By Mama Mary
Pink is the color of the month, with a vibrant message of awareness, courage, honor and hope. Though I have not been directly affected by breast cancer, as the second leading cause of death in women, it has certainly affected those around me in countless ways, including friends’ moms, fellow blo...
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By Julie {Angry Julie}
I have recently been bitten by the running bug. This is not the first time that I've bitten. A few years ago, I was participating in at least one race or 5K run a month. But with a busy work schedule, my son's activities, and life in general, I lacked the time and focus to actually work on my "r...
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By Mama Mary
Much to my surprise, someone complimented by butt this past weekend, and I wasn’t even wearing my Assets (cheap version of Spanx). Granted, it was my best friend who would compliment me even if I had gained 100 lbs, but whatever, it still counts, and I have one thing to thank for my getting-hi...
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By Mama Mary
My most recent adventure while on my never ending quest to have a toned tush and flat abs has been to try a unique workout system called The Dailey Method®. My friend Monique changed her shape in a matter of a few months by going regularly to these classes so I figured it couldn’t hurt to try.
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By Mama Mary
Whether you’re looking for a fun-filled family vacation, a romantic getaway for two, or a perfect spot to hold your next corporate event, you will find just what you want at La Costa Resort and Spa. Besides the fact that it is driving distance from the surf, sand and all the fab tourist spots that...
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By Mama Mary
Kids are back to school, and now it’s time for moms to get back to spa! We deserve it after the grueling summer months of constant kid time, pool parties and family travel.
As luck would have it, Ocean Pearl Spa, located at the Sheraton Carlsbad, is running a special this month, just for moms. ...
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By Mama Mary
The other day I had the opportunity to speak with soccer player extraordinaire and supermom of twin girls, Mia Hamm, regarding the Dannon Live Your Active Culture program which focuses on helping families be healthy and be active. In this world of purse-stealing, jail-going "role models," I am s...
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By Mama Mary
Recently I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Dr. Andy Baldwin, a Family Medicine Resident at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in Southern California (you might recognize him from Season Ten of The Bachelor). Andy is an avid advocate for childhood nutrition and fitness and serves as an Amba...
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By Mama Mary
One of the many factors behind my desire to run a race like the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon (which is in less than 2 weeks, yikes!) is to be a good role model to my kids. I am driven by the fact that they are seeing me make sacrifices to get up early on Saturday mornings and to squ...
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