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The Orange Rhino

June 5, 2013
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I want to tell you about something that has been eating at me for months, that I really really dislike about myself in hopes that others out there may not feel embarrassed and may be inspired to make a change.  You see, it has been digging a pit in my belly for a long time. […]

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Kids Schoolwork :: An Annual Review

May 27, 2013
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Ok friends, it’s that time of year again.  The school year is winding down and the kids’ artwork and school work is comin’ home.  What’s your plan going to be?  Is this the summer you tackle the mountains?  Is this the year you stop feeling guilty for tossing some {most} of it in the recycling […]

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Do You Impromptu?

April 16, 2013
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I am a mother of consistency.  I believe kids crave, expect, even yearn for it.  Consistent parenting has routines and positive expectations.  Consistent rules +  guidelines help little ones know where they stand and model what they see.  But the very best part about being a family of consistency is every so often, throwing caution […]

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Blogger Spotlight

April 9, 2013
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I’ve been thinking about starting this segment for a while now since I’m frequently asked which blogs I love to read.  There are millions out there in the blogsphere, but some seem to catch my eye more often than others. Here we go with the first in this new series of Blogger Spotlight.  I hope […]

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Just Us – March

March 31, 2013
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Hi all.  Back again in the nick of time for this month’s Just Us post.  We’ve been having loads of fun while on vacation for Spring Break, but somehow haven’t been taking many photos.  Staying committed to keeping mom in the picture has been more difficult than I thought.  I’m the one who usually has […]

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Friday Favorites

March 15, 2013
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What a gorgeous week of Spring weather we’ve had here in the Bay Area.  I haven’t done a Friday Favorites in a few weeks so here we go! Simple Beauty This is one of my favorite places, The Stanford Dish Trail.  A gorgeous 5 mile loop with tough hills to run and unbeatable vistas.  This […]

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A Fitness Challenge

March 12, 2013
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I’ve started a new fitness challenge!  And Loving it!  My dear friend Kim Strassmann-Eagle has always been a health and fitness enthusiast.  Since we were in highschool together she has been dancing, training, + practicing yoga.  She has a pre-med degree, a masters in eastern medicine, has collaborated with Stroller Strides (her sister’s company) and […]

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Detox Update

March 4, 2013
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I can’t say enough about how wonderful it was for me to go through this process with the crew at Prescribe Nutrition.  They have created a fantastic model for encouraging people to live better by eating healthier.  I have always considered myself a health and fitness enthusiast.  I love to cook and eat healthfully. I […]

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Ellie Fitness Apparel

March 1, 2013
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Is anyone as tired as I am of spending $100 on a pair of workout pants?  I workout 6 days a week, that’s a lot of sweat.  My workout clothes need to be power houses.  But spending $100 on a pair of pants? $60 on a tank. Enough already. It was perfect timing actually when […]

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Just Us – February

February 28, 2013
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Welcome to Just Us for February 2013.  My year long project to Keep Mom in the Picture! We had the perfect opportunity to capture our Just Us pic last weekend on a stunning spring hike in the San Francisco Bay Area. Windy Hill is a great place to hike in the cooler months.  And for […]

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