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SHANNON DECKER of E!’s series “Hollywood Cycle” Provides Fitness Tips
If you haven’t heard of Shannon Decker yet, you surely will as she is one of the fitness guru’s on the new E! new show Hollywood Cycle that airs on E! Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Before she became a top fitness model, Decker believed that her athletic build, “jock” background and “attainable, every girl” vibe would be a hindrance to a successful modeling career. Turns out she was just ahead of the curve, literally, and during her most lucrative time as a print model, big agencies like Ford began to add athletic divisions. Her print work has included spots for Athleta, Nike, Road Runner Sports, Target, Nintendo, Boater’s World, Runner’s World,…
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Dandelion Moms 3rd Birthday Giveaway!
Our birthday banner was created by the talented Fernandez Design team. It does seem hard to believe that three years have gone by since we launched dandelion moms! The years have flown by and we have seen such love and support. This community of dandelion moms have shared their journeys and touched us in ways that will be treasured always. We so appreciate all of your support and want to celebrate all of you by hosting a giveaway with some of our favorite products! Good Luck and thank you again! Dexton Kids Dexton Kids offer the best teepee’s around! We received one of their teepee’s from my mother last Christmas…
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Back to School :: Top Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy
BACK TO SCHOOL: TOP TIPS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS HEALTHY Back to school is a bittersweet time: the sadness of letting go of the carefree summer days weaved in with the excitement to getting back into a routine. It is also a time of stress: getting organized, what if the kids get sick, after school programs and much more. I usually suggest to families to begin a structured routine a few weeks before school begins, for example, getting to bed a little earlier, eating meals at regular times, and eating more whole colorful foods that are packed with nutrients to support the body. Below are a few tips…
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Looking For a Family Summer Destination? Visit Edinburgh, Scotland in August!
If you are looking for an interesting and fun family getaway abroad in August, but don’t want to deal with language barriers, why not give Edinburgh, Scotland a try!? Every August, Edinburgh hosts the fabulous Fringe Festival – a 3 week long entertainment extravaganza and the largest arts festival in the world! Thousands of performers entertain on hundreds of stages all over Edinburgh. The festival offers something for everyone and includes theater, comedy, dance, physical theater, circus, cabaret, children’s shows, musicals, opera, music, spoken word, exhibitions, and events. According to edfringe.com, in 2014 there were 49,497 performances of 3,193 shows in 299 venues, making it the largest ever arts festival…
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6 Must-Have Summer Fashion Essentials
We are right in the midst of summer and boy, is it hot here! We have been getting record breaking heat wave after heat wave on top of it being unusually humid. Normally that humidity is saved for the south but we have been getting some strange tropical weather lately. That being said, how do we stay cool and look good? Here are some of my favorite summer essentials that any girl needs in her closet! A Wood Watch Yes, you heard me right, a wood watch from JORD is the latest fashion trend. I absolutely adore mine and get more compliments on it that about any piece of jewelry…
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8 Must-Have Homework Helpers for Students
Our students are challenged today with plenty of homework. As parents we like to think we have all the answers. But the truth is, sometimes we don’t. So when it comes time to study it’s nice to have a few reference books on hand that are easy to read and navigate while still offering a ton of information. Here is a list of some of my favorite reference books for students: The Illustrated Dictionary – The perfect dictionary for ages 6 and up with 288 pages and over 1000 illustrations. The Illustrated Dictionary features a user’s guide, parts of speech and their roles in forming sentences, hints and guidelines for…
