Holiday Eats 2020

Like many things for a lot of people this year the holidays looked a bit different. Under normal circumstances we spend the holidays celebrating and enjoying time with our extended families. With everything going on with Covid-19 and the cases worsening across the tri-state area, we decided it was best for our families to spend the holidays alone this year. While we missed the holiday experience we looked forward to all year (like so many others we clung to the hope that covid would resolve before the holiday season) we were not going to miss the opportunity to prepare a feast for two! Want to see what we made?

December Recap - Holiday Season!

Now that we are firmly into that awkward period between Christmas and New Year I thought it would be a good time to do a quick December update with a few things that happened over the last month.

A Corgi Christmas Cross Stitch Stocking

Years ago I made my husband and I cross stitch stockings to hang in our first house after we we married. Now that we have added Bella our corgi puppy to the mix I wanted to make her a stocking too -- yes, I'm that dog mom. But I didn't think a standard stocking shape made sense since she doesn't have feet and I definitely did not want to undertake the time commitment it takes to complete actual stockings. So I set out to design my own!

Weekend Recap: Lobster Rolls & Leaves

Happy Halloween 2020: COVID Style

Baked Zucchini Fries

Wimpy Burgers, Surgery, and voting!

It's been too long since I did a recap. The problem is with covid-19 and everything we're not really doing anything overly worthwhile and I think a weekly recap would be so boring to read since it's just wake up, work, lunch, work, watch TV, sleep. I'm trying to figure out what to write about during these times since really I feel like we're living one big Monday over and over again. We took a road trip out to my college town for a little nostalgia--dinner at our favorite college restaurant. They make "wimpy burgers" (mini burgers) and the best "rhino fires" (cheese fries with bacon and ranch). Obviously it's not the healthiest option but everything in moderation right? 

Easy and Quick Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Get to Know Me: 50 Questions!

Let's get to know each other. It's been awhile since I've sat down and do a post to share some random information about myself and I want you to feel like you know me when you visit this blog--like I'm your random internet friend. Lol. So let's see what these questions have in store...

Coexist with the chaos.

I'm so glad today is Wednesday because it means tomorrow is Thursday and then we're basically onto the weekend! It has been such a chaotic week so far and I am looking forward to the brief break the weekend brings. I have some bigggg plans to clean our house this weekend, lol. I like to do a "deep clean" twice a year when the weather changes (can you believe how dirty trim gets??) and as we enter into the fall season I figure it's a good time to clean things up.

Anyway today was another busy day of working from home. I had an early conference call to discuss strategy with one of my clients. Luckily we were on the same page and the call went quickly. After the call wrapped up I made some breakfast.

Tie Dye Day & Hanging with My Sister

 
This weekend I went over my sister's house (she just redid their family room and it looks so good!) and we had plans to tie dye since the weather was nice and it was a perfect day to be outside, catch up, and hang out. 

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

 

End of Summmer, Labor Day Weekend & More Puppy Photos!

This recap might be a little boring and a lot of dog-focused. I can't believe how obsessed I have become with our little corgi puppy, Bella. She is literally the best part of quarantine. 

Hello September! Monthly Check In

 

I'm sure I'm not the only one saying this but I cannot believe it is already September 2020. By all means let's put this year behind us as soon as possible but I just can't believe we have been working from home for six months. Covid concerns aside, it's time for the monthly check-in!

This Summer's MVP

Never Miss a Monday

Easy Healthy Bagel Sandwich

The Ultimate Easy Healthy Taco Skinny Salad

Quick & Easy Skinny Dessert (72 calories Chocolate "Crack")

Saltines? As a dessert? Bear with me here--it is so so good! This dessert is called "crack" and I can totally see why. It's the easiest dessert to whip up for a last a minute party (who is going to parties right now?!) or if you just have a hankering for something sweet in a hurry. And it is SO GOOD.

Weekly Recap: Taylor Swift, Pelothon, and Treats

This week was filled with nonstop work but I ended up taking off on Friday to spend the day with my sister. We had so much fun! 

Weekly Recap: More Puppy Photos, Food, and Pelothon

Another week down in this festering pile of suckitude that is 2020. I always try to look on the bright side of things but it's been getting harder and harder. I think the worst part is that it's now summer but due to covid we can't go anywhere. No beach, no parks, nowhere. We just sit inside. Luckily we have our little Bella to keep us entertained! She really is the best puppy.

Our New Addition: Meet our Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Weekly Recap: Intake and Workouts

Weekly Recap: Meals and Workouts

June is not off to great start. Working from home continues to wear on us and it's been extended to September(!). Don't get me wrong, I'm glad to be home and staying safe to not contribute to the spread of coronavirus but motivation is somewhat hard to come by. Anyway, I hope your week was better than mine! Let's get into it.

Hello June! Monthly Check In

Weekly Recap: Birthday Week

Weekly Recap: Intake and Workouts

This week was not a great week.

Hello May! Monthly Check In

New Month, New Goals! But first let's check in.

Continuing Quarantine, Stuck Inside, & A Parade of Food

I'm going to try posting weekly recaps every Sunday so I can be more accountable with my food intake, workouts, and share a little about my life each week. With everything sort of on pause during quarantine (thank you, covid-19) there really is not much to do and blogging has been such a great escape.

Earth Day 2020 - How I Do Better For the Planet (and you can too!)

Every year on Earth Day I take a few minutes to consider my personal impact toward the global environment and sustainability issues. How I am reducing my global impact? Is there anything I can do better? I recently was watching some sustainable/eco-friendly/minimalism youtubers and I have learned one thing...I need to do better!

Hello April! Monthly Check-In

New month, new goals! But first, let's check-in:

St. Patrick's Day Nail Design 2020

Break out the green and grab a pint of Guinness because it's St. Patrick's Day! I'm only Irish by marriage (lol) but let's commemorate this day anyway, right? 

Hello March! Monthly Check-In

New month, new goals! But first, let's check-in:

Weight
Highest Weight: 166 lbs
Current Weight: 157.4 lbs
Goal Weight: 130 lbs

Measurements*
Right Arm: Will start this in April.
Left Arm: Will start this in April.
Bust/Chest: Will start this in April.
Waist: Will start this in April.
Hips: Will start this in April.
Right Thigh: Will start this in April.
Left Thigh: Will start this in April.

BMI**: 28.7

Frustrated. But recalibrating.

The frustration is real. I've been on this journey for how long? I started this blog on November 2, 2019 so I guess I hit 16 weeks already. And I have to say, I'm disappointed. And frustrated. And all those feelings that go along with when you set a goal for yourself and don't reach it. 

So we all remember I started here, right? 166 pounds.

The Five "Musts" During the Color Run (or any fun race)

My sister and I ran our first Color Run wayyy back in 2013 and I can still remember the excitement and fun we had during the race.

A New Addition to the Workout Regimen

I am super excited because we decided to go ahead and purchase our very own Peloton Bike. After taking the class with my sister in NYC (and me talking about how much fun it was and how great a workout it was) my wants-to-lose-weight husband began to agree that we needed a bike in our lives. We weighed the options of getting a cheaper bike and just using the Peloton App to access the classes but there was something about being able to match the cadence and resistance perfectly with what the instructors called out that made us prefer the actual Peloton Bike. We also were notified that Peloton was running a special deal where you would get a pair of shoes, weights, earbuds, and the mat for free with purchase. A $200some value?? Done deal! We ordered the bike on a Monday and I think it was here within 3 days. I wasn't here when they actually delivered the bike so I don't know how the deliver experience was but it seemed to go fine and we were able to start using our bike immediately. So, my new plan is going to be to try and ride the bike 30 minutes or more five times per week.

5 Things To Do In Vegas That Aren't Gambling

 

There is so much to do in Las Vegas that there is something for everyone even if you are traveling with couples, friends, bachelors/bachelorettes, kids, newlyweds, or families. Today I'm sharing 5 things to do in Las Vegas that are not gambling. 

My First Tough Mudder Experience

Although completing a marathon is on my ultimate bucket list, I was so excited to have checked off another "fun" run. I did a few color runs with my sister years ago so this was the first race I participated in in a while. But it was so much fun!

New Year New Progress

Happy New Year everyone! Progressing into a new year is always a good opportunity to wipe the slate clean, start over where you want, make changes where you need, and otherwise just get a fresh start. I usually end up making some kind of "new year, new me" whimsical promise to myself -- which is broken pretty much by the end of the first week of January. So this year I am making very specific and concrete intentions that I can achieve. Unfortunately, I'm starting this year off with a bang--I'm currently sick with either the flu or a really bad head cold--so I probably won't actually start this list until I am feeling better. Above all I think my 2020 intention is to just to be more mindful with my body. Slowing down when I need to, listening to my body when it's trying to tell me something, and pushing it out of its comfort zones when I can. For now, it needs rest, water, and chicken soup. But hopefully I'll be well again real soon because I am so ready to start crushing these intentions, making SO much progress, and becoming my best self in 2020. What are your goals for 2020?