2025 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

April 29, 2025

Sharing some gift ideas for all of the ladies in your life! Moms, grandmas, nanas, friends, mom figures, new moms, whoever you want to shower with something special this Motherโ€™s Day. I also wanted to recognize here that I know Motherโ€™s Day can be hard and sad for various reasons; please know Iโ€™m holding you…

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Hail HIIT, the Cardio King

One of the lectures I was most excited about attending at Fit Fest was the HIIT vs. Continuous Cardio lecture. I’m a HUGE fan of HIIT and even more now- I don’t have time to stroll along on the elliptical while tweeting and reading Us Weekly (and don’t really miss it). Workouts for me are…

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9 months

Be forewarned.. every family post from now on will probably mention that fact that time goes by way.too.quickly. Is there a ninja chopping onions in here again? Here are 9 things about 9 months with my favorite little lovebug: 1) For past monthly photos, it was kind of funny trying to get her to stay…

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Finding Your Zen

On Saturday, after a long day of classes and lectures, I was craving a yoga class. I was in the neighborhood, I got out of my last session early, an decided to go for it.ย  (Sadly, Ryan missed class that day) It had been a few weeks, and every time I take a chance to…

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pumpkin spice protein balls

Pumpkin Amazeballs

These pumpkin protein balls are the perfect seasonal healthy snack! They pack a punch of protein and healthy fat in delicious dessert-like bites. It was a low-key, laid back day- everything a holiday should be. Got the Bob tire fixed (!) took it for a spin at the dog park lunch at Chippodle (my fave…

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Margarita-run

The Pilot is off work today for the holiday and we were so excited to start the morning off with a family run at Sabino. But alas, the Bob has its first flat tire. Sad trombone. Instead, the Pilot offered to stay home with Liv while I went out for a little Sabino run. It…

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