Good afternoon from Minnesota! Right before we landed, the flight crew announced that it was three degrees in Minneapolis. I am not in Florida anymore, that’s for sure! And speaking of chilly temperatures, I missed our very first snow in Charlotte! I am so bummed! Ryan said Sadie has been having a ball running around…
Upper Body + Cardio Workout
During my time on Sanibel Island, I haven’t been worrying too much about traditional workouts. We’ve been staying fairly active riding bikes outside, walking on the beach and exploring, but on Friday morning, we did manage to make it to the local recreation center to squeeze in a morning workout. It felt good to lift…
Sanibel Island Highlights

Today is my last day at the beach and then I leave bright and early tomorrow for a quick, less-than-48-hour blog trip to Minnesota. (Talk about a change in climates, right!?) I’ve been having such a nice time with my family and even though it’s been chillier here than we anticipated, we’ve been spending most…
Things I’m Loving Friday #72
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
If you’re anything like me and Ryan on Valentine’s Day, budget-friendly gifts are the way to go. We try to acknowledge Valentine’s Day and show each other we care, but we don’t do anything crazy or over-the-top. You can read all about our favorite traditional Valentine’s Day Mission in this blog post (<—seriously it’s so…