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that’s a wrap

On the military life.. not the blog. Youโ€™re not getting rid of me that easily ๐Ÿ˜‰ย  After 22 years, the Pilot is officially retired from the military! You can check out the full recap of the fini flight and celebration here. Itโ€™s been almost three weeks, and I have a lot of emotions. I still…

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The Pilot’s retirement ceremony and festivities

Sharing a recap of the Pilotโ€™s retirement festivities. After just under 22 years in the Air Force, heโ€™s done!ย  Iโ€™ve started this post a few times and have so much to say, so I ended up splitting it into two posts: a recap of the Pilotโ€™s amazing military career and everything we did to celebrate…

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January 2025 reads

Sharing the books I read in January 2025 and if Iโ€™d recommend adding them to your collection. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Ours was packed with fun events and this week, the kids are home from school for Rodeo Break. Weโ€™re going to enjoy some local adventures and…

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2.14 Friday Faves (and Happy Valentine’s Day)

Hi friends! Happy Friday and Happy Valentineโ€™s Day! What are your plans? Weโ€™re having a lovely dinner with our two little Valentines and the rest of the weekend we have a Bridal shower, a fun charity event, and a couple of Pโ€™s basketball games. Next week is Rodeo Break, the kids are off school, and…

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Healthy homemade dog food recipe

Sharing a recipe for healthy homemade dog food! Hi friends! How are ya? I hope that your day is going well! Today, Iโ€™m off to the kidsโ€™ school to volunteer and am looking forward to some time in the sauna blanket after a workout. It should be a pretty low-key day! For todayโ€™s post, I’m…

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Olive Rose Makeup Review: Makeup Your Skin Will Love

Sharing my review of Olivedaโ€™s new makeup Skin Tint (a lightweight foundation thatโ€™s great for your skin!) Hi friends, how’s the day going? I hope you’re having a wonderful one. I’m onboarding new 1:1 clients – my new program launches later this month and a couple of friends have already signed up! – and am…

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How to stay fit as a busy parent

Sharing some of my top tips on how to stay fit as a busy parent. Hi friends! Howโ€™s the morning going? I hope youโ€™re having a lovely day so far. Iโ€™m teaching a barre class this morning and cranking out some work stuff the rest of the day. I started teaching at a different studio…

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2.7 Friday Faves (the Pilot is retired!)

Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you had a wonderful week! Itโ€™s been a great one over here because the Pilot is RETIRED! It was an incredible weekend packed with family and friend fun. When the professional pics arrive, Iโ€™ll post a full recap! Just waiting for the last finishing touches ๐Ÿ™‚ Iโ€™m…

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the best shower water filter

Sharing my review of the Canopy shower filter. You can check it out here and use the code FITNESSISTA for 15% off site wide! Hi friends! How are you? I hope youโ€™re having an amazing week so far. We had to drag our mattress downstairs to sleep on the living room floor while they work…

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How Much Cardio Is Too Much?

Running, biking and other aerobic exercise help improve your health and fitness. Find out just how much aerobic exercise is right for you and how much cardio is too much. Hi friends! Howโ€™s the morning going?? I hope you’re having a wonderful week. For today’s post, I updated an older *beefy* one with lots of…

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Healthy Habits To Implement To Lose Weight Without Tracking Calories

Sharing tips with healthy habits you can lose to lose weight (if thatโ€™s your goal) without tracking calories. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that youโ€™re having a wonderful day so far. Weโ€™re here enjoying the Pilotโ€™s Air Force retired life – Iโ€™ll share a full recap and some thoughts soon- and the lovely…

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Him

Valentine’s Day gift guide for him. I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments section! Hi friends! How is your morning going? This weekend was an exciting one – the Pilot retired from the Air Force!! – and we’re here getting back in the swing of things after five full days of parties and…

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