Tag Archives: Family

Can I Give Up Meat For Lent?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Coco

Two weeks from today is Mardi Gras, which means that it’s almost time for Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent.   I don’t usually give up anything for Lent. Instead, I try to focus on doing things that draw … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (The Fitmas Edition)

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Coco

I hope everyone had a great holiday, and if Santa stopped by your house, I hope he was as good to you as he was to me! His fitmas gifts have my whole day covered. For my o’dark-thirty runs: For … Continue reading →

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Love Is The Reason For The Season

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Coco

Today is the fourth Sunday in Advent. The fourth week of Advent usually is shorter than a full week, but this year it is as short as possible, since tomorrow we will start celebrating  Christmas! Are you ready for Christmas? … Continue reading →

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Happy Merry Joy!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Coco

I wrote this post on Thursday, before the tragic events in Newtown. I am holding the parents, children, teachers, and friends in my thoughts and prayers–and also remembering others who are facing hard times. It may be too much to … Continue reading →

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Too Much Of A Good Thing? (The Starbucks Steel Card)

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Coco

It’s no secret that I love Starbucks. I usually start my day with a pot of Starbucks coffee that I brew at home, and I am always happy to see a Starbucks when I am traveling–whether I need a “tall … Continue reading →

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