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Eleven

I shared 10 things about myself a few weeks back on Instagram. And I thought this would be a good place to post as well. I guess in hopes that we get to know one another better. So, please leave me a note about yourself so I can know you too. I’ll be 35 this month. The thirties have far surpassed the other decades and I think it will just keep getting better. I have 2 fake teeth 😄 Growing up, my…

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Let's Talk Halloween Candy

Let’s Talk Halloween Candy

Would you look at that darling Angel? That’s moi at age 3. Toddlers dressed up like a Angels are the cutest! But, they’re also terribly ironic. I truly wish my parents had taken a photo of me after I mowed all the Reese’s PB cups, M&M’s and Red Vines I could get my hands on that night. Because, Lord knows I did. And I’m sure the aftermath was all devil. No angel. We kicked off Halloween on…

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#candy #halloween #halloween candy #healthy eating #motherhood #Parenting

Portland Places... a new series

Portland Places… a new series

Burnside Bridge by Ursula Barton Portland is such a cool place. It’s bigger than small, but smaller than big. The perfect size. You can get to know your way around, but still find hidden gems each time you step out. I love the vibe too – eclectic, yet intentional. Lively, but not crowded. An urban oasis surrounded by rivers and forests. And very accessible. It’s easy to get in and out of the…

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#city #macrame #oregon #pacific northwest #portland #urban

Hello, Fireball

We welcomed a new juicer to the kitchen last week. I’ve only used it a few times, but I already have a favorite recipe. It’s less of a juice and more of a fireball. It’s a mixture of ginger, turmeric and lemon, topped with cayenne. This mix is great because it supports digestion, has anti-inflammatory properties, balances PH levels and jump starts the system. I take it for those reasons and…

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#breville fountain plus juicer #cayenne #ginger #Health #healthy living #juice #lemon #turmeric

I want to buy everyone this book.

I just finished a book. And now I want to buy it for everyone. EVERYONE. Like Oprah style. So far, I’ve only gifted it to my mom and sister. But this is just the beginning. It’s going to take some time, but I’ll get it to you. Unless Oprah does first. Love Warrior: A Memoir. A genuine story written by an honest voice, a truth teller – Glennon Doyle Melton. Her raw tale inspires hope and…

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#Feminism #Glennon Doyle Melton #love #Love Warrior #Love Warrior: A Memoir #motherhood #women

Hello, Blood Sugar Cookie Magic

My kindergartener came home from school earlier this week and requested that I put a cookie in her lunch. (Evidently, Jane’s mom put a super special Halloween cookie in her lunch. Thanks a lot Jane’s mom.) She asked that it be homemade and have a pumpkin in the center. Not sure about that pumpkin part, but I can do homemade. Here’s what I’m whipped up this afternoon. It’s my favorite cookie…

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#Cookie #eat clean #eat your best #healthy eating #healthy recipe #Recipe

cheering

I do a lot of cheering these days. Soccer games, jog-a-thons, workouts, backyard playing, etc. I’m that gal hooting and hollering, at times a little loudly. I do it because it’s natural – it just kind of wells up in me and to hold back would be to disengage. And I do it because it matters. It makes a difference for me and those around me. You know the feeling. The moment when you realize that…

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Good Fortune on the 4T Trail in Portland

“I’m pretty sure this is a bad idea, but I think we should do it anyways.” This is a phrase I utter (too?) often. Like last week when my brother was visiting. The weather was meh, but we had a day of no plans whatsoever. He’s the perfect partner for all things adventure, so I suggested we take the Bodenettes on the 4T Trail in Portland. Here’s the deal… The 4T Trail is a loop through the west…

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#4t trail #adventure #family #fun #hiking #pacific northwest #portland

Hello, Protein Snack Bites

Summertime snacks are a big thing in my house. We’re on the go and adventuring every awesome day and my on-the-go snack game has to be dialed. For the sake of the whole family. Lately, I’ve been relying huge on 2 things: 1) hardboiled eggs and 2) these little, homemade snacks that my kids call “those balls”. (I may or may not have a straight face right now.) “Those balls”, which I will…

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#eat your best #healthy eating #healthy recipe #protein #Recipe #snacks

The New Nike Training Club App

As most of you know (because I won’t shut up about it), I’ve been using the NTC app for years now. Using the NTC has been a game-changer for me in terms of working out on my own – for more about that, read this. Well, in late June, Nike launched a new NTC. I don’t even want to call it an update, it’s too big for that. And too damn cool. I’ve been using it for two weeks now. Here’s what I think: …

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#athlete #exercise #fitness #Nike #nike training club #ntc #training #workout

Scooping Ice Creamish

My kids were invited to an ice cream social the other evening. We had plans and couldn’t go. Which caused quite the stir with the kids. Because, ICE CREAM MOM ICE CREAM MOM ICE CREAM MOM!! And since I’m cool (and totally feel their pain) I had to find a fast substitute. Luckily I was just talking with a friend last week about making “ice cream” in the Vitamix with frozen fruit and it was top of…

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#clean eating #dessert #eat your best #healthy living #ice cream #motherhood #Recipe #sweets

Who the hell do you think you are?

There’s a question I hear on a regular, if not daily, basis. It’s one that rises from a secret place within me. It sneaks up, quietly. I don’t expect it. It catches me off guard in vulnerable moments. “Who the hell do you think you are?” It comes in moments when I’m about to step out. To take a risk. To share myself. “Who the hell do you think you are?” It makes me pause and doubt. It makes me…

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Exploring the Pacific Northwest: Sunriver, Oregon

The Deschutes River You know it was a good trip when the first thing you do when you get home, is to jump on VRBO to book the next one. That was Sunriver. It was that good. Hiking around near the Deschutes Sunriver is in Central Oregon, about 3 and a half hours from Portland, just outside of Bend. It’s located in the Deschutes National Forest and the gorgeous Deschutes River weaves through the…

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#adventure #bend #biking #deschutes river #family #hiking #oregon #outdoors #pacific northwest #sunriver #Sunriver resort #travel #vacation

Diapers and Dumbells

I ran across this photo this morning. Isaac took it a few years ago. Back when my “gym” looked like me, my babies and a set of dumbbells in the garage. The only bench I had was a jumbo diaper box, which there was no shortage of in our house at the time. This photo makes me smile. Because fitness as a parent is just like this – it requires dedication, flexibility and a good sense of humor. Over…

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#exercise #family #fitness #healthy living #motherhood #Nike #nike training club

Dealing with stinky workout wear

My sweat stinks. (I attribute it to my healthy diet, mostly because it makes me feel better). And my dirty workout clothes really stink. Raise your hand if you hear me. I don’t mind it so much, as long as I can wash the sweat off straight away with a shower and a wash cycle. But, what about those times (daily) when my staaanky clothes have to sit in a gym bag in my trunk for hours before I get…

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#exercise #fit girl problems #fitness #healthy living #workout

Exploring the Pacific Northwest: Lost Lake Again!

We spent Memorial Day Weekend camping in Lost Lake. It was great times all around. We camped there last Summer and had an awesome time. And while there are many more places to explore, Lost Lake was good enough to warrant another trip. This time with some buddies. Lost Lake is in the Mount Hood National Forest, about a 2 hour drive from Portland. It’s a great spot because lake access is easy,…

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#adventure #camping #family #healthy living #lost lake #mt hood #oregon #pacific northwest #pnw

Hello Pancakes

This here’s an oldie, but a goodie. I posted this pancake recipe on Hello Day a few years back, so if you’ve bee here long enough, these are probably on repeat in your kitchen too. These cakes have been so good to me and my family. They’re my go-to breakfast (sometimes dinner) recipe when I’m looking to stoke the family out. They’re flour-free, loaded with protein and super easy to whip up in a…

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#breakfast #clean eating #eat clean #healthy eating #healthy living #healthy recipe #pancakes #Recipe

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