Livi-isms

    Girl at the car repair shop: “Where did you get those beautiful eyelashes?!” Liv: “Disneyland.”   [Another moment of realization that she is indeed my heart walking around outside my body] “Oh, I JUST LOVE sleeping! Sleeping is the best.”   [As we’re walking out the door to leave] Me: “Bye dogs. Bella,…

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Favorite things giveaway: Juil flats

Hi! Happy Tuesday! Hope you’re enjoying the morning so far! Onto today’s favorite things giveaway, courtesy of my friends at Juil! (They also offered a discount code; just enter “FITNESSISTA15” to get 15% off through next Tuesday.) These are the flats I’ve been living in this fall. If you’re not familiar with the Juil brand,…

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An elf in Zumba clothing

Hi! How’s your Monday going?  I started the day off with BODYPUMP -the triceps track gets me every.time- and am hanging out here during Liv’s nap before getting for spin. I’m excited to add some new songs to my playlist this afternoon! Everyone’s getting into the holiday spirit.  In OB, there is an ENORMOUS peace sign-adorned…

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Holiday Gift Guide: DIY gift ideas

I’m pretty excited because I’m almost finished with our holiday shopping! One thing I’d still like to do is make some homemade holiday gifts for family and Liv’s teachers. I love receiving homemade gifts because they always remind me of the person who gave them to me. Homemade or store bought, I’m glad I won’t…

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Favorite things giveaway: “HIIT It!” + roons + holiday goodies

Hi guys! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? Hope you had a wonderful and relaxing one. Ours included a nice mix of errands, chores and holiday cheer. Half of our decorations are still missing, but that’s what December 26th clearance sales are for, right? 😉 Before we get the party started for the second week…

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Favorite things giveaway: Onzie

Hi! How are ya? Hope you’re having a great weekend! It’s been a while since I checked in on a Saturday, and today it’s with the last of this week’s favorite things giveaways! Today’s giveaway is courtesy of my friends at Onzie. Onzie has an incredible selection of leggings, tops, and and workout apparel, made…

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Friday Faves

Hi! Hope you’re having a very happy Friday! Keep those giveaway entries coming! I’m excited to pick the first round of winners tomorrow. In typical Friday fashion, here are some faves from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about what you’re enjoying, too, so please feel free to shout out…

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Favorite things giveaway: Somethin’ Special

Hi! Happy Friday! Hope you’re having a lovely morning. Fave things giveaways continue, and today’s is Somethin’ Special.  I’ve been ordering from Sue at Somethin’ Special for the past few years. A kind blog reader turned me onto her when I expressed that I was looking for more natural body products, and I’ve never gone…

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2014 Holiday Gift Guide for him

  Hi! How’s the day going? Keep those giveaway entries coming! Anyone else think it’s tough to shop for the guys in the family? Thankfully, my brothers always tell us what they want (makes it so easy!) but I’m never quite sure what to get the Pilot. In my brainstorm session, I put together some…

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Favorite things giveaway: Erin Condren

I’m so excited about today’s giveaway, because it’s something that I use on a daily basis and feel hopeless without it: my Erin Condren planner.  I had heard a lot of hubbub about these planners, and being a “paper over technology” kind of girl (when it comes to planning, at least), I figured I’d give…

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Staying on the wagon + some awesome dinners

Hi! How’s it going? It’s rainy and gloomy and fantastic. We had a morning playdate with Whitney and Wyn, and during naptime, I’m packing up Kale Yeah shirts and getting ready for Zumba. During spin on Monday, I gave my class major kudos for showing up. It can be hard to get back into the…

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2014 Holiday Gift Guide: the toddler edition

Hi guys! How’s the day going? Keep those giveaway entries coming! You still have time to enter the Fivesse, Count Me Healthy and barre3 giveaways. New ones on the way tomorrow, Friday, Saturday and all next week, too! Holiday gift guide fun continues. Here are some ideas for the little guy or lady on your…

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