What to Do (and NOT to Do) When Visiting a New Mom & Baby
Having a baby is exciting for everyone involved. It’s a momentous and life-changing occasion for the parents. And you, as a friend or family member, are so excited for them and can’t wait to meet this...
View ArticleFall in Love with These Apple Pumpkin Pie Bites
Every year for Thanksgiving, my mother is on pie duty. And every year that woman cranks out enough pie for a small army. We’re talking pumpkin, apple, custard, pecan, chocolate, peanut butter, and...
View ArticleMy Dirty Little Secret: Confronting the Truth of Depression
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month (October), our blogger Marisa opens up about her journey and what she wants other people to know about depression and other mental health issues. I live...
View Article5 Creative Ways to Decorate with Holiday Ornaments
Recently, though, I was gifted almost 200 ornaments from a relative who said I should take them "Just in case you want to mix things up!" So from my home to yours, I now present 5 holiday ornament...
View Article15 Gift Ideas to Own Your Strong
Do you hear what I hear? Do you hear what I hear? I hear another round of GIFT IDEAS!!! I’ve browsed high and low to bring you a few of my favorite things, and can’t wait to share them with you! …...
View ArticleSnowed In? Burned Out? Date Nights You Can Do at Home
Particularly during the winter, it can be more difficult to find or think of activities to do as a date or as quality time together. Here are a few ideas for date nights IN – no going out in the cold,...
View ArticleMaking Metabolic Conditioning Less Scary: Q&A with Two MetCon Champs
Metabolic Conditioning is high intensity circuit training using total body, compound exercises and very short recovery intervals. I resolved to try it this year, but I’m a little intimidated! So I...
View ArticleWeight Lifting and Baby Lifting: How my fitness journey helped me in motherhood
Babies love and need to be carried and held. A lot. Most of the time, moms need to do other things while holding their babies. When I became a mom, I realized very quickly that all these new activities...
View ArticleWork Your Strong: Two Tales of Assertive Women on the Job
A lot of what our “Own Your Strong” mantra encompasses is confidence, in every area of your life. It’s one thing to be confident on the dance floor, in the gym, or in your hobbies, but many women...
View ArticleListen to Your Body: Returning to Fitness After a Break
Getting back into something you once used to do can feel even harder than starting it in the first place! Especially when it comes to fitness. The popular advice is to take it slow, but can easing your...
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