Would Your Outdoor Workouts Feel Safer With Pepper Spray?


Updated 11/14/11 6:29 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Would Pepper Spray Make You Feel Safe on Outdoor Runs?

I've never felt scared running alone in the woods near my house because I follow these tips for solo trail running, but recently an aggressive dog went after my sweet little goldendoodle, and it left us pretty shaken up. Even though my loud cursing scared the dog away, I immediately called the police, who responded, "Get yourself some pepper spray." After reading the comments left on a FitSugar Read more

How to Ease Back Onto Your Bike


Updated 06/09/11 1:13 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Riding a Bike Again

Now that the weather is warming up, are you getting back into a sport that wasn't suited for colder days? My Memorial Day weekend activity of choice was biking, and let me tell you, it was good to get my biking muscles in motion again after such a long Winter! But just like any other sport, it's not all sunshine and roses when you go from zero to full steam ahead . . . literally. I hopped on my Read more

Simple Ways to Make Sure Your Bike Fits Your Body


Updated 05/12/11 4:31 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Make Sure Your Bike Fits Your Body

The merry month of May is also National Bike Month. So hop on your bicycle to celebrate. Don't worry if it has been years since you pedaled about town, because the good thing about cycling is it's just like riding a bike that you never forget how to ride one. However, the proper fit can make your return to two wheels much more pleasant. Here are few simple ways to size up your cycle. Bike Read more

The New Parents' Guide to Babyproofing


Updated 04/04/12 11:22 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Babyproofing Your Home

New dad Nick Cannon recently told Us Weekly that his twins with Mariah Carey are too smart for babyproofing: "They know how to take the knobs and the babyproof stuff off. They know what's babyproof, so they are like, 'We are not supposed to be touching that — so we are going to touch that!' It's crazy!" While Cannon and Carey are certainly not the first parents to have to deal with super-savvy Read more

7 Websites That Inspire Cooking With Kids


Updated 04/10/12 5:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kid-Friendly Cooking Websites

Cooking with your kids can teach them all kinds of lessons, from timing and measuring skills to cutting and cooking techniques, and it gives them a greater appreciation for the food that is served at the table. As an added bonus, kids are usually more willing to try new and healthier foods if they are part of the cooking process. These seven websites inspire kids of all ages to cook with mom or Read more

How to Be Safe When Exercising Solo


Updated 08/09/11 8:59 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Safety Tips For Exercising Alone

I went trail running yesterday and on my way back, I got a call from my mom. She was furious that I went by myself saying, "Do you know what kind of weirdos hang out in the woods?!" I assured her that I wouldn't have gone if I felt at risk, but I saw her point. There are perks to exercising alone, like time to be in silence and think and the ability to push yourself as hard or as easy as you Read more

5 Essential Items to Make Dining Out With Baby Fun


Updated 03/15/12 12:04 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Essential Items For Dining Out With Baby

It took me almost a year, but I'd like to think I now have dining out with my 11-month-old down to an art form. High chair, Puffs, and a clean surface are immediate necessities, but there are a handful of items that I now consider my restaurant lifesavers. If you dine out as often as my hubby and I do (usually with a very hungry baby whose desire to eat never ceases to amaze me), consider Read more

Lil Links: Don't Make These 8 Discipline Mistakes


Updated 03/06/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Discipline Mistakes Parents Make

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How to Avoid New Mom Comparisons


Updated 02/22/12 5:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avoiding Comparisons From Other Parents

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Evonne Lack about avoiding the dangerous trap of competitive parenting. The comparison game is one new moms know well. Even when we try to avoid the "does your baby do this yet?" questions, it's Read more