A Kid-Friendly Garden

Several years ago when my nieces and nephews were small, I hosted an annual holiday scavenger hunt in my
garden right before Christmas. My husband and I spent many hours buying little gifts and treats, wrapping them up and hiding them in the garden.  Boy did I miss an opportunity! Instead of toys and treats, I [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 6

I’m now entering month 4 of getting fit (I was already fab to begin with!), and things are a changin’…
James, my personal trainer, has stepped up our workouts.  As if increasing the weight and reps wasn’t enough, now he has me jump on a bike and cycle in between sets.  That’s right, he pushes that bike around [...]

Linda North, for the Love of the Game

Linda North steps onto a sunny ball field swarming with exuberant Little Leaguers. It is Little League Baseball and Softball tournament time, and she is there from first pitch ‘til the last. It’s part of her job — a volunteer job to which Linda devotes 40-plus hours a week year-round. But it’s also a job [...]

Get Outside – Dirt Makes Your Kids Smarter

If you still aren’t convinced that children who spend a good amount of time outside are healthier, then you need to consider the new study that reveals bacteria found in the soil not only lowers depression and anxiety but can also make your kids smarter! This new research, according to Science Daily, indicates “exposure to [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 5

Now that I’ve got my exercise routine down, I’m starting to concentrate more on my eating habits which aren’t the best.  I picked up a great little book at the library called, Doctor’s Orders: 101 Medically Proven Tips for Losing Weight by Kent Sasse, MD (360 Publishing, 2009).
Some of my favorite tips from Dr. Sasse [...]

PTCRC’s Summer Series

Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle – for both adults and kids. Inactive kids become inactive adults, who then develop a high risk for coronary artery disease and the like.  As adults we need to set a good example by being physically active ourselves and providing plenty of opportunities for our kids [...]

Take a Summer Hike on the Appalachian Trail

If you are looking for an outdoor adventure this summer, why not take a hike on the Appalachian Trail? (the
A.T.) My husband and I just got back from a 6.7 mile day hike on a loop that connected the Byron Herbert Reece Access Trail with the Freeman Trail to the A.T. and up [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 4

I did it. I finally made it through an entire hour of spin class.
Spin, or indoor cycling, uses specialized stationary bikes designed to mimic outdoor riding.  Each bike is equipped with a knob that the rider uses to adjust the tension during the workout.  Typically you start out with light tension and work your way higher.  Some [...]

Explore Line Creek Nature Area

If you follow my blog – especially my series ”Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40″ – you know I’ve been spending a lot of time at the gym.  Now that spring is finally here I’ve been looking for ways our family can exercise together and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time.  Need another reason to [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 2

Week 3 and I’m still at it. Don’t get me wrong, I have my moments. For instance, yesterday I was at work from 8:25 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. So today I cut out a little early, at 3 p.m., to go home and catch a quick nap before meeting my personal trainer, James, at the [...]

Take a Day Trip to Centennial Olympic Park – an Atlanta Treasure

The Peachtree City Garden Club recently took a field trip to tour Centennial Olympic Park as the guest of General Manager, Mark Banta. We explored the 21-acre site and enjoyed the beauty of a perfect, sunny spring day. Mark, a Fayetteville resident and former Fayette County Extension Agent, has worked tirelessly since 1996 to create [...]

Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 1

After turning 39 on March 15, I made a commitment to start taking better care of myself so that I will be “fit and fabulous” when I turn 40 next year. Well, I’m on my way.
Last week I began my workouts with my personal trainer. James Robison has worked at Partner’s II Pizza in Peachtree [...]

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