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Are hair extensions worth it?
Hi friends! Sorry I’m later posting today. It’s one of those days where technology hates me… 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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for the love of earth
Hi friends! How’s the day going? Happy Earth day! I’m always trying to think of reasonable ways for our family to be more “green,” and this is always a nice kick in the pants to do what I can to reduce my impact on Mother Earth. Some of the things I’ll be working on this…
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Livi-isms: 3 year interview
I’ve seen quite a few of these going around lately, and thought it would be a fun tradition to start with Liv. When I picked her up from school the other day, I asked her if she wanted to play the question game. “Yes, I love question games!” Surprisingly, instead of telling me an entire…
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Sprint Ladder Workout to Boost Your Cardio Fitness
Hi friends! Happy humpday! Here are some beautiful beautiful flowers for you this morning and I also have a sprint ladder workout to boost your cardio today. (Some gorgeous roses and lilies from that one guy I like) Prana Yoga Friend Date I took the most beautiful class at Prana Yoga with Jess. She invited me…
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Homemade Suja Sunset Protein smoothie
Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I confidently say it’s an improvement from yesterday. The Pilot is feeling much better (thank you for all of the get well wishes for him!), my eyes don’t feel like they’re on fire anymore (three cheers), and we all slept in. It’s like Christmas when that happens.…
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Reader’s request: healthy living on a budget
Quite a while ago -before I did the recent blog facelift- I ran a survey to ask for your blog feedback. Your thoughts and input are invaluable me, and I’ve used your strategies to tweak and improve things over the past year. I have a small notebook filled with your requests for future posts, and…
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Make your own takeout
Hi friends! How’s your day going? Huge congratulations to my friends who ran the Boston Marathon this morning! Did you, or anyone you know, run today?? I’m so so excited for Sarah, Tina, Janae and Kristin; you are amazing. <3 it’s been an interesting afternoon over here. The Pilot is home sick with food poisoning…
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Family: how workouts have changed in the first trimester
Still in the swing of things over here. <3 I’ve been so thankful to be able to continue with my workouts so far, especially since teaching is one of my jobs, and exercise is a huge sanity-saver for me. I always feel more calm, centered, and energized on the days that I move my…
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Pilot’s first BODYPUMP + weekend adventures
Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? Hope you had a great one! This weekend was a bit of a teaching extravaganza. Saturday, we had a huge event at our gym (with all of the Les Mills new release launches), so I participated in some classes and taught some tracks from the newest BODYPUMP,…
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Friday Faves, savory dream, orange-iversary
Hi friends! Happy Friday! Hope your morning is off to a great start and that you have some fun plans this weekend! Livi is getting her 3 year photos taken, tomorrow is the launch at our gym (if you’re local and would like to come, let me know!), and Sunday I’m teaching 3 barre classes.…
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Bitsy’s Brainfood (+ an awesome giveaway)
This post is sponsored by Bitsy’s Brainfood and includes an awesome giveaway, including a Target gift card. Read on for more details! I’m always looking for quick and healthy snack options for Liv, but her tastes and preferences are constantly changing. Some days she’s crushing crudités and hummus, and others, I’m trying to figure out…
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The latest ‘fix
Hi friends! How’s the morning going? A little later to the blog today because I had a doc appointment. It feels like the week has been full of those, but it’s Thursday already so not complaining. 😉 Popsicles and bubbles on the porch: (Just coconut water, pineapple chunks and mint. Fast to make and super…
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