When I was pregnant, I was obsessed with reading people’s hospital bag packing lists. I stocked my bag with a whole lot of things I never ended up using, but here are the things I loved having during labor, delivery and recovery. 1. A comb - I read somewhere that squeezing a comb during contractions … Continue reading Hospital Bag Essentials
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The gift guide for everyone
After making a few specialized lists, I realized that the hardest gifts to find are the ones that you buy for people you don't know very well - like buying for a coworker or a neighbor or your boyfriend's sister you've only met once. I, like many others, am trying to shop small as much … Continue reading The gift guide for everyone
My favorite purchase of 2020
It's no secret that I love to shop. I've made my fair share of online orders this year, but there is one purchase that has completely changed my life. The Five Minute Journal has become a part of my daily routine that I look forward to. It is exactly what it sounds like – a … Continue reading My favorite purchase of 2020
2018 Real Resolutions
2017 was the year of so many "firsts" and "lasts" for me. I finished my last semester of college, competed in my last pom competition, slept my last sleep in the college house I lived in with my best friends for three years, the list goes on... I also had my first day at a … Continue reading 2018 Real Resolutions
Go for Your Goals
It feels like forever since my last post. So much has happened in the last few weeks and I am so excited to tell you all about it! I also want to apologize for going MIA for a few weeks there, I was very busy and the last thing I want to do is treat … Continue reading Go for Your Goals
10 Things I Learned From Being a Team Player
In ninth grade I broke my dad's heart when I decided to quit running track to join the JV pompon team. For those of you who aren't from the Midwest, Pompon is a combination of cheer and dance with a focus of sharp movements and Rockettes style high kicks. As high school went on, I … Continue reading 10 Things I Learned From Being a Team Player
Smile at Yourself
Like many women, I am often told to smile more by men on the street. Every time this happens, it leaves me with an uncomfortable feeling. I get a pit in my stomach that sticks with me for the whole day. I think the reason why it feels so intrusive when a stranger demands that you … Continue reading Smile at Yourself
Snooze it & Lose it
I don't run for elevators. I don't run to catch planes. I don't like to run late. Your alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. and you immediately hit snooze. 8 minutes later the piercing sound of reality rings in your ear again and again and again... It's a vicious cycle: hit snooze, doze off, wake up … Continue reading Snooze it & Lose it
Finding Your Own Motivation
I spent Saturday with thousands of women striving to be the best versions of themselves, and it was inspiring to say the least. You already know my feelings on group fitness, but the Tone It Up Tour was another level of community. For those of you who don't know, Tone It Up is a website with daily … Continue reading Finding Your Own Motivation
Shake Your Booties
My ever-growing shoe collection reaches its prime in the fall. The flip flops I've been wearing for three months straight have been retired, and I'm ready to sport every shade of suede I can get my hands on. Here are my five favorite shoes this season and a few ways I style them: Metallic Mule … Continue reading Shake Your Booties
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