Dream Big: Reviving my Marathon Dreams!

Every year, I like to reflect on another year of running and the best races of the year.  This year, my favorite races include some amazing bling and so I've rated my Top 10 Bling of the Year!  It was a really tough year to decide on my favorites as I added so many awesome medals to the collection. #10 - Snohomish River Run Half Marathon and 10K medal. I ran the half marathon, but those of both distances get the same medal. I kind of like having a unique one for the half marathon distance, but they did a nice job with this medal and it is really big bling!  This race is run by Snohomish Running Company and they had a choice of soup at the finish line, which helped us warm up. #9 - One of my favorite annual events is the Hop Hop Half Marathon and they seriously have the best perks after the race - mimosas, hot breakfast, it's pretty amazing!  The medal this year was a popular spinning medal of their mascot.  Another cute touch at this race is the water stop with

Living in the Pacific Northwest, I can easily talk myself out of a good workout during the rainy winter months.  But, sometimes the right workout outfit can help spark the motivation to run or even dress them up for an evening out.  As a Skirt Sports Ambassador, I've had the chance to try many of the styles and have fallen in love with them.  I thought it might be helpful to share my Top 5 winter workout items from the Skirt Sports collections. #5 - Wrapsody This is my go to skirt/legging combo and has a nice little gathering at the bottom of the legging, which makes it work for short girls.  The skirt is a bit longer too, so I like to wear it for running and for dressing up. #4 - Skirt Sports Beanies!  I absolutely adore the beanies and they have two new designs I can't wait to wear!  Excuse the "not impressed" face, this was taken when Mississippi Blues was canceled for ice and I ended up being stuck all alone in Jackson, MS. #3 - Wonder Wool

The holiday season has arrived way too quickly, where in the world did the year go? This year has been more stressful than in the past.  Trying to juggle work deadlines, meetings, kid's activities, family birthdays, buying the perfect gifts, trips to the post office, and preparing for the holidays can become very overwhelming.  It becomes a Stress Storm!  How do you cope with the stress storm? Enter the temptations and I'm not talking about the singing group.  I'm talking about the Peppermint Mochas... Chestnut Praline Lattes... Hot Chocolate with marshmallows... Chocolates in Christmas packages... Pies, Cakes, Fudge... Oops, chocolate covered cherries, gingerbread cookies and eggnog also hopped into my shopping cart... The temptations are endless, right?  So many temptations! Who doesn't love chocolate and cupcakes? There's a simple solution - just don't buy any of it!  Well, that's not realistic and restricting yourself from the fun