These things happen

Hi friends 😀 How was your Friday? It’s a gorgeous night over here <3 The sunsets in AZ are totally unlike anything I’ve seen elsewhere. [and I’m 100% biased because I’m from here] I didn’t go too cray cray with the hair cut… just got the dead ends taken away 🙂 Shaggy:                                                                           Better:             {belly…

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July 5: A sigh of relief

In my dream world they would have a huge [pink?] sparkly stamp on each of the first-time moms’ medical files. It would read “First time mom. Please at least try to be nice".” Source                       I hadn’t heard back regarding our genetic testing and it…

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This week…

1. I had another reminder that things in my brain sometimes do not translate well to real life. That would be a teff flour tortilla “pizza” with marinara, artichokes, gout gouda, oregano and… sardines. I covered the entire thing in hot sauce. And no, it wasn’t good at all. I was green in the gills…

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On the radar

Hey friends! Hope you’ve had a wonderful day <3 Thank you so much for your amazing comments on this morning’s post- I’m glad that it could help some of ya as a reminder to take it easy on yourselves. Today ended up being a low-key day. It was an easier day at work than I…

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“Dad, When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Fighter Pilot"

And I’ll have to say, “I’m sorry, [son or daughter], but you can’t do both.” Is this a picture of what our future youngin’ can expect to be subjected to on a routine basis?  (Source) Yes…Yes, it is. Hey, blogworld – pilot here. How are you guys? There are no words for how excited I…

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Cutting some slack

One of the questions I get all of the time is about how I get so much done during the day. I blog 2-3 times a day (two regular posts + one family or fashion post), always had at least one other job, sometimes two –I like to work because all of my jobs don’t…

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Tempeh bacon

Hi friends! How are ya? Hope you’ve had a lovely day <3 Thanks for the awesome feedback on Missy’s Focus On: IntenSati post! It looks like a class I’d LOVE to take. Here are some previous Focus On posts: –Zumba –PiYo –Core Fusion –TRX –Crossfit –Bellydance I had the chance to meet with a blog…

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Focus On: IntenSati

Hey Fitnessista readers! This is Missy from MissyMaintains and I am incredibly honored to be writing a Focus On post for Gina’s blog! I am a long time Fitnessista fan and always love to write about favorite workout, intenSati. I discovered this fitness class last year and have been hooked ever since. This workout not…

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A girl walks into a bar…

Hi friends! What a productive and fantastic day. Lots of errands, helping the Pilot get everything together to get his new wheels (and going out for a joy ride!), hanging out with my nana, lunch with a friend, conference call, and quality Snoogle time with Bella. You know 😀 Since I was in the Whole…

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Like Buttah

Do not fear yellow, my friends. Source It’s everywhere right now, and it still seems like quite a few people are afraid to embrace the bold, sunny color. The thing about yellow is that it looks great on pretty much everyone, and like all primary colors, is great as a neutral– it matches quite a…

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Schweaty July Elliptical Workout + Playlist

Morning! How are ya? Is everyone else moving a little slowly after the holiday weekend, too? 🙂 Here’s what happened this weekend: –The Pilot made turtle burgers –I posted a Firework 8-minute cardio blast –My first sardine experience We ended up having a not-so-traditional 4th of July dinner, but delicious nonetheless. Stuffed chicken, balsamic mushrooms…

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They were telling the truth

I feel NORMAL again 😀 As in, my energizer bunny energy is back, my cravings for salt and vinegar chips, dairy, and Veganaise on everything are gone (veggies are back!), and I don’t feel like I’m on the verge of tossing my gluten-free cookies all day. Everyone kept saying that the second trimester is amazing…

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