My fave way to get great brands for less

This post is sponsored by thredUP. Use the code FIT40 to get 40% off your first order!  I’ve always been a fan of recycling clothes. It started off when I was in high school. I tried to be smart about how and where I spent the money I earned teaching at the dance studio, but…

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Tart Cherry Cider

This recipe for Tart Cherry Cider is sponsored by The Cherry Marketing Institute. I look forward to fall every year. With the hint of briskness in the air, it gets me so excited for the holiday season. It’s a great chance to revamp your routine, tackle those remaining goals or resolutions, and get back in…

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Compression with CopperJoint

This post is sponsored by CopperJoint. Since I’m moving and grooving again in the exercise world, I’ve been enjoying all of the benefits that come along with it: Endorphins! I just want to run around high-fiving people  SWEAT! Does anyone else love to sweat? I had missed it so much, and I rejoice every time…

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Bitsy’s Baked Chicken (+ a HUGE giveaway)

This post is sponsored by Bitsy’s Brainfood. Hi friends! How’s the morning going? I hope you had a wonderful weekend! New post is up on the PBB site here. I’ll be back later today with a recap from the weekend, but in the meantime I have a new family-friendly recipe for you + an amazing…

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Pilot in the kitchen

This post is sponsored by my friends at Blue Apron. The first 50 readers will get 3 free meals with their first order here! Blue Apron is always the solution to my meal-planning woes. It gives us the opportunity to try out new ingredients and flavor profiles, and during Blue Apron weeks, all I have…

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Running with the fam

Something about summer makes me want to run. It’s kind of funny because it’s the warmest season, and if you want to get in a distance run it usually has to be early in the morning or late and night. I LOVE the warm sun, smell of sunscreen, and knowing where every water fountain is…

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Ignite Strength Workout

This post is sponsored by 24 Hour Fitness. Don’t forget to pick up your free 3-day guest pass at the end of this post! Even before I worked in the fitness industry, I had a sincere appreciation and enthusiasm for nice gyms. I had a membership at an “ok” gym that I could afford throughout…

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Back in the game with Old Navy

This summer, I am back in the game. It feels like I really had a year and a half off limitations, since I was pregnant (and was advised to ditch the impact workouts to resolve a pregnancy-related complication) and my surgeries following the birth. I was able to implement bits and pieces of my *normal*…

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10 reasons to smile today

This post is sponsored through my partnership with Invisalign® clear aligners. If you’ve been considering treatment, check out the details here, and be sure to check out the “It Starts With a Smile” campaign to enter for a Smile Grant. My active treatment with Invisalign® clear aligners has been completed for a few months now. I…

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Healthy sleep, happy family (+ Liv’s new room!)

This post is sponsored through my partnership with Sleep Number.  I mentioned before that we were having some sleep struggles. Liv wasn’t sleeping well in her bed, so we ordered a cot for her to use in our room. (The rule was that she had to go to sleep in her own room, but during…

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On the go with Beachmate + a giveaway!!

This post is sponsored by my friends at Beachmate and includes an awesome giveaway opportunity. Read on for the details! When I’m out and about with the girls, I’ve been able to streamline all of our gear so that I feel like I have everything I need without being totally strapped down with bags, gear,…

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Rocket Fuel, Tart cherry energy elixir + GIVEAWAY

This post is sponsored by the Cherry Marketing Institute. I’m always looking for ways to improve my workout fuel game. Back in the day, I’d head out for a long run the night after a few cocktails, skip breakfast, and wonder why I hit a wall at mile 6. I’d feel frustrated that I couldn’t…

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