My holiday cards went in the mailbox this morning. Finally. It may be the latest I’ve ever been on getting them out. Let the record show they were ordered on 12/10 and a full 9 days passed before they showed up at my doorstep (website claimed 5 days). Ok enough with the excuses. Although sending [Read More]
Homemade Dog Biscuits
Thing 2 and I baked up some special holiday dog treats with wheat germ to bring to the shelter. Don’t worry our dogs got some too. They were met with rave reviews. Here’s how you make homemade dog biscuits. Homemade Dog Biscuits 1/3C butter 3/4C hot water 1/2C powdered milk 1/8t salt 1 egg 3C [Read More]
Nintendo Wii U Review
It’s been pretty much a madhouse around here. Thing 1 has friends sleeping over almost every weekend, we had a brood over for Thanksgiving weekend with more to come. Just in time for the onslaught I had the opportunity to take Nintendo Wii U and activity trackers for a test drive. Timing is everything. We [Read More]
#OneSmallChange Link Up
Home stretch kids! Week 11 of the One Small Change Challenge is here. How’s it been going so far? Link up below and tell us. Here’s what I’ve been up to: Keep kitchen counters clutter free Drink at least 64 oz water daily Do a 2 minute daily plank sequence Drink warm water with lemon every morning** [Read More]
Runfessions: Holiday Edition
I recently did a closet purge. This included the running apparel drawers, which have become somewhat stuffed lately. Buuuut I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of some things. So I relegated them to a closet in the basement where I keep off-season stuff. Kind of an unused clothing purgatory. I suspect after enough time [Read More]
Running Year in Review
I’m linking up with Miss Zippy today and doing a running year in review. It was the best of times: Crewed for Jill in the Leadville Silver Rush 50 miler and celebrated her podium finish. What could be better than seeing dear friends fulfill their dreams? Ran RnR Chi on Team REFUEL again. No Bachelor [Read More]
Peanut Butter Protein Buckeyes
Holiday Baking. When I was 30 pounds heavier I baked for the holidays like it was my job. I did more than my share of taste testing too. This year the plan is to bake minimally and give it away maximally. I made these Peanut Butter Protein Buckeyes last night with the kiddos. We have [Read More]
#OneSmallChange Link Up Week 10
Week 10! Seriously where is the time going? Our last-quarter challenge is winding down. Here’s how it’s gone for me so far: Keep kitchen counters clutter free Drink at least 64 oz water daily Do a 2 minute daily plank sequence Drink warm water with lemon every morning** Plan meals Get out for a 10-minute [Read More]
A Perfect Run and More Weekend Fun
It’s been cold pretty much everywhere. Getting out to run has been no picnic. I got out yesterday for 7 or 8. After being in the single digits, 19 degrees was a balmy treat. It was one of those runs that just felt right. No urge to stop in the first mile. No longing to [Read More]
Tips for Staying Fit Over the Holidays
Please welcome my guest, Certified Personal Trainer Judy Kuan from Wello Fitness, here to share some tips and tricks for staying on the fitness wagon during the holidays. During the holidays, life tends to get especially hectic and stressful. It can be hard to care for yourself as you put in extra work hours, plan [Read More]
