On Friday our family packed a picnic and visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. I thought you might enjoy a few of the shots we captured in the fields. It is always a treat to be able to see row upon row of vibrant tulips up close. We even told The Little Helping we were … Continue reading »
This week is framed by two wonderful days that remind us to be mindful citizens of the planet. When I think about Earth Day and Arbor Day I am inspired to find ways to protect and celebrate the wonders of the natural world. Monday, April 22nd is Earth Day, “an annual day on which events … Continue reading »
Lace up those sneakers – Today is The American Heart Association’s National Walking Day! Please check with your healthcare provider before beginning a new routine. Walking is one of the few activities that I can fit in almost any time. Even at my heaviest I frequently chose walking as my method of exercise. While I … Continue reading »
Today I took a little time out to show some love to myself. Even with a busy day ahead I spent 30 minutes jogging on our treadmill. Over the past few months I have been working to make physical activity a greater priority. Because it is Valentine’s Day and we are smack in the middle … Continue reading »
From time to time I find myself getting sucked into a rut of lethargy and general funkiness. These are the days when I am most likely to stand infront of the open refrigerator and try to cure my ill ease with a snack, or three. During these times my to-do list feels weightier and my … Continue reading »
Regular readers are aware of my recent frustrations over Netflix removal of all fitness content from their Instant Watch library (read my rants here and here). Well readers, it is time to move forward. A few weeks ago I was contacted by the lovely folks at Workouts On Demand. In exchange for reviewing the site they are … Continue reading »
Update 9/9/12: If you have stumbled upon this post looking for a way to stream workouts make sure to click over to my review of http://www.workoutsondemand.com and enter the membership giveaway or take advantage of the 55% reader discount. Good afternoon Netflix Users and Our Lady Readers! It has been a few weeks since the … Continue reading »
IT’S HERE! FINALLY Our New York pictures are finally ready for viewing. I don’t know why getting this post ready became such a struggle for me. Some projects are just overwhelming. I thought it would be fun to assemble them into a slideshow so I could include a few more images than I would have … Continue reading »
Update 9/9/12: If you have stumbled upon this post looking for a way to stream workouts make sure to click over to my review of http://www.workoutsondemand.com and enter the membership giveaway or take advantage of the 55% reader discount. I have some bad news. Netflix has pulled all workout “videos” from their instant watch menu! … Continue reading »
I’m thirty! Hooray! A couple months ago I made a plan to mark my big 3 – 0 by running my first full 5K (3.1 miles). I organized The Dirty Thirty 5K and asked for anyone who wanted to join me. Last Sunday the day of the event arrived. The final Dirty Thirty crew was an … Continue reading »