Bob and I celebrated our 2-year wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Originally, we had decided to go out for dinner, but then changed our plans at the last minute. This dinner turned out to be delicious and fun to make!« Continue »
Friday’s Five
Woo hoo!! Summer break is officially here, and it’s starting with a bang. Bob and I have plans to help at our local Art Festival this weekend, and we have quite the to-do list of errands and mini-projects to tackle.« Continue »
Friday’s Five
Classes will officially be finished on Monday, and final exams take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Summer is right around the corner!! But first, let’s embrace the fact that it’s Friday!« Continue »
Friday’s Five: Food Must-Haves When Traveling
When traveling, I do not like trusting that I will find food I like on the road (or in the air). Whether I’m heading west to my beloved Colorado, taking a long weekend to visit my parents or attending a fabulous Blend Retreat, there are a few “must-haves” that I never forget.« Continue »
Friday’s Five
Three weeks until summer break!! I can barely contain all my excitement. This school year went by very quickly, but I’m also in need of some rest and relaxation before beginning another semester.« Continue »
Giveaway! Friday’s Five! Los Paleo: Mexican Paleo Recipes!
If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you have “met” my friends, Marla and Jeff. We get together for cooking experiments (aka M²T³ Events), apple picking, and visiting Chicagoland restaurants. Jeff is the mastermind behind my blog’s design/theme, and the two of them are ultra-talented photographers.« Continue »
Friday’s Five
I am so excited that May is here! I feel as if summer is finally within reach, and I cannot wait. There will be more time for traveling, cooking, relaxing, time with Shazam and social shenanigans! « Continue »
Friday’s Five
Between days of nearly zero sunshine, and enough rain to make every river in the area cause flood warnings, I’m ready for the weather to shift into something more cheerful. I’m hoping this weekend is the turning point for us!« Continue »
Friday’s Five
We had a rainy and cold week in the Chicagoland area. I’m ready for some warmth to move in. And more sunshine! I’m hoping the weekend brings a bit of both. « Continue »
Friday’s Five
It has been a whirlwind of a week in our household. Holy cow. Our Shazam is going through lots of training with us, and is doing an amazing job! Bob and I are looking forward to the weekend so we can spend even more time with him.« Continue »
Friday’s Five
Where did my spring break go?!? Chicago didn’t provide much warm weather, but I’m hoping today and tomorrow finally get us in to the 50′s. That would at least finish spring break on a good note. « Continue »
Friday’s Five
Spring Break is officially here! I’m excited to relax, spend some time catching up on chores at home, and cross a few minor things off my to-do list. « Continue »
Friday’s Five
One more week until Spring Break!! It will be here before we know it. I just hope Chicago’s weather figures it out. Come on, spring!!
Friday’s Five
I really can’t complain. I had an unexpected 3-day work-week. Three cheers for a perfectly timed snow-day, right? :) So here we are . . . . it’s Friday already! Excellent.« Continue »
Friday’s Five
I’m excited for the weekend, but definitely have a lot on my plate! Along with the usual running around (yoga class, grocery shopping and meal prep), I am taking my final test to earn certification as a health coach, fulfilling my supervision assignment at the school where I teach, and setting aside time to enjoy the Academy Awards ceremony. Whew! The weekend is jam-packed!
Friday’s Five
Happy Friday!! I’m so excited to have a three-day weekend ahead of me. *sigh* I can tell it’s going to be wonderful to have that extra day off.« Continue »
Friday’s Five: Injuries and Eating
Happy Friday!! This week, a link to Injured Runners: How to Eat for a Fast Recovery caught my attention. I clicked over to the article, and found that the author had some great advice. « Continue »
Friday’s Five
Happy Friday!! I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend, and spending time with friends while watching the Super Bowl on Sunday. Also, Sunday is National “Wear Red Day” in support of women’s heart health. Be sure to represent!!« Continue »
Friday’s Five
I needed to make this list for myself. To remind myself of what to do in order to overcome this bone-chilling weather. It’s cold around here! Here’s this week’s Friday’s Five:« Continue »
Friday’s Five
Happy Friday! I’m off to Florida for the long weekend! Bob and I will be vacationing with my parents until Monday, and we cannot wait. This little trip comes at a perfect time, as temperatures around here have really dropped lately. But before I go, here’s my weekly round-up:« Continue »
