This week is my final week of training before I tackle the Chicago Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon on Sunday. Eek! This morning I checked my second-to-last five mile run off my training plan list. One five mile run down, one to go… Then it’s race day! I think it’s interesting that my pace during…
The Veggie That Haunts Your Dreams
Stereotypically speaking, most kids have a vegetable (or 12) that they absolutely hate and refuse to eat. Growing up the veggies that haunted my dreams were broccoli and asparagus. A popular nightmare-inducing veggie is Brussels sprouts, but those lil’ babies make this girl smile! 🙂 (Yes, I am well aware that my jeans are way…
Running is for the Dogs
Dog fun in un momento, but first let’s get to lunch! My lunch today was mmm, mmm good thanks to leftover Jennie-O applewood smoked turkey breast tenderloin that I used to make a delicious turkey sandwich. Along with the turkey, I included fresh spinach and sauerkraut on the sandwich for a little added nutrition. To…
Oh Look, We're Matching!
When I headed off to college, I planned on becoming a teacher. During my senior year of high school I immersed myself in childhood education courses and took a child development class which I absolutely loved. In the class, each high school student was assigned a preschooler to work with throughout the semester. According to…
Milkshakes for Dinner
This just in: The Nordstrom Rack in Orlando is aweeeeesome. Holy shoes! Holy dresses! Holy cute tops on clearance! My mom raised me to be a bargain hunter. Almost all of my clothes come from the Banana Republic or J.Crew outlets, T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, RueLaLa.com (a website with deeply discounted designer duds) or Off 5th (the…
Day of Errands
Aren’t Sundays perfect for running errands and checking things off your to do list? After a 20 minute walk with Sadie this morning, Ryan and I headed to church before hittin’ up the grocery store with our green bags. I absolutely love green bags. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they make transporting groceries…