Elysa Cruse
Taking Care of My Kids is Hurting My Back
With all our multitasking as moms, it’s easy to hurt our back, wrist, neck, and more! I have talked to so many moms who never had back issues until they had kids. With the...
Wear Red Day Nutrition Myths and Facts
In celebration of National Wear Red Day, an American Heart Association event that seeks to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer in women, I’m sharing some heart health nutrition myths and...
What’s That Recipe Again? Quinoa Cakes
I posted about quinoa a while back, and since then, I get asked, "What's that quinoa cake recipe again?" So much so that I thought they were deserving of their own post! I seriously...
Fighting the Nighttime Snack Monster
A friend told me that her mom gave her a 10 p.m. curfew when she was a teenager because “nothing good happens after 10 p.m.” When it comes to nighttime eating, that’s probably true.
So...
Is My Child Getting Enough Protein?
Long before I became a mom, I babysat for my toddler niece. My sister had prepared a dinner of chicken, broccoli, and potato. As she left for the night, my sister said, “If she...
Let it Go: Dropping the Baby Weight
One of the biggest surprises I had, when I was pregnant was how much people comment on your size and weight. As someone whose job is focused on helping people look and feel their...
I Should Really Drink More Water!
Sound familiar? I wish I had my son’s taste for water. He’s always sipping on water and asking for more. I, on the other hand, like many of us, have to remind myself to...
Healthy Meal Planning Tips for Every Type of Mom
Some moms spend their weekends planning the menu for the upcoming week and thrive on it. If that’s not you, are you destined to unhealthy meals and meal planning failure? Absolutely not! There are...
Stretch your back and say ah!!!
Being a mom can come with some back straining symptoms. In a previous post, I wrote about common mom back pain causes and ways to prevent back issues. Now I’d like to share some great...
Kid-Friendly Backyard Boot Camp
Looking for a great workout? Try out your very own backyard boot camp. This cardio-strength interval workout can be done in your yard, the local park, or playground. Want to get your little ones involved? Have them...