Posts Tagged ‘holidays’
Thanksgiving Weekend in the Desert
Hi friends! How are you? Hope you’re having a wonderful Monday. New post is up on the Family page here. We’re back in San Diego after a nice long weekend in Tucson to visit with the fam. When we first got into town, I thought it was going to be such a long trip (since…
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Turkey Day in Tucson
Hi friends! Happy Black Friday. I hope that those who celebrated yesterday enjoyed an amazing Thanksgiving! Today is where I usually stop in to start the Friday Faves party, but my biggest fave of the week was traveling to Tucson. So instead, I’d love to share a little recap from our turkey day. Our drive…
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Thankful for you.
With everything going on, it’s easy to get lost in the stresses of the day: the to-do lists, work obligations, making sure everyone is alive, happy and fed, and the everyday stuff. I try to take moments throughout the day to soak it all in, and to maintain a spirit of gratitude amidst the hustle…
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Chef Kyle’s Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey
+ 3 tips to make it the most delicious roasted turkey you’ve ever had, even for a newbie like me. For my entire life, I was pretty much out of the kitchen for Thanksgiving. Even when I finally got into cooking, shortly after marrying the Pilot and just before starting this little blog, I was…
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Tart Cherry Cider
This recipe for Tart Cherry Cider is sponsored by The Cherry Marketing Institute. I look forward to fall every year. With the hint of briskness in the air, it gets me so excited for the holiday season. It’s a great chance to revamp your routine, tackle those remaining goals or resolutions, and get back in…
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Egg-Less Nog Protein Shake
Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful morning. Today I have a delicious eggless eggnog protein shake recipe for you to try!Yesterday was a great day. Liv, P and I met up with Jess and her daughter at the aquarium, (Liv is obsessed with her black boots) came back home and made dinner, (this stew…
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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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12 Days of Fitness Workout
On the first day of Christmas, my trainer gave to meeeeee… a set of 10 sumo burpees. 😉 Hi friends! How’s the morning treating you? It’s been chilly and blustery over here. Definitely feels like winter. 🙂 It was a pretty low-key evening last night, with a super simple dinner: chicken, sweet potatoes, sautéed carrots…
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Healthy Holidays
Ahhhh I love this time of year! This is when I can quote Elf and sing all the Christmas carols without the Pilot rolling his eyes at me. 😉 I love watching Christmas movies with Liv, taking drives to see the holiday lights, the Nutcracker, hot cocoa, holiday decor, everything about Christmastime. It already seems like…
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Valentine’s Workout and Playlist (the non-cheesy version)
This post is sponsored by Collectively on behalf of HP. Hi friends! I can’t believe February is just a couple of days away! Keep up the amazing work with Winter Shape Up. I love seeing all of your check-ins (and pics!), so please keep them coming via the hashtag #wintershapeup, the comments, or in our…
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Holiday Barre Blast Workout
Hi friends! How’s the day going? Hope you’re having a lovely morning! I’ve got a holiday barre and HIIT workout for you if you’re looking for a good workout today! This morning I got in a super early Orangetheory class, and while waking up was a bit of a challenge (especially after a fun girls’…
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Maple Chocolate Kiss Cookies (gluten-free)
The holiday frenzy is officially here, and I kind of love it. There’s something invigorating about a schedule full of events (like parties and Liv’s holiday show), sneakily wrapping gifts during naptime, and baking. Oh, the baking. I look forward to it every year. I think I’ll always remember our first year in Valdosta, when…
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