Day 1 of December 10k Training

by mamapoole // December 2, 2013 // Comments off

Guess what? I’m baaaaaack!!! I have to be honest, I’ve always had a thing for Steven Tyler…how could you not with that smile? Anyways, I brought down my buddy (let’s call the treadmill Jim) and played him out. The first... Continue reading →

2014 Running Goals

by mamapoole // December 1, 2013 // Comments off

I have been in such a slump for the past few months. Honestly, a slump. I made a goal last year to run my first ever half-marathon. Did I mention I wasn’t a runner? It was also the first time... Continue reading →

Completed Races 2013

by mamapoole // November 30, 2013 // Comments off

With this year almost a close, I wanted to post my races for 2013. All were 5k’s however I’m looking forward to a new beginning in 2014! New Year’s Resolutions posted soon! Thank you for all your love and support... Continue reading →

Baked Pasta Pie

by mamapoole // November 30, 2013 // Comments off

When I was little, I can recall my mom in the kitchen making homemade lasagna. There were noodles laid out in paper towels all throughout the kitchen counters and all the cheeses were huddle together on the table waiting to... Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Traditions and Pumpkin Spiced Sticky Buns with Maple Syrup

by mamapoole // November 29, 2013 // Comments off

I hope ya’ll had a great Thanksgiving Day! I know we sure did. We decided to skip out on all families this year (can you imagine?) and stay home for our own Thanksgiving fun! Although we usually do visit different... Continue reading →

DIY Thanksgiving Key Chain: Preschooler

by mamapoole // November 27, 2013 // Comments off

This craft was not intended to be a Thanksgiving key chain. Matter-a-fact, it started off as a turkey headband. You know, those really cute turkey feathered headbands? When I realized I didn’t have any 11×17 construction paper to make a... Continue reading →

My First Chore Chart: #Preschooler

by mamapoole // November 25, 2013 // Comments off

Let’s be honest, teaching children responsibility is not always the easiest. In my house, I always hear, “But Mom, I want to play!” And really, I can’t blame them. The first time I tried our chore chart, I used a... Continue reading →

Our Homeschool Pre-K Classroom: Part 2

by mamapoole // November 23, 2013 // Comments off

This week has been full of emotions. We officially started to home school our children for Pre-k. I did purchase a curriculum for our lessons, so to fit this new format, I once again turned our basement into a new... Continue reading →

Baked Turkey Taquitos

by mamapoole // November 21, 2013 // Comments off

I’m sure you noticed (and if you haven’t, that’s cool too) but I have been cooking up some really easy and simple meals for dinner. (I usually post them on Facebook or Instagram in case you want to see what’s... Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Squash and Apples #SundaySupper

by mamapoole // November 17, 2013 // Comments off

It’s here! You know, only one of the greatest seasons ever, winter! hahahaha! Yeah, okay, I know not everyone loves winter, but I do! Bring on the cold snowy weather, that’s what I say. I love to snuggle up and... Continue reading →