Can Moms With Young Kids Actually Get Really Fit?

If you're a stay at home mom with small children you might believe it's impossible to get really fit (and may I dare suggest 'ripped') with the challenges and time constraints that you face. However, there are several ways to get a great workout in within the day if you know just how to 'play' it.

Yes, ladies! 'PLAY' is the operative word here. Kids love to play, right? So, what's stopping you from either joining them... or better yet, having THEM join you in your workout?

Let's start with the easy suggestions. Kids love to tear around the room at the highest mach-speed they can manage right? Little bundles of energy, those tykes.

So, tear around with them. Play tag in the backyard (or in the house) or even hide and seek. You could even pull those old clunkers out from our own childhoods like Kick the Can and Marco Polo.

Feel free to offer up piggyback and horseyback rides. Swing on the swings, if you have them (or if you're at the playground). Just because you're the grown-up is no reason to actually ACT like one!

Merry-go-rounds need pushing... teeter-totters need riding, slides need sliding down. Your kids will LOVE it if Mom plays too.

If it's Summer, a dash or fourteen through the sprinkler will not only be refreshing and fun but gets that heart rate up nicely too. How about setting up a slippy slider and the hose and having some good old fashioned slippery Summer fun in your bathing suit? Why should all the fun be left to the physically young? The young-at-heart will be more than welcome to play along.

If it's Winter, build a snowman... or better yet, a snow fort! Do you know how much kids love forts?. Once you're finished building the fort you can make up some great games to play in it too. Or grab the sled and head to the steepest hill. Climb up, sled down, repeat ad nauseum and tell me that's not a great bout of interval training.

And talk about the bonding session. What's better for bonding with your kids than doing what THEY love to do?

Ok, so you've had your fill of kid-oriented activities and just want to get down to some good heavy lifting but you're worried your kids will get in the way? Or that it's not safe for them to be around the equipment?

There ARE ways to manage that.

Make your weight training session into a game. But first, make sure you either have some toy dumbbells or some VERY light dumbbells for the kids to use.

Now, its "Copy Mommy" time. Modify that old game of Simon Says that we used to play and make it into a fun session of 'copy cat'.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with handing your tykes very light or toy dumbbells to follow along with what you're up to. Have you ever seen your kids copy you when you're doing housework? This is second nature to kids. They love to learn and grow by copying the grown-ups.

So get to work on your routine and let them know it's "Copy Mommy" time. Not only will they get some great exercise but they'll be so busy trying to copy you and keep up that they won't have time to think about coming closer to your heavier equipment. It won't even be a curiosity to them. They have their own set. Just like that toy vacuum cleaner or toy oven in their toy cabinet.

And hey, if they do decide to wander too close to the equipment, a quick reasonable explanation of 'grown-up toys and owies' should do the trick. And if doesn't then offer to let them try to pick up one of your heaviest pieces. Since they won't be able to that should bore them pretty quickly.

If you want to do some good indoor cardio get them to compete with you. How many burpees can you do? How many can the kids do? Or see who can jump rope the longest out in the backyard. I bet they beat you, and that's the most fun a kid can have, when they can beat their parents at something they consider a grown-up activity.

Or you can make a game of racing to the fence then seeing who can walk back the fastest (over and over and over again). There's some GREAT interval training for you.

The possibilities are endless, and you don't have to wait for the kids to be down for a nap. Involve them wherever possible and feed your energy with their energy. You'll be the fittest family on the block, not to mention the closest!

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Update Your Wardrobe By Sewing Some Basics With Fashion Trends

Nothing is really new! It is just recycled!
Everything old is new again!

Add just one thing when you sew your 6 basic, classic garments and you will be in style this Spring 2006.

What is this big fashion trend? It's bows!

Bows are back in the fashion world of 2006. They are on everything, everywhere. There are flat bows and fluffy bows, wide bows and narrow bows and everything in between bows.

At the fashion shows, bows and sashes adorned every conceivable place on a garment - top, bottom, front and back.

Just when we thought we would finally get rid of our bow blouses, they are back in style.

Along with bows you will see pleats and tucks, the 60's look, empire waists, A-line shifts and lots of ruffles and florals.

Look for ladies short sleeve shirts with small matching neckties. Remember those? And how about "safari" looks as well?

Although not very many females can wear them well, wide belts are back on the scene. Remember the ones with the big medallion in the middle? They are back!

It looks like a more romantic, feminine look is in for 2006. Ugh! That means a more defined waistline to show off hour glass figures. Whatever happened to hour glass figures? Better get going with a new diet and exercise plan fast!

Silky and chiffon fabrics are trendy especially in those ruffly and bow blouses.

They look smart with the more fitted tailored jackets and coats including the classic trench coat.

And for skirts, it is the pencil skirt. Everyone needs a good straight skirt. Get that fit right once and for all!

Black is still big, but in more textured fabrics.

Bright red and cream are a popular color combination as well as muted blues and grays like gray and dark denim.

Dig out your platform shoes and cowboy boots. Add some lace and ball fringe to a few things and you have some of the latest trends for the new year.

As for pants, it looks like slightly flared knee length cuffed shorts will be big. They are longer than Bermudas, but shorter than Capris. Be careful if this is not your best length or look.

Make your pants the length that is most flattering for your figure.

Stitch up a pair of khaki pants and a red top for yourself. And, don't forget the bows! How about a flat bow at the neckline? That will do it!

Get your fit in the 6 basic pieces every woman needs:

1. Jacket

2. Skirt

3. Pants

4. White Blouse/Shirt

5. Basic Black Dress

6. Basic Shell

Focus on these basic, classic, sewing patterns until you are happy with the results. Sew them over and over in different fabrics and colors that look good on you.

Accessorize to suit your style and you are all set no matter what the fashion trends are.

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California's Highway 49 - Gold Rush History, Wineries and Dining From Auburn & Placerville South

In our years of traveling throughout the Groveland-Yosemite region we often find ourselves on Highway 49, an intriguing route that is sometimes twisted, occasionally steep and always scenic. Our last trip took us up to Auburn and Placerville and both are noteworthy with great stops. This route is good for those approaching Yosemite from Tahoe, heading south from Interstate 80 or Highway 50.

We follow the route from the north heading south. Common throughout the length of this drive are the wineries and gold rush era history with plenty of other pleasurable distractions including theater and art, regional crafts, music, farmlands and oh...so much more!

We start at old town Auburn by finding the "Omelet shop", a little restaurant (who's name escapes me) in oldtown, downtown that specializes in serving omelets with 78 different recipes to choose from. I ordered the roast beef, tomato and red onion with a dollop of sour cream and it was delicious! Victor's was more traditional but just as enjoyable. This restaurant seems to collect an interesting crowd of local cowboys and characters.

Spend the hour checking out the cute shops in this area. We found a few that were note worthy including one of the loveliest nurseries, Belle Flore Gardens, (1125 Lincoln Way. 916-660-9701) located right in the middle of downtown at the Lincoln-High Street V. The shoppe is a work of art and I could have wandered their offerings for hours, instead we bought some mums and wandered down to Pioneer Motherlode Mining Co., also on Lincoln Way. This store has all the little bits a prospective gold panner might want and the big equipment a career miner needs. The store is at once high-tech with the floating pumps and old world with the pans and vials of gold flake. This was another stop I could have spent far more time in.

High street is at the intersection of the Nursery and Lincoln way and splits off up the hill a bit. Worthy of exploration with a few comfortable stops for a beverage break and night time live music.

We next head off to find the California Welcome Center where we have Hotel Charlotte and StayNearYosemite.com brochures distributed from. A very helpful staff. I bought two things here that were touristy-kitch. The first is one of those shake-it-up-and-it-snows globes with a carrot, and 2 charcoal bits and the heading: California Snow Man. The second was a vial with real California gold flakes and a certificate of authenticity. This makes a good discussion piece at the Hotel Charlotte, most folks haven't seen gold in its raw state

From Auburn we head south on 49 to Placerville. You will meander through some of the loveliest farm lands in the Sierra foothills. You will want to have on hand the El Dorado County Visitors Bureau publication, it maps out the agritourism stops (Farm Trails) and wineries along the way with a handy list of open times and schedules.

We chose to stay overnight in Placerville at the newly remodeled Cary House Hotel with a new owner. We very much enjoyed our stay here. The room was a one bedroom apartment with a living room and kitchen. The rate was under $100. Perhaps this was a midweek special. The breakfast was very light, requiring us to dine shortly after leaving. The Hotel sported beautiful antiques along side plastic relics. An odd juxtaposition that we hope the new owners will change, especially in the public hallways and lobby. Parking was free and we were centrally located in downtown and could walk everywhere.

We explored town looking for a good lunch stop before heading out to find the wine tasting stops. We "discovered" Powell's Steamer Co. on Main Street, (530) 626-1091, also under recent new ownership. Turns out we "rediscovered" Powell's for dinner too. Not much choice on a Monday night in Placerville.

Following the map and old memories we began seeking out winery tasting rooms. Our first find was Ursa Vineyards, a producer of wine we already know and enjoy and carry in our own restaurant. We have the California State Fair wine guide and see that Ursa has scored a double gold. We are ready to taste! Alas, it is Monday and Ursa is closed.

We scoot down the road a bit and find Jodar with a nice port to try out on our friends back in Groveland. I decide this is a good time to look at that handy El Dorado map with open/closed times. We find Madrona Vineyards to be near where we are and head for High Hill Road and the farm stops along the way. We bought a case of apples from High Hill Ranch and enjoyed some fudge from the Fudge Factory Farm before we found Madrona. Good wine and a beautiful setting!

Returning to Placerville we find ourselves looking for a good dinner with a nice wine list. We go where the Hotel recommends, Tomei's 384 on Main Street only to find that Monday is not a good day here either, though the restaurant looked like something we would enjoy. The menu was a tasty read, but we know nothing more than this. We walked around a bit and found a few chains type places and decided it would be better to go back to Powell's Steamer Co. again and try something else on the menu. We weren't disappointed. Others have since recommended Cafe Luna also on Main Street.

The next day we decide to head to Fair Play, famous for dozens of wineries. We are traveling on one of the loveliest roads, scenic and serene. Except on the weekends, none of these wineries are open for tastings, though the drive is worthy any day of the week.

Heading south again you come to the towns of Plymouth and Drytown. Small places who's history dates back to the Gold Rush. Plymouth is now a wine center with a great number of little wineries spread out to the east of town along a figure 8 route in the Shenandoah Valley.

Next we come to the charming towns of Amador City and Sutter Creek. Sadly, most folks will now miss these villages as they have just completed a bypass. If you are touring the area, make a point of going through, not around. Both of these outposts are just lovely.

In Amador City one finds but a dozen little shoppes in a distance of three blocks with one curve and then you are out of town again. A place we have hear raves on is the Imperial Hotel, once a stage coach stop, still serving food of great renown.

Sutter Creek is far larger than Amador City with several hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, galleries antiques, curios and restaurants lining Main Street. We stayed at the Hanford House, just around the corner from Main Street and were able to walk everywhere in the downtown area. We enjoyed wine tasting two doors down in a co-op featuring three vineyards. Not that the wine was great, but the art displays on the walls had me captivated.

We enjoyed a great traditional Italian meal at Bellotti's the cornerstone of the newly remodeled American Exchange Hotel and member of our own Yosemite Chamber of Commerce

Heading south again, one hits the county seat of Jackson and our frequent easterly turnoff to Lake Tahoe when we approach from the South. This is where we leave off this itinerary route. You can pick up more stops along the way from our Murphys itinerary.

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