Can you really get a great workout in 6 minutes? I say, “YES, YES, YES!!” I asked Jonathan to prescribe for me a 6-minute bodyweight workout at 9:30pm because I hadn’t exercised for almost 2 days, and I didn’t want to feel like I was having a slothful snow day. Bodyweight, because I wanted to… Continue reading The Six Minute Workout
A Walk in the Snow – Practical-Stewardship Style
On Tuesday the Sarr family stayed home like many other people in the snowy Northwest, and we went for a long walk in the ankle-deep snow. But that, by itself would be relatively unexciting and fairly easy. Taking the jogging stroller was out of the question given the conditions, so we pulled the sled down… Continue reading A Walk in the Snow – Practical-Stewardship Style
Super Green Smoothie Recipe
Super Green Smoothie Recipe Today I told Jonathan that I wanted to make a green smoothie that was really fresh tasting. Jonathan and our 2 and 1/2 year old son Joshua, loved this smoothie. Abbie and I thought it was fine, but not our favorite; I could taste too much cucumber and romaine. Next time… Continue reading Super Green Smoothie Recipe
Roasted Vegetable Medley
Roasting vegetables is a great way to increase your intake of vegetables since the veggies take on a different flavor and texture. Roasting them gives them a kick you need to invigorate them. It’s best if the vegetables have their own area of the pan and aren’t stacked on top of each other for maximum… Continue reading Roasted Vegetable Medley
Barbecue Workout: Kettlebell Snatches and Swings
Tonight, with flurries floating about the back patio, we figured it was a good night for a barbecue. (If you’ve never barbecued in the snow, you’ve got to try it. Pretty cool.) But I still hadn’t done my workout. I had originally intended to do some barbell cleans, kettlebell swings and ring dips. But I… Continue reading Barbecue Workout: Kettlebell Snatches and Swings