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How I Get Through a Hard Run (And How You Can Too!) + A Few Tangents  

How I Get Through a Hard Run (And How You Can Too!) + A Few Tangents  

So, yesterday started off amazing. I got up early, ran, showered, and made Landon breakfast all before 7:30. I love productive mornings. Although the morning went great, my afternoon was less than stellar. I think the rough afternoon, began with waiting in line for two 

Running and Celebrating (Weekend Recap 11/6)

Running and Celebrating (Weekend Recap 11/6)

Good morning! I hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed catching up on that extra hour of sleep. I didn’t seem to notice it, but that’s most likely because Benaiah and I like to party through the night 😉 I don’t know about you 

A Restful Friday and a Homemade Pizza Date

After a couple busy days, Friday was just what I needed. Sometimes, slow days are necessary, and yesterday was one of those days. Like all mornings around here, Friday began with a hot mug of black coffee and protein smoothie. Is there any other way 

Some Weeks Running Doesn’t Happen that Much…and It’s Okay…

Some Weeks Running Doesn’t Happen that Much…and It’s Okay…

I had every intention of running four to five times this week. I laid out my weekly game plan, scheduled my runs, planned my dinners, and scheduled my outings. Everything was going to be perfect, or so I thought. This week one interruption after another 

Accomplishments and a Workout Together (TOL #54)

Accomplishments and a Workout Together (TOL #54)

Happy Thursday you lovely human you. I hope this post finds you with a full cup of coffee and a relaxing day ahead of you! Compared to yesterday, my day is going to be pretty chill, complete with running and  a “baby play date,” i.e. 

The Day My Appetite Disappeared (WIAW 11/1)

So yeah, I’m usually that person who needs three solid meals and most likley a snack or two per day. But, yesterday was not that day. I think it may have had something to do with my sickness that I had on Monday. Amazingly, I 

Benaiah: Two Month Update

Benaiah: Two Month Update

And just like that Benaiah has now been with our family for a whole two months. These past two months have been the most challenging months of my life, but in a beautiful way. Learning Benaiah and learning how to best meet all his needs 

A Bagel Date, Red Roses, and a Scrabble Game (Weekend Recap 10/30)

A Bagel Date, Red Roses, and a Scrabble Game (Weekend Recap 10/30)

Eh guys, Monday’s here and I’m kicking it off with a cold. I don’t know where I caught this bug but Sunday night I went to be feeling less than stellar. Colds are so strange, because for the rest of the weekend, I felt great 

My Mama’s Corn Flake Treats 

My Mama’s Corn Flake Treats 

With only three simple ingredients and a little effort, these butterscotch corn flake treats come together in a flash! Made with peanut butter, butterscotch and of course, corn flakes, these no-bake cookies are sure to please the entire family. We all have them. Those childhood 

Current Cravings + Snuggle Time is the Best Time (TOL #53)

I hope this post finds you with a large mug of coffee in your hand and a blanket wrapped around your body, at least if you live in the north like I do. Because, man, the temperature has dropped and I.am.cold. I was reading on