Author Archive | FlourSackMama

Great Smoky Mountains Recovering from Historic Wildfires

February 11, 2017

It was an unusual drive into the nation’s most-visited national park in January. Light green, winter rye grass was growing along the edges of the parkway entrances, as if hastily sown by the developer of a budget-priced subdivision. Instead, this grass was holding together the frail edges where, in some steeper places where deeply-rooted trees […]

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Busting Four Fitness Myths

January 18, 2017

This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center, as part of the #teamNFC program. It’s enough that we all face real challenges to live better, lose weight and find success. It’s doubly challenging if part of what we are up against are myths. I appreciate that the fitness pros at […]

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Homemade Goods at WVLT Local 8 Studio Kitchen

December 28, 2016

Your kitchen is the heart of your home, isn’t it? I have learned that the kitchen is also a special place at the WVLT Local 8 Studio in Knoxville. It’s been fun being invited back this year. Most recently, we made homemade bath bombs in the kitchen there, during the Local 8 News First at […]

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And Life Goes On

December 27, 2016

You know how complicated life can be, so I hope you’ll understand my belated open letter to you about why this blog has been so quiet over the past year or so. I’m still here, and I’m so glad you are too. I hope life has been treating you well. Have you ever gone through […]

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5 Tips to Avoid a Winter Fitness Rut

December 22, 2016

This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center. We’ve all been there, more interested in cozying up to a winter fireplace (or television) and sipping hot cocoa than in getting off the couch to move. As the season of short winter days tends to send us indoors and lessen our […]

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Setting Your Own Pace

November 21, 2016

I’m proud to take part in the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center. How fast do you run your mile? Hint: if you’re going for any sort of world record, that would have to be well under four minutes for one mile. Under four minutes. Incredible, isn’t it? On the other end of the spectrum, […]

Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on November 21, 2016 in fitness, well-being, wellness

Guest Post: What Can Tennessee Moms Do Right Now?

November 9, 2016

Guest post by Lindsay Pace of Moms Clean Air Force: Dear Amazing Mamas, I’m hearing from so many people who are wondering what they can do–and worrying that we are going to have a president who wants to get rid of all our clean air protections. Here’s what you can do right now: Get in […]

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Fitness Inspiration In The Water

October 10, 2016

This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center. We all want to get or stay fit, feel strong and be happier, don’t we? Swimming or any exercise in the water offers countless benefits like this. The Centers for Disease Control reports that aquatics can improve your physical as well as […]

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Falling Into Better Habits

September 19, 2016

This post is in cooperation with National Fitness Center, where I take part in the #teamNFC program! I have a confession to share. I’ve been craving chips as I write this article. I know, frustrating as it is to admit, I’ve been in comfort food mode for a while now. At the same time, my […]