I don't know about you, but I just LOVE watching the Olympics.  Every night I find myself promising I'm going to go to bed early earlier, to no avail. I just have to keep watching! It's intriguing. It's inspiring. And I love seeing the smiles on the faces of the champions.  They have trained so hard for that moment, sacrificed so much, and just want to be the best...in the world.  You've probably seen the commercials, but Chobani is sponsoring this year's Olympics!  Talk about big time :)  The forward momentum they have is amazing ... Read more » about Olympics + {CHOcolate Chip Banana Bread}

As you probably know realized with the plethora of guest posts, I was gone this week in Arizona visiting my grandmother (GiGi) and my parents.  It was NOT prime visiting time in Arizona (hello, 108 degrees...so not nice to meet you), but it was so wonderful to spend time together...even if mostly inside with the air conditioner on. We had a lovely visit, jam-packed with all the makings of a great vacation, including: ... Read more » about Recipe for a Great Vacation!

I'm just FULL of announcements lately!  There's just so many exciting things happening, wonderful momentum, and things clicking into place.  Oh, hi, by the way! I've missed you guys :)  I'll be doing a Phoenix recap post soon! So what's the big news?  Well, I'm excited to announce that I am joining the team of talented writers over at jointhereboot.com (this is the vibrant community around the juicing documentary Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead)! ... Read more » about Big Announcement + {Pink Leopard Cocktail} - HLTT#2

Babycakes and I are enjoying our last full day of vacation.  She is currently at the pool splashing around with her Nonni and Poppi, soaking in as much fun and excitement as humanly possible!  We have had a wonderful time and eaten a wide variety of interesting foods.  Babycakes' favorite meal was the homemade goat cheese, carmelized onions, and fig pizza! I so love that she's so adventurous and actually enjoys a wide range of healthy foods. ... Read more » about Guest Post: My first 5K

Good news, y'all.  I survived the solo toddler flight.  We have arrived in Arizona and are currently being pampered to the max by my loving parents and grandmother!  It's blazing hot, but we're enjoying lots of pool time and cool drinks.  Oh yes, there will be an amazing post for this week's Healthy Living Thirsty Thursday!  Anywho, I am so excited to introduce you to one of my favorite new blends (blogger + friend) Calee, whom I met at the Blend Retreat.  She is beautiful, energetic, spunky, passionate, fun-loving, and a graphic design and blogging rockstar!  She has written a couple o ... Read more » about Guest Post: How Not to Train for a Marathon

TGIF my friends!  For some reason this particular Friday is even sweeter than normal...oh, maybe because I am officially DONE with working?! After 10+ years day in and day out going to a job, sitting at a desk, calculating spreadsheets, and crunching numbers, I am done. My new life has begun! ... Read more » about Toddler Trip to the Berry Farm + Vacay!

So as I mentioned in last week's juice recipe round-up post, I am launching a new thing on the blog called "Healthy Living Thirsty Thursday."  No longer is Thirsty Thursday set aside for college males to down as much cheap beer as humanly possible.  No.  It is being redeemed by the healthy living community!  I will share a new juice, smoothie, or cocktail recipe each Thursday from this day forward :)  And hopefully, I will get some other bloggers on board and excited about the idea ... Read more » about Healthy Living Thirsty Thursday: {Peach Pie Juice}

Remember that second round of goals I posted back on May 17th?  No?  Well, evidently me neither because I haven't been doing very well at working towards them!  So, rather than waiting for the entire summer to pass me by and THEN admit that I am nowhere close to meeting my goals, I am taking a moment this day to stop, reflect, refocus, and get back on track.  Are you good at getting back on track? ... Read more » about Goals Round 2 - UPDATE

I'm not sure what was the biggest highlight of Sunday night: a) actually going on a date night and using our Bonefish giftcard that we'd gotten a YEAR earlier, b) fitting into a dress I haven't worn in literally years, c) eating an entire meal at a restaurant without having to "manage" a toddler or dig into my purse 35 times to find something to occupy/distract said toddler, or d) actually talking to Dear Hubby for 2 hours straight with zero distractions. I think I pick e) all of the above! ... Read more » about Date Night + {Reese's Spinach Smoothie}