Weekend Warriors: Children Change Everything
Thanks to everyone for your comments and emails about Virginia Tech and Boston. Please continue to keep those impacted in your thoughts. My husband and I are Weekend Warriors. We’ve got the cheap...
View ArticleWeekend Warriors: Parenting Edition
Last week I wrote about my membership in the Weekend Warrior club. I have no plans to fully retire, but since 2009, my status is best characterized as inactive; my participation, sporadic or...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Mythbusters – Do I Need to Supplement with Formula?
As part of my series on Breastfeeding, I’ll dispel some common myths. Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, but if you know what to expect, you can get through the rough patches and enjoy the many benefits....
View ArticleHappy 1st Birthday Monkey
Today our precious little Monkey turns 1! As cliché as it sounds, I can’t believe it’s been a year since we welcomed her into our lives. While some of the days (and nights!) seemed unbelievably long,...
View ArticleRace Recap: Laurel Run Ascent
Last Saturday my husband and I took advantage of free babysitters (thanks Gran & Papa Q!) and hit the beautiful single-track in the 11-mile Laurel Run Ascent trail race. This is one of my favorite...
View ArticleWe’ll Take the Stain Guard, Please
Last month we spent a large chunk of time furniture shopping. More specifically, couch shopping. We had a full-size couch and love seat that were in dire need of retirement. Actually, I declared the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Mythbusters – Will I Be Able to Produce Enough Milk?
As part of my series on Breastfeeding, I’ll dispel some common myths. Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, but if you know what to expect, you can get through the rough patches and enjoy the many benefits....
View ArticleConfessions of a Blogger Newbie: Facebook Fail
I have a confession to make. Social media kind of freaks me out. Plus I really suck at it. Not exactly the best qualities for a blogger, right? Let me explain. Until this week, I was one of the...
View ArticleThings that Scare Me: The Friedrichsbad
I’ve traveled to Southwest Germany several times over the last few years for business, and I’ve been lucky enough to stay in Baden Baden. Baden Baden means ‘bath bath,’ and the city’s slogan is it’s so...
View ArticleMy Garment-Free Experience at the Friedrichsbad
Did I leave you in suspense all weekend? Are you ready for the exciting conclusion to my Friedrichsbad experience? After chickening out on my first visit to Baden Baden, I kept asking myself if I’d...
View ArticleThat Deserves a Star – Favorite Things & Link Round-Up
We had rainy weather last weekend, but, as Bean is quick to remind us, rain is good because it makes the flowers and trees grow! We still enjoyed the weekend and did lots of fun indoor activities, like...
View ArticleThe Liebster Award
Thanks to Charlotte at Commitness to Fitness for nominating me for the Liebster Award! I’m going to shamelessly steal most of the info about this award directly from her. Liebster is German for...
View Article7 Things Motherhood Has Taught Me
To all the rockin’ mamas, mamas-to-be, and future mamas, have a wonderful Mother’s Day! For my five male readers, give the mama in your life a big hug & kiss this weekend! In celebration of the...
View ArticleRunning for Ribbons: Race Recap
Last week was super busy for our family. For a three and half year old, Bean sure had a full dance card! On Tuesday evening she ran the track club’s spring mile; on Wednesday she had a five-star day at...
View ArticleDaily Reports & Girls’ Night Out
After an exciting evening at her 1-mile race, Bean’s busy week continued. On Thursday we went to see Disney Princesses on Ice. But first, let’s talk about Wednesday. Even after a late night after her...
View ArticleDivision of Labor – It’s Your Turn to Cook
My husband and I have both worked full time since we got married, so we’ve always divided the household labor evenly. There are some tasks that my husband handles, like yard work and car maintenance,...
View ArticleFriday Favorites & Link Round-Up
This edition of That Deserves a Star features some of my favorite things, plus a link round-up from some great blogs. Thanks to Katie at Running4Cupcakes for being the inspiration behind Friday...
View ArticleMerida Makeover & The Princess Problem
Last week I wrote about my adventure with Bean at Disney Princesses on Ice. Despite my initial hesitation, we had a great time and enjoyed one-on-one time together. Well, less than a week later Disney...
View ArticleBreastfeeding & Fitness After Baby
A runner and mama-to-be recently asked me about exercise after baby while breastfeeding: I want to breastfeed, but I am also ready to run, lift, swim, and bike again. I’m unsure how this all plays into...
View ArticleExercise & Breastfeeding Myths and Tips
Yesterday, I talked about my return to fitness while breastfeeding. Today, I’ll bust some common breastfeeding myths and offers some helpful tips. If you missed them, be sure to check out: Myth 1: If...
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