Time. There never seems to be enough of it. There’s so much that I have to do and so much that I want to do - and just so many hours in the day before I fall asleep, exhausted. I keep lists to remind myself of upcoming appointments, phone calls that need to be made, emails that need to be sent, etc., but even when I succeed in crossing off several items on the list, somehow the list just keeps getting longer and longer. The truth is, now that my youngest child is 19, and those crazy, … [Read more...] about Time Out: Taking Time for Family & Myself
Swimming
A Helpful List for Traveling to a Water Park
Must Have's for Your Next Water Park Trip! Our last printable packing list for a cruise was so successful and has been such a wild hit on Pinterest that we decided to make another. Check out our free, printable water park checklist: 'What to Pack for a Water Park.' Be sure to share and share alike with your friends and pin it to your favorite vacation and travel boards on Pinterest! Let's face it, waterparks can either be a really great trip or it can turn messy, really quick! Forgetting to … [Read more...] about A Helpful List for Traveling to a Water Park
Gold Coast Style Report
Happy New Year from Oz! It’s summertime now in Australia and Sara asked me give you a peek at the latest beach wear trends from down unda'. Her request was perfectly timed since I was just about to leave on a three-day family holiday to the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast is home to Dream World, Sea World, Movie World and Wet & Wild and even though we have kids ranging from 6-16 we decided to forgo the theme parks for this trip and just head straight to the beach. We are a family of beach bums … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Style Report
Starting a Swimming Routine?
Swimming is a great physical fitness choice for people of all ages and provides a full-body workout that can be adapted to match any fitness level from beginner to athlete, including those of us who can't bear the high impact and joint stress of running or jogging. Starting a swimming routine is also fun, challenging and provides endless forms of entertainment to keep us in the water. Whether you choose to swim laps or join an Aqua Zumba or water aerobics class, you can be sure that your time in … [Read more...] about Starting a Swimming Routine?
HydroChic Review
Shopping for swimwear has never been a favorite activity of mine. As the Editor-in-Chief of DailyVenusDiva.com I'm very aware of ALL of my options but as a plus size woman, I hesitated wearing a swimsuit for fear of having my lady lumps on display. When going swimming was on my agenda, I would typically wear a one piece and a cover-up in the pool simultaneously. For years I've vowed to start swimming, doing water aerobics and just becoming a more active person all together. When Hydrochic … [Read more...] about HydroChic Review