Holly McConnell is a Skinny Mom Health & Fitness Blogger representing the state of New Jersey! She has been married to her husband, Kevin for almost twenty years and has a son, Kevin and daughter, Jayne. She graduated college on May 11, 2012 with a Bachelors degree in English/Education. She is so excited to start the next chapter of her life. The big 4-0 used to send her into a paralyzing panic attack, but she now says, “Bring it on!” She looks good, feels good, and continues to set goals for herself. Through eating right and exercising, she has learned that if you stay focused and dedicated, you can achieve your goals. Holly loves to cook, shop, run, and spend time with her family and friends. She is obsessed with fashion and beauty products and often does product reviews. She loves to create beautiful things, and she has a shop on ETSY. She also loves to cook and try new things; being a vegetarian, she is always searching for different ways to jazz up her food! Holly looks forward to sharing her healthy, busy, and ever changing life with women who can relate to it!
Summer is such an amazing time of year. There’s nothing like lazy days on the beach or sitting poolside. However, it can also wreak havoc on your hair. My hair is absolutely horrible in humid weather. This is why I… Read more »
Red onions, cucumber and chicken make this Greek Quesadilla a power meal in a wrap! This recipe is adapted from A Couple Cooks Print Greek Quesadillas Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10 minutes Yield: 4Serving Size: 4 ServingsCalories: 325Fat: 16 grams… Read more »
When we think of things we need to carry with us in our purse at all times, the list can be pretty lengthy. Now imagine only being able to pick five things. I’m not counting the obvious such as cash,… Read more »
Perfect for the lazy days of summer, maxi dresses can be dressed up with espadrille wedges for a summer BBQ or left casual for the poolside with flip-flops and a bathing suit. The maxi dress is a must-have essential for… Read more »
If this unpredictable spring weather isn’t attacking your mood, it’s attacking your hair. The rain, humidity and sudden winds are enough to turn even the most sleek hair into a frizzy mess. Once the warmer air moves in, my blowouts… Read more »
Spring is here! The weather is warmer and it’s time to sit back and relax with friends and family. However, happy hours can do serious damage to our waistline. An average Margarita can easily pack on more calories than a… Read more »
Argan Oil is the new “it” product in the beauty industry right now and rightfully so. It is one of the rarest and most expensive oils in the world, contains numerous benefits as a miracle ingredient that not only protects… Read more »
Candles are known to create a soothing atmosphere. In addition to lighting up a room, scented candles bring aromas into your home. There is nothing like the scent of an apple pie candle burning on a crisp fall day, or… Read more »
Hi, I'm Brooke Griffin, creator of Skinny Mom! I am a proud mom of one fabulous little 2 year old, Easton Jack. My world is my faith, my son, and empowering women in health and happiness. I created Skinny Mom to connect, share, and inspire women across the world, hoping we all utilize this community to balance the chaos of our lives and also build everlasting friendships. I'm proud to say we have close to 100 mommy bloggers in the SM family, providing the 'skinny' on the latest and greatest fitness, food, fashion, and family trends, and we'd love for you to become a mommy blogger, too!