Slow cooker turkey barbacoa

Sharing this amazing slow cooker recipe from my friend Arsy! Today, I’m so excited I get to share a recipe from a new ebook, Real Food Slow Cooker Recipes, written by my foodie blogger friend, Arsy Vartanian from Rubies & Radishes. Arsy and I first met through the Beautycounter world, and have become friends this past year. I love…

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Plank challenge flow

Hi friends! Hope you’re enjoying the day. I’m here relaxing at home after yesterday’s procedure, which went well! I’m thankful to my friend Erin for taking over the blog today with an awesome plank challenge yoga flow. I’ll be back with Friday Faves in the morning. <3 BEEP BEEP! Hold tight, beauties! I’m in the…

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IDEA World and Blogfest 2015 Recap

 Just like previous years, I left this weekend’s IDEA conference with a full brain, full heart, sore muscles, lots of inspiration, and great memories with some amazing friends. I look forward to this conference each year, and was so excited that I was able to attend this one, as it’s probably my last bit of work/blog-related travel before…

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Found & Lost

Did you ever lose something and were convinced your house ate it? My favorite Joe’s jean shorts went missing a couple of months ago and I looked EVERYWHERE. I seriously dug up everything in the closet to make sure I didn’t put them away somewhere weird. I wear them all the time and was convinced…

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Helloooo, Friday + faves from the week

Hi friends! Happy happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? I’m excited to spend some time with the fam (especially since the Pilot is back!), teach Zumba, yoga, and take Liv to a school beach party. It’s going to be a good one. 🙂 This morning, Liv and I are off to the…

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#WYCWYC + a giveaway!

Hi friends! How’s your day going? The weather here is absolutely dreamy -I think this is magnified by the fact that it was super humid this weekend in VA- so Liv and I have been enjoying some time outside.    Today, I’m excited to share a new book with you that I’ve been loving, and…

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The Suja Juice Solution + a special gift for readerfriends

Hi friends! How’s the day going? Hope you’re having a great one so far. <3 After a spiral into Easter candypalooza -those little Reese’s and m&ms get me every time- I’m feeling inspired with healthy eats this week. Last week, I received a copy of The Suja Juice Solution from my friend Annie Lawless. She…

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Skinny Confidential book (giveaway)

Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? So glad you liked the banana pancake recipe. It’s SO easy and so so good. We had them again today! PS I figured out to secret to get a toddler to eat anything: make it for yourself. Whatever I’m eating (salad, smoothie, veggies with hummus), she immediately…

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L’Auberge de Sedona

Hi friends! Hope you’re having a great night <3 Loved your comments on this morning’s post! It was interesting to hear that so many of you have had a similar experience. Tonight I’m off to each spin, but wanted to post a recap of the adventures at L’Auberge de Sedona this weekend.  As part of…

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Canyon Ranch Lenox: adventures and my fitness age

Hi friends! Hope you’re having a great day! Don’t forget to check in with your workout here! 🙂 Yesterday, I posted a recap of all of the glorious food I enjoyed at Canyon Ranch. Today, here are some of the adventures and the fitness age assessment.  The second day, the entire property was blanketed in…

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Holly, jolly

Hi! Happy Monday! Hope you’re having a wonderful week, and that those of you who are celebrating are enjoying a fantastic holiday season! Totally wearing my leopard-print Santa hat to teach BODYPUMP this morning haha. Nothing says “holiday season” like a trip to the Air and Space Museum. 🙂 (For an airplane-loving guy and his…

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