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13 Feb

February 14th isn’t just Valentine’s Day, it’s also my lil mom’s birthday!

Happy Birthday Mom! IMG_0922 (600x800)

She is awesome and raised me to be nice and kind and blah blah blah. But she was also a little ‘tough love’ when it came to being sick or hurt.

For example… When I was a kid, screaming at the top of my lungs that my brother was killing me she would say, “Do we need to call 911?” I would say “No…” and realize I was maybe kinda being a teeny bit dramatic. mom and mike

Plus, I respond best to tough love in most cases. (See: My love for Jillian Michaels) Thanks mom.holding me down

So there is a little part of me that isn’t the most sympathetic to others when they are feeling less than 100%. But, I am really really trying to get better at this. It’s actually one of my New Year’s Resolutions = Be nicer to everyone except Vegas.

If you are trying to be a little nicer to someone you can send them a free Kleenex care package. Check for specially marked boxes and enter the code on the box online. image

Kleenex brand, America’s softest tissue, knows that once one experiences the softness of Kleenex brand tissues, they will be eager to share it with other cold and flu sufferers, friends and strangers alike, as a way to show they care. This cold and flu season, make the care complete with a Kleenex Brand Care Pack, and together we’ll turn a seemingly-small gesture into something bigger, to make everyone feel better. Visit kleenex.com/softness to learn more.

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Lent starts today! I was raised Catholic and went to Catholic school for 12 years so I still observe Lent because it’s such a tradition in my life. I’m giving up soda (diet and reg) and I’m also going to work on cussing less.

Question: Are you observing Lent? Giving anything up?

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Kleenex via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Kleenex

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    1. Gloria says

      2013-02-16 at 5:39 pm

      Lolz at the person giving up your blog for Lent! People are so dramatic. It’s like when people delete their Facebook, but feel the need to announce it on Facebook first.

      Good luck with giving us the soda and cussing!

      Reply
      • Gloria says

        2013-02-16 at 5:40 pm

        Grr, I meant giving UP. Unless you want to send us soda and swear words 😀

        Reply
    2. ERIKA says

      2013-02-15 at 12:37 am

      I am giving up red wine =)

      Reply
    3. Sue says

      2013-02-14 at 9:51 pm

      Not “giving up” anything per say. More of putting aside double the loose change in my purse in the cookie jar everyday.

      Reply
    4. Acadianjoan says

      2013-02-14 at 6:48 pm

      I thought I was lame to give up cussing but I see I’m in good company.

      Reply
    5. kate says

      2013-02-14 at 6:31 pm

      Hate to say it, but I’m giving up your blog for Lent.
      It’s become sterile and boring and filled with sponsored posts.
      Jenna at ELR went down the same path a few years ago.
      Too bad.
      All the best.
      Kate

      Reply
    6. Gaby says

      2013-02-14 at 5:37 pm

      Who gives a crap about pushing the ads once in awhile? It doesn’t bother me, it’s just what successful bloggers have to do every now and then. Sheesh.

      Reply
    7. Kelly says

      2013-02-14 at 4:39 pm

      I gave up fried food and cursing

      Reply
    8. Angela T says

      2013-02-14 at 9:41 am

      Hah I love how lately every blogger has been wearing Old Navy, taking Vitamelts and now using Kleenex… weird 🙂

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-14 at 10:58 am

        Busted. Times are tough… 😉

        Reply
    9. Jen says

      2013-02-14 at 9:36 am

      I’m giving up coffee drink (Starbucks, CBTL, ect).

      Reply
    10. TorontoRunner says

      2013-02-14 at 9:34 am

      happy birthday to your mom!!
      I like what you’re giving up!

      Reply
    11. Susan says

      2013-02-14 at 7:45 am

      I was raised in the United Methodist church and I don’t remember giving up anything for Lent. I often wondered too why is the “thing you gave up” okay to do or have on Sunday….or at least I read that somewhere.

      Reply
    12. Reagan says

      2013-02-14 at 7:43 am

      I’m givingup microwave popcorn. I eat it ALL the time :/

      Reply
    13. Kim says

      2013-02-14 at 7:29 am

      For Lent, I am going to focus on healthy eating and making better food choices. Also, I’m giving up wine with dinner during the week. I am really social and love to meet friends and try new restaurants several nights a week. So I am limiting myself to enjoy a glass of wine or two 😉 just on the weekend. My longest race, a 10 miler, is in May, so this will hopefully help my training, too!

      Reply
    14. Karen @ Runner Girl Eats says

      2013-02-14 at 7:28 am

      I’m giving up fried food. My love of French fries has reached an all time high so this should be a tough one. Easter is going to be heavenly deep fried goodness 🙂

      Reply
    15. Tara says

      2013-02-14 at 7:26 am

      Happy bday RER Mom!
      I dont observe Lent (bad, bad Catholic!)
      And I guess the only thing I am willing to give up is cussing. My husband always calls me out when I swear, and I dont swear that much! (Maybe that is why is always so upset when I do!)

      Reply
    16. Heidi says

      2013-02-14 at 6:52 am

      I gave up Facebook. I don’t post a lot of stuff to facebook, but I can definitely waste a lot of time on it so I thought this would help to free up some time. And I wouldn’t get mad when people post dumb stuff and complain 24/7.

      Reply
    17. Sharsti@theblondehairblueeyedrunner says

      2013-02-14 at 6:41 am

      Happy birthday to your mom! How long is lent? I always remember my catholic friends in high school giving something up, I think it’s great!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-14 at 7:51 am

        40 days 🙂

        Reply
    18. Maureen @ Breaking Free & Finding Me says

      2013-02-14 at 6:37 am

      Happy Birthday to your mom! Even though I am grappling a bit with my religion at the moment, I too was raised Catholic and went to Catholic school my entire life. I’m observing Lent by trying to actively spend more time with my grandmother and by giving up soda as well (all type!).

      Reply
    19. Jessica @ From the Kitchen to the Road says

      2013-02-14 at 6:36 am

      I go to the midweek Lenten services but I don’t give something up for lent. I’m not catholic so it wasn’t something I ever did. I thought about it but that lasted all of 30 seconds before I changed my mind.

      Reply
    20. Heather @ Run Eat Play says

      2013-02-14 at 5:38 am

      Happy birthday to your mom!! I love that your giving up swear words for Lent 🙂

      Reply
    21. jess @ burgers and thighs says

      2013-02-14 at 5:25 am

      i don’t observe lent but i told my fiance if he gave something up i would too. so we are both going soda free! good luck to you! i know its going to be super duper crazy ridiculously hard for me!

      Reply
    22. Beth @ Running with the Sunrise says

      2013-02-14 at 5:24 am

      Your mom sounds like such a sweet lady. I feel like I should get that Kleenex care pack for anyone who’s sick around me…I’m constantly grossed out by how people will get their snot and whatever all over their hands when they’re sick and then just start touching things. Yuck.

      Reply
    23. Bri says

      2013-02-14 at 4:55 am

      I am giving up french fries for Lent. This is a pretty big deal for me – they’re my absolute favorite treat. It’s for the best though. Let’s just hope I don’t compensate with cupcakes!

      Reply
    24. Nicole says

      2013-02-14 at 4:53 am

      I have to think about this. My friend is Greek and their Lent doesn’t start until March. But what could I do that would span both Lent’s. I won’t be giving up coffee so I am safe so far.

      The Kidless Kronicles

      Reply
    25. Kelly says

      2013-02-14 at 4:50 am

      I made the mistake of asking my husband what I should give up…so the snooze button it is. :p Apparently he’s tired of hearing it every day, lol.

      Reply
    26. Melissa @ mypeachlife says

      2013-02-14 at 4:20 am

      I gave up TV! Ohhhh TV I already miss you. The hardest part will be not being able to watch The Bachelor, I live for that show and all of it’s trashy goodness.

      Reply
    27. Caitlin says

      2013-02-14 at 3:29 am

      I’m catholic as well and I’m giving up Facebook!

      Reply
    28. Bri says

      2013-02-14 at 3:07 am

      I havent given anything up for Lent for the past couple years. I feel guilty just typing that!

      Happy Birthday to your mom!

      Reply
    29. Megan says

      2013-02-14 at 2:35 am

      Is it me, or has there been a huge upswing in sponsored posts lately?

      Reply
      • Emily says

        2013-02-14 at 5:40 am

        I noticed the same thing. Reading your blog (which I love) feels like watching commercials (which I hate).

        Reply
        • Ida says

          2013-02-14 at 11:12 am

          I don’t enjoy all the sponsored posts and give-aways of late either. I’ve been wanting to comment on this as well. I thought Monica once did a post about the importance of balancing sponsored stuff and real blog content? that balance is completely off right now.

          Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-14 at 7:47 am

        Yeah, I’ve had a lot of opportunities lately but it should die down soon.

        Reply
    30. Kathleen@newversionofme says

      2013-02-14 at 2:24 am

      I gave up cussing also! I have 2 little ones at home and I need to clean up my act!

      Reply
    31. Natalie from UK says

      2013-02-14 at 1:16 am

      It’s my sons birthday today too. I gave up diet soda in October and feel 100% better for it and have lost 17 lb. diet dr pepper was my main vice. I’m running my first half marathon on Sunday. Love you blog.

      Reply
    32. Jessica Jann says

      2013-02-13 at 11:32 pm

      AWwww I love this post!! It’s Sooo sweet! Happy birthday to your mom

      Reply
    33. Angela says

      2013-02-13 at 11:30 pm

      I love this idea! I want to send one! 🙂 I am giving up eating food from my work, I am going to take a lunch every day… it’s going to be tough.

      Reply
    34. Korlynne says

      2013-02-13 at 10:20 pm

      The hubs and I always give up soda too…sometimes French fries if we are really committed! Did you get your ashes? I couldn’t get there this year….

      Reply

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