Author Archives: Liz

Wellness Wednesday: Working Out with 8fit

Another confession- I have motivational challenges getting up and working out. I can’t figure out why because after I work out, I always feel great for the rest of the day. Whatever it is, I overcame it this morning and worked out.  Since I started working out again I’ve been alternating between running (maybe itContinueContinue reading “Wellness Wednesday: Working Out with 8fit”

Sunday Sweets: Blonde Brownies

UPDATE: So I guess I really am blonde (pun soooo intended).  I just realized that I’ve already posted this recipe. I guess I thought it was just that good. The post is pretty much the same thing but maybe a little better photos if you want to check it out. Sorry ’bout that folks! HappyContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sweets: Blonde Brownies”

Photo Friday: New England Favs

Here are a few from our girls’ trip to New England- Newport, Boston, and Salem.  There’s MUCH more content to come, including our itinerary, but these are some of my favorites, not just because of the quality but because of the memories.  House of Seven Gables…can I be honest and say I don’t remember theContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: New England Favs”

Wellness Wednesday: What is a well being?

I’m branching out here with Wellness Wednesday in an effort to be a well being.  So, for starters, what is a well being?  I think that this is a very personal question but, for me, being well means the following: Enjoying family Staying Positive Expressing gratitude Having energy Eating healthy Staying active Keeping my mindContinueContinue reading “Wellness Wednesday: What is a well being?”

Mommy Review Monday: Wilderness Club at Big Cedar

You’ve probably ready a LOT about our trip to Branson/Ozarks. Sorry if it’s a little much but for those who are looking to go on a family trip that has a little bit of everything to keep everyone entertained, this post might be helpful. If you want to learn more about our trip check outContinueContinue reading “Mommy Review Monday: Wilderness Club at Big Cedar”

Mommy Review Monday: Maybelline Makeup “Stick”

I hate putting makeup on. I like the way my face looks when I wear it but I hate, hate, hate taking the time to do it. Some call it lazy but I call it prioritization. There are about 10 million things I’d rather do with my free time.  So I’m always looking for theContinueContinue reading “Mommy Review Monday: Maybelline Makeup “Stick””

Celebrating Dad

As I started to write this in preparation for posting on Father’s Day, I saw this…. Looking at this screenshot, you might not even know what struck me as important.            Share your story here… As I sat for a minute, pondering, I wondered how I’d never looked at that phraseContinueContinue reading “Celebrating Dad”

Photo Friday: But Wait, There’s More

Here’s a few more from our family vacation that Garen took. Like I said, we all had a great time.  The kids are leaving to go to their Joe Daddy’s today for a couple of weeks and, man, oh man, am I going to miss these smiling faces! Check out last week’s Photo Friday andContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday: But Wait, There’s More”

Ozark Mountains/Branson Trip Itinerary

You may remember last year we survived the road trip with the entire family to Branson. We had a great time and loved how beautiful the Ozarks are so we wanted to come back for another trip to enjoy more of the mountains. Garen would’ve loved to just stay in a tent on a stateContinueContinue reading “Ozark Mountains/Branson Trip Itinerary”