Race day is almost here! You’ve put in the hours, trained your heart out, made countless sacrifices and are hopefully feeling fit, strong and confident. If this is your first Ironman and you are like me you are feeling a bit excited and slightly nervous. Ok, very nervous. While proper training and preparation is key […]
Continue reading →This is sure to be a crowd pleaser, perfect for parties and get-togethers. I use this as an appetizer, snack, and in place of a salad sometimes– just to mix up the menu. Here is what you need: Layer 1: Hummus (classic flavor) Layer 2: Cucumbers diced Layer 3: Tomatoes diced Layer […]
Continue reading →Marathon Momma Monday is here. Meet your new best friend. Some of us are just blessed with hair, which is great until it turns up in unwanted places. You know what I’m talking about.. whether its the extra fuzz you get around your eyebrows, your upper lip, peach fuzz all over your face, or the […]
Continue reading →When I became a Mom, I was so completely in love with my new little baby. I finally felt like I was fulfilling my true calling in life. I stayed awake for 48 hours staring at this perfect little being, in awe that he was actually mine! My whole life revolved around him and I […]
Continue reading →It’s about that time of year…. Because of this, and/or this, You find yourself not wanting to leave here… to come here. So what can you do to find the motivation??? Here’s a little pointer to help you get started on your new healthy lifestyle. Activation Energy This idea has a foundation in chemistry and […]
Continue reading →Social media has been weighing on my mind a lot lately. Let’s be honest, many of us have a love/hate relationship with it. PROS We can send messages and pictures (that used to take forever) around the world in seconds. We can keep in touch with loved ones daily and easily no matter how many […]
Continue reading →The crowning glory of all avocado recipes is here! This is a family recipe that has been present at all of our family functions for years. It is a crowd pleaser! I often bring this to parties and get togethers. Without a doubt, someone ALWAYS asks for the recipe. The great thing about this recipe […]
Continue reading →Chicken + Egg + Avocado Salad Ingredients: Cooked Chicken Ripe Avocados Hard Boiled Eggs +Salt and Pepper to taste Mix all together Serve on Bread ~or~ I just like it plain! Lots of protein and so delicious! Recipe Chicken + Egg + Avocado Salad 2 cups of Cooked Chicken 3 Hard-Boiled Eggs 2 ripe Avocados […]
Continue reading →I have always had a passion for health and wellness and that is what I studied in college. Wellbeing is so important and applies to everyone! It seems to me that the world has become very extreme with fitness ideals, nutrition, money, parenting, almost everything! These things are all good and important but if […]
Continue reading →Are you one of those people that just can’t get enough of this? Or maybe you are one of the few that THINK they don’t like avocado? For the next few days, I will be sharing the BEST avocado recipes that we love at our house. You may have an amazing recipe of your own, […]
Continue reading →MARATHON MOMMA MONDAY *Every Monday I will be posting MARATHON MOMMA MONDAY. This will be something helpful, inspiring, a product, a book, –whatever it is, it will help you on your marathon of life! It’s Monday, the start of the week. You may be hiding with the covers up high or up and at ’em […]
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Eight years ago, I travelled around New England for 18 months serving as a missionary for my church. In that time, I became acquainted with New Englander’s wonderful, unique and quirky way of living. I also became accustomed to their speech… “Go pawk the caw in the doh-yawd.” ….allow me to translate, “Go park the […]
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