I have a most energetic child, so I’m always seeking out ways to tire him out for bedtime. Here is my top 5 list. We did THREE of the below just yesterday, and my darling son slept like a rock last night. Feel free to add on to the list – I’m always open to new ideas!
1. Bounce out that energy. Warehouses stuffed with bounce houses like Pump it Up offer open Pop-In Playtime, usually a two-hour period where you can let your child loose on all the bouncies. It’s a sure way to sweat out some energy!
2. Swimming and splashing! Is …read more

After being pretty sedentary for most of the winter I’ve decided to start being a little more active. I’ve been working out several times a week and even joined a hip hop class for completely uncoordinated women over 30. (Ok, maybe I’m the only uncoordinated one, but we are all over 30.)
Last Sunday our instructor couldn’t make it to class so we decided to go roller skating instead. It has been 20 years since I’ve been roller skating. And it showed. I considered it a small victory that I was able to stay on my feet the whole 2 hours …read more