tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12987503442253827822011-12-26T09:35:29.184-05:00A Blog Featuring a mother&#39;s passions for Fitness, Family, Photography, and Product Reviews &amp; Giveaways!The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.comBlogger170125FitnessFamilyhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-5555153293992932612010-02-24T08:42:00.002-05:002010-02-24T08:51:51.584-05:002010-02-24T08:51:51.584-05:00<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/u1BGa3VhjgA" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com5http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/wordless-wednesday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-15108726873802499952010-02-23T08:37:00.001-05:002010-02-23T08:39:20.456-05:002010-02-23T08:39:20.456-05:00This time its not my contest, but my friend Christina from Atlanta has her daughter in Atlanta's cutest contest HERE ... if you guys could swing by and vote for her (#24) that would be great! The...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/as8fiEN1IGw" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com1http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/another-cute-kid-contest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-90770021359308493662010-02-20T07:14:00.004-05:002010-02-20T07:20:12.663-05:002010-02-20T07:20:12.663-05:00I don't know about you guys, but I completely admit to needing a cup (or two) of coffee every morning. I don't know how I went the 9 months of pregnancy without it, but I did..somehow. However, I...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/tCBwovfvt5E" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com3http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/good-morning-coffee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-41766944145442434952010-02-18T22:23:00.002-05:002010-02-18T22:24:26.739-05:002010-02-18T22:24:26.739-05:00The photo contest on my photography blog I was telling you all about is now up and running and needing votes :) VOTE HERE! <br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/iA_8xQFM6VM" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com0http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/photo-contest-votes-needed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-56948030397381614582010-02-18T11:15:00.004-05:002010-02-18T14:01:29.249-05:002010-02-18T14:01:29.249-05:00So before we had Bella, Jerry and I would go to the gym together to workout most days of the week after work. It was a good bonding time together and we enjoyed it (ok well I did anyway, haha). Of...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/UX7NPqV3hLc" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com3http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/power-90-x.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-91545953771258112692010-02-16T13:31:00.001-05:002010-02-16T13:33:34.712-05:002010-02-16T13:33:34.712-05:00I just wanted to let you guys all know about the contest running on my other blog :) Be sure to enter your child for a chance to win a free session! Entries can be submitted until Feb 18th at 5pm,...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/fidzgyAocHo" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com0http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/fresh-face-contest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-7301019287360045942010-02-12T14:56:00.002-05:002010-02-12T14:59:06.699-05:002010-02-12T14:59:06.699-05:00As a photographer, I use photoshop for my photo editing. Its essential in the biz. As a mother, I want my daughter to grow up confident in herself no matter what size she may be (although I want to...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/x0BHsK3L0Ps" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com4http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/perfect-body.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-2372099572032524392010-02-09T06:36:00.002-05:002010-02-09T06:41:05.182-05:002010-02-09T06:41:05.182-05:00Those that know me well know that I love sales! Since I'm having a big one myself this month I wanted to make sure and let you all know about it. Mandy Leonards Photography is offering complimentary...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/HEhyKP5A_fQ" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com0http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/free-newborn-photos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-62135485821506489702010-02-08T10:15:00.002-05:002010-02-08T10:20:24.275-05:002010-02-08T10:20:24.275-05:00Recipe Share: Easy Tamale Pie I made this last night for the first time and it was a hit in our house! Super easy too :) 1 box of corn muffin mix (like Jiffy) 1 large onion, chopped 1 jalapeno,...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/fVmcjr5E1hc" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com0http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/recipe-share-hot-tamale-pie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-90386993942032981052010-02-02T10:29:00.002-05:002010-02-02T10:35:25.724-05:002010-02-02T10:35:25.724-05:00Those of you with children will understand this post. The nap transition. Its tough, unpredictable and a pain the rear end. We are there. We've been there for like 2 months now... and its still a day...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/Uvwe5LzL2EE" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com1http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/great-nap-transition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-61584408248655020592010-01-28T08:22:00.003-05:002010-01-28T08:27:10.375-05:002010-01-28T08:27:10.375-05:00One thing that I have realized since having a baby 16 months ago is how much harder it is to have a consistent workout schedule. Now you are talking to someone who has always been very good with...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/ngl6n-3QqPU" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com1http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/01/making-time.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-91389662227469813412010-01-28T08:19:00.002-05:002010-01-28T08:22:22.772-05:002010-01-28T08:22:22.772-05:00Hellooo everyone. It has been a very long time since I updated the blog! I do apologize for being scarce. Life has gotten ahead of me and been very busy lately. My photography business has been...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/0c3_Ndb4rGQ" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com0http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2010/01/long-time-no-talk.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-23434429473329386622009-11-12T08:32:00.004-05:002009-11-12T08:43:24.049-05:002009-11-12T08:43:24.049-05:00So yesterday I had lunch with my Aunt Peri-- with Bella. We had a really nice afternoon and lots of time to talk. I was telling her all about my love for fitness--which she already knew-- as well as...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/fk10R_ysNJM" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com2http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/11/magical.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-86065072964004164922009-11-08T21:13:00.002-05:002009-11-08T21:17:18.359-05:002009-11-08T21:17:18.359-05:00I had the amazing opportunity to have some family portraits taken this weekend. You would think that being a photographer myself, that I would have tons of wonderful pictures of my own family. Not so...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/oSkzRupZRlU" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com3http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-own-family-pictures.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-11865601503073415862009-11-07T08:05:00.002-05:002009-11-07T08:10:16.165-05:002009-11-07T08:10:16.165-05:00I like sales and good deals. But there are definitely some things that I tend to buy the best of the best, even if the price tag is higher. Camera gear is one for obvious reasons and the other things...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/CtpUdrF7MQc" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com2http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/11/some-goood-skin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-71058259589212416802009-11-04T22:31:00.002-05:002009-11-04T22:34:13.167-05:002009-11-04T22:34:13.167-05:00Its been awhile since I've shared a healthy recipe, so here's a new one for you all! Yummy yummy! I got the idea from a recipe from Eat Better America. If you haven't checked out that website, you...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/nx5yrohQmdQ" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com1http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/11/recipe-share-chicken-tortilla-casserole.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-42461402972223419732009-10-29T08:22:00.003-04:002009-10-29T08:28:03.493-04:002009-10-29T08:28:03.493-04:00Well B turns 13 months old today and she finally decided to clap. HAHA! She runs, has pretty much all of her teeth, laughs hysterically, shakes her head yes and no, says "whats that?" a million times...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/JS3qKCG2IG8" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com2http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/finally-clapping.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-25998923153175879362009-10-20T21:11:00.002-04:002009-10-20T21:17:16.482-04:002009-10-20T21:17:16.482-04:00Where have I been?? I have been neglecting my blog, and I apologize! The past week has been very busy in our household. My photography business has really been taking off, between that and chasing a...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/D7EZaPzxE5E" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com0http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/where-have-i-been.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-31690243745596365932009-10-12T09:39:00.003-04:002009-10-12T09:43:13.673-04:002009-10-12T09:43:13.673-04:00Its been a very busy weekend around here, so I apologize for not blogging as much as I usually do! However I shall make up for it with some very eye opening information for all of you. Here's a list...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/-g80wo33vaU" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com3http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/missing-blogger-and-biggest-calories-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-27743093580577744112009-10-08T14:29:00.002-04:002009-10-08T14:30:27.671-04:002009-10-08T14:30:27.671-04:00<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/rrhRPqjqRHQ" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com0http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/wordless-thursdaya-day-late.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-88699071539547016852009-10-07T07:15:00.002-04:002009-10-07T07:21:41.948-04:002009-10-07T07:21:41.948-04:00Wednesday already. Where does the time go? Yesterday was another very busy day around here. I had the morning off, which was much needed after working nearly 13 hours on Monday at the gym. But Bella...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/AVxC7qFZm1I" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com2http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/wednesday-already.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-30453940173028983352009-10-05T11:51:00.003-04:002009-10-05T11:54:13.438-04:002009-10-05T11:54:13.438-04:00I started my new full body routine today. Today was Full Body Training, no cardio. Here's what the workout looked like: 4 sets of 15, then a 10 second hold on everything Superset 1: Wide Stance...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/IO7YCM3juKA" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com2http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/back-to-full-body-training.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-36772145489875444532009-10-05T06:32:00.003-04:002009-10-05T06:35:26.751-04:002009-10-05T06:35:26.751-04:00Its Monday again... how did that happen? This weekend was very busy for us. I had to work half of the day on Saturday like usual, and then Saturday evening we went down to Boggstown Cabaret for the...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/Kt2jeLwgbqM" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com1http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/another-monday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-22063509035213127452009-10-03T09:29:00.004-04:002009-10-03T09:32:05.594-04:002009-10-03T09:32:05.594-04:00This is the recent article I wrote for the newsletter at work. Enjoy! I had the privilege of going to a conference this past week that focused body image, self esteem and other women’s issues with a...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/kGLi95exih8" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com2http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/be-true-to-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298750344225382782.post-82686793958192830082009-10-01T14:46:00.002-04:002009-10-01T14:54:58.978-04:002009-10-01T14:54:58.978-04:00Well we now that we have reached the one year mark for Bella, we are implementing some new routines into our day. Bella is still taking 2 good naps a day, and I am in no rush to drop down to 1, so...<br/> <br/> A blog with recipes, fitness tips and money saving tips for families. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessFamily/~4/2pa0WtE1m1Y" height="1" width="1"/>The Leonards Familynoreply@blogger.com0http://theleonardsfamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-routine-for-bella-new-routine-for.html