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Birthday Bonanza

On Saturday, I turned 30!  The big 3-0!  First of all – I can’t believe I started this blog when I was freaking 24 years old.  Man – how time flies (if you’ve been reading that long, thaaaaaank you!).  And secondly, if you had asked me how I felt about turning 30 at 24, I [...]

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A blog reader named Rosie emailed me to tell me about her friend, Sophia, who is biking across the United States with her friend Madeleine.  YES – BIKING ACROSS THE USA!  (And blogging about it.)  To accomplish this feat over three months, they are riding 60 – 100 miles each day.  Daaaaang.  Sophia and Madeleine [...]

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Goat Cheese + Sundried Tomato Quinoa Cakes

Oh, nom nom nom.  This is the best recipe that I’ve created in a while! Double bonus points because this is a PERFECT make-ahead and reheat dish to eat throughout a busy work week… AND it’s the kind of thing that works well for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!  These quinoa cakes are a great entrée, [...]

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Stair Climbing Races

Have you ever heard of a tower climb?  We have a few here in Charlotte.  One is the “Race the Top,” which is a 50-story, 672 vertical feet, 1,194 step race to the top of the Duke Energy Building. (Source)   Past winners of the race have completed the climb in just over 7 minutes!   [...]

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More of My Favorite Essential Oils

I have an update on my Commitment post.  I have gotten committed.  Hey, hey - what do you know?!  Sometimes, all you need is to put the healthy intention out there to the universe… it lights a fire under your butt.  I have been working out, eating right, and generally treating myself the way I [...]

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Sweat for Boston

It’s Marathon Monday! I wish everyone in Boston a happy, fun, and safe marathon.  I, like so many runners, stand beside you today, in honor of the past and hopeful for the future.  <3  The Boston Marathon Bombing of 2013 taught me many things about life, but it did not teach me to fear standing [...]

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Commitment

So.  Confession.  In the last month, I have fallen horribly and almost completely off the healthy living bandwagon.  In the 8 or so years since I got healthy, this has happened a few times, but I have to admit that it’s never felt as ‘severe’ as this time around.  It started a few weeks ago.  [...]

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My Turn: 29 TMI Blog Questions

So Monica did a TMI video blog, and Tina answered the same questions in a blog post, and I thought it was so fun to listen and read that I wanted to play along, too. 1. What are you wearing?   A beige faux leather jacket, grey and black striped shirt, black jeans, and beige [...]

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StitchFix Giveaway!

Another StitchFix box has arrived.  Wahoo.  I love opening the box and seeing all the nice clothes… even if I don’t end up keeping it all!   If you want to read my review on this personalized shopping service, check out the bottom of this post: I Hate Legos & I Love StitchFix.  The post [...]

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Henry’s Toothbrush Chart

I thought I’d write a little update on my dear Henry.  He’s going to be TWO in two months.  Can you believe it?  I cannot.  It’s truly mind-blowing how fast it goes… I know that’s a big cliché but it’s true.   (Dying Easter eggs… That was a HUGE hit.  I had all these grand [...]

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This post is sponsored by Udi's Gluten-Free. As a gluten-free vegetarian, it can be a bit challenging to host BBQ lunches or dinner parties for friends and family. When I do hear, "Wow! I didn't even realize that was gluten-free," I feel so proud. :)   My favorite way to host friends and family is [...]

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First things first: can we talk about TV? Without spoiling anything for anyone (but can we discuss the details in the comments section), OMG SUNDAY’S EPISODE OF GAME OF THRONES WAS SO GOOD.  We just watched it last night and were literally screaming in excitement / glee at the end.   I actually knew it was [...]

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I Forget To Drink Water

This photo sums up my Sunday: IT WAS GLORIOUS.  We did absolutely nothing but hang out on the deck for houuuuurs.  The Husband and I desperately needed a break; work has been wild for both of us.  Doing nothing was exactly what we were craving.   The things about the above photo that make me [...]

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Super Easy Quinoa Pie

This week, I’m going to try to post some simple Easter-inspired dishes.  I’m sure a lot of you are hosting big brunches or dinners next weekend!  We don’t have any grand plans, but I’m looking forward to cooking a delicious meal and spending time with family and friends.  Preferably OUTSIDE because the weather has been [...]

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Healthy Tipping Point