As always, here's the Thankful Thursday post. While my day has been a bit more frenzied and chaotic than the normal frenzy, I'm still thankful. Thankful for my kids, my health, my dad, stepmother and brother, my friends, the ability to blog and share with others... While I did not win the FL Powerball for $200 million last night, someone did and I have to be jealous happy … [Read more...] about Thankful Thursday-June 2nd-What are you thankful for?
Are the chapters of your life written?
What if you began to expect the best from any situation? Isn't it possible that you could write new chapters in your life with happy endings? Suspend your disbelief? Take a leap of faith? After all, what have you got to lose but misery and lack? - Sarah Ban Breathnach Is there something you want to do but, need to take a leap of faith? Are you stuck in the hell here … [Read more...] about Are the chapters of your life written?
Wellness Wednesday-10 Principles of Intuitive Eating
Today is Wellness Wednesday here at TaraBurner.com The topic for today: Intuitive Eating also known as non-dieting, conscious eating, mindful eating, wisdom eating. It means when you're in tune with your body's natural hunger signals rather than eating by emotional, stress. Ultimately eating this way creates a healthy relationship with mind, body and food. We were … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesday-10 Principles of Intuitive Eating
National Running Day
June 1st is National Running Day! Like the site says On this day, runners everywhere share their passion for a lifestyle that is one of the best, and simplest, ways to stay fit—and so much more. You can head out solo to clear your mind, gab with your regular running buddies, or turn an unsuspecting friend into a running fiend. This day is for us! Join on … [Read more...] about National Running Day
MI-DEL Organic Cookies Review and Giveaway
At Girl Gone Mom there's a contest for some yummy gluten-free snacks from Mi-Del. While my daughter and I can eat pretty much whatever we want and fortunately don't have to deal with avoiding gluten, I'm always up for trying something new. Mention organic and cookies in same sentence to me and I'm game! I've already checked out the Lemon Snap cookies, Oatmeal Chocolate … [Read more...] about MI-DEL Organic Cookies Review and Giveaway
Temporary Tuesday-tips to get through hard times
Today's Tuesday and like I had mentioned previously every Tuesday I'm going to do a different word starting with the letter T. Temporary is the theme for today. Not permanent, passing are definitions of temporary. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV So, … [Read more...] about Temporary Tuesday-tips to get through hard times
How many push ups
While the push up challenge is over, I'm still working on being able to do 100 consecutive push ups. Interesting, if you go to Tumblr and search for push ups, you'll find not only the push ups as in chest to the floor but Push ups ice cream (totally forgot about those things). Let me not get sidetracked on childhood favorite ice cream truck favorites (and ewwwwww don't … [Read more...] about How many push ups
Motivation Monday-Simple steps to reach your goals
"Even if I don't reach all my goals, I've gone higher than I would have if I hadn't set any." ~ Danielle Fotopoulis Goals are dreams with deadlines. ~Diana Scharf Hunt Goals should be: Specific - goals must be specific in their detail. If they're not then you can lose direction. Measurable - you should be able to measure your progress in working towards your … [Read more...] about Motivation Monday-Simple steps to reach your goals
6 Minute Abs dvd & P90X Recovery Drink giveaway
To get the giveaways rolling here, we have 6 Minute Abs dvd by Debbie Siebers' Slim Series from Team Beachbody along with 2 packets of P90X Recovery Drink. Even if you're not into the intense P90X workout, the P90X Recovery Drinks can help you after any workout. They help reduce soreness, restore energy, and replenish nutrients. They come in convenient packets so you can … [Read more...] about 6 Minute Abs dvd & P90X Recovery Drink giveaway
The joy of an eclair
It all started last week when I got a picture of an eclair on my phone from a friend of my son's. The friend calls me mom and he wanted me to make eclairs. How often do 20 yr olds call asking for baked goods? Normally not often...but anytime these guys want baked goods, cookies, cakes...I get a text! So, today...eclairs were made for son, his friend and if either of them … [Read more...] about The joy of an eclair