Inspirista Lifestyle* by Jennifer Tuma-Young

Midday Break: Learning from Our Children

0 Comments 03 September 2010

We took LuLu to register for school today. Her face beamed as we pulled into the lot, with the Little Man in the back shouting “That’s my school! My school!”

“No, brother,” she quickly corrected him, “that’s my school!”

Balance, Food

10 Tips to Be Healthy from the Inside-Out

0 Comments 03 September 2010

It’s time we ditch the “on” and “off” mentality of dieting. To be the best women we can be, we’ve got to live well, and feel good about ourselves from the inside-out…Here are 10 tips to keep in mind:

1. Water! Water! Water! Flush out the excess toxins and sugars by drinking tons of water. Add some lemon for an extra boost. And if you’re cold, heat up the water with lemon, you’ll definitely give your body a good cleanse.

Life, Quotes

Midday Break: Smile at Someone

1 Comment 02 September 2010

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. Buscaglia

I’m a realist. I know that everyone is busy and has lots going on. I get it, because, so do I…but, I have to admit, I don’t think we should ever be too busy to smile at someone.

Style

Showing Your Stuff – Inspiring Ideas to Display Jewelry

3 Comments 02 September 2010

I was cleaning out my jewelry box today, and after I filled a bag with broken pieces, single earrings, and random necklaces I’ve never worn, a thought popped into my mind. I decided that anything I have in my drawers or closet, I must be comfortable displaying. If I’m not, it goes.

As I weeded through, I found some fun and unique pieces that I forgot I had. I started to think about cool ways to display my jewelry. This could serve a few purposes, like:

3 Things

3 Things for Wednesday

0 Comments 01 September 2010

Live: Singing really loud in the car to Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, and Tim McGraw.

Love: The red roses for no reason from my hubby when he returned home from working 2am-11am. He’s so thoughtful, even without sleep for 48 hours.

Learn: We don’t always get what you want, but we get what we need. I wanted our new refrigerator to come yesterday (when it was scheduled to arrive) since we were without one for a week. But I needed it to come at 7am this morning (when it did arrive) so I could wake up ahead of the kiddies and get ALOT much needed catch-up work done.

What are your 3 things?

Style

Midday Break: Inspired to Say “Thank You”

0 Comments 01 September 2010

Of course, after a party, it’s customary to send thank you notes (even if mine go out a little late). But, when I went to Target the other day I found the most adorable thank you notes ON SALE- 50 cards for $12.99. Just seeing the cards inspired me.

Life

A Lesson at the Lanes

0 Comments 01 September 2010

When I was little, I loved bowling. My parents took me to the lanes with them ever since I was old enough to stand, and they let me have a go at it. Back then there were no bumpers in the gutters, but it didn’t matter. The fact I got to roll the ball made me happy, and wherever it landed, I would jump up and down and make a happy fuss.

As I got a little bit older, I started to take it more seriously, and I only wanted to get strikes or spares. Continue Reading

3 Things

3 Things for Tuesday

2 Comments 31 August 2010

Live: Reenacting the Wizard of Oz. LuLu was Dorothy, Little Man was Toto, and I was Auntie Em, Glinda, the Wicked Witch, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, and the Wizard.

Love: The cashier at Wegman’s remembered my son’s name, and she met him 2 months ago!! Little things do mean a lot.

Learn: Green Tea Dark Chocolate Therapy really is therapeutic, and goes very well with a hot cup of tea and a bath. Taking time to decompress at the end of the day is essential.

What are your 3 things?

Life

The Snowball Effect: Take One Small Step

0 Comments 31 August 2010

Creating change is like rolling a snowball. At first, it’s not packing, the snow is a little soft, it’s taking a little time to get it rolling. But, if you stick with it, soon , WOW, watchout world! You are rolling a snowball bigger than you ever imagined.

If you’ve been racking your brain thinking about how to do something you want to do or how to make a change, just do one small thing that is in-line with your vision, and do it regularly. Soon the small thing inspires us to do a little more, and a little more.

Food, Self-Love

Midday Break: In Need of Chocolate

0 Comments 31 August 2010

I told someone I was craving chocolate. She immediately said, “Oh, you’re going to go off today? I had a day like that last week.” Hmm. Go off what? The deep end? The ledge? The merry-go-round?

Of course, I knew what she meant. I’m a woman! But, I just smiled. There are no magic pills; acquire healthy habits, find your own meaning for balance, enjoy life, enjoy the taste of natural, fresh food and how it makes you feel rather than worry about what it does to the scale. Continue Reading

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I Believe She’s Amazing: Flash Mob Video

Added on 01 September 2010

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Last year I was honored to interview Inspirista Kim MacGregor for “Girls Night Out”. She inspired us with her story, her outlook, and all that she is doing for women to feel beautiful from the inside-out. Check out her website: http://www.IBelieveShesAmazing.com About the Video Kim MacGregor organized this flash mob of 200 dancers to launch [...]