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with all this training going on for the 1/2 marathon (this week i have already ran 6 miles!), it seems that i need some extreme motivation… (1) training in the winter wasn’t the brightest idea on my part because the frigid cold is making it quite impossible to make it to the gym as frequently […]

My annual contribution to my family’s Thanksgiving meal is always my Mom’s Famous Sweet Potato Casserole… I understand us southerner’s consider this a “side-dish”, though to me, it’s simply another way to cram more sugar and sweetness in my mouth come turkey day! I am happy to say that this year {unlike most others} I […]

I just know that you’ve all been anticipating another installment of the fabulous gifts for those on your nice list this year! I did some major investigating and found some incredible gifts for the $50 and under price point… here are the must haves:  {FYI: the sales tend to get better closer to Christmas so I have my […]

What a fun idea! I have seen this weekly tradition on a few of my favorite blog sites, specifically Brittney at Running in High Heels, and thought I should join in the fun–especially since I have been so crazy at work and need something to divert my attention so I don’t have a nervous breakdown on […]

I feel like it has been forever since I blogged last, but with the hustle and bustle of the long holiday weekend and too much traveling, I am sure you will forgive my absence… and what an incredible time it was. As always, the time seemed to rush by all too quickly, and I was […]

What an incredible weekend I’m approaching! Not only are we celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow and traveling to Hilton Head to relax with Jeff’s family, but today marks a very special day for my family…. it is my Grandfather’s 69th Birthday, AND his very last day at work— after working for more than 56 years, he is RETIRING!! For […]

Yay! I received my very first blog “award”–isn’t that fun?? Too bad I don’t need to rush out and go shop for a red carpet couture gown- haha! =) Thanks go out  to Mrs. MFC for her thoughtfulness for not only one, but two awards… The rules are this: list 10 interesting {oh, this could be tricky–how interesting am […]