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Go For the Goal!

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The first thing I heard when I turned on the news this morning was, “Today’s going to be a gloooomy day…” Ummm, happy Tuesday?? While the Eastern skies are hued a pretty orange - pink ,   the Western[...]

In Defense of Oatmeal

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Yesterday afternoon I took a quick trip over to QuikTrip and as I was heading out of the parking lot, I spied an evil little sign out of the corner of my eye… Life’s Too Short for Oatmeal?! The nerve! You know I love me a[...]

Unable to Resuscitate

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Oh, hello! TGIF! I’ve been off dominating my to-do list this morning… 1. Bank 2. Target (Honeycrisps on sale for $1.99!) 3. Kohls (got some new gloves and a workout shirt!) 4. TJ Maxx (picked out a pair of[...]

Apple and Cinnamon Muffins

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As soon as we enter fall, I always find myself at the farmers' market every Sunday without fail, even if there's nothing particular that I need. There's something very comforting about an Autumn farmers' market; it brings out the homely side[...]

My Cold Sandwich Exception

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For the past several months, I?ve had this girl?s picture hanging on my fridge among to-do lists, awards, magnets and recipes. It?s been my inspiration to grow long, strong and luscious hair like hers. Unfortunately, it just wasn?t working[...]

The Great ?Stay Home? Debate

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Happy Thursday! I hit the gym bright and early this morning and took my trusty, treadmill interval workout cheat sheet with me! This.was.a.doozy! I was SO thirsty (and kind of hungry) and had to take several 1 minute walking breaks[...]

At Least Something?s Melting

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  Before and After!   It’s more of the cold, white same around here! Check out how high the snow drift was when I opened my garage door. That’s it least three cans of paint high! Ben and I actually had[...]

Breakfast Fail + Cast Your Vote!

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Reason #4,762 why I love almond/peanut butter: you can use the near empty jar to make hot & silky Oats In a Jar . Thus, sights like this upset me greatly. Fumble fingers here blew her chances at utilizing a near empty jar of almond[...]

A Lovely Cheese Pizza, Just For Me

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Today I pulled the classic Home Alone move (Lord I love that movie!) Approximately 30 minutes after I was supposed   to wake up, I  sat straight up and said, “I slept in!” Morning workout = no go. That’s ok though,[...]

Cast Your Vote + Yummy Salad Topper

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Morning! Someone forgot to tell central Iowa that it’s not nice to tease. After yesterday’s cozy, lounge-on-the-couch-and-watch-football weather, we’re supposed to be back up in the mid-80s today. Sheesh! I wish the weather would[...]