Thepracticalmommy2

LATEST ARTICLES ( 372 )

• Like to Window Shop Online? Try SneakPeeq

  

  I don't have a lot of money to spend as a SAHM, but I sure do love to window shop and look around. One of my favorite places to look is SneakPeeq, a website onc... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Trying Zumba

  June 2 A while ago, I bought Wii Zumba. That was 30lbs ago, and I hated it. The game moved too fast for me to keep up, even in the tutorial mode for beginners.... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Getting Back on Track

  May 31st 303 Days Left Wow. Nothing like a few weddings, the in-laws, and a holiday to get me off track! It's been about two weeks since I did an actual workout... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Do You Know the Meaning of Memorial Day?

  

  The weekend has begun, and for many, this means it's the first unofficial weekend of summer. Three-day weekend, parties, cookouts, parades, picnics, swimming al... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2012 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Working Out While Cleaning Up

  May 18 Phew. Have you ever made yourself sweat while cleaning? I do it quite often while cleaning every day. Counts as exercise, doesn't it? Sure does, at... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Best Workout Routine Yet!

  

  May 10, 2012 324 Days left Best Workout Routine Yet! Today's workout routine was my best one yet! I think I may have hit the jackpot for me, at least until I ge... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Exercise on a Monday

  

  May 7 Exercise on a Monday is sometimes no fun. But hey, it has to happen, right? I was not feeling it. Exercise just wasn't on my agenda, but I needed it to be... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• "I Want to Go to Work with Daddy!"

  My son is almost four years old, and these days, he's very into his dad. It's cool, but what's not cool are the tantrums that ensue when A2 (nickame) doesn't ge... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2012 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 330 Days Left: Exercise and Goals Update

  May 2nd Today's workout was kind of a bust. I had every intention of having another great workout and even modified it so that it was even better, but I just... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Lost Weight! 333 Days Left

  

  May 1, 2012 Yaahhhhoooooo!!! I lost some weight! I'm down six pounds since my last weigh in, for a total of seven pounds lost. I'm so thrilled! I'm down to... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 334 Days Left: When a Sickness Knocks You for a Loop

  April 30th Out Sick Wow. I didn't realize I haven't posted in this long. I know I've been gone for a few days, but geez. Last Monday, my youngest and my... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Keeping Things in Perspective

  I had a long night last night. My daughter, who has been sick with a virus the past three days, kept waking me up. Fun times... Who knew that a dropped cup of... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2012 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sweating and Burning with EASA 2

  

  Phew! My workout today rocked! I did my Summer Body workout again (see my post here) and it was awesome. I couldn't believe how quickly it went! Here are the... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Deadly Pizza and Trying MyFitnessPal App

  It was a tough weekend for me, mostly because of, well, me. I wasn't watching what I ate, even though I started tracking WW style. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Days 9-10: WW, Interruptions, Cleaning, and Outdoor Fun

  

  April 20th: Day 8 Today I started tracking my food using old style Weight Watchers points. I still have my books from when I joined back in 2009, and last year... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 7: The Baby Story--Me Vs. Depo Provera

  

  April 18th Goal: Baby # 3 I want another one of these! Source: MMcK I want another baby. It's simple as that. My husband and I already have two beautiful,... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 5: Two in One

  

  April 16th Goals: Exercise and Outside Fun It is beautiful today, but HOT! I had the kids outside to play for a while earlier. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 3: 350 Days Left--Saving Money

  

  April 14 Goal: Saving money Have I mentioned yet that I'm jobless? Yep, I'm jobless, but that's by choice. Right after my second child was born, I decided to... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 2: 351 Days Left

  

  April 13th Wow. Yesterday's workout kicked my butt. I was so achy this morning that it was hard to get out of bed (oh, yeah...getting up with the 1yo several... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Exercise, Day 1

  

  April 12th I'm losing 30lbs. Care to join me? One of my goals before I turn thirty is to lose 30lbs (check out my first post for details!). I'm determined this... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION