This week is National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) which is  is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This year the celebration is from January 26th-February 1st. Read here for a list of Catholic Schools in our area.

Happy Monday Mamas! It’s so important to remember that to be a great parent, we have to be focused on being healthy ourselves as well. That can look different for each of us, but what is important is remembering to find what works for you, in keeping you feeling great. Today’s Meet a Mom Feature is Amber Dale, instructor at Pure Barre Towne Lake! She is a true inspiration and full of pure honesty for our Mamas! Read all about this amazing Mom and how she was able to find an all-around healthy lifestyle that is great for her and her family!

A dog can be a wonderful addition to your family, if you understand what to expect and prepare accordingly. Read about our journey with our 2 furbabies Baxter, and Luc!

I am so excited to showcase Canine Initiative Training (CIT) for our Saturday Business Feature series! We were so fortunate to meet Will Anderson, the owner of CIT, at the Republic Gymastics Back to School bash this past fall. We were in need of someone to help us with dog training at the time, but thought we could manage it on our own. I’m sure if we were dealing with these issues, there were bound to be other Mamas out there Mamas out there needing help as well. I really loved hearing the story about how CIT started and Will’s background – I hope you enjoy today’s interview!

A regular date night out is a great thing, if you can make it happen. As any good therapist (or Instagram meme…) would say, the foundation of your family started with your relationship, so keeping it strong will benefit everyone. But date nights can be tricky to plan (read: finding a reliable babysitter) and expensive (read: paying said sitter plus whatever entertainment you choose for the evening). That’s why we also love a good date night in.