Road trips can be such a fun adventure if you do them right. Whether it’s simply a means to a destination or it’s the whole point of a trip, I’ve found there are a handful of must-haves to make the most of the road trip experience. I’ve been preparing for a little road trip that…
Archives for November 2018
November Favorites
November has been a whirlwind of a month for me, and December is no doubt going to be even crazier. I have some exciting news that I’ll be sharing in Friday’s post, so make sure to check back for a life update! As for now, feel free to scroll through some of the randomness I’ve…
Gift Guide for Active People
Have you done your holiday shopping yet? December will be here before you know it! And that means people are starting to flock to stores to do their Christmas shopping. I don’t know about you, but I avoid last-minute gift shopping like the plague, because being overheated in a packed store with picked-over items is…
Be Present and Thankful
Happy Day After Thanksgiving! And Black Friday! And National Cranberry Day! (Head over to my cranberry recipes roundup if you need some inspo for how to celebrate that holiday, at the very least.) I’ve been soaking up the start to this long holiday weekend, as well as spending some quality time with my main squeeze…
Stability Ball Workout
Before you bust out your fat pants for Thanksgiving, I’ve got a new workout for you to try! I’ve done this routine at least three different times over the past month, and each time I can’t believe how such simple moves can make me feel so sore. Depending on how in shape you are, this…
Britney Spears Workout Playlist
Of all the workout music playlists I have ever shared, there is one artist I haven’t highlighted nearly enough: Britney Spears. Back in my running days, I had a Madonna-Britney hybrid playlist that I’d listen to a lot, and since that was lost with an old iPod that died, I recently created a new playlist that’s…
Tips for the Best Thanksgiving Turkey
I’m not sure where fall has gone, but somehow next week is already Thanksgiving! In honor of the food-centric holiday, I wanted to highlight some of the tips I’ve jotted down over the past four or so Thanksgiving dinners I’ve cooked. More specifically, I’m talking about the star of the show: the turkey. Cooking the…
10 Cranberry Recipes to Make This Season
In case you weren’t aware….it’s cranberry season! The vibrantly red fall fruit reaches its peak at this time of the year and then seems to disappear at the end of December. Luckily, there are a lot of ways to live it up during the short cranberry season. (And before it’s over, make sure to stock…
3 Self-Care Rules to Follow This Holiday Season
The end of the year tends to be an especially stressful time for people. From traveling and gift shopping to party hosting and event hopping, there’s just a lot of busyness that takes place. And if you’re not one of those people with a million things to do, you might feel stressed about and envious…
How to Step Up Your Sandwich Game
The sandwich is a magical food that has multiple layers contributing to a life-changing flavor and texture combo—except when it doesn’t and it sucks. I have a love-hate relationship with sandwiches. If the ingredients aren’t good quality or there isn’t enough variety, the entire thing can have you dreaming of all the other foods you could…
