by Melanie Darnell | Dec 6, 2017 | Developmental Activities, Helpful Hints, My Favorites, Parenting Advice
Fitmomma 2017 Gift Guide Sometimes, even with well-meaning intentions, it can be tough to find a perfect holiday gift for each person in your life. There’s so much going on in the month of December and before you know it, Christmas is here! I created this 2017 Holiday...
by Melanie Darnell | Nov 22, 2017 | Baby Gear, Developmental Activities, Helpful Hints, My Favorites
10 of My Favorite Products On Sale For Black Friday Black Friday is this week and I know we all want in on any deals we can find! Unfortunately, with so many online marketplaces, it can take some time to sift through the internet to find who/what/when/where all the...
by Melanie Darnell | Nov 16, 2017 | Fitmomma Fitness, Fitness, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy Workouts
Quick and fun exercises you can do during the holidays with family. The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate, than to get out and spend time with your family! Some of our most precious moments that we spend together during the holidays are with...
by Melanie Darnell | Nov 13, 2017 | Fitmomma Fitness, Fitmomma Nutrition, Fitness, Helpful Hints, Vegan Meals
Let Me Walk You Through A Detox Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Whether you plan on spending quality time with family or friends (Friendsgiving fans over here!), there’s so much to look forward to as the holidays approach us. This, of course, includes food...
by Melanie Darnell | Nov 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
I love the holidays! There’s nothing more special than the time we share with our families honoring our traditions and spending time together doing activities we enjoy. The holidays are also an important time to gather with loved ones to celebrate with gratitude and...
by Melanie Darnell | Nov 7, 2017 | Recipes, Vegan Meals
Spooky snacks Are on the menu this month. Winning the healthy battle against a sugar consumed month is tricky. But with a few key ingredients and some fun shape molds the kids are happy to trade a piece of candy for a spooky frozen treat. I’ve been trying several new...
by Melanie Darnell | Oct 26, 2017 | Fitmomma Nutrition, Recipes, Vegan Meals
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that nutritional yeast is a staple in our kitchen. I use it almost daily and there are so many different ways to incorporate it into your diet. If you’ve been noticing this in all of my insta story recipes, and wondering what...
by Melanie Darnell | Oct 19, 2017 | Helpful Hints, Parenting Advice, Vegan Meals
Halloween is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! I’ve always loved this spooky holiday, but I’ve found a new love for it as a mom. I’ve learned Halloween is about so much more than the treats. There’s something truly magical about seeing the whole...
by Melanie Darnell | Oct 16, 2017 | Fitmomma Nutrition, Recipes
What is Seitan: Seitan is a dough made with vital wheat gluten, a high-protein wheat flour, and liquid. Seitan becomes surprisingly similar to the look and texture of meat when cooked, and extremely verstile making it a popular meat substitute. Seitan is also very...
by Melanie Darnell | Oct 12, 2017 | Fitmomma Fitness, Fitmomma Lifestyle, Helpful Hints, Parenting Advice
After you give birth, your body starts working on getting back to its pre-pregnancy state. Your midsection is deflated, and it takes time for things to get back to normal. Because of this, it’s not uncommon to feel like your midsection is lacking the support it needs....