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Woes of a Pregnant Woman, Current Addictions, and Songs I Play on Repeat (TOL #36)

Good morning and happy Thursday!! I hope your week has been great so far and that your Thursday is off to a fantastic start. This week has flown by, but I’m okay with the fact that we are getting close to the weekend! If you are confused 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie

Creamy, cold, and refreshing this chocolate peanut butter cup protein smoothie is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.  You know your morning is off to a good start when your breakfast tastes like a chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream shake. During the first 

New Favorites, a Good Run, and Odd Combos (WIAW 6/28) 

Happy Wednesday from my cup of coffee to yours. Can I tell you how much I am loving the fact that coffee and I are friends again?  And don’t worry, I’m only drinking 1-2 cups a day, for the sake of baby T. 😉  Since 

Homemade Greek Yogurt Taco Dressing 

Thanks to a high powered blender, this dressing comes together in less than ten minutes, is full of flavor, and inexpensive to whip up. Serve over a salad, tacos, or as a fantastic chip dip. I am a sucker for a good dressing. Especially when the dressing 

Bump Date: 31 Weeks!

All of the sudden, I realized that I have about nine weeks left of being pregnant. Reality in sinking in with each day that passes, each kick that is counted, and each intense smoothie craving that is fulfilled that baby T will be here in 

My Father in Law’s Liberian Collard Greens 

Dark, leafy, collard greens are the star of this dish which takes only a few ingredients to make this stellar meal. Complete with protein, carbs, and healthy fats you won’t be disappointed with the nutritional value either.  Enjoy with a side of rice.  When I first met Landon, I 

Fireworks, Family Time, and Naps (Weekend Recap 6/27)

Good morning and happy Monday friends. Is it just me, or do you get excited about Mondays? I love a fresh start to the week- I always write out all my goals and I plan out all my meals and workouts. There’s something about the 

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie 

During the warm summer months, nothing tastes quite as good as a smoothie right after a hard workout or run! I am a big fan of banana/peanut butter and chocolate smoothies, but sometimes I want something more fruity.  That’s exactly how I felt after my 

Since We Last Hungout 

Good morning and happy Friday!! I am so excited it’s finally the weekend and even more excited that our weekend is pretty low key.  I love fun filled, packed weekends, but I’ve been so drained this week that a relaxing weekend is just what I 

Leg and Core 20 Minute Circut Workout 

If you know me, I’m a huge proponent of effective, short, sweet, and sweaty at home workouts. Why? Not only do they require little to no equipment they also don’t require a trip to the  gym. Don’t get me wrong, I love going to a