Sharing my top posts and pages for 2020. Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having a great one so far. It’s pouring today, so we’ll prob snuggle up with some movies and I’ll catch a BODYPUMP workout in the garage. I’ve also had fresh planner nearby so I can jot down ideas for our upcoming fitness challenge and content for the new year. As I set my intentions for the upcoming year, I always like to go back and check out my blog posts … [Read more...]
Sakara Life Review and is it worth it?
Sharing my full review of the Sakara Life meal delivery and if it’s worth the cost. This post is not sponsored, but you can use my referral code for $50 off your first box! Hi friends! How’s the week going? Ours has been good over here. We went to listen to outdoor holiday music last nigh at Gaslight – you park in your car in distanced spots so you can watch the show and listen from the back of your car! – and it was a perfect … [Read more...]
Friday Faves + online personal training is coming
Hi friends. Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you had a great one. It was a bit of a crazy one over here back into the Pilot’s bananas work schedule and Livi’s distance learning fun, but all is well. I met up with a couple of friends last night for a much-needed wine and yoga date. I’ve caught a couple of classes at the new Yoga Pod here in Tucson and have really loved practicing there. The studio is incredibly clean and beautiful and they … [Read more...]
Eats of lately and getting back to basics
Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! We’re back in town after an amazing trip to Colorado. I’ll share a recap and pics tomorrow but I wanted to say thank you to those of you who sent recs my way. You guys always have the best hiking and restaurant suggestions! Liv is back in school (one day a week….) which has been a little bit of a blessing and a curse. She was so excited to see her beloved friends, but she said the constant social distancing reminders … [Read more...]
Virtual juice date
Hi friends! I hope you’re enjoying the day so far! It’s been quite a while since we’ve done a virtual juice date, so I thought that would be a fun post for today. So please grab a glass of your favorite morning beverage, let’s grab a pastry from the pastry counter, and hang out for a bit this am. <3 (wearing the coziest Barefoot Dreams cardigan and it totally lives up to the hype) If we were having juice right now… I’d want to hear … [Read more...]
40 fun, free, and super low-cost activities to do with the kids
Sharing 40 fun, free, and super low-cost activities to do with the kids while we’re here at home. Hi friends! How’s the morning treating you so far? The Pilot was gone this week (he’s back today) but I just want to send a high-five to the amazing soul who recommended Pretty Woman for movie suggestions. I hadn’t seen it in years and it was just as wonderful as I remembered. Richard Gere is a treat. I watched the movie with a can of rosé and all … [Read more...]
hey there, April
Hi friends! How’s it going? I hope you’re doing well considering everything going on and staying safe and healthy. We’re still navigating each day by the hour and trying to find some sense of normalcy within such an unnatural situation. Each day is different and I’ve been trying to think of various ways to entertain the girls (and keep from losing my mind lol). Proof we’ve already reached next-level: we set up a tent in the living room and had … [Read more...]
Frida Kahlo salad
Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having a great one so far. I’m off to take Livi to her first orthodontist appointment (what?) and meeting with a business partner later today. I’m hoping to catch an Orangetheory class in between editing the podcast episode for tomorrrow. I’d love to hear what you’re up to! Today, I thought I’d share some pics and adventures from lately because it’s been a non-stop party over here. This weekend was … [Read more...]
73 questions
Hey friends! Happy Thursday! Hope you’re enjoying the week. It’s been a fun and crazy one over here. The girls have had half-day camps, Liv auditioned for dance team, the Pilot has been flying nights, and madre’s birthday was on Tuesday! We got together for a *small* family dinner (we joke that we’re just a small party of 28), and ate Mexican food, cake, and sang “Happy Birthday” to the amazing lady who gives so much to everyone in our family. … [Read more...]
Acai you, summer
Hi friends! Hope you’re having a lovely week. I had so much fun reading your comments yesterday. Glad I’m not the only one who Googles everything all day long. Summer is officially here! Here’s the girls on their first day of school, and here they are yesterday! I can’t believe how much they’ve grown and learned this year. We spent a majority of their school year with the Pilot away, and the girls still flourished even though we were all … [Read more...]
The best leggings and shorts for spring
Hi friends! How’s the week treating ya so far? I woke up yesterday morning ready to crush the day, and poor Liv woke up with pink eye. (Part of me was like “We only have 8 days of school left and I need ALL THOSE DAYS” lol but in the end, I enjoyed some extra time hanging out with her.) We ended up having a nice morning at home, got some cooking prep done, took the dogs for a walk, built her new LEGO set, and I caught a Peloton class and short … [Read more...]
random list of life hacks
Hi friends! Hope you’re having an amazing morning so far. I feel like we need to talk about Game of Thrones but to be totally honest, I’ve only seen like 5 episodes. (Don’t throw anything at me. I just never really got into it.) Each time I’ve watched it with the Pilot, he’s given me thorough synopses on the plot lines and characters. It’s enough to the point where I have an idea of what’s going on. But the last episode!!! WOWWWW. So crazy!! … [Read more...]
a whole day, from start to finish
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts! When I reviewed survey results earlier this week – I look at them all year, so thank you so much to those of you who chimed in! I truly value all of your feedback and refer back to it often – there were a lot of requests for more posts like this. We had a day this week that was pretty *normal* (what does that even mean?) and I remembered to snap some pics, so here we go! 7:15: I … [Read more...]
Spring clean your skincare routine
Hello from Portland! How’s the morning going? I’m in town for a quick brand meeting and then headed back to Tucson later today. Even though it’s been a quick trip, I’ve still managed to have some fun and I’ll share a recap soon. The weather has been nice and rainy here, but spring is in full bloom in Tucson, which means lots of spring cleaning. And by “spring cleaning” I mean the never-ending quest of unpacking the Valdosta stuff. We think we’ll … [Read more...]
My new mid-morning routine
We all know that an early morning routine wasn’t for me. While I LOVE the idea of starting the day on such a peaceful note, I could imagine myself sitting and trying to meditate while it was still dark outside, with tears silently cascading down my cheeks. I hate the mornings and I hold onto every possible second of sleep with both hands. Maybe this will change when the girls get older, but likely not. I recently read The Spontaneous Fulfillment … [Read more...]
beauty fail + other Thursday things
Hi friends! How are you? What day is it? What year is it? What’s going on?? As much as I’m loving this festive blur and non-stop partying with the girls, I’m looking forward to some kind of structure in my life again. My 2019 planner has been entirely neglected so far, but for now, I’m trying to just enjoy the moments and know that routine is around the corner. It’s snowed in Tucson the past couple of days! By the time we woke up on New Years it … [Read more...]
things I want to tell you
Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful morning. I caught a Peloton class with Cody and recorded a new podcast interview. I hope you enjoyed the salad recipe! Please let me know if you give it a try. (Ps did anyone see A Star Is Born? I’m hoping to see it this week!) For today’s post, we have a little bit of a brain dump. Sometimes random can be good… so here we go. – I’ve been watching way more Queer Eye than reading books and I kinda … [Read more...]
Friday Faves
Hi friends! Happy Friday. With the Tucson trip and Veteran’s Day holiday, this week went by so quickly! We have some fun plans for the weekend and somehow a race day snuck up on my calendar. I will be running, but certainly not racing. It’s been a little while, and while I’m dreading the early wakeup, it’s always fun to add a race shirt to the collection, right? In typical Friday fashion, here are some of the things I’m loving this week! I love … [Read more...]
Best songs for interval training
Hi! How’s the day going? Hope you’re having a great one so far. It was a beautiful day for a picnic! We met up with Jessica, Whitney, and their kiddos for a playdate at the park. We brought snacks to share, the kids had a blast playing, we got to chat and catch up, and it was a lovely morning. I packed up some chopped strawberries and chia pudding to take with us, along with these easy delicious muffins (with dried cranberries and orange … [Read more...]
Hostess fails + Thanksgiving ideas
Hi friends! How’s your day going so far? Sad panda. I dropped my camera, and the macro lens isn’t doing too well. The good news is that it still kind of works if I hold it together while I’m taking a shot, but when I’m not holding it together, its bits and pieces are falling out. Faillll. My DSLR has been with me since 2009, but I’m not sure if it’s worth upgrading or just getting a new macro lens. I have a Canon T1. Photography friends, I would … [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...]