Have you had Spring Break yet? Â Ours was last week and our family had an amazing time. Â I feel especially good about it because it was a very active vacation. Â We didn’t go very far – just a two hour drive away – and we got a bargain rate staying at a state park inn. Â Without spending very much money, we were able to have great fun, appreciate exercise, and get outside. Â Spring is coming early to the midwest and it made the outdoors more accessible than it would usually be at the end of March. Â We were able to go hiking, enjoy a campfire, Rosie played on the playground, and did some swimming (okay, it wasn’t that warm, the swimming was inside)!
We are hoping to teach Rosie the benefits of exercise and finding a balance between with exercise and what you eat.  After all, that’s what healthy weight management is all about.  That’s also what the organization Together Counts is all about.  Together Counts is a nationwide program inspiring active and healthy living. The principle behind their program is Energy Balance, which means balancing the calories we consume with the calories we burn. Calories in, calories out.  It’s a first-of-its kind coalition that brings together more than 195 retailers, food and beverage manufacturers, restaurants, sporting goods and insurance companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and professional sports organizations.  Their purpose is to get more families eating and getting active together, with a message of moderation.
Enter to win Gift Cards, George Foreman Grills and Memberships to Anytime Fitness
Together Counts is holding a fun sweepstakes on their Facebook page at  http://www.facebook.com/togethercounts to celebrate their first anniversary. Prizes include gift cards, George Foreman Grills and a membership to Anytime Fitness.
Twitter Party #Together Counts 8PM EST – Prizes include $50 Gift Cards!
You are invited to join Together Counts as they celebrate Child Nutrition Month at a Twitter party!
When: Â Tuesday, April 3rd, from 8-9 PM EST.
How: Â Tweet with the hashtag #TogetherCounts
Win: Â Prizes include $50 same-as-cash gift cards
For more information and to RSVP, visit http://resourcefulmommy.com/8856/together-counts-twitter-party/
For more information about Together Counts, go to:
Disclosure of Material Connection: Â All opinions are my own and I strongly support the mission of Together Counts in encouraging healthy weight management for families. Â I was compensated for this post.