Outdoor Games and Track Day

Today was the annual Track Day at our elementary school. I will admit to grumbling just a little bit before I went. With only ten days left of school, I didn’t feel like giving up my last free Thursday. And I’ve been to so many track days over the years, they’ve lost a little charm. Today was my eleventh track day as a parent. I’m so glad I went today though. My children were glad to see me, I got some great pictures, and got to visit with some other parents. Mainly though, this was the most creative track day … Continue reading

Take Summer Fitness Outside

Want a great fitness program can anyone do? What great fitness program doesn’t require membership dues or a piece of nautilus equipment? What fitness program can have you looking, feeling and acting younger? We like to call this fitness program childhood and it’s filled with the boundless energy, long hours populated with muscle toning, cardio fitness and mental stress relief called f-u-n. As much as I like working out on my treadmill or doing my weight training, even I like the idea of doing something different. What can be more different, but thrilling, than going outside to play? Forget how … Continue reading