Next week is every mom's favorite day to feel special. No, not the first day of school ha ha but Mother's Day. It's our day to feel special and appreciated by our families (even more so than usual) and maybe get a little extra pampering. I do always love the handmade cards and flowers and have all of little projects my kids made me many years ago. That's all well and good but I admit I also enjoy a little gift. After all these years, I know everyone is happiest when I give my hubs a gentle nudge … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites Spring Edition
Happy Friday! It's been a while since I have shared a few of my favorite things and there are so many random things I am loving right now. The sunshine, flowers and warmer weather just make me so happy. Here are just a few of my Friday Favorites Spring Edition.Friday Favorites Spring Edition New spring sandals! A girl cannot live in running shoes alone (or can she?). I am loving these new sling back espadrilles wedges with a just enough of a platform to feel super comfy on my feet. I am … [Read more...]
A few of my favorite things-making my own Skirt Box
As most of you are aware, I have been a Skirt Sports Ambassador for a few years now. However, this post was completely my idea and I have not been compensated for it. All the skirt love is my own. Now that we got that out of the way, Skirt Sports has a fun new Skirt Box idea to give women a chance to try the 5 most popular styles on and keep what they like. My friend and fellow ambassador, Erika (MCMMamaRuns), and I have teamed up to create our own Skirt Box to share with you.Erika and I … [Read more...]
What To Wear On A Rainy Run + Shoe Hoodies Giveaway
Of course it would be amazing if every run could be run in perfect weather conditions wouldn't it? But... since that is not going to happen, we have two choices: either run on the treadmill or prepare for a rainy run. I personally prefer to run outside no matter what the weather over a treadmill run. In fact, sometimes running in the rain can be very cathartic for me. Today, I am sharing a few of my rainy day essentials for what to wear on a rainy run and a fun giveaway for a pair of shoe … [Read more...]
Hosting A Skirt Sports Trunk Show- Fit n Fashionable Friday
Happy Friday! You are probably aware of my love of Skirt Sports' great running skirts and active wear so I was beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to host a trunk show with their new fall gear. I first heard about this amazing idea while out in Boulder for the ambassador retreat and knew I had to get in on it.How does one host a Skirt Sports Trunk Show? I received 3 huge boxes filled with all the new fall gear. I seriously thought about just running away with it all. Alas, I set up a … [Read more...]
Checking Out The Popsugar Must Have Box & Giveaway
Happy Friday! I love to come home and find my monthly Popsugar Must Have box on my door step. If you're not familiar, the Popsugar Must Have box is a monthly subscription box filled with a mix of fashion, beauty and style products. This month, I'm checking out what's in my box and also giving away a full box to one of you.Let's check out what's inside this month's box. Jack & Lucy wide brimmed hatI never would have bought this myself but I am so excited to try it out. This hat … [Read more...]
Friday Fitness Finds on Groupon- Retail Therapy Anyone?
Thanks to Groupon for sponsoring this post. All opinions are as always my own.Happy Friday! I have had the craziest, busiest week and I have to admit I am a little stressed. What's one of my favorite things to do when I am stressed? A little retail therapy of course! Naturally, I also want to find great deals. I headed over to Groupon to check out their huge array of fitness finds. I am sharing a of my favorite fitness deals today. Friday Fitness Finds on Groupon These Fitness humor tanks … [Read more...]
Digging Into Pop Sugar Must Have Box-June
I know subscription boxes are all the rage these days! I've tried a few of them the past few years however the one box I keep sticking with is the Pop Sugar Must Have Box. It's been about 2 years since I started subscribing to it and every month I am delighted when I see it waiting on my door step. What's so great about it? The Pop Sugar Must Have Box is a lifestyle box filled with full sized products and gear and snacks usually from newer or smaller companies. Each month has a theme that all … [Read more...]
Skirting Around Boulder-Skirt Sports Retreat
It's difficult to recap all the activities and excitement of my weekend in Boulder for the Skirt Sports Ambassador Retreat. Spoiler alert: I absolutely love Boulder and had a fabulous time Skirting Around.Skirting Around Boulder I flew in late Thursday night so I would have the whole weekend to enjoy all that Boulder had to offer. Because of the time change and the altitude, I did not sleep much and was up early Friday ready to explore. Friday morning my friend Andrea and I went for a … [Read more...]
5 Great Mother’s Day Gifts For The Fit Mom In Your Life
Of course I think us moms should be honored more than once a year but alas, we will have to settle for Mother's Day next week. I've got a few great mother's day gifts for the fit mom in your life. I just realized that Mother's Day is only a week away so I need to get shopping myself!Emi Jay nightshirt $68I love this! The Emi Jay night shirts are so soft and comfy. I was going to subtly suggest to my kids that I wanted this but then I accidentally hit the "buy now" button. … [Read more...]
My Fave Spring Running Picks From Skirt Sports
Part of what I love about spring running is putting away the gloves, long tights and turtlenecks and pulling out all of the bright fun spring running clothes. There is something about putting on a flirty skirt or fun flowery print that just makes me want to go outside and run. As a skirt sports ambassador, I have the chance to get my hands on some of the new gear as soon as it hits the shelves. Today I am sharing a few of my favorite pieces from the spring collection. Top Spring Running … [Read more...]
Learn, Run & Shop + Shoe Giveaway
Our local Road Runner Sports store has long been my go to for shoes and gear however, as I am quickly learning there is so much more going on. Road Runner Sports is a place to learn, run & shop.Last weekend, we had a private seminar on injury prevention and pre run stretching. Recap and demo here. Our Moms Run This Town group learned a lot of really practical advice to implement into our running routines. Road Runner loves to work with local groups to offer classes and seminars … [Read more...]
