The April Ultimate Coffee Date

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Coco

Thank you for joining the Ultimate Coffee Date on such a busy weekend! Make sure you thank my co-hosts Deborah and Lynda, and stop by other blogs in the link up to say “Hi!”

The Ultimate Coffee Date Link Up

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If we were having coffee, I would have to ask if you saw my Friday Five post from yesterday. I don’t want to repeat myself, but I love my new shoes and am so excited to be going to Fitbloggin’ in June–I would love it if you would join me!  You can register here. <<not an affiliate link 😉 Continue reading →

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What Is Good About Good Friday?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Coco

Today is Good Friday–the day we remember the Crucifixion of Jesus. Why is a day when we remember such a dark event called Good Friday? According to Wikipedia, the etymology is in dispute, but usually is attributed to the use of the word “good” to mean pious or holy. (That’s what I was taught.)

Good Friday

But there is good news in Good Friday. One of the many symbolic messages in the events of Holy Week is that Good Friday is not the end of the story. Continue reading →

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Joining The April Pin Party

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Coco

Today I am joining the Pin Party hosted by Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean blog. Pinterest can be a great forum for amplifying the reach of your posts, and it’s so fun to see what others are Pinning. Please follow me on Pinterest and Pin any of these posts you and your followers might like. 😉

Pin It Party!

I’ve selected Pinnable posts on a variety of topics, from fitness gear to recipes to blogging. Happy Pinning! Continue reading →

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Planning For National Walking Day 2015

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Coco

It’s no joke–National Walking Day is Wednesday, April 1. This is my second year promoting this event and its message–that we should take 30 minutes out of the day and go for a walk–is one I need to hear again and again. 

national walking day

I spend way too much time every day sitting in front of my computer at work, and then catching up with social media at night. Although wearing a personal activity tracker has helped a little bit, I find myself ignoring its prompts to MOVE more and more frequently.  Continue reading →

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What Is Palm Sunday?

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Coco

Today, Christians around the world are celebrating Palm Sunday. What is Palm Sunday? It marks the start of Holy Week and the remembrance of the events in Jesus’ life leading up to His crucifixion and resurrection. 

palm sunday

On Palm Sunday we  remember–and sometime reenact–Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, when people hailed Him as Lord and laid cloaks and palms on the ground before him as He passed. Continue reading →

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