Happy Spring Ultimate Coffee Date

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Coco

Welcome to the Spring Ultimate Coffee Date Link Up! Let’s imagine we are getting together for coffee (or tea, or your favorite relaxing beverage) and share what’s going on in our lives. 

The Ultimate Coffee Date
Be a gracious guest and leave comments on other blogs in the link up, and don’t forget to visit my co-host Deborah at Confessions Of A Mother Runner.

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The Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Non-Vegans Will Love

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Coco

My daughter recently adopted a vegan lifestyle. Not only does she follow a vegan diet, she has transitioned her wardrobe to non-animal based fabrics, donated her Uggs, and replaced her beauty products. Since  baking is one of my love languages, I was eager to find vegan recipes I could make for her. Luckily my friend had a fantastic recipe for vegan chocolate chip cookies that has become a favorite no matter whom I’m baking for.

vegan chocolate chip cookies
The dough comes together a bit differently than traditional cookie recipes, but the final product is a delicious cake-y cookie even my carnivore husband loves.

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I’m A Farm To Fork Fondo Ambassador

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Coco

I’ve cut down on brand relationships over the past few months, but when the Farm To Fork Fondo decided to have an official ambassador program, I couldn’t resist. I’ve worked with them for the past two years, and knew supporting their events would be a natural fit. We already signed up for Farm To Fork Fondo–Pennsylvania Dutch at the end of June, and are looking forward to the gorgeous scenery–even at the price of those Lancaster hills!

Farm To Fork Fondo Ambassador
I’m disappointed that we can’t do the inaugural Virginia event (Farm to Fork Fondo–Shenandoah), but I had already signed up for the Colfax Denver Half Marathon when it was announced–maybe next year! 

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Good Friday Runfessions

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Coco

It’s the last Friday of the month and the last Friday of Lent, so I ‘m grateful for the opportunity to cleanse my sweaty soles before heading to church for Good Friday services. 

March Runfessions

Link up your own Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice  and don’t forget to check out the Friday Five link up hosted at Running on Happy and Fairytales and Fitness  Also, Deborah and I would love to see you at our Ultimate Coffee Date link up next weekend. 

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Spring Snow Day

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Coco

The big news of the week around here was our spring snow day on Wednesday. The forecast was so dire school closings were announced Tuesday evening, before any snowflakes had stuck to the ground. Even the Federal government was closed, despite clear roads at 4:00 am when OPM made that announcement. 

spring snow day

When I went to bed, I was doubtful. The rain/snow line of most storms falls somewhere near us, and we usually end up mostly on the rain side. When I woke up, I was still doubtful–and a bit disappointed when I looked out the window and saw bare pavement on the roads. 

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