What is a Geodesic Dome Party? More importantly, what is a geodesic dome? It’s a structure made out of a series of shapes to form a dome or sphere. I don’t know, I just know Ben has been studying them and made a mini-geodesic dome recently. I helped him finish it Saturday and we had a dome party ... Read More about Let’s Have a Geodesic Dome Party
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I am seriously covered in…
Hello! Your Monican is reporting live from Florida! I’m covered in bug bites and sweat. But the food has been amazing and I’m having fun. I had my favorite not pizza dinner last night – salmon, broccoli (or brussel sprouts), brown rice (or sweet potato). Write it down in case I come over your house ... Read More about I am seriously covered in…
Share a Coke with your Monican
Hello! So, I got caught in another rain storm yesterday. What is up with this … um, weather?! I never have to check the weather report in California so it’s a new concept for me to have to check it on the regular here. Home: I did take an umbrella on my walk but the wind was so crazy ... Read More about Share a Coke with your Monican
5 Florida Favorites
Hello!! How was your week? I’m still in Florida, living the life. It’s so weird that just two weeks ago I was in Alaska and now I’m on the other side of the world!?! I don’t even know who or what or where I am. But figuring that out is part of the journey! Anyway. Let’s talk about running and ... Read More about 5 Florida Favorites
New Protein Powder From J Lo.
Hello! I recently heard about the new Body Lab protein powder by J Lo. and turned down an offer to try it since I have so many protein powders I dig at home right now. But, since I’m in Florida I needed to pick one up to have here. I spotted the Body Lab Decadent Chocolate flavor at the store and ... Read More about New Protein Powder From J Lo.
Must Have Make Up
Hello! I am a traveling machine lately. And I’ve received a lot of questions lately on my Instagram and the blog about my make-up. So here are my MUST HAVE Make Up picks. I have a lot of makeup but these are the things I actually really need and therefore make sure are in my travel makeup ... Read More about Must Have Make Up
Only in Florida…
Hello! Here are a few things that would only happen to me in Florida… 1. Get stuck trying to work in the conference area that is quiet 98% of the time, but suddenly has a homeowners meeting. I couldn’t really escape without causing a scene so I enjoyed the provided refreshments! Ha! And at the ... Read More about Only in Florida…
RER’s New Healthy Chapter
Hello! I am pretty excited about this… I decided to become a Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I have actually thought about this for YEARS and years . But then ol’ RER took off and kept me super busy and I kinda pushed it aside. Recently it’s been nagging at me again. I ... Read More about RER’s New Healthy Chapter
I ALWAYS Run With This and You Can Win One Today!
Hello! I’m still running (and eating) around Marco Island Florida. The weather has been mild compared to past trips out here (read: not 99 degrees and 88% humidity). But today it was back up a bit and I was drowning in my sweat. For real. Luckily I spotted a few things on my and it made me happy and ... Read More about I ALWAYS Run With This and You Can Win One Today!
30 Second Top Knot Tutorial
Hello! I recently got my hair trimmed and the stylist gave me shorter layers. Now when I do my messy top knot and take my hair down it leaves a little it of beachy waves. Boom. That is awesome because my hair is normally super straight. Anyway. I mentioned it on twitter and some of you asked ... Read More about 30 Second Top Knot Tutorial
I Made My First Brunch All By Myself
Hello! I just made a big epic brunch all by myself! Well, 98.2% by myself. I’m over here in Florida running and eating. It’s an annual trip Ben’s family does. They have a bunch of cute traditions and one of them is going to brunch at one of the hotels on the island. Well, the restaurant is closed ... Read More about I Made My First Brunch All By Myself
It’s like a mudslide, but with me drinking it.
Hello from Florida! I’m hanging out with Ben and his family way over here on the other side of the United States. They have an annual trip to Marco Island, FL that they’ve been doing since Ben was a little kid and for some reason he thinks I’m fun and wanted me to come. Oh, you want me to come to ... Read More about It’s like a mudslide, but with me drinking it.
3 Breakfasts in One Day?!
Hello! I’m traveling again! This is getting ridiculous. Or it’s pretty awesome. Yep, I’m going with awesome. I woke up super early to get in a good run before sitting on an airplane all day. It was the perfect crisp temps for a run! Breakfast Part I: When I got back the tamale lady was ... Read More about 3 Breakfasts in One Day?!
Ask Run Eat Repeat and Friday Favorites!
Happy National Donut Day!! Yes, I am totally eating a donut this morning. And yes yes that I probably just made up this day as an excuse to eat donuts and accidently mentioned it online and now it’s a thing. Allegedly. In honor of National Donut Day I hope you are at least enjoying one nut of ... Read More about Ask Run Eat Repeat and Friday Favorites!
I’m Officially a Hippie
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. Hello! How’s it going? I’m enjoying running and eating on National Running Day. So far so good! Recently a rep from Tom’s of Maine contacted me to try their Long Lasting Natural Deodorant. I don’t ... Read More about I’m Officially a Hippie
Why You Should Switch Up Your Run
Hello! How are you? I’m very set in my lil ways when it comes to running… I like to wear certain things when I run, hit the pavement at certain times, cover my favorite routes. But, this week I switched up my run two times. Look at me doing something different! Feels weird at first but I dig ... Read More about Why You Should Switch Up Your Run