It can be a bit of a juggle, a lesson in scheduling and patience to have a night out with a friend when you have three kids under 7 who all have activities, a significant other who travels for work quite frequently and a life of your own. I wouldn't trade any of it. Especially when the nights out include a wine bar, outdoor patio and a new friend, who is willing to snap some shots for the sake of the blog. … [Read more...]
Run for the Dream to benefit the Achievable Dream, Wounded Warriors program was this past weekend in Williamsburg, VA. It's a nice scenic run that takes you around the William & Mary campus and through historic Williamsburg. We might be starting a family tradition as last year H and I both did our first half-marathons here and the 8k on Saturday. … [Read more...]
I have a new love for summer and it doesn't involve getting into a swimsuit. Check out the newest beauty feature that TMC is offering. … [Read more...]
This isn't your usual Watcha Wearing Wednesday here at TMC. No way. This week I'm giving a $100 J.Jill gift card to one lucky reader! I'm super excited to let you explore what it means to 'uncomplicate' your wardrobe, something that J.Jill is all about every day. Let's find out more! J.Jill Uncomplicate by veamason featuring j jill dresses … [Read more...]
This week I bring you an excellent full body workout that can be done in under an hour. That's 40 minutes of body strengthening that can't be beat. BeFit GO 40 Minute Total Body Strength Mobile Workout is great if you are trying to lose weight. Full body workouts elevate your heart rate and build strength at the same time. In addition, they add lean muscle tone which enables your body to burn lots of calories. Trust me, I did this type of workout many times over in the last year and it worked. I dropped ten pounds and a size and a half. … [Read more...]
I don't know about you but Memorial Day weekend always brings about feelings of nostalgia. I start to think back to summers of the past and before I know it I'm firing up the DVD player for my annual playing of the movie, Jaws (a must to start the summer season!) and thinking of the golden summers spent on the beaches of Rhode Island. And clamcakes. Lots of clamcakes. That is why today is the perfect time to welcome Rachel for her thoughts on how fashion has played a role in her life from the time she was a pre-teen to now. … [Read more...]
Long ago I bought this royal purple dress and thought it would make the perfect throw on and go sundress. Meh. I love the color on the hanger but I can't tell you how many times I have pulled it out only to put it back in the closet and wear something else. Here I am in 2011 at Blogher, San Diego wearing it for the first time. Oy. Looks like Mommy went on a little business trip. Heh. … [Read more...]
They say persistence and hard work pay off and I have to agree. I've been a lover of interval workouts for about a year now and I'm in better shape today than I have been in a very long time. Possibly ever. I'm running faster, have definition and fallen in love with these hard, fast and totally satisfying cardio blasts that involve weights. I'm really excited to announce that I'm now a BeFit Champ! That means I'll be getting first look at the latest fitness videos to come to the BeFit channel and then able to deliver them to you! Let's get started, shall we? … [Read more...]
Blueberry/Kale Smoothie by veamason on Polyvore When I'm feeling bloated or just want a feel good drink in the morning that breaks from the normal protein shake combinations I have created I make this blueberry kale smoothie that is a slight deviation from the Fit Sugar Flat Belly Smoothie. … [Read more...]
It's that time again! Time to show off the best of what we have worn in the past week. For me, it was a lot of black and red combinations due to traveling. I think the colors pop, look sophisticated and fun and all of it traveled well. Let's take a look, shall we? Don't forget to show us what you rocked this week by linking up too! … [Read more...]