Yesterday I got up at 5:30 to go to Afterburn. My favorite Plyo class used to be on Thursday mornings, and I miss it so much! Afterburn is totally awesome, but there was something about the simplicity of Plyo (no steps, no equipment) that was extra nice so early in the morning. Afterburn is done…
I Befriended My Troll
The most bizarre thing has happened. I have become friends with someone I once viewed as an enemy. It all started with an email… At the end of July, I received an email sending love and support from an anonymous reader — one who admitted she had been a “hate reader” in the past and…
OBX 2017 // Part II
^^Is that not the coolest kite you’ve ever seen?! It was so spooky – especially its shadow! Nona bought it on Amazon. It’s huge! Our weather has been a bit cooler, but thankfully stayed pretty dry. We’ve been watching the news and thinking of all of you in Irma’s path, from the Caribbean on up….
Nighttime Checklist For A Peaceful Morning
This post is sponsored by Quaker Oats, but all opinions are my own. So much about getting organized in life is about timing. Because no one can predict what interruptions or spontaneous events pop up, it’s always best to prep for as much of your life in advance as you can. That goes for meals,…
OBX 2017
Hello from the Outer Banks! It’s hard to believe this is the same ocean that is causing so much destruction down south right now. She is beautiful, she is soothing, and she is s t r o n g. We are sending good thoughts down the tides. The now-five-year-old ran straight to the ocean when…
New Finds!
I love to share new finds that I am digging, and I love it when you guys share them with me! Here are a few new things worth sharing. A handful of you shared this maze shirt with me after my maze post and, of course, Mazen had to have it! I ordered it online ASAP…
5 Years Old!
Mazen is 5 years old! He started from here… Look at how cute he was!! Past birthdays: One. Two. Three. (I still dream about that cake…) Four. Speaking of cake… I tend to give it a lot of attention too! Turning 5 comes with new challenges and joys. On the challenge front, if Mazen doesn’t…