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This was a great running year! 4 Half marathons PR in road Half-Marathon CR at Twisted Ankle half-marathon 947 miles Qualified for Half-Fanatics I went through a few pairs of Sauconys this year. I plan to go through more in 2014. While I was thinking about upcoming race goals, I spent more time thinking about …

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First of all, if you are new to the Whole 30, please check out the Whole 30 site and read my review of the book that started my year of fantastic success with Whole 30 and Paleo. I am in the process of re-reading to ground myself back to the reasons why some foods can …

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Apparently, nobody went and to Santa to tattle on me. Because I had a lot of awesome under the tree. Everything from clothes, kitchen stuff, teacher stuff, bath and body stuff, and WICK TRIMMERS!!!!!!! And some new glass. Stephen outdid himself this year. I love my 50. LOVE IT. But, there is a big drawback. …

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Don’t laugh. It does get cold in Alabama and these past 2 weeks have been frigid. We actually turned on the big central heater, which caused the house to smoke up due to dust in the vents burning, and we even put a quilt OVER the down comforter. We are cold weather wussies. I’m running …

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Or have about 30 cups. It’s a small collection I like to have hanging around when the mood strikes me. WHAT A CRAZY DAY!!!! It’s supposed to be a day of rest, but this is Sunday heading into the last week of school before Christmas. Next week is full of parties, crafts, ornaments, and oh …

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This post is sponsored by FitFluential, LLC on behalf of Koss There are just a few more shopping days left and if you’re still looking for a gift for the fitness fanatic in your life, I have a great idea and it won’t break the bank. Koss Fit Series headphones. Koss’ female designers teamed up …

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Alabama got cold, y’all. I usually can’t say these words until January. But the nation was hit by a brutal cold mass of yuck and we got the arctic blast of cold air. Of course, I’m still wearing tan lines from Colorado in June so I’m wasn’t ready for all that nonsense. I was ready …

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  So what is on the list for your favorite cook in your life? Or the list of the friends who are new to cooking? Do you have anybody moving into an apartment for the first time or getting married? Then check out this list of kitchen essentials.  These are items for anybody who has …

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I finally have all trees decorated and lights replaced. Those pre-lit things are never lit enough for me. I want them to look like they are on fire. I have a slight pyro fascination. I blame it on my hair. Main Tree That’s Has a Section of Lights Missing And It Drives Me INSANE. This …

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I have been waiting patiently for a few weeks to share all my Christmas frivolity. I was off work today and spent the day resting and looking at my lights. And my trees. All 4 of them. I love chilling with the holiday Pandora and something hot to drink. I know these days will FLY …

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A week ago, we went to All Fired Up to paint our ornaments for 2013. I picked them up today!! That was the highlight of the day. Someone has notified my entire kindergarten class that Christmas is coming soon. Not sure who let that secret out, but it has caused mayhem in our little corner …

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