Third time’s a charm

I will be receiving complimentary Invisalignยฎ treatment in exchange for sharing my experience and Iโ€™ll be checking in to give updates on my journey and progress. All opinions are my own. Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going so far? I have some fun news: Iโ€™m about to start Invisalignยฎ treatment, and I’m excited to share…

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From the ballgame, to the club…

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the morning going? Hope that you had a great day yesterday! Ours was packed with fun activities: a baseball game, BODYPUMP, a birthday party (the Pilot and Liv went while I taught) and a great date night. Iโ€™ve been to Petco twice (once after the half marathon, and during their Christmas festivities),…

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Livi-isms: the baby-related ones

Weโ€™ve had lots of interesting conversations regarding the baby, and I realize this is only the beginning…   โ€œIโ€™m going to be a helper with the baby. A big helper. But not with diapers; thatโ€™s for you to do.”   (while grunting and pushing on my back): “Mom, Iโ€™m helping you push the baby out!!…

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Seared Halibut with Romesco Sauce

This seared halibut recipe is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk, my very favorite almond milk. Let it be known to the world that I finally made halibut without overcooking it. Seared Halibut In the past, Iโ€™ve always baked it, and itโ€™s always come out of the oven like a chewy white fish eraser. Weโ€™d…

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Festival 520 + all that acai

Hi friends! Howโ€™s your night going? Hope youโ€™ve had a great day. <3 Mine included a lovely walk with these two nuggets, and meeting Shaina at Tiki Port. The 420 bowl with peanut butterโ€ฆ. No words can describe it. (If you donโ€™t have an acai spot near you, hereโ€™s the recipe to make one, and…

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Soup + salad

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going? Hope youโ€™re having a great morning! First things first: huge congrats to the winner of the coconut scrub giveaway! Liz S., check your email so I can get your goodies on the way. For friends whoโ€™d like to pick some up, the FITNESSISTA30 code will work until June 15…

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The North Face Mountain Athletics + an awesome giveaway

This post brought to you by The North Face . Read on for the details + an awesome giveaway opportunity! Hi friends! Hope your day is going well so far! As the season starts to get warmer, many of us will be taking our workouts outside. Itโ€™s a great way to get some fresh air, change up your…

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Palo verde pollen party

Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was your weekend? We are getting back from a whirlwind trip to Tucson. (see those little yellow blossoms? The hood of our car is still covered in them, despite driving down I-8 for many miles. Souvenirs haha.) Kyle was in town for a wedding, so we had to drive down…

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Family: Weeks 13-15

15 week belly shot: (Shirt from my friends at For Two Fitness // shorts via Pink Lotus) Some random thoughts/ things Iโ€™ve noticed: Round ligament pain is REAL. I donโ€™t have much cramping in my abdomen, but my hips have been aching. I have to be careful about standing up too quickly, or itโ€™s like…

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Faves from the week + coconut scrub giveaway

 Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? Iโ€™m hitting up an early Orangetheory class and weโ€™re getting on the road to Tucson! Kyle is going to be in town for a wedding, and he couldnโ€™t be this close without us seeing him. Iโ€™ve missed him so much, and we’re so excited…

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Are hair extensions worth it?

 Hi friends! Sorry Iโ€™m later posting today. Itโ€™s one of those days where technology hates meโ€ฆ and I regret not using my external hard drive more often. Derppppp. I thought it would be fun to switch things up around here with a more beauty-ish type post. When I first got my clip-in extensions -shortly after…

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