One year ago I laced up a new pair of tennis shoes and went for my first run. I didn’t have any fancy running gear. And I didn’t have any clue how I would feel. But I assumed it would hurt like hell and I wasn’t looking forward to it at all. I’m not sure why the trend stuck this … [Read more...] about On Becoming a Runner
Healthy Living
Stand By Me
When I trained last spring for my first 5k it was an 8-week program using an app on my phone. Due to the onset of depression this past fall, I lost steam and have had to go all the way back to week 5 of my 5k training. It’s really hard getting out of bed some days. So you can … [Read more...] about Stand By Me
Happy List
This week on the happy list . . . 16 Things You Need to Say Goodbye to in 2016: If you read anything this week – let it be this! So good and I relate to so many of them! Peanut Butter Pie: I mean, does it need an explanation? I am sooo making this! Why is My Daughter … [Read more...] about Happy List
Happy List
Mondays, man. Am I right? Especially the Monday after a long holiday weekend! It’s not easy to jump back in. Since Mondays are kind of a tough day for pretty much everyone I know – I’ve decided to start posting a “Happy List” each Monday. It seems like a fun way to lift my … [Read more...] about Happy List
Mom Brain – The Struggle is Real
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ProPharma USA. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’re a mom you’ve probably noticed your memory is not as good as it used to be before you had kids. The term “mom brain” has been coined to describe this struggle and it couldn’t … [Read more...] about Mom Brain – The Struggle is Real
3 At-Home Workouts for Busy People
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryALittleGoodness #CollectiveBias I have now been running for nine months and although running has become my favorite way to exercise, I know it’s time to diversify my … [Read more...] about 3 At-Home Workouts for Busy People
5 Things I Need for a Good Run
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HydrationToGo #CollectiveBias In March I began a running training called Couch to 5K. This basically means you go from not being able to run AT ALL to being ready to run a 5K … [Read more...] about 5 Things I Need for a Good Run
5 Deeeelicious Facts about Milk
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DairyPure Milk. All opinions are 100% mine. ____________________ I’ve always loved milk. From the time I was a little girl I drank it like crazy! I still have fond memories of my grandma fixing me some warm milk on the stove to … [Read more...] about 5 Deeeelicious Facts about Milk
Awesome Allergy Shower Bombs
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sterling. All opinions are 100% mine. ______________________ My allergies are so terrible right now. I never used to struggle with this but I do now! I am always so congested and it’s become a year-round problem for me, … [Read more...] about Awesome Allergy Shower Bombs