Santa’s Going to Need Some Bengay: Santa Shuffle 5K
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Santa’s Going to Need Some Bengay: Santa Shuffle 5K

I run. 5ks. Exclusively. And infrequently. Like twice a year. It’s less a hobby and more a thing that happens to me. Much like Jonathan Taylor Thomas in the classic Christmas film, I’ll Be Home For Christmas. (Which unbelievably did not make the Very Merry Christmas Movie Bracket. If only I was in control of…

Instagram Vs. Real Gram Thanksgiving
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Instagram Vs. Real Gram Thanksgiving

Vacations are great. Vacations are also great for Instagram. Everything is more grammable on vacation. This Colorado vacation was no exception, but it was also really begging for a Thanksgiving Instagram vs. Real Gram breakdown because #balance. We all love a good Instagram photo – from flatlays of pies, to beautiful sunsets, to my personal…

A Working Mom’s Guide to Getting Your Own Row of Seats on the Train
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A Working Mom’s Guide to Getting Your Own Row of Seats on the Train

Inside: Commuting working moms – this post is for you! Stretch out and enjoy some laughs. I’m of average height, by WNBA standards. When a pregnant belly was added to that frame, well let’s just say during my pregnancies with Jack and Norah I had “presence.” Mostly with Jack, because I stress ate my way…

A Piano Recital Disaster, A Piano Recital Triumph, and 3 Big Lessons
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A Piano Recital Disaster, A Piano Recital Triumph, and 3 Big Lessons

Inside: A trip back to the 1990s, a funny and embarrassing piano recital story, and three life lessons that make it all worth sharing. For someone who has never been a real performer, I have two too many stories about humiliating myself in auditoriums. And what do you do when you make a fool of…