what I’ve been reading lately

May 5, 2025

Sharing a roundup of the books I’ve been reading lately and if I recommend adding them to your collection.  Hi friends! How was the weekend? We spent it in Phoenix for Liv’s dance competition. Her team did an amazing job, we enjoyed a family brunch, and I snuck away for a Lagree class – wins…

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Full-length barre and Pilates ab workout video

This is a classic barre workout focusing on legs and booty, with a Pilates core segment. Diastasis Recti and beginner modifications are included. Hi friends! How’s the week treating ya? Thank you so much for all of your lovely feedback on yesterday’s podcast episode. It was so much fun to chat with Tina, and I’m…

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010: Tina from Carrots ‘N’ Cake

I’m so excited for this week’s episode because I’m interviewing a blog BFF: Tina from Carrots ‘N’ Cake.  I started following Tina’s blog a few months before I started my own (10 years ago!) and have been fortunate to meet and hang out with Tina quite a few times for various blog-related events. She’s just…

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This cheesy broccoli chicken casserole is gluten-free, dairy-free, and high in protein! It’s a perfect family and kid-friendly dinner for a busy weeknight. You can make it in advance, heat, and eat. fitnessista.com

Dairy-free cheesy broccoli chicken casserole

This cheesy broccoli chicken casserole is gluten-free, dairy-free, and high in protein! It’s a perfect family and kid-friendly dinner for a busy weeknight. You can make it in advance, heat, and eat. Let’s just open the clouds and hear the angels sing: I made a dinner that my children ate.    We’ve been in a…

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Summer Shape Up 2018

IT’S FINALLY HERE! Hi friends! I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend. Ours included swimming at my dad’s house, the Tucson Mermaid Festival (more info to come on that.. it was quite a scene) and the usual weekend shenanigans. I’d love to hear what you were up to! For today, I’m so excited to finally…

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Friday Faves

Hey hey! Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had an amazing week. It was a quick and busy one over here, and I’m looking forward to relaxing a bit this weekend and enjoying a couple of slow mornings after the back-to-school rush. I’m catching a barre class, subbing a class, P starts ballet/tap, and we’re meeting…

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