On the Runs On Espresso podcast this month I talked about running and strength training. It seemed like a good time to show you my home gym. Or rather my home gym corners. 🤣 I’ve been slowly collecting items over the years. My gym grows as I do. Plus, then you only spend a little at a time! And that allows you to watch for good deals on equipment! Not everything I have is something Read more
June saw me get back on track for books! I finished four in June! I’m still behind on my annual goal. I should have finished around 26 by now but I’ve only gotten through 21. I think the library’s summer reading challenge helped me get through some books! I love a challenge that has prizes! 😆 How are you coming on your reading goal? Are you on track? What’s your favorite been so far? Tiny Read more
We have reached peak time of year for vacations! And we all want to make sure we capture all the fun family time. But how will you get the best photos ever when all you have is a cell phone? Don’t worry, I got you. No matter if you have an iphone or android you can use these tips. It’s not about the camera, it’s about how you use it. What makes a good photo? Read more
These are the supplies you’re looking for. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Erin Condren joined forces with Star Wars to bring a new hope to all planners and young padawans. This collection has it all, light. Darkness. A balance. The Force, it’s calling to you. Just let it in and get some of these amazing back to school supplies! I’m a Planner. School Supplies are part of my religion. (Ok, Read more
We are halfway through the year! That means it is time for a mid-year goal review. If you haven’t been checking in with your goals now is the perfect time to do a mid-year goal review. Why should you take the time to pull out that goal list and see where you’re at? Why not wait until the end of the year and see what you accomplished? You know you’re on track. You’ve been writing Read more
The most basic definition of conservation photography is using photography to advocate for conservation causes. But isn’t that just landscape, nature, or wildlife photography? It can be but conservation photography focuses more on educating and changing behaviors or taking action. When most people think about conservation they think of saving the rainforest. Or helping an endangered animal but it is much deeper than that. We need to take care of the humans too. You may Read more
Back in February, I decided to stop doing book reviews because no one seemed to care. But I miss my book posts. Thankfully I haven’t read much in the past few months. According to Goodreads, I am four books behind on my annual goal! Book links are Amazon Associate Links. I may receive a commission if you purchase the book. March Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills to Strengthen Executive Functioning by Phil Boissiere⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 I was Read more
Let’s get moving this summer! We all know we should probably move more. But we get busy, wrapped in work or other responsibilities. We want to get out and go for that walk but those emails need to be answered. Our gym membership is gathering dust but you gotta run the kids to school, sports, and the pool. This summer, let’s do things differently. Let’s set aside at least 15 minutes each day from July Read more
Summer’s here. Well, for some of us but I digress. It’s here or will be soon and that means it’s time to pack up the family station wagon and head out on the road! Oh, wait, we aren’t in a National Lampoons movie so maybe we are packing up the family SUV and hitting the road with fewer bumps along the way with these top tips for a National Park Trip. Many of us will Read more
Recently Honey Stinger came out with their You Don’t Have to be a Pro campaign and it got me thinking. Of course, their campaign is focused on their product but I think we can apply this to our running or fitness in general. Because let’s be real, anyone reading this blog probably isn’t a pro. But the idea behind their campaign is, that you are out there rocking your workouts and you need to properly Read more
