In honor of the great Martin Luther King Jr, I picked this week’s mantra to be on of his quotes. Click to read!
Take the First Step
Why you should go see the Harlem Globetrotters
We had a family fun day at the end of December and today I telling you one reason you should go see the Harlem Globetrotters! Click to read!
Honeycrisp White Cheddar Scones
Bring a warm batch of sweet and savory honeycrisp white cheddar scones to your next #SundayFunday brunch. Grab the recipe here!
7 Minute Night Time Yoga Flow
Completing this 7 minute night time yoga flow you will calm your mind, lower your stress and allow the body to prepare for overnight restoration! Keep reading to get the poses!
She + Sky Twist Back Sweater
She + Sky twist back sweater is taking me from casual to date night on repeat since fall. Keep reading to see my two looks!
Stay Determined
Here we are halfway into January; fourteen days into the goals/promises/intentions/resolutions we decided for the new year. No matter where you are right now in that process- remember to stay determined. Change takes time, patience and grace. Click to read more!
Fitness Sales for Your Resolutions
The new year means loads of fitness sales for your resolutions and today I am sharing sales events from places I frequently shop. Head to the post to read about some of my favorite items too!
Chocolate Chip Almond Oatmeal Bake
If your post holiday sweet detox is begging for just one more cookie then whip up a pan of my chocolate chip almond oatmeal bake. Just enough chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth but healthy enough to feel guilt-free! Click to keep reading and snag the recipe!
January 19 Core Challenge
New year, new abs. Bring the fire to your midsection in this 10 minute workout. Won’t you join me in the January 19 Core Challenge?
Blueberry Chia Muffins
Blueberry chia muffins that are packed with protein and just the right amount of sweetness- perfect to make ahead for an easy busy morning breakfast!
Halloween HIIT
No tricks about it- a little halloween HIIT is the workout you need to do before treating tonight! Happy Halloween babes! My kids are so excited for tonight- and I am too! We usually have a few other kiddos over to join us for Beggar’s night. We have chili and cornbread before hitting up our hood. I picked these pumpkin placemats for the dinner table tonight. How cute are they? The little’s and I made a banner to hang up too. Add some apple cider mules and we are all set! I knew my day was going to be packed […]
Easy Go-To Sweatshirt
After months of searching I found an easy go-to sweatshirt that you NEED in your closet! I realized one day that I did not own any black sweatshirts. I am not even sure how this is possible since 70% of my closet is black clothing. It was also sorta a challenge to find one that I liked. A few months ago I bought a top labeled as a sweatshirt but when it arrived it was just a thick jersey, not exactly sweatshirt material. Over the summer I spotted a few but they were cropped. Cropped sweatshirts are cute but I […]
Life is better when you are laughing
A quick reminder that life is better when you are laughing! As we start this week that officially kicks off Hallowthanksmass season, I want to remind you to laugh as often as possible. This week kicks off that season plus #allthebirthdays for me. Ontop of Halloween (we still haven’t carved pumpkins yet), Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year- I have both kids birthday to celebrate, parties to plan & execute and my Mom’s 60th birthday- oh a family wedding too! Just for fun I added to the mix of crazy to have a booth for the  school’s holiday bazaar. It […]
Book Review: Yoga Girl
A quick book review on Yoga Girl and the one powerful quote that helped me overcome personal fear. My husband purchased Yoga Girl as a little anniversary gift to me since I had just landed my new job opening at the YMCA. Ended up reading the whole book on the plane ride home from our anniversary trip in Jamaica! The book is composed of yoga poses, healthy recipes and inspiring quotes all along the author’s personal stories. I have not tried any of the recipes (I want to!) and I like how she gives a break down on how to […]
Protein PSL
With all things fall comes the pumpkin spice latte craze. My Protein PSL recipe is easy and one you’ll want to make over and over again! The very first Pinterest recipe I ever made was my own pumpkin spice latte. I was so excited to make my own syrup infused with pumpkin puree, clove, and cinnamon. It became a staple I made every fall! I do not drink as many sugary coffee drinks anymore but I am still #TeamPSL. I wanted to create a version that was a little healthier and possibly a meal replacement. Just by adding a few […]
Yoga Flow: Core Power
A thirty minute yoga flow that focuses all on that core power! Read on to get the full sequence! I’ve casually dropped here or there that I am now teaching a yoga class at my local YMCA twice a week. I am having so much fun leading my small class through vinyasa style flows. I want to start designing and sharing some yoga for you all too since most of my readers are not local! Funny thing, I gave my first try at recording a flow. Babes, it was terrible! The angle was off and my voice did not carry. […]
LC Bell Sleeve Tee
Super soft cotton and dramatic sleeves- this LC bell sleeve tee is a must buy this season! Kohl’s Instagram got me after a few post of Lauren Conrad in this crew neck bell sleeve top for her cozy fall collection. Her posts were always so cozy and who isn’t a fan of cozy in the chillier months? I threw this dramatic sleeve crew tee on with a pair of AG Prima cigarette pant, oversized plaid affinity scarf and loafers for an afternoon at the outlet mall. Need to embrace the few days of the season that it is warm enough […]
Note to Self
A little note to self for this Mantra Monday! In a world where we want to make others proud sometimes we need to step back and realize it is okay to be proud of ourselves too! Stop and think, what accomplishment would make you proud? Maybe it is a big goal- like paying off a debt or getting a promotion. Â Maybe just a small goal- like hitting the gym every day this week or making that recipe recently pinned. Maybe it is just as simple as getting through your to-do list. What is one goal you can accomplish this week? […]
5 Reasons I love the YMCA
After a few free guest passes and one Group Power class my family joined our local YMCA this past summer. The heart of the Y is community and today I have five reasons I love the our local YMCA! As I started to write this post, I realized I probably have more than five reasons I love the YMCA. My top five all stem around a core pillar of any local YMCA- community. Â Community is exactly what you feel when you walk through the front doors and walk down the hallways. You feel it when you’re in class or on […]
Vegetable Pumpkin Soup
Adding vegetables creates a pumpkin soup that is savory without the cream! Read on to get this vegetarian and vegan friendly recipe! While InstaPots are making room in our hearts and kitchens, I am still a fan of the crock pot. Having a soup simmer on the countertop all day reminding my belly what is in store for later! One of my son’s favorite fall books is Pumpkin Soup. It is always fun to make some pumpkin soup of our own and read the book. This season I wanted to make a pumpkin soup that was not heavy with cream. […]
Body Loop Sculpt
Resistance loops are fabulous workout equipment to purchase- they are light, not expensive and give a killer sculpting workout! Â In Body Loop Sculpt you will work arms, core and lower body. I frequently pack resistance loops when I travel because they are so light! The workout I’m sharing today I did in my hotel room when I was in Germany this past spring. Complete 10 reps of each exercise (on each side when applicable) and repeat each Block before moving onto the next! BLOCK 1: Tricep Dips Chest Fly Standing Side Bend Single Leg Glute Bridge BLOCK 2: Pushups Bent […]
Ellie Box: October 2018
Receiving my monthly Ellie box is always a great mail day! Sharing look I chose for the Ellie Box October 2018. It has almost been a year since I started receiving Ellie boxes again and I have yet to be disappointed with the quality or content of the curated box. I thought it would be fun if I showcased the monthly box contents starting with this month! Each month Ellie has three looks (or collections as they call it) to choose- sometimes it’s hard to pick which one to get! There is usually a theme to the month- like a […]