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cultivating female friendships

The scene usually goes something like this: Weโ€™re at the playground. Liv runs up to a girl who looks to be about her age and asks her name. They exchange names, one of them asks if they want to play, and boom. Instant friendship.  If only it worked that way as adults, right? I feel…

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roses and ritas

Hi friends! Happy Monday! Hope you enjoyed the weekend. Ours was a perfect mix of family time, adventures with friends, and enjoying these little nuggets. The best ever. <3 Friday morning, P and I dropped off Liv at school and headed to barre3. Iโ€™ve been so thankful for their Play Lounge; itโ€™s awesome knowing I…

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Friday Faves

Hey friends! Happy Friday! Whatโ€™s going on this weekend? Weโ€™re meeting up with some friends for a playdate, swimming with the fam (if itโ€™s not raining!) and doing the usual dance class and weekend activities. The girls are LOVING school (thank goodness!) but itโ€™s going to be nice to take it easy in the mornings…

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Full-length barre and Pilates ab workout video

This is a classic barre workout focusing on legs and booty, with a Pilates core segment. Diastasis Recti and beginner modifications are included. Hi friends! Howโ€™s the week treating ya? Thank you so much for all of your lovely feedback on yesterdayโ€™s podcast episode. It was so much fun to chat with Tina, and Iโ€™m…

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010: Tina from Carrots ‘N’ Cake

Iโ€™m so excited for this weekโ€™s episode because Iโ€™m interviewing a blog BFF: Tina from Carrots ‘Nโ€™ Cake.  I started following Tinaโ€™s blog a few months before I started my own (10 years ago!) and have been fortunate to meet and hang out with Tina quite a few times for various blog-related events. Sheโ€™s just…

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Dairy-free cheesy broccoli chicken casserole

This cheesy broccoli chicken casserole is gluten-free, dairy-free, and high in protein! Itโ€™s a perfect family and kid-friendly dinner for a busy weeknight. You can make it in advance, heat, and eat. Letโ€™s just open the clouds and hear the angels sing: I made a dinner that my children ate.    Weโ€™ve been in a…

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Summer Shape Up 2018

ITโ€™S FINALLY HERE! Hi friends! I hope youโ€™ve had a wonderful weekend. Ours included swimming at my dadโ€™s house, the Tucson Mermaid Festival (more info to come on that.. it was quite a scene) and the usual weekend shenanigans. Iโ€™d love to hear what you were up to! For today, Iโ€™m so excited to finally…

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Friday Faves

Hey hey! Happy Friday! I hope youโ€™ve had an amazing week. It was a quick and busy one over here, and Iโ€™m looking forward to relaxing a bit this weekend and enjoying a couple of slow mornings after the back-to-school rush. Iโ€™m catching a barre class, subbing a class, P starts ballet/tap, and weโ€™re meeting…

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At-home total body weights workout

This is an at-home total body weights workout that you can do anywhere with a pair of dumbbells. Get in cardio and strength in 30 minutes! Hey hey! Thank you so much for all of the awesome feedback on yesterdayโ€™s podcast episode. Iโ€™m so glad you enjoyed it and Iโ€™m having so much fun putting…

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009: The power of healing mushrooms with Stepfanie Romine

Hey friends! In todayโ€™s podcast episode, weโ€™re chatting all about the power of medicinal mushrooms! Mushrooms are EVERYWHERE in the health and wellness space right now, and it can be overwhelming to figure out what types to use, how to use them, and their benefits. Iโ€™m excited to have Stepfanie Romine joining me as our…

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5 quick and healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas (+ macro counts)

Looking for macro-friendly recipes to add into your meal rotation? Check out these healthy and quick breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas! Hellooooo. Howโ€™s the day going? I hope youโ€™re enjoying the morning! Iโ€™m off to an orangetheory class and looking forward to taking Liv to see Christopher Robin. We’ve been enjoying late summer nights playing and…

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kale by the swimming pool

The way less exciting rendition of Cake by the Ocean haha. Hey friends! How was the weekend? I hope it was a glorious mix of relaxation and fun. Ours kicked off with a trip to the Miniature Museum. Liv asked to go back and search for fairies (they have 5 hidden amongst the exhibits), and…

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