2013

I’ve had a few requests for a quick post on how to cook mushrooms – so here you go! I used portabello stuffing mushrooms (basically, medium sized bellas). Your first option is pan-frying the ‘shrooms.  What I really like to do with mushrooms is to fry them with a little bit of soy or tamari [...]

Heeeey.  I thought Charlotte’s spring had arrived.  Guess I was wrong! (I always blow the white flowers off these things when I see ‘em – but couldn’t because they were too icy!)   It’s clichéd to complain about baby sleep, but man – last night was rough. Henry is usually so good (thanks, sleep training!), [...]

Thought #1: I recently saw an ad for a FOAM RUN.  This is like a mud run but with foam.  Between all the obstacle courses and strongman challenges, what will they link of next?!  (Image Source) Speaking of crazy runs, check out:  Obstacle Runs ---> Are They Safe? and 10 Wacky, Tacky, and Insane Races.  [...]

I hope you had an excellent Thursday! We had a greeeeeat day.  We may have jammed more activities into a day than every before in Henry’s life.  He went to the gym’s daycare so I could spin, we drove the Husband to work, and then Henry and I went out for Thai food.  This is [...]

Two great days of workouts! First things first:  Yesterday, I ran a 5K with my neighbor Christine.  Everyone, please look at Christine’s jogging stroller.  Yes.  That is a TRIPLET stroller. My stroller weights about 45 pounds with Henry; hers weighs over 95 pounds with her babies in it. NINTY FIVE POUNDS! Also, when I ran [...]

The other day, a reader made a really awesome suggestion, and I loved it so much that I’ve decided to make it a personal challenge for March.  I hope you’ll join me! I’m really (REALLY!) pumped for triathlon season, and trust me – if I could start doing races RIGHT NOW, I would.  But the [...]

Need some fresh tunes for your workout? Here are my favorite songs from the current Billboard’s Top 100 list: My favorite on that list is the Swedish House Mafia song – I love to drive with the windows down and practically scream the chorus.  And then do an epic fist pump. Reminds me of early [...]

So glad to be home!  My taxi couldn’t navigate the streets of Charlotte fast enough. Everything is just how I left it. Pippa is still in charge, Maggie is still always underfoot, James is still aloof, Henry’s sweet as ever but his new haircut still looks doofy, and the Husband is still… well, I’m not [...]

West Chester University – you were incredibly awesome last night! Nearly 350 women (and a few guys) showed up for my Operation Beautiful event.   I’ve been to Philly countless times before so I didn’t feel pressure to get out and see the city. My old friends live in the area, but everyone’s schedule was [...]

Earbuds are a seriously hot commodity in our house.  We probably have five or six pairs of the white Apple earbuds but, for some reason, no one can ever find a pair when they want one.  Why?  Well, because they’re such a hot item, we hide earbuds from each other.  And then we end up [...]

I feel like I’m just surfacing. My weekend was consumed by a huge last-minute freelance project. I’m not complaining about the chance to work, but man – it was crazy. I wrote ten pieces over two days (that’s a LOT!). After I hit publish on this post, I’m all worded out… until tomorrow. I spent [...]

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Thought #1:  You know what I think the key to regular exercise is – no matter what your life and work situation?  When you have an opportunity to run, RUN.  Don’t dilly dally!  We all pack in so much; the window to workout is usually fairly short.  Stop wondering if you should go on a [...]