My iPod Nano Was Possessed By My Yurbuds

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Coco

Why The Yurbuds® Inspire Talk Weren’t For Me

I had heard so many great things about Yurbuds®, when my Zippearz® went bust just before the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run, I knew it was time to give Yurbuds® a try. Since I also needed new earbuds for my iPhone, I decided to try the “talk” model, which includes a microphone.

I had sizing/comfort issues with the set I bought at Best Buy, but I was able to exchange them for a smaller style through Yurbuds® customer service.

YurBuds

 I ended up with this pretty blue set. Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Recipe

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Coco

I don’t read many magazines these days, but we somehow ended up with a subscription to Good Housekeeping, and I’ve been surprised at how interesting and useful I find its articles. I am no domestic goddess, but each issue seems to include at least a few household ideas, product reviews, and family-friendly recipes that I can relate to, and these practical articles are balanced with essays and personal articles that often resonate.

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One recipe that caught my attention was for slow cooker steel cut oats. I have a package of steel cut oats that has been collecting dust in my pantry, because I never want to take the time or deal with the clean-up of cooking them on the stove. While I love the baked oatmeal recipe from Madeline at Family Fitness Food (and my variation), I have been trying to use the oven less frequently during the summer, and have been missing my oatmeal.

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Cycling On The Washington and Old Dominion Trail

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Coco

Cycling From Vienna To Ashburn

I’m surprised at how much I’ve come to enjoy cycling since my husband got me a bike last August, to help distract me from my newly empty nest.

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I still reserve Saturdays for my long runs, but always look forward to a ride with my sweetie on Sunday.

Cycling Couple

Our 25th wedding anniversary is coming up in October, and when I realized that my work schedule did not leave room for a weekend getaway, I wanted to figure out how to make a day off together truly special, and truly together. Continue reading →

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Buffer My Life

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Coco

I am not always the good friend that I think I am. I mean to call you, I really do, but I find myself reaching for the phone at inappropriate times. Like 7:30 am, or 10:30 at night. I would love to get together over a cup of coffee, but first I have to remember to call you to make plans.

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Making Time To Listen To God

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Coco

Quieting Martha To Be Mary

Last week’s Gospel reading was short, but perhaps more bitter than sweet.

Making Time To Listen To God

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