sad to let this small piece of my life go.
Wait. Who am I kidding? It's not a "little" piece of my life. It's been a HUGE part of my life. And this bit of it, even more on an even bigger scale.
Read MoreExperienced traveler. Your GO-TO place for motivation, accountability, balanced life tips, and, well... the FRICKin Good Life with Erin Frick: Fit Life Coach; recovering perfectionist, people pleaser and clearance rack shopper.
Last month, I made a life changing decision.
I bought a second laundry basket.
“Really Erin? Life changing?”
Yes.
“Tell me more…”
Does the idea of “starting over” make you want to quit before you even begin? I get it. I’ve been there. I am there.
I’ve definitely had my shares of physical (and fitness) ups and downs. In fact, for the first almost 30 years of my life I was on a health roller-coaster. I would make progress over and over again only to backslide every time, often to a worse situation than I was in before I “started” (again).
My Mom is obsessed with ALDI.
My sister’s finance is obsessed with ALDI.
I have clients that are obsessed with ALDI.
In fact… a LOT of people are obsessed with ALDI. I find that the middle ground is murky when it comes to ALDI. People either love it, or they (think) think they hate it.
So what do I buy at ALDI? Let’s get into it…
Hangry toddlers are the worst.
Okay, so are hangry husbands… and sisters, and… well, I’m sure teens and tweens aren’t much better. But as of this point in my life, most of my day to day experience is dealing with the toddler and husband situation.
Which is why it’s not just nice but critical to have quick, easy, healthy, filling, and satisfying meals and snacks on hand. And these banana almond butter muffins deliver in all of those areas.
Halloween candy. Ugh.
Truth is, I don’t even like it. Maybe it’s because I have re-trained my taste buds to enjoy better quality food or maybe it’s because I know what’s in the candy and how it impacts my body (headaches & breakouts anyone?).
But there it sat, staring at me.
I knew it wasn't worth it. Sure, I love peanut butter and chocolate together. So Reese’s are a temptation. But truth is, the dark chocolate peanut butter cups from Trader Joe’s and Justin‘s peanut butter cups are better than Reese’s.
I said what I said.