What I Ate Wednesday (on Sunday)

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Coco

I have a hard time remembering to photograph my food for a full What I Ate Wednesday post, but on Sunday I decided the accountability would help me get back on track after a week of conference meals and restaurant dinners. So, for this What I Ate Wednesday post I’m sharing what I ate last Sunday.

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The Hat

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Coco

This is the hat I bought for my Dad when my son was competing
in a wrestling tournament at his alma mater. 

This is the hat I bought for my Dad that February, 
and was saving as the perfect Father’s Day gift.  Continue reading →

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Why I Want An Apple Watch

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Coco

Last week Apple officially unveiled the Apple Watch and announced its April 24 release date. I know there are downsides to buying the first version of any new technology, and I’ve already read some valid criticisms, but still I want an Apple Watch. 

I Want An Apple Watch
After reading several articles on technology websites and poring over all the details on Apple.com, I can articulate a few concrete reasons why I want an Apple Watch, but I am hesitating over a few things that may hold me back. Continue reading →

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Five Things About Me

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Coco

Today I’m joining the Friday Five link up hosted by Eat Pray Run DC, Mar on the Run and You Signed Up for What! and sharing five things about my day that reveal five things about me. (If you want to read about a typical day in my life, please check out this post from January.)

Five Things About Me
1. I start my day with exercise. My alarm goes off at 5:00 am (or 4:40 if I’m going to spin class), and I start my day by walking my dog and working out before I get ready for work. Because this early morning time is “my time” I am not a fan of Daylight Saving Time. If you think we gained “an extra hour of sunlight” this week, it’s only because you don’t get up early enough to miss the daylight at 6:00 am that we traded for daylight at 7:00 pm. 😛  Continue reading →

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Chicken And Mushroom Soup With Rice

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Coco

This recipe for chicken and mushroom soup with rice was inspired by a recipe in the Giant weekly circular, but ended up being largely based on the Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Soup recipe from the Runner’s World Cookbook, except without the spicy sausage.  

You see, the last time I made Tina’s delicious Tortellini and Sausage Soup, my husband told me that he doesn’t really like Italian sausage–or at least he doesn’t like the spices in the sausage. He’s also nixed kielbasa, so I no longer make this North Woods Bean Soup that even my kids used to slurp down without hesitation.   Continue reading →

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