Holiday Gift Guide 2017
How it is already half way through December? I feel like it was just last week that we were gearing up to host our first Thanksgiving. It was such a fun experience (a little stressful), but overall a lot of fun! I loved choosing the dishes and having my family in our home. Since it is 2 (ish) weeks until Christmas, I’m happy to say I have most of my holiday shopping finalized, but it always feels like you remember that one person you’ll be seeing and need a unique fun gift for. Whether you’re just starting to put your list together or you’re looking to treat yourself now that all your gifts are perfectly wrapped under the tree, I want to share some of my favorite gifts this season (you could even bookmark for future birthday gifts). Oiselle Cat Lady Racerback : for your friend, your mom, or for you, this dreamy sports bra will keep you toasty on the run or when you’re sipping hot chocolate post-run. (for $20 on your first order, click here) … Read More
2017 Book Update
Oh my goodness – can you believe it’s already November!? Since 2015, I’ve set at New Year’s Resolution to read 12 books each year (one per month). So far, I haven’t completed my resolution and honestly that’s not the point. I love to read, but I sometimes struggle to find the time. This resolution helps keep me accountable and reminds me to put down the phone each evening and pick up my book, even if just for 5 minutes. Reading before bed helps me fall asleep more quickly and have a more restful night of sleep. I’m a pretty anxious person, and escaping through a book helps to calm the constant barrage of thoughts going through my head. This year started off pretty slow with reading. We spent the first 3 months of 2017 in a home search and then eventually moving into our townhome. I still have to do a blog post about that! However, since then, I’ve been reading an assortment of books. I’ve loved getting recommendations this … Read More
For the Love of the Trail
It's been a little while since I posted! And to be honest, it's because I've been cheating on running. It's hard to find inspiration to write about running, fueling for running, or races if you haven't been in that arena for a bit. In July, Devin and I found the joy of hiking. It was completely accidental, but probably one of the best hobbies we stumbled across. Typically at the start of summer, we will make our "bucket list": the top things we'd like to do during the season. Some friends had told us how beautiful Harper's Ferry was and that we should definitely visit. See my post here on that day trip. So, we hit the trail after lunch and some historical site-seeing. The hike was about 5 miles and a pretty steep incline to a beautiful overlook of the rivers and downtown Harper's Ferry. Our heart rates were elevated, our legs were burning, and it was exhilarating to have the reward of the overlook after a tough upward climb. On the way home, I felt a sense of utter … Read More
Favorite Meal Prep Recipes: Summer 2017
I can't believe it's already late August! Where has the summer gone? It feels like it was just last weekend Devin and I were putting together our summer bucket list. We've done a pretty good job at crossing things off of it (Harpers Ferry, Annapolis). Just over a week ago, we came back from our trip to Georgia to visit with family and go on our anniversary trip! We went back to the Jekyll Island where we got married and had an amazing time relaxing in the southern sun! Biking on the beach, rum runners, and morning coffee amongst the Spanish moss trees capped off a perfect vacation. Now we're gearing up for one last summer trip to California. I have to be out there for work, so Devin is coming along and then we'll take a few days during the long weekend to explore. Can you believe neither one of us have been to California!? With the amount of travel we've done this summer, I've really had to rely on a few healthy recipes to get us by. Any client that … Read More
Day Trip: Harpers Ferry
We've been in the midst of a heat wave here in the DC Metro area. Temperatures nearing 100 degrees and the "feels like" temp easily climbing above that. I'm happy to say that while I am writing this we're getting ready for a few cooler days. Don't get me wrong - I love summer! However, oppressive humid heat like we've been having can make it difficult to find something you enjoy doing outside. That's why I wanted to write about one of our recent weekend day trips. Devin and I have been discovering how great hiking can be for outdoor summer fun, especially when it's hot and sticky. At least in the places we've been exploring, the shade from the trees and the slight increase in altitude provide a bit cooler temperatures so we can get out and explore without wilting. From our home, Harpers Ferry is a short drive (less than an hour). One of Devin's co-workers gave us a nice write up of fun things to do, and visiting this National Park has been on our summer bucket list. … Read More