Category Archives: Sports & Hobbies

Kids in the Gym

When we were growing up the only kids who lifted weights were on the varsity football team.  Gyms were for muscle heads and women did aerobics tapes.  Today, kids start training at a much younger age and for a variety of reasons, from sport specific to personal.  But is it safe? Strength training exercises incorporate…

7 Simple Exercises When You Have No Time to Work Out

So many of us begin every week determined to get back into our regular exercise routine. Then, in the blink of an eye the week is over and that exercise routine is still nonexistent.  Well, there is help for all those in need of exercise when, in reality, we have no time to carve out…

Living with a Lego Maniac-Tips for Parents

Many of us are living in the midst of a Lego Maniac – a term for those children that find building and creating with Legos a major part of their every waking minute. You can identify them by the collections of Legos stashed under their beds, on their dressers, and in their pockets. Those little…

Benefits of Creative Hobbies

Parenting is hard work. Rewarding? Yes…but also a demanding, full-time job with no mandatory breaks, no sick days, and no vacation time. That’s why it’s important to make time for your interests. I’m not talking about just getting away for dinner with friends from time to time, though that’s important, too. I’m talking about investing…

Spring is Here!

Spring is here, it is time to get new bike helmets!  If any of the following is true, it is time to get a new helmet: If the helmet has ever been involved in an accident, throw it away and get a new one. The helmet is too small  – kids grow and as they…