Can you believe that next weekend is Memorial Day weekend?! I know it falls early this year, but I can’t believe that it’s almost summer. Since I have been slacking on my book reviews this year, I thought this would be a good time to share my suggestions for five books to read this summer.
As with most of my book review posts, the images below are Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you click through and make a purchase I will earn a small commission. Continue reading
In one month I will be running the Lawyers Have Heart 10K. Summer racing is not my favorite thing, and this is far from my favorite race (although there is a new course this year!), but the cause it supports really is close to my heart.
A little more than four years ago my Dad passed away unexpectedly from sudden heart failure. He was active and seemed healthy, but heart disease is known for being a silent killer. Before that, I had my own scare with deep vein thrombosis, which puts me at a higher risk for stroke. Add that family history to that medical history and throw in a stressful, sedentary desk job and you’ll understand why I take heart health so seriously.
While a portion of my Lawyers Have Heart registration fee goes to support the American Heart Association, I’ve also set up a donations page through the Lawyers Have Heart website. You can donate here or via the link in my sidebar. Thanks to Megan, I’m also doing a special fundraising Stella & Dot trunk show.
I love stella & dot jewelry–it’s fashionable and affordable and comes in styles that fit every personality. Megan has generously agreed to donate 20% of sales from my trunk show, which will be open through June 2.
Here are a few things I’ve got my eyes on.
So, if you didn’t get what you wanted for Mother’s Day, or if you are just ready for some new jewelry for summer, you can shop online here or join the Facebook event here if you need more time to decide.
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Do you know how to take care of your heart?
Do you have a favorite piece of jewelry?
There are so many things I love about the GW Parkway Classic–the race is well-organized, the course is lovely, and Port City sponsors their beer garden. 😉 For the past few years, they’ve also had FREE race photos from Swim Bike Run Photo–what’s not to love about that? Well, I’ve learned that just because a race photo is free doesn’t mean I will want it.
When I first saw my photos for the 2015 GW Parkway Classic, I didn’t like them. I decided that they weren’t even worth downloading and closed the browser window.
But then I realized that they capture what a PR looks like. I shared in my race recaps that I worked hard for my recent PRs, and these pictures reflect that effort.
Instead of wishing that I had more flattering race photos, I need to remember that it’s those tough moments that lead to these big smiles.
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Do you usually like your race photos?
I think my husband wanted to the flowers to match the vase. 😀
I’ve been feeling pretty down about my mothering recently. Partly because I fell into the Facebook comparison trap, partly because my kids really aren’t kids anymore, and partly because I know I am not the most warm, fuzzy, fun Mom. But I spent yesterday morning helping my daughter format her last big college assignment and I’m having brunch with my son today, so I’m feeling very good enough about the Mom that I am. Continue reading
You probably know the ingredients for your favorite recipe, but do you know the ingredients for a good day? Kris got me thinking about this when she shared some of the elements of her best days–days when she felt energized and contented.
I realized that if I could identify what makes a day a good day, I could be more intentional about making sure that I follow that recipe, and might even end up with more happiness in my life. Continue reading
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