Oktoberfest

Join Tara Arnold, Mr. Oregon 2013, at Oaks Park Saturday September 21st as she kicks off the kids Oktoberfest Kids run. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon for future events. See you …

5, 2, 1, 0 Pledge

          It’s so easy!!! Just add more in your diet. Try something new (make it a try it Tuesday), cook them a different way (bake, steam, eat them raw), share with a friend.    Unplug from …

GoodnessKnows, Healthy Grocery Girl, and Portland Bicycle Tours

Goodnessknows bars…my new snack obsession!! These little squares are new to Portland, Denver and Seattle. This month I helped welcome them to the bike capital of our state… Portland.  I took part in a very fun bike excursion with Portland Bicycle …

Beyonce Move Your Body

Friends, I am so excited to tell you all about a very special project am working on with my Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon team. MIMO has partnered with WAT-AAH (an amazing kids water company that fights childhood obesity) to host Oregon’s first …

Trevor and the Perks of Diabetes

I am honored to announce that I will be emceeing and walking in the Providence Seaside Diabetes 5K/10K Walk/Run, Sunday, April 14. Click here to sign up for the event and walk with me to hep us fight diabetes on …

Save The Date

Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon will host it’s next event in Beaverton May 18th at Stoller Middle School from 11-2pm!! Check out this video from out last event at University of Portland. For more Movin’ It updates visit www.movingoregon.org!!! In health, …

Movin’ It Poster

It’s almost a new year and you know what that means… New resolutions! Lots of adults set a goal of health for themselves, but have you ever thought of doing the same for your kids? Start 2013 off right! Bring …

Hispanics and Heart Disease, Stroke

While I was reading through American Heart Association’s website last night I came across a heart wrenching article called Hispanics and Heart Disease, Stroke.  I was so saddened to learn these statistics. “Hispanics and Latinos face even higher risks of cardiovascular diseases because of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.” …

Movin’ It with Mrs. Oregon Kick Off Event

Dear Friends, I’m beyond excited to share with you what my team of amazing friends and I have been working on since the pageant……  As Mrs. Oregon America 2013, I have started a non-profit called “Movin’ it with Mrs. Oregon.” I believe …

Shorter Life Spans

Today I feel that I need to share the more serious side of what our nation as a whole is facing as our obesity rates rise. I do this not to scare, intimidate, or belittle. I share this with you in …

Becoming Mrs.Oregon 2013

Dear friends and family, I wanted to take this post to share with you my journey to becoming Mrs. Oregon. When I was little I met Mrs. Oregon in Sisters, Oregon.  I remember thinking when I grew up I want …

Pediatric Obesity… Buzz Words?

Pediatric Obesity….What do you think of when you hear those words? Are there negative connotations or stigmas attached? Have these words become buzz words in our society? When I hear the words “Pediatric Obesity” I think of a huge problem that …

Just Don’t Get Hit By A Car

Don’t get hit…. On Halloween kids are twice as likely to get hit by a car than any other night of the year! Kids are very excited (hopped up on sugar) and may be unpredictable. Remember these tips brought to …

Whooping Cough

Today I came across an alarming news alert from the: Washington State Department of Health. It talks about the increasing rates of Pertussis in Washington. Part of my job is to educate people on the need to get vaccinated to prevent illness. …

Disney Habit Heroes

The Chicago Tribune’s Feb 29th headline read: “Disney closes new Habit Heroes exhibit after criticism for stigmatizing fat kids.” I have so many mixed feelings about this announcement. I want to share with readers both sides of the argument, and …