Yoga Cross Training for Half #Marathon

by mamapoole // June 28, 2013 // Comments off

As you may know, I am officially training for my first marathon. I shared with you yesterday my first day of training (click HERE for training schedule and Day 1). Wondering if I finished my second mile that I said... Continue reading →

Training to Run a Half Marathon – Week 1 #Running

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

My first training day is here! To start my marathon journey, I am using the Couch to Half Marathon plan from Women’s Running magazine. In their June issue, there is a 14-week plan that takes “you from the sofa to... Continue reading →

Healthy #Whole Food Weekly Snack Prep

by mamapoole // June 26, 2013 // Comments off

You may think this is strange…but I LOVE to prepare my snacks for the week. Love, love, love. Actually, I think of it as self love. This concept, I don’t think is too strange but perhaps just having fun prepping... Continue reading →

That #Running Girl: Thoughts to run a marathon

by mamapoole // June 24, 2013 // Comments off

I always swore I would never run. Never….. EVER. Although I was the Assistant Coach for our high school track team, it wasn’t because of the run. Nope, not at all. It was because there was a room full of... Continue reading →

Vanilla Black Tea #Giveaway from Mountain Rose Herbs

by mamapoole // June 20, 2013 // Comments off

Every night, like clock work, I drink a cup of chamomile tea. This warm soothing cup puts me in a state of calm and relaxation. After years of drinking my daily cup, I started to wonder what other types of... Continue reading →

Go Green, Go Healthy: #Eco-friendly Challenge, Electricity

by mamapoole // June 19, 2013 // Comments off

This morning, I decided to be more conscious of how much electricity I use throughout the day. If you read my blog, you will know that I am a stay-at-home mom which means, I use electricity all throughout the day.... Continue reading →

Guest Post: Noshing with the Nolands, Savory Indian Bread

by mamapoole // June 18, 2013 // Comments off

It is summer and that means I’m chillaxin! So while I relax, Tara from Noshing with the Nolands is nice enough to guest post for me! Please be sure to visit her site as you will be inspired daily with... Continue reading →

Go #Green, Go Healthy: #Eco-friendly Challenge: Carbon Footprint

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

There are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Today, I want to discuss transportation and how it’s important to be more aware of our choices. Vehicles are our main source of traveling. I can remember visiting the busy streets... Continue reading →

Go #Green, Go Healthy: #Eco-friendly Challenge, Volunteer

by mamapoole // June 14, 2013 // Comments off

If you want to inspire, connect and lend a helping hand, volunteering and giving your time to an organization is a great way to be green and mentally healthy too! One of the best lessons I learned so far in... Continue reading →

Go #Green, Go Healthy: Day 2 #Eco-friendly Challenge, Donate

by mamapoole // June 13, 2013 // Comments off

The Goodwill is no stranger to our family. We drop off “goodies” at least a dozen times a year, but today was different. First let’s back track. In the United States, we have a store called Goodwill. This is their... Continue reading →