Sharing my top picks for mom, your BFF, your new mama friend, aunts, or ideas for your own personal wish list! Please share any of your ideas in the comments! Hi friends! I hope you’re having a lovely morning! We’re doing the usual school thing around here and I’m looking forward to testing the last Fit Team workout later today. I’ll be taking tomorrow and Thursday off to get celebrate Thanksgiving with the fam and also finish getting month 1 … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving 2020 recap
Hi friends! Happy Black Friday 🙂 I hope that my fellow American friends enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving. It was absolutely different this year, but still a wonderful one. I try to maintain a grateful heart as much as possible, and this year I’m feeling extra thankful for our family and our health. I’m so thankful for all of you and genuinely appreciate all of my virtual BFFs out there! Thank you so much for hanging out with me over here on the blog … [Read more...]
DIY grazing boxes (COVID-friendly appetizer or easy holiday gift)
Sharing my tips on making DIY grazing boxes; they’re like mini cheese boards in a box! This is a perfect COVID-friendly appetizer idea or a nice surprise for something you love. <3 Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I’m so happy you liked yesterday’s workout – please let me know if you give it a try! Since I’m officially in the holiday spirit, I wanted to share a fun appetizer idea if you’re planning for Thanksgiving next week or … [Read more...]
20 healthy 4th of July recipe ideas
Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re having a good morning. I’m working on getting a barre video edited – it will be up in the am!- and catching up on chores before heading out to the pool with the crew. I can’t believe that it’s the last day of June already and that the 4th will be here this weekend. Last year, we had an amazing time in San Diego with friends and stayed at the cutest Airbnb. July 4th is undoubtedly going … [Read more...]
gluten-free Irish Soda Bread recipe
Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful week so far. We’re on day 3 of “Operation Get The Girls to Stay in their Bed All Night” and it’s going swimmingly. (<– aka it’s a hot mess) I’ll post an update soon, but for now, we don’t have much of an update lol. I got up, took the Orangetheory Infinity class (it was so hard but so good) and am hanging out for a sec before I head to pick up … [Read more...]
Happy heart day
Hey hey! How’s the week going? I hope you’re enjoying the day, and happy Valentine’s Day to all of you. My valentine is out of town (again), but I’m excited to celebrate with the little ladies and enjoy Galentine’s dinner with Meg later tonight. Thank goodness he’ll be back later tonight – the girls were like “what the heck?” when they found out he had to leave again for a bit – but we’ll celebrate with him in the morning. Some … [Read more...]
Merry, bright, holly, jolly
I hope that whether you’re celebrating a nice Monday, or Christmas festivities, that you’re enjoying time spent with those you love, delicious food, lots of downtime, and amazing memories. I’m looking forward to all of the usual traditions with the fam, and seeing the joy and magic on these amazing faces. Sending so much light and love to you all this Christmas! Thank you so much for being here and making this blog something I look forward to … [Read more...]
Starting Our Own Holiday Traditions
Like most people, I love the holiday season and look forward to it all year long. The decorations, the lights, ... (c) Andie Mitchell - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Recap + my fave Black Friday finds
Hi friends! I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. Ours was spent surrounded by family and friends, enjoying the best food, and the typical shenanigans: breakfast at madre’s house, lunch/dinner at my uncle’s, and then back to madre’s for pie round part 2 and sales fliers. (I’m so thankful for these little turkeys every single day) I made nana’s famous egg dish to take for breakfast (<— make this for Christmas or any brunches you have … [Read more...]
20 Perfect Picks For the Yoga-Lover in Your Life
With the holidays nearing, it's time to start thinking about what to give the people on your list who spend as much time on the mat as they do at home. No need to stress - we've done the shopping for you! From handmade jewelry and prints to much-needed accessories and clothing, we've got just about everything your yoga-loving gal (or guy) could wish for. Source: Alo (c) POPSUGAR Fitness - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
New Halloween traditions
As of yesterday, I still didn't know what I was going to do today for Mark's birthday. It's been our tradition every year to go to my parents' house for dinner, cake, and ice cream, let Mark open his presents, and then hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. It rained pretty much all day today, starting just after I started my long run. My long run was only six miles this week, so I didn't mind running in the rain. I kept the pace slow, and just … [Read more...]
11 Perfect Gifts For Your Paleo Foodie Pals
For the Paleo-loving ladies in your life who are always talking about good fats, fermented foods, CrossFit, and yes, the beauty of bacon, give a gift that supports her cavewoman-like ways. (c) POPSUGAR Fitness - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Your Holiday Survival Guide to Stay Happy and Healthy This Season
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Whiskey Apple Soda
'Twas the week of Thanksgiving and I'm not with my family...so I'm drinking to dull the pain. Just kidding! I was browsing the Williams-Sonoma website for Thanksgiving recipe ideas and came across the Whiskey Apple Cider recipe. It included Bourbon (JJ's favorite) and Ginger Beer (my favorite) so I declared it the Official Cocktail of Thanksgiving 2013. Of course I had to test it out first just to be sure, and it's a winner! The bourbon is a bit … [Read more...]
White Cheddar Beer Mac and Cheese
(from my Instagram: ashmelzorn)Back in October when my family took a trip to Oregon we visited Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon. We began our meal with their Beer Cheese and pretzel dip which was insanely memorable. The cheese was a melted white cheddar laced with beer and there was coarse stone ground mustard rimming the bowl. When you swiped the pretzel through the mustard and into the cheese it was phenomenal. When it came time to make our … [Read more...]
Manchego-Almond Brussels Sprouts
Get your tiny violin ready, because I'm about to get a pity party started. For the past 27 years, I've spent my absolute favorite holiday with my family, Thanksgiving! It's the one holiday that we all make it home for, it's filled with traditions and it's always such a good time. On Wednesday, I go with my Dad to pick up the race bibs, then bake all of the desserts for Thanksgiving, on Thursday, the whole family runs the Cincinnati T-day 10k race … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween!
Wishing you and your family a happy Halloween! May it be filled with your pumpkin desires (which could be none at all or give.me.all.the.pumpkin– there’s no in between, right?), something chocolate-y and a feeling in your heart like the one this adorable fairy gives me every day <3 And dear Bell, please forgive me for the hot dog. It really wasn’t my idea. If you’re looking for some Halloween treats to make, here are … [Read more...]
11/1: Friday Faves
An amazing Halloween with the fam. I can’t believe how much our little sushi roll has grown in the past year! Last year: This year: My heart <3 After work, I met up with a couple of girlfriends for a quick sangria and planning for a huge Soli Beat event, and then came home to get Livi ready for Halloween festivities. We had a delicious dinner at my dad’s house and then went out with my nana, dad, stepmom, cousins and aunt around … [Read more...]