10 ways to make it a dashing December

Hi friends! Happy Sunday and Happy December ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend so far! We’ve had a lot of fun this weekend hanging out, relaxing, holiday-ifying our houseโ€ฆ oh, and our elf has already gotten into a bit of trouble. (We’re having a little too much fun with #inappropriateelf . Check it out…

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Grain-Free Peppermint Brownies

Last night, we braved the cold (ok, Tucson cold, but still) to head up to Mt. Lemmon for our family photos. The chill was just the perfect weather to enjoy the peppermint brownies I have for you today. Perfect for a wintery dessert after being out in the cold! I think our photographerย Jacquelynn got some…

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Tabata strength circuit {video}

Is anyone else really excited this week? It’s not just the visions of Black Friday shopping and face-planting into some stuffing, but I really love our family traditions. We always end up playing poker, the guys golf, and we spent a lot of time eating and chatting around a bonfire. Thanksgiving is one of my…

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All-new barre burner

Hi friends! How’s your morning going? Is it the weekend yet?! We have some fun things to look forward to this weekend: Friday morning play date with the girls and their kiddos, “Thanksgiving” at the squadron, family pics, brunch, yogaaaaaa, and tonight, my work friends are throwing me a little shindig. I know it will…

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Bellydance cardio (video)

Hiiiiii ๐Ÿ™‚ How’s your week going? Still enjoying the sights, food and Stitch Fix adventures in San Francisco. Head back for a fun giveaway later today! ๐Ÿ™‚ Swans, chillin’: Last night’s dinner was at Bistro Aix, which was INCREDIBLE. We shared some amazing appetizers (wood-fired pizzas, salads, calamari, salmon), and I chose the ahi tuna…

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Hard core workout {video}

How’s your day going? Ours has been relaxing and lovely. Livi slept until 9am! I was dressed and waiting for her to wake up, and she snoozed away. I almost went to wake her up, but remembered the wise advice to never wake a sleeping baby. ๐Ÿ˜‰ So I made us both some pancakes for us…

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Happy Halloween!

Wishing you and your family a happy Halloween! May it be filled with your pumpkin desires (which could be none at all or give.me.all.the.pumpkin– there’s no in between, right?), something chocolate-y and a feeling in your heart like the one this adorable fairy gives me every day <3 And dear Bell, please forgive me for…

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Kick your asana workout

Hi friends! How’s your morning going? It’s a cozy one over here and I’m excited to see what adventures we get into today.   Fall brings the excitement of many things, but I have to say that the return of Wildcat basketball is pretty high on the list. It was the first “real” game of the…

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How I {foam} roll + a video

This post is dedicated to the foam roller. You help me prevent running injuries, and while small in stature, you’re also able to make grown men cry. (I’ve seen it and it’s pretty hilarious.) I adore you and loathe you so much at the same time ๐Ÿ˜‰ One of the things I’m most commonly asked…

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Burn, blast and balance workout!

Hi friends! How’s your week been? It feels great to be back in the swing of things. I had an amazing day with Livi, madre and nana, an awesome dinner with the Pilot, and a great yoga class. Today is my first full day back at teaching since my little tumble, so fingers crossed that…

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Homemade Yoga Mat Spray

This homemade yoga mat spray will keep your yoga mat smelling fresh, even during a hot yoga class! I have a confession to make. My yoga mat was not the.. ermโ€ฆ freshestย petunia in the land. So I’m not exactly the stinky onion in class – at least I hope not?! oh no – but in…

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10/11: Friday Faves

-Random Thursday night family BBQs. Until we find out our assignment, I’ve decided to pretend we’re not moving. Good plan, huh? Haha. -These coffee drinks! THE BEST pre-made stuff I’ve ever had, and since the price at Whole Foods was cray, I ordered a bunch from Amazon. A can is glorious with a tiny bit…

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