Beauty-related topics aren’t really my niche, but these are two things that go a long way in my opinion-- a good tan, and a white smile. Those are probably high on my priority list because they stay put even when everything else sweats off. I’m embarrassingly minimal with my day-to-day routine and nothing that slows down my 25 minute shower + hair + makeup whirlwind routine in the morning will last long. Thankfully, I run around with kids most of the day and their expectations are pretty low in that category-- a rousing game of dodgeball and they are more than impressed.
Read MoreUtah Day 1: Itinerary always FULL
So, the other day Drew tried to slip the idea of buying a tricked out van to travel out West into our conversation….and he was dead serious. As with most things he says, this idea was prefaced by research, thought, number-crunching and an adventuresome spirit. And in stark contrast, my response was rash, narrow-minded and less than supportive. I’m working on reactions to ideas that aren’t my own and how I handle the one opportunity I have to give my “first impression.”
Read MoreSimplified: Traveling and Tracking-- (worth it? impossible?)
These tips are beneficial for someone who tracks their macros or just strives to live a healthy lifestyle on the go. I would argue that the truest test of having a firm grasp on your nutrition is being able to sustain your habits during travel. It's necessary to realize that their is very attainable middle ground between packing every meal your are going to consume during your trip and not giving a second thought to your choices because you're traveling and it's just impossible to eat the way you would at home.
Read MoreSocial Media (Utah Edition): Potentially Good, Inevitably Not....
Now it may seem that Drew and I float off to different places on a whim without a care in the world, but it’s not quite that glamorous and I’d like to shed some light on the perfectly curated, edited world of social media and how we interact with it. Something happened as we made our way through the Greenville airport that grounded me quickly--
Read MoreCreating a Runner, a Person, a LIFE (#not pregnant)
Blogging is a stretch for me. To presume that someone wants to know about the topics I choose to write, the ways I spend my time, the clothes I wear during workouts--it all seems a bit self-absorbed. A few circumstances recently have put blogging, the importance (or lack thereof)-- in perspective. Watching dear friends go through hardships that can’t be alleviated tends to put me in introspective funks and I think it’s good to allow those thoughts to sink in for a time. Life is fragile-- time is presumed, but not promised.
Read MoreFriday Favorites: Workout Clothes
Let’s be honest---even sweating through an intense workout can be made a little more enjoyable when wearing something comfortable that you feel good in. I’m sure it’s mostly psychological, but I always save my favorite workout pieces for harder days or longer runs because they give me a little extra confidence (I’m sure Drew is rolling his eyes at the amount a “little extra confidence” can cost). In my defense, there are plenty of areas that I couldn’t care less to spend money (designer purses, cosmetics, expensive furniture, etc)--but I spend a lot of time in athletic clothes, and it’s worth the investment.
Read MoreWhy and How We Have Prioritized Travel as Newlyweds
Writing on this subject hasn’t flowed. In fact, I’ve been typing phrases and backspacing for about five minutes now and it's becoming clear why-- I don't want to be misunderstood. My hope is that nothing in this post comes across as pretentious, privileged, or proficient. Drew and I realize that not everyone our age can or cares to travel. We also realize that we have plenty to learn about how to do it more efficiently.
Read MoreNorway Magic Part I
Last summer was adventure like none I’d ever been on before, in a place like no other-- Norway (sounds like a travel commercial, huh?). The beauty of this country can’t be contained to words or pictures, but because I truly desire to go back once a week, I’m going to use this post (and probably a few more) to relive the two weeks in paradise.
Read MoreMy Sweet Summer is Gone
These lyrics are harsh realities today for teachers across the country. It’s time to wave goodbye to our late nights, spontaneous road trips, lunch dates and tan lines! It was a good run--but the alarm clock with remind me just how good on Monday.
Read MoreComparison Traps-- The Game that Needs No Teacher
I want to talk about an unpopular, but very important topic---the trap of comparisons.
It’s a game that needs no teacher. I see kids start as early as K-5 comparing sneakers or hula-hoop colors at school. And as we get older, the objects may change (vacations, houses, relationships, bodies), but the root remains the same--discontentment. Since the majority of content I share in this space centers around travel, fitness and food I’ll start there. Blogging, Instagram, Facebook profiles are a highlight reel of our lives, not a live feed. There isn’t an audience for posts or pictures of me folding workout clothes (although I spend plenty of time doing it)....
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