May 2012

May Foodie Pen Pal Reveal

May 31, 2012

This was my first month as a Foodie Pen Pal. I’ve been reading monthly reveals for a while and finally couldn’t resist.  (I’ve done quite a few online exchanges in the past, both as a blogger and before blogging, and I’ve gotten some really awesome things and some really awful stuff, so hesitated to join [...]

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That’s one way to wake up

May 29, 2012

AKA bits and pieces from the last few days… As I was dozing in bed this morning waiting for the alarm, I heard a huge “THUMP” on my window.  I opened the shade and there was a squirrel clinging to the screen, staring at me.  I smacked the window and he jumped down.  I turned [...]

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Happy Memorial Day!

May 28, 2012
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Scrunchie Cap review and giveaway

May 26, 2012

Scrunchie Cap recently contacted me about reviewing (and giving away!) one of their caps. Since I actually have long hair for the moment, I decided to give it a try. I chose a tan cap because it’s getting pretty hot here in Virginia. My first thought was that it was way too big (not unusual [...]

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If it’s not one pain, it’s another…

May 25, 2012

Yesterday I went out for a run again.  My foot hadn’t hurt in a few days and the swelling on Tuesday and Wednesday was minimal.  I decided to take my chiro’s advice and try a more supportive shoe than what I’ve been wearing.  I wore a pair of Saucony Triumphs.  Now, I loved these shoes.  [...]

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TTT: Hoarder Edition

May 24, 2012

We’ve lived in our house for more than 15 years.  Growing up, I moved at least every three years.  The difference between the two is that you tend to declutter stuff every time you move.  When you don’t move, you have to actually make an effort to declutter. 1.  I hoard outgrown kid stuff.  Partly [...]

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It’s not pretty here

May 23, 2012

I am a much better mom/wife/human being when I’m running on a regular basis.  From a mental health standpoint, 3o minutes of running 5 times a week is the best thing I can do for myself.  30 minutes at whatever speed my body feels is right that day seems to “flip the switch” in my [...]

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Slippery Slope

May 21, 2012

I haven’t run since Tuesday. The combination of being REALLY busy and REALLY tired has pushed running way down the list of priorities. This is the first time in years that I’ve gone this long without running without a valid reason (you know, like injury or childbirth or recovering from a marathon.) I used to [...]

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Sweat to Street Sunday: busy busy week

May 20, 2012

Welcome to Sweat to Street Sunday! Each week my fabulously fit co-hosts and I will link up with one everyday outfit AND one fitness outfit that we love! Meet Your Hosts! Family and Life in Las Vegas (Emily) Wild Things RUN Free (Charlotte) Running and Cupcakes (Samantha)  MCM Mama (Erika) Boobs, Barbells, and Broccoli (Tenecia) ***IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW [...]

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The good, the bad, and the PITA

May 17, 2012

The good: Last night I came home and was greeted with an email from Naturebox.  I’ve been chosen as one of their Ambassadors!!!  I’m really excited about this.  I mean, of course, I’m excited about the fact that I get some free product, but it’s deeper than that.  First, I just love their mission:  healthy [...]

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