life lately //
The last month has virtually flown by. It’s been a whirlwind of exhaustion, cold, fun, illness, and what was nonstop marathon training. Here’s a recap of what we’ve been up to as of late: 1. It turns...
View Articlerunning // the cheap sport.
I used to think that running was the sport that required little monetary investment. All you need is a pair of shoes and an open road. Right? Wrong. Oh so wrong. Sure, you need shoes. But the more you...
View Articleweekend wrap up //
Friday // After a long day at work and a long day at the sitter for Moosh, we wound up at our favorite local indoor play place, Café O’Play, to try and burn off whatever energy he had left. He had...
View Articleback on the mat // #youphoriayoga
Since marathon training began (and since it has ceased to exist) I haven’t been on my yoga mat nearly as much as I’d prefer. Like, hardly at all. [insert frown face] But I have had one chance to...
View Articleweekend wrap up //
After last weeks drama that nearly put Moosh into the hospital for an overnight stay, we welcomed the weekend with open arms — and hesitation. Cause who knew WHEN this kid would have another episode,...
View ArticleCleveland Marathon // Real Talk
OK, friends. It’s time to get real. I’m currently signed up for the Cleveland Half Marathon, which is this Sunday morning… … and I have NOT properly trained. At least not as of recent. As of recent my...
View ArticleElevate YOGAkron // outdoor yoga festival!
There are many things that I’m passionate about. When two of those things come together (like drinking wine and painting, for instance – LOL!), I am in heaven! Two other things that I am passionate...
View ArticleI wanna go running. //
It was only a matter of time before Moosh proclaimed that he wanted to go running. I merely suggested going running on Memorial Day, and next thing I knew he was all “Mommy! I wanna go running! I...
View Articlethe truth about this 2nd pregnancy //
My pants started to get tight prior to even finding out I was pregnant. Which totally made sense once I found out I was pregnant. However, that happens FAST with a second pregnancy! Dang! People...
View Articlethe power of awesome customer service //
It’s a well-known fact that pregnant women are hormonal hot messes and will either snap at you or cry if things do not go their way. OK, well if you have never encountered a pregnant woman, you might...
View ArticleGIVEAWAY!! // Elevate Akron // Fall 2015
Again, I have to say it… Northeast Ohio is simply amazing. There is so much to do, so much to see, and so much to be involved in! While this can be found within so many groups and hobbies here in...
View Articlepostpartum fitness // wishes + plans
I know I’m not postpartum yet, but gosh, I cannot wait to get back to feeling like myself. Don’t get me wrong, I’m giving myself as much time as necessary to heal, postpartum. However, this warmer...
View ArticleWeekend Wrap Up //
It was another one of those weekends. The kind of weekend that makes my heart pitter-patter. I went to bed SO full of happy on Sunday night. Seriously. I was just… happy! My mom and dad arrived around...
View ArticleWeekend Wrapup //
Guys! [Yes, I realize I start a LOT of blog posts with “guys!” But, to be fair? I actually say that a LOT in real life.] This weekend was mostly the bomb dot com. Let’s recap, shall we? Saturday was...
View ArticleIllness, Float Therapy, Yoga, and the Northside Market // Weekly Mantra
So last week I was all “this is going to be THE BEST week,” which is pretty much just tempting fate. And fate handed me about 50% of what I was expecting last week, and 50% of the unexpected. Win...
View ArticlePostpartum Health + Fitness After Baby # 2 //
Real talk: Postpartum health and fitness after one baby felt like a breeze. Postpartum health and fitness with a toddler and terrible newborn?? It feels impossible. Well, it felt impossible… I know, I...
View ArticleAccountability // Health + Fitness Update #2
It’s been a whole month since my first health + fitness update, so I guess it’s time for some accountability. Right? Ugh. Right. Here’s the thing — the scale? It’s only moved a tiny bit. Like, only a...
View ArticleElevate, Play with Lark, SOAK, and Eat Local! // Embracing the Chaos
We’ve been so crazy busy lately that we’ve hardly had a chance to slow down. It’s my own fault, really. I’m a chronic over-scheduler. It’s a blessing and a curse, friends. It really is. See, I thrive...
View ArticleOur Summer in Pictures
Guys – something amazing happened this Summer — we had fun — and I stepped a bit away from this here blog. I did, however, start posting all kinds of photos to my Instagram stories as a way of...
View ArticleEnd of Summer Health + Fitness Update | and a BIG announcement!
Guys, I am proud to say that I didn’t let the hustle and bustle of Summer get me off track with my health and fitness journey. Wooo hooo! Weight Watchers Update // I’m at my lowest weight since Remy...
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