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Weekly Wednesday Workout: Opposite Arm & Leg Raises

by Nellie

Weekly Wednesday WorkoutWeekly Wednesday Workout: Opposite Arm & Leg Raises

 

Today we are focusing on the whole body from the tips of your fingers to your tippie toes!

httpv://youtu.be/anKFOcFfcMo

You guys know how much I love to workout the legs and the bum, this exercise is perfect for both–but not at all easy. I have done these before in my total body classes and I realized that I need to start doing them again. It is a classic move that works out your bum, legs and arms. In the video there are 2 ways to do this, lying flat on your tummy or on all fours. Both create a really good burn really quickly. I did these post workout and I was surprised at how tough it was to complete! These are similar to supermans except you are working opposite sides of your body at the same time. That is good multi tasking! This is commercial #approved as you can’t watch anything but the floor while you are doing these moves 🙂

Have you ever tried Opposite Arm & Leg Raises?

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Weekly Wednesday Workout

Weekly Wednesday Workout: Flutter Kicks

by Nellie

Weekly Wednesday Workout

Weekly Wednesday Workout: Flutter Kicks

We have got a fun one today for the legs and the abs! Double trouble!

httpv://youtu.be/eEG9uXjx4vQ

I do this exercise in my abs express class and by the time it starts I am so ready for it to be over! I believe a variation of these are done in Pilates. These are also known as scissor kicks. It is an awesome core exercise as well as good work for the legs as well. I am so down for any exercise that work multiple muscle groups! Also, it is in front of the TV #approved! 🙂

Have you ever tried Flutter Kicks?

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Welch’s Frozen Fruit: A Yummy Healthy Snack Alternative!

by Nellie

 

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Welch’s. All opinions and stories are my own.photo (95)

I’ve heard legendary talk about boys and their appetites. Usually I hear things like “these boys eat me out of house and home” or “they have bottomless stomachs” or my personal favorite from my mom: “I’ll pay for their education but You have to feed them, because I can’t afford that”

Thanks mom.

Lately I am starting to feel the effect of have two male spawns. They eat everything and they are planners as well. My preschool often plans his meals and snacks for the day way ahead in advance. While he is eating lunch he is discussing his post dinner snack! I can barely keep up with my own meals much less his!

So I am constantly looking for things that he can eat and drink anytime of day. I try to keep fruit in my house at all times but sometimes if I don’t make it to the market on the weekends I don’t have any handy which makes for a very grumpy preschooler.

Welch’s Frozen Fruit is a really fun way to always have fruit handy to keep the little guy happy. I first tasted the frozen fruit a few weeks ago and I was pleasantly surprised at how yummy it is! Usually when I think about frozen fruit, it goes straight from the bag and into the blender for my smoothies.

welch's frozen fruit wild blueberries four berry mix

Not only is it a anytime snack for the kids it’s an amazing snack for me too! I actually love strawberries in any form other that it’s natural state. I love it blended, on top and inside of things like cake,  strawberry flavored Greek Yogurt–you name it. I can’t handle it in its natural state, but I love it frozen! This is also an easy healthy snack for when you have the munchies.

welch's frozen fruit four berry mix wild blueberries strawberries

I am also a fan of Welch’s 100% Grape Juice because there is no High Fructose Corn Syrup  and no sugars added. There is an insane amount of HFCS in everything with a cartoon on it lately and I have made a vow to keep that stuff away from my kids! The grape juice is naturally sweetened so there is no need for extra sugar. Besides, my kids kinda love anything purple. 🙂

Have you tried Welch’s Frozen Fruit or 100% Grape Juice? Do your kids eat you out of house and home?

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How to Easily Wrap A Wine Bottle

by Nellie

How to easily wrap a wine bottle

how to easily wrap a wine bottle

I learned a really cool technique for wrapping bottles at the momtrends event. It was so perfect and so easy that I had to share it with you guys!! The best part about it is that you can do it for the holidays, dinner parties, birthday parties you name it!

1) lay the bottle flat on its side, make sure there is at least an inch left on the bottom and 2-4 inches on the top

2) tape wrapping paper to one side and roll tightly, when you reach the end of the wrapping paper use 2 pieces of double sided tape to close.

3) on the bottom of the bottle cut slits into the one inch of extra paper.

4) tape pieces down individually.

5) stand the bottle up and smooth the edges into a “v”. Turn the bottle around and tape the pieces closed (with double sided tape)

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6) make sure the top is even and fold it over, toward the front, tape.

7) use hole puncher to punch 2 holes. Even centered.

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8) grab ribbon and you can choose to get fun here, tie a bow, tie a knot. The simplest way is to cut your ribbon ends at a diagonal so you can slip them back into the holes if necessary.

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9) wala! You have got a perfectly wrapped wine bottle.

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Do you take wine to parties as gifts? Have you ever attempted to wrap a wine bottle?

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Weekly Wednesday Workout

Weekly Wednesday Workout: Side Lying Leg Drivers

by Nellie

Weekly Wednesday Workout

 

Weekly Wednesday Workout: Side Lying Leg Drivers

 

Let’s get down with some leg action shall we?

httpv://youtu.be/wXdWmz5dOhk

We did a variation of these at the #turkeyburn a couple of weeks ago, I was first introduced to these at the Olympic workout that I go to attend. These are what I like to call slow burners. At first its fine, but really quickly the temperature heats up and your toosh and legs are on fire!! I like these old school, no frills moves as you can do them anywhere and tone up your lower area!

Have you ever tried Side Lying Leg Drivers?

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