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The Best Black Bean Soup
This Black Bean Soup Recipe is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze. Oh friends, do I have an awesome spring dinner recipe for you. Whenever I see my Uncle E the chef, he gives me amazing cooking tips. He is the mastermind behind this salmon, this vegan sushi, and the best pasta salad you will ever have…
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we love our doula
It’s National Doula Week! I was so excited to see these images floating around social media, with an extra opportunity to celebrate doulas around the world. (Source) Even though Liv is three years old, I think about her birth, our birth team, and our fabulous doula at least a few times a week. I feel…
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Traveling misadventures + Hi from Arkansas
Hi friends! How’s the morning going? We are in Little Rock, Arkansas! We came here to visit the Pilot’s family, and meet our new niece, Nylah. We can’t wait to see everyone! It feels so great to be here, and even better after a crazy night of travel. (I’ve always been obsessed with the tall,…
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Adding more Zen into your day
This post is sponsored by Fitfluential on behalf of Kohl’s. In Kohl’s #MakeYourMove campaign, they’re providing support and resources to achieve fitness and nutrition goals, improve sleep quality and reduce stress. I’m excited to be a part of it, and always love to see companies encouraging others to create happier and healthier lives. I’ve always…
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San Diego Favorite Places: Point Loma
Hi friends! How’s the morning going so far? Thank you so much for the get well wishes. Thankfully, I’m feeling much better before hopping on an airplane later today. The past few days of rest, along with the usual remedies, have helped so much. I’m excited for today’s post because it’s been a popular reader’s…
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March Madness Workout
Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? It’s March Madness time–One of my favorite seasons of the year! I’ve got a March Madness workout for you to help celebrate. 🙂 We’ve been laying low over here as I fight this weird cold thing. I was bummed to get subs for my classes, but I…
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Rice crispiest place on Earth
Worth the road trip alone. 😉 Hi friends! How’s the morning going? Hope you had a lovely weekend. Ours was a whirlwind of fun adventures, and time with a little slice of Tucson: our cousins, aunt and uncle met us in Disneyland. When we told Liv we were heading there, it was like Christmas. She…
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3/22: Meals, fitness, fave travel snacks
Hi friends! How’s the weekend going? Hope you’re having a great one. <3 Disneyland on Friday was a blast -I have lots of pics to share tomorrow- and last night we went to see Cinderella. It was SO good; not too over-the-top, and beautiful to watch. This morning we’re chilling at home, and I’m fighting a…
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Friday Faves + off to the happiest place
Hi friends! HAPPY FRIDAY and happy first day of spring! We are on our way to Disneyland for a little getaway, and it was so fun to tell Liv where we’re heading. She was so surprised, and can’t wait to see her cousins. (Cinderella dress is washed and ready… for fairy dust, all the chocolate…
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7-minute barre squat burner
“Let’s squat,” she said. “It will be fun!” she said. See the look on my face above. It’s the burn face haha. Oh friends, do I have a workout for you. This is a barre squat burner, and is 7 minutes of pure, burning, fiery quad glory. You will definitely feel this in your inner…
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The acai of my eyeeeeee
Hi friends! How’s the day going? Love your awesome comments on my last post! <3 The day involved a little bit of this = proof that it was a good one. 🙂 This is my 2nd favorite acai bowl in San Diego, from Cafe by the Bay. I’m very serious about acai bowl evaluation, from…
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Getting a fitness instructor job…
when you have a lot of competition. Hi friends <3 How’s the morning going? Hope you’re enjoying the day! It’s been a great morning, and I’ve been able to get some work done and study for my Women’s Fitness Specialist exam and yoga teacher training (which officially starts this week. Wahoo!!). So, since we’ve moved…
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