The Secret to Commiting to Your Best Mom Body

I’ll never be a meal prepper. I would like to be but my reality is that I cook for a family of nine where no one eats the same thing. Making one more large meal just for me isn’t going to happen. The thought of eating 3-4 day leftovers isn’t appealing either if I’m being honest.  I’ll never give up an entire food group. I have tried and failed within one day. I also probably won’t stop eating the last few bites of my kids’ mac n cheese….but I do commit to my health and fitness in two simple ways…..

 

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Wardrobe Essentials to Splurge On

Buy less, choose well. While I’m not afraid to buy a trendy little dress now and then or 32 bikinis when Target rolls out their spring racks, there are SIX pieces of clothing in my wardrobe that I consider to be timeless pieces and “investments” in my figure, confidence and style. While you can scrimp on a summer sun dress or fun pair of sandals, here are the six pieces to SPLURGE on….

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Packing Hacks...5 Tips to Ease the Packing Panic

With a traveling resume that includes living in a city with no family and being the wife of a professional athlete with seven children, I’ve spent a good part of the last 15 years traveling with my children all over the country. Through trial and error, I’ve developed a non-fail packing system that is simple and organized. Follow these five simple tips to ease the packing pain.

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A Southerner's Guide to The Hamptons - Part 2 - Watermill & Bridgehampton

Bridgehampton is an elegant little town with several antique shops, restaurants with locally produced wines, home decor stores and boutiques sprinkled in among the galleries. It is also very rural here with many horse farms and celebrity residents like Jimmy Fallon and Billy Joel. This is also the place where BROOKE SHIELDS ASKED TO HOLD MY BABY!

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Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa Review & Fan Guide

Being the thoughtful wife that I am, I thought that for our anniversary last year, there was no better gift for my husband that a surprise vacation to Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa in Mexico. While some may have called it a “trip to see your imaginary boyfriend on the beach,” I tend to think fondly of our vacation as some much needed couple time filled with relaxation, adventure and good music.

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