This year, one of my goals was to go on a personal retreat. By myself. 48 hours in solitude, peace, and quiet. No agenda, nowhere I had to be, nothing I had to do. This is the first time I have done something like this, and I have to say – it’s truly amazing! … More Personal retreat – February 2017
I don’t like to set New Year’s Resolutions. I know that the majority of Americans who set New Year’s Resolutions will not complete them. If you need any proof of this, just go to a gym in January. Not a single treadmill, stationary bike, or elliptical will be open! But come back in late March, … More 9 Goals for 2017
We’ve all heard that saying before, usually from a parent: Patience is a virtue. I resented that as a child. I still resent that. I don’t know if it’s because I’m a millennial or because I’m sinful human, but I want what I want when I want it, which is right now thank you very … More Patience is (still) a virtue
In the last post, I showed you how to brew kombucha. Today, I’m going to show you how to bottle it and prepare for your next brewing batch. Again, I’m not an expert in kombucha or health; I just want to share the skills I’ve learned. Once the kombucha has fermented to to your liking, … More How to bottle and flavor kombucha
So, I’ve had some requests from people about how to make your own kombucha. Drinking kombucha is becoming quite popular in certain circles because of all the probiotics it contains. But the benefits of kombucha is for another blog post. Right now, I want to show you how I make it. First of all, you … More How to make homemade kombucha
It hits out of nowhere. And when I say hit, I mean like an IV narcotic. Imagine you are in pain, excruciating pain. You want to scream at the slow moving nurse to give you relief as fast as possible! She screws in the syringe and slowly pushes the narcotic. You count the agonizing seconds, … More A glimmer of hope
We have now been Colorado residents for 4 weeks. It’s crazy to think that it has been such a short time and already it feels like home. I am amazed every day at the beauty of this place. The expansive deep blue sky, the open rolling plains, the tall brown mountains framing the western sky, … More Grateful for Growth
How am I almost halfway through this pregnancy??? It feels like we just found out we were going to become a family of five! How far along? 18 weeks How big is Baby? The size of a bell pepper. Gender: We find out in less than a week! Maternity clothes: I’m loving my maternity … More Bump Update: 18 weeks
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a baby update… Remember this? Well, here I am now: How far along? 16 weeks, 5 days How big is Baby? The size of an avocado! Gender: Any guesses? Maternity clothes: I spend most of my time in workout clothes since I’m spending so much time at Barre3 … More Bump Update: 16 weeks
This past Sunday, I ran my 10th half marathon – and 3rd half marathon while pregnant! To be very honest, I have barely run in the last month. The pregnancy-related fatigue, the busy-ness of trying to build a support system up here, doctor appointments, and dealing with the demands of two adorable, but very needy … More Race Review: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Half Marathon
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I run, and I'm [usually] happy. Pretty simple, right?
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“Like the marathon, life can sometimes be difficult, challenging and present obstacles, however if you believe in your dreams and never ever give up, things will turn out for the best.” -Meb Keflezighi
Don't settle for strong, Be Mom Strong!
“Like the marathon, life can sometimes be difficult, challenging and present obstacles, however if you believe in your dreams and never ever give up, things will turn out for the best.” -Meb Keflezighi
