Last night was the 85th Annual Academy Awards which means it’s time for Girl Heroes 5th Annual Oscar for Best Celebrity Arms. (Here are the previous years Best Celebrity Arms winners  of 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012) Yes, it’s fluffy. Yes, it’s shallow. Yes, like all beauty, it’s subjective. But it’s fun and we all need a bubble bath […]

As I’ve gotten older I’ve grown less interested in celebrities and especially in celebrity bodies. Snore.  Confession. I didn’t even know the Oscars were on last night until this morning. I must live in an RV without any TV under a rock. However, in keeping with tradition, here is the Girl Heroes Oscar Winners for […]

I’ve been feeling a little down and decided I needed a little fun. And a little exercise. And a new little workout partner.   You’ll never take me seriously again. Not that you ever did. Hugs and High Fives, Jenn If you enjoyed this post you can follow one of three ways! 1. Subscribe to the RSS […]

Health seekers of all kinds are notorious for eating or drinking foods you don’t typically find on the grocery store end cap. Chia seeds, goji berries, quinoa, kombucha, bee pollen, yerba mate, cocoa nibs, brewers yeast…. It’s true.  Peek into any health nut’s kitchen and you probably find something “different” (and often expensive).  I’m mean […]

I mean I shed like crazy Furry Friday. Since we moved and I lost my beloved garage gym, Brent and I have been working out at the park down the street. Someone likes to tag along. Functional fitness for aliens dogs? I think he dreams of playing tug o’war with my rope like a “real” […]

Today is the opening for Sucker Punch.  I could not care less about this movie BUT I’m thrilled to see Shape published one of Vannessa Hudgens workouts AND it doesn’t involve 5 pound dumbbells.  In fact, they recommend using “Two 12- to 24-pound kettlebells or dumbbells (they should feel very heavy)”.  Did I read that […]

I’m not a big pop culture fan. Since quitting the gym, hence losing access to tabloid mags (not that I ever read them on the step mill), I haven’t been able to keep up with celebrity gossip.  Indeed, I was SHOCKED last night while watching the Oscars at my in-laws to see Natalie Portman was […]

Yesterday, I was making grilled cheeses for my boys when I got distracted had to take care of something very important. I left the kitchen for a moment and returned to something sitting on top of the grilled cheeses. What the…? Upon closer inspection. “Fail” Apparently, the grilled cheeses got too crispy for Mr. Smarty […]

Good thing I’m not a perfectionist or I’d end up with some serious issues. Wait.  I already have serious issues. Behold my attempt to make cookies without a recipe. (And you thought I was being self righteous when I admitted to only making cookies once all year.) When cookies don’t work.  Use the same batter […]

“Ladies and gentlemen, as we start our descent, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened…” I listened to the pilot’s voice over the intercom and double checked my seatbelt even though I hadn’t unbuckled it once the entire duration of the flight […]