when you let go of fear

The post is sponsored by Fitfluential on behalf of Polar. I wasnโ€™t always afraid of heights. Itโ€™s something that has gradually happened over time, along with the realization that sadly, I am not invincible, and when youโ€™re up high, chances are that you could fall. My fear of heights translated to a fear of flying,…

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Awkward holiday Moments

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Twitter through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Twitter, all opinions are my own.  I love any opportunity to be surrounded with friends and family, which is one of the many reasons why the holiday season is so special. We…

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Why “balance” doesn’t work for me

Hi friends! Happy humpday ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you’re having a great morning.  Remember when I did that blogiversary survey this past summer? I am so so thankful for all of your ideas and feedback, and have a giant list that Iโ€™m making my way through. I’ll often check whenever I feel like writerโ€™s block is creeping…

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Focus On: Pure Barre

Hi! Howโ€™s the morning going?? Hope you’re having a great day so far. A special thank you to all of our veterans out there. <3 There hasn’t been much fitness going on the past couple of weeks as I’m healing and relaxing -I surprisingly feel totally normal, but am taking it easy besides short daily…

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Fall beauty faves

Hi friends! Hope youโ€™re having a wonderful day. The first part of Pโ€™s birth story is up here! Iโ€™m excited for todayโ€™s post topic because fall is the perfect time to change up your skincare and beauty routine. As the temps cool down, I usually find myself needing a thicker moisturizer, and I change my…

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Friday Faves

 Hi friends! Happy Friday! Sorry to for the lack of blogging yesterday. It was one of the rare occasions when I didnโ€™t have anything to say, and didnโ€™t want to post only for the sake of posting. What are you up to this weekend? Hopefully weโ€™re having a baby around here, but last time I…

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parm, twist my arm + Friday Faves

Hiiii. Happy Friday! Howโ€™s the morning going? What are you up to this weekend? We donโ€™t have anything crazy planned besides the usual weekend adventures: Livโ€™s ballet class, brunching, beaching, and errand-ing. Iโ€™m looking forward to relaxing a bit and hopefully catching the U of A Red and Blue basketball game. Basketball season is finally…

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going?? Hope youโ€™re enjoying your morning and looking forward to the weekend. I feel like weโ€™re in a giant waiting game right now, so Iโ€™m busy cleaning up around the house and making random food and snacks to freeze or have in the fridge for the next couple of weeks.…

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Streamlining the dinner routine with Blue Apron

This post is sponsored through my partnership with Blue Apron. The first 50 readers to order will get two free meals here! Before Delivery Day arrives, Iโ€™ve been trying to streamline our routines as much as possible. I know the days are closely ahead that will consist of feeling like Iโ€™m busy all day, and going to…

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La Jolla Faves

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the afternoon going? Hope youโ€™re enjoying the day! New post up on the Family page here, and heads up: all info about the lotus tanks for an awesome cause will go out tomorrow! This morning, I had an awesome acupuncture appointment. It felt extra relaxing, and my acupuncturist doesnโ€™t think Iโ€™ll make…

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Banana Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hellooooo. How was the long weekend? Anyone else moving in slow motion this morning? ๐Ÿ˜‰ How about a banana flour chocolate chip cookie to perk you up? Behold, the latest and greatest on the gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo-friendly front: Banana Flour. (<โ€” got it for $13 on Amazon) When I first heard about it, I was…

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Timeless beauty tips

I am an Invisalignยฎ brand spokesperson and all opinions expressed are my own. Hi friends!! Hope your day is going well. Today, I thought it would be fun to do more of a beauty type post since itโ€™s been a while.  In my teen years and early twenties, I was transfixed on trying whatever was new…

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