Holiday Gift Guide For Fitness Enthusiasts

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Coco

This post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Koss.

Did you see my Holiday Gift Guide for Runners? While I love to run, I know running isn’t for everyone, so I put together a more general holiday gift guide for all fitness enthusiasts.

fitness gift guide

 This time, I’m ranking the gift ideas by general price range, from $5-$150.  Continue reading →

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I Am Enough For Advent

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Coco

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the “season” in the Christian church calendar when we get ready for Christmas. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also watch for signs of His presence in our lives today, and look forward to His promised return.

Advent Wreath

This week I was too busy with work to even think about decorating or shopping, but I did make time for the on-line Advent calendars I am following. Continue reading →

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Book Reviews: Hyperbole And A Half by Allie Brosh

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Coco

A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller

This could be another installment of the Carla Birnberg book club, since it was posts from Carla that led me to read both of these books. As usual, her suggestions did not disappoint!

Hyperbole And A Half by Allie Brosh

It is really hard to do this book justice. The publisher’s comments on Amazon says this: Continue reading →

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Holiday Pies

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Coco

My husband ate the last slice of pumpkin pie last night, but with Christmas only three weeks away (!) I know I’ll be enjoying pie again soon. While we usually vary our main course (turkey at Thanksgiving, ham at Christmas), we almost always have the same pies.

holiday pies

This year I tried a new pumpkin pie recipe and a new all-butter crust recipe for our apple pie. Since both turned out really well, I think I will be making them again. Continue reading →

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Staying Motivated To Run Through The Holidays

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Coco

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and we’re a few days into December, the hectic holiday season is in full swing. We have our office holiday party this weekend, I’ve got two business-related holiday dinners on the same night next week, and I really will have to do some shopping soon. This time of year it can be hard to stick with your fitness program, but there are so many reasons to keep exercising.

  • Endorphins. A good sweat session is the best way to counteract holiday stress. It’s even more effective if you get outside for some fresh air and sunshine. Continue reading →
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