Inspirista Lifestyle* by Jennifer Tuma-Young

Get Up and Dance- This One’s For the Girls

Yes, I am a total “girl’s girl”, and a huge country music fan. So, I think Martina McBride’s ode to women says it all- dream with everything you have…check out the full lyrics below. This one’s for all you girls about thirteen High school canbe so rough, can be so mean Hold onto, on to [...]

Sunday Brunch: Dark Chocolate Waffles and Raspberries

I am definitely a bit of a choco-holic this week, but what can I say? Sometimes a girl needs chocolate. This Sunday brunch is a simple twist on waffles, that’s even a bit healthier than the traditional recipe. We are going to make yummy dark chocolate waffles topped with raspberries and homemade whipped cream. What [...]

3 Things for Saturday

Live: Rocking on the front porch with a light breeze and zero humidity. Love: The Little Man woke up saying “Moo! Mooooo! Mooooooo!” Yes, he was pretending to be a cow, probably from all of the Old MacDonald. I was still in bed, and just heard his sweet little moo’s through the doorway. It was [...]

Take It Off the Back Burner and Get Cooking

I’m sure you have “back-burner” items that you’d like to get done, but haven’t had or made the time to do. Back-burner items are energy drainers, because we think about them, but are not doing anything to complete them. Many clients tell me they’d like to create a blog, or call an old friend, or [...]

3 Things for Friday

Live: Taking a long, hot shower and adding coconut milk to my hair treatment. Love: Registering LuLu in school for the first time, and going “back-to-school” shopping for her little dresses, skirts, and tees. The hubby had the day off, so all 4 of us went, which made it even more special. Learn: You can [...]

Midday Break: Learning from Our Children

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!” We all walked in hand and hand, Lu proudly walking tall. When we entered the building, [...]

10 Tips to Be Healthy from the Inside-Out

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. [...]

3 Things for Thursday

Live: Singing the first part of ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ and LuLu and Little Man singing the part with the animal, then finishing in chorus “E-I-E-I-O”…and I know, we sing ALOT!! Love: Tim Gunn on Oprah. Enough said. Learn: Sometimes you have to look at something from a different angle. When Man was emptying [...]

Midday Break: Smile at Someone

“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. [...]

Showing Your Stuff – Inspiring Ideas to Display Jewelry

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 [...]