I don’t want to blame other people for my poor life choices, but all of this is totally not my fault. (Well, except for the part where I willingly participated in all of it.) First SR has raved about Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers since they opened in Aliso Veijo (a neighboring city). She swears ... Read More about The Great Chicken Finger Debate
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The Easiest Quick Dinner (Besides Drive-Thru)
Hello! How’s it going? It’s 4pm and I am just getting to my computer for the first time while eating lunch and listening to the news in the background. Normally my life is very boring but today was busy. First let’s talk eating and then running and then eating again… Last night I threw together the ... Read More about The Easiest Quick Dinner (Besides Drive-Thru)
Binge Eating vs Over Eating
I love all the body positivity messages on Instagram and Facebook. I love seeing pictures of women owning their bodies no matter what size or shape or where they are on their journey. I want to share more body positivity on this lil blog. But it also occurred to me that you can love your body and be ... Read More about Binge Eating vs Over Eating
My Favorite Running Book Giveaway
Hello! I have some good news and bad news for you today. The bad news first, right? I ate all the Health Warrior Bars the company sent me out of the blue last week. The good news? They also sent me a copy of my FAVORITE running book and I’m giving it away to you! First let’s talk about ... Read More about My Favorite Running Book Giveaway
Little Boobs Bounce Too
Let’s talk about boobs today, specifically small boobs and sports bras and all that fun stuff. As a long time runner I have very specific preferences on what kind of running gear and sports bras I prefer. I know what I like. And I know what I don’t like (bouncing). I usually wear two sports bras ... Read More about Little Boobs Bounce Too
Breakfast Salad Kinda
Hello! How’s it going? I just ran 8 miles at an easy pace with a few stops in there so answer emails and text messages. My phone was buzzing the whole time. Usually I ignore it, but I wanted to stay on top of a few upcoming projects and calls. I’m so responsible today. When I got back I ... Read More about Breakfast Salad Kinda
Easy Empanadas Are Awesome
Hello! I have been wanting to make empanadas since Christmas when I got this cute empanada maker from a friend. (I suspect this friend just wanted me to cook for him.) But I was excited to try something new in the kitchen and have been thinking up delicious filling ideas. I successfully made two ... Read More about Easy Empanadas Are Awesome
The Worst Name to Have On A Starbucks Cup
Hello! Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was great! I went to Ragnar Jesus and had a lot of fun with SkinnyRunner and some other new friends. But there was a small bump in the road along the way. Actually two bumps in the road… On Friday afternoon I met SR at Target to carpool to ... Read More about The Worst Name to Have On A Starbucks Cup
Ragnar Jesus
Hello! I went to Ragnar Jesus this weekend aka a retreat with Skinny Runner. She talked me into attending a retreat in SoCal that was coming back into town to attend and since I miss her and I miss Jesus I decided to go. We were all prepared with tons of drinks and snacks and other random ... Read More about Ragnar Jesus
Easy Cheesy Hummus Dip Recipe
This super easy hummus dip recipe combines three ingredients for a creamy and delicious appetizer or party dish (or meal for one on a random weeknight while watching reality TV). Today is National Hummus Day!! I’m celebrating big time with tons of Sabra hummus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. ... Read More about Easy Cheesy Hummus Dip Recipe
Good Stuff and Not So Good
Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going great! Well, it’s going great except for a few tiny lil not so good things… Good stuff: I went out for Taco Tuesday and a local bar makes amazing Skinny Margaritas. Plus a couple promo girls were giving out free shots! Not so good: I very ... Read More about Good Stuff and Not So Good
My Dirty Secret
Every time I do something embarrassing I think, “I should post this for confession Thursday and get it off my chest.” But it happens so often that I forget most of the things I do. I am the worst. I think it feels liberating to just admit to something dumb and move on, ya know? Last week I found ... Read More about My Dirty Secret
StitchFix Fashion Review May 2016
Hi! I got another Stitchfix delivery last week and immediately fell in love with some of the tops. I am excited to share the pieces they sent because even the ones I don’t like I still think are cute (just not for me). Maybe you’ll dig ‘em… Madga Lave V Back Blouse – so bright and fun. Love ... Read More about StitchFix Fashion Review May 2016
Yogurt Stuffed Strawberries
Hello! How’s it going? It’s going pretty good here. I just got home from a few errands and appointments and threw together this Stuffed Strawberry snack. It was really good and so easy to make! This is a great idea for a way to use up extra strawberries or strawberries that aren’t very sweet on ... Read More about Yogurt Stuffed Strawberries
Tinkerbell Half Marathon Race Recap and Results
Hello! I ran the Tinkerbell 10K Saturday with my mom. Then, I ran the Tinkerbell Half Marathon Sunday. Both those races together are considered the Pixie Dust Challenge. Check out my 10K race recap here. Now let’s talk about the Tinkerbell Half at Disneyland… Disney races start super early so I ... Read More about Tinkerbell Half Marathon Race Recap and Results
Easy Strawberries and Cream Cake
This super easy strawberries and cream cake is inspired by strawberry shortcake, but only requires 3 ingredients. It’s a great way to throw together a dessert no baking required. Hello! Yesterday I spend the morning running the Tinkerbell Half Marathon (recap coming). With two days of super ... Read More about Easy Strawberries and Cream Cake