So I went and did this crazy thing. I signed up for my first 1/2 marathon. And while I was working out a training schedule for that 1/2 marathon, I signed up for my first 10k race as well. Now I love Pandora, and more recently Amazon Streaming Music (which is free for prime members). The Amazon playlists are pretty awesome! But for some reason my internet in the YMCA sucks and I can't … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
BEDA: Day 6 {Best Friends}
I'm lucky to have a few women in my life that I consider to be best friends. First and foremost, my mother. She's been the best friend I could ever have asked for - especially as I get older. Lord knows I've only been able to survive motherhood thanks Alex and Desi. And I'm lucky to have made some amazing friendships via my blog (Shout out Lauren and Melissa!) However, there is one … [Read more...]
21 Day Sugar Detox Week 3 Recap + Meal Ideas
If there was ever a super easy week on the 21 Day Sugar Detox it would be week 3. I was feeling great, in the groove, and already thinking about doing another detox! If you don’t know what the 21 Day Sugar Detox is or you would like more information check out Diane Sanfilippo's book out. It’s called The 21 Day Sugar Detox. The goal is to spend 21 days as close to sugar free as possible. There … [Read more...]
BEDA: Day 5 {A Vivid Memory}
Do you have a vivid memory that is associated to something you still regularly do? I have a few - hot dogs for instance will always be tied to the one time I was made to eat one by a babysitter we had even thought I told her I wasn't feeling well. You can guess how that one ended. Or the smell of a radiator (which I don't see/smell often anymore) will forever trigger the memory of … [Read more...]
BEDA: Day 4 {In 10 Years}
I spent this past weekend in Ft. Lauderdale Florida visiting my father. He was getting re-married so I took the boys on a 4+ hour plane ride to attend his celebration. The whole weekend people loved on my boys and after they were done they'd come up to me and say "Enjoy this moment, they grow too quickly, and it goes way to fast" or some variation of that sentiment. I'm already in … [Read more...]