TGIF, my friends. Here are five things getting me through the week: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind under-eye concealer: I was using a great Benefit concealer but I noticed that it was sinking into my fine lines (ahem, evil aging process) by the end of the day. I needed something lighter and had heard good things …
Review: I can’t believe I’ve never told you about Uber and Lyft
How have I been blogging for months now but haven't reviewed Uber and Lyft, two of my very favorite services?? If you're living under a rock (or outside of a city), Uber and Lyft are ride-sharing services. Both have been in Baltimore for about 6 months (Lyft) to over a year (Uber). Here's a little …
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Win bachelor and bachelorette parties in Atlantic City!
Calling all brides- and grooms-to-be! DO AC invites all those recently engaged to “Show Us Your Bling” for the chance to win the ultimate DO AC bachelor and bachelorette parties. (Oh, yes. You can both party it up in AC—for free!) All recently engaged couples are asked to upload a picture of their engagement bling …
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Recipe: Healthier chicken pot pie
Steve came down with the flu and was craving chicken pot pie. I can't eat the classic version, so we searched for something a little lighter. I found this recipe on AllRecipes.com and was able to follow it really closely. Our local store didn't have whole wheat pie crusts and we only had baby carrots, …
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15-min do anywhere countdown workout
Disclaimer: I'm not a trainer and have no fitness education. These are just workouts that I've done. This past week was the first of my half-marathon training and I wanted to do some kind of workout every day. I knew that I shouldn't run each time, so I mixed things up with some cross and …
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Pinterest testing: Hacking the back panel of a Target bookcase
One of my 2014 goals was to actually do/make the things that I pin to Pinterest. I have pinned 1,172 pins and it's about time I actually put some of them to use. This hack is one that I found via Made2Style; I was blown away by her simple transformation of her Ikea table. We …
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5 things Friday: Baltimore crime, Australian Day, Tone It Up, half marathons, and hair clips
Baltimore has seen 10 murders in the first nine days of 2014. Sorry to kick off with such a downer, but WTF is wrong with people?? At this rate, we'll hit 400 murder this year. That is ridiculous. Are people annoyed because it's cold? January 26 is Australia Day at the National Aquarium. In good news, …
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Kicking off 2014 with 30 for 30
If you read my post recapping my 2013 goals, you know I love to categorize and make specific "self requests." (Love that, Molly!) So here's the list of 30 things that I want to happen in my 30th year. Let's do this, 2014. CAREER Pick up 1-2 new freelance opportunities Post to blog 2x/week+ Write …
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2013 book reviews
Yes, I can write one post with all of the books I've read this year. I am not as focused as my friend, Brianna, who read more than 120 books this year. I was lucky to eke out one every two months, and here's what I thought of seven that I read. Why Have Kids by …
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Assessing my 2013 goals
Rather than make lofty resolutions, like "work out more," I've turned to making goals for the past few years. They're categorized, specific, and (usually) attainable, which keeps me on track. Here are my 2013 goals with assessments of how I did. (Grab a snack because this is a long list.) CAREER Freelance: Continue to write …
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Guest post: 5 tips for starting ballet as an adult
I'm thrilled to have my first guest blogger. One #Elf4Health challenge is to share your expertise and we decided to do blog swapss. Kristen blogs at Adult Ballerina Project and is sharing tips for adults who are just starting or just getting back into ballet. (Check out my post with running tips over on her blog, …
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Review (and help me choose!): Stitch Fix #6
My stylist, Ishara, hit it out of the ballpark with this Stitch Fix. As soon as I opened the box, I was delighted with the patterns, colors, and styles. Once again, I had a box full of work-appropriate, non-cotton blouses and one dress, just as I'd requested. All items were $48-58, which stayed close to …
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This Saturday, shop for the quintessential gentleman in your life—and be pampered!
The Quintessential Gentleman, Baltimore's answer to, "Where can dapper guys shop?" is hosting a ladies' day this Saturday. Complimentary spa treatments are available while shopping for the guy in your life. Plus, my co-worker. Chris, did a photo shoot with them and is featured on their website! (Check him out under 'The Office,' smokin' a …
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The past 2 weeks, via photo dump
Sometimes, life gets a little hectic and finding time to blog escapes me. Fortunately, I always take pics, so here's what I've been up to, in photographic format. Katharine and I celebrated Wit & Wisdom's second birthday at an awesome party that the team hosted. Brianna & Paul hosted Friendsgiving, where I colored this …
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Adventures in House Hunting: After the offer is accepted
I was planning to go through the whole schpeal about what happened after our offer was accepted, the 45 days from acceptance to closing, what it was like at the closing table, etc., but I saw this post on BuzzFeed yesterday and felt as though it summarized it all. I pulled a few out to …
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BMore Gives More on #GivingTuesday
Have a few dollars left from Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Put them toward a good cause today, #GivingTuesday: We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. This year help us create #GivingTuesday. A new day for giving back. On Tuesday December 3, 2013, global charities, families, businesses, community centers, …
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Thankful.
This Thanksgiving, I have a lot of things to be thankful for: Steve, my family, my friends, my job, our new house, etc. But I read a post by Ali from Ali on the Run yesterday and it made me realize the one thing that I am overwhelmingly thankful for: my health. I've been reading …
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3 healthy holiday recipes
At Medifast, we know that it's tough to keep on track with weight loss/maintenance during the holidays, so each day for 30 days, we're releasing awesome, delicious, healthy recipes. (Follow along on Pinterest!) Here are three to get you ready for Thanksgiving: Do you have a favorite healthy holiday dish?
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#elf4health Day 2 and a new workout
Today is Day 2 of the #elf4health challenge. Yesterday was Meatless Monday, which I didn't follow completely. We had leftover BBQ pork from Sunday's crockpot and I wasn't going to let it go to waste. Plus, no cooking! Soo, maybe 1/2 point. (Oh, and go check out my elf's blog, Sweaty Girl, Fur-Covered World!) Today …
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4 tips for acting like a socialite* while maintaining your sanity
I consider myself someone who loves to be social but also appreciates a good night on the couch. Most weeks, I have 2-3 things going on after work/on the weeks, but I try to balance it with plenty of nights in. Last week, though, I was a crazy busy socialite* with back-to-back events. On Tuesday, …
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Currently loving [Nov. 21 edition]
I feel like there are so many things that I want to post about and my brain can't narrow in on one thing—so I'll just post a bunch of things that I'm thinking about/loving right now. Welcome to my brain dump. I'm joining the Elf 4 Health Challenge! Remember that little running update? Yeah, I've been …
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Did you sport a Vietnam War POW bracelet in the 70s?
I learned about the most fascinating trend the other day: POW bracelets of the Vietnam War. My aunt called to see if I could help her find a prisoner of war (POW) from the Vietnam War, and I just had to know why. (How often do you get a call like that?) She explained that …
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A running update and Pile on the Miles 2013
I haven't talked about running much since the Pittsburgh half back in May and my (adult) 5K PR on Memorial Day. Honestly, my running has been limited. Summer hit, I went on vacation and on two work trips, Steve's grandmother passed away, and we bought a house. I signed up for the Baltimore half and …
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Review: Stitch Fix #5
Another day, another Stitch Fix! (Want to read about the previous four? Go for it.) I was sick when I received this Stitch Fix, so there are no photos with me in them. Ready to see what was in this Fix and what I kept? (I always like to know what you think I should've …
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5 things Friday
uberX has arrived in Baltimore! I'm obsessed with Uber, the car service where you get a fancy-schmancy car/SUV sent to pick you up wherever you are. I take it to the airport, train station, dinner, etc, It is a little pricier, though, so uberX provides a more cost-effective option. If you have the app, just slide …
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5 things Friday
It's been a busy week! I'm pretty much exhausted, but from really fun, important things. Here are five things that I'm reading/loving/wanting this Friday: Homemade, natural pet repellent: We have a new couch and two new rugs—and our one cat, Jack, loves them. Love to scratch them, that is, and the store-bought sprays work well, but they're …
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After 3 years
A little more than four years ago, he dropped to one knee and asked me to be his wife. Three years ago on this day, we faced each other and repeated the same vows that our parents—each pair happily married for decades—swore to each other. When I look at 25-year-olds now, I think, "They're so …
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7 reasons why I love Relay Foods
I've talked about Relay Foods in the past. It's no secret that the online grocer is a favorite of mine, and I want to share a few reasons why I adore Relay Foods so much. Relay Foods is focused on supporting local, sustainable farming. Much of what I order comes from PA, MD, or VA. I …
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Adventures in House Hunting: We bought a home!
After the heartbreaking realization that we couldn't (intelligently) afford the house that we had hoped to put an offer in on, Steve and I set our sights on saving more money and being more realistic about the house that we would ultimately purchase. (No idea what I'm talking about? See my other house hunting posts here and …
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Adventures in House Hunting: The first heartbreak
After finding a realtor and making our needs/wants/perks list, Steve and started the house hunt. We quickly realized that we would have to be a little more flexible with our list. It seemed like if there was parking, there was no basement. If we got an open kitchen, the living room was closed off or the bedrooms were …
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