My Own Balance

Fresh Summer Caprese Pasta

22 May

Hey there! So apparently we skipped over the whole spring thing and went straight to summer! It’s been so humid around these parts. But don’t worry, it will cool down to the 60s just in time for the weekend. Ya know, when I’m planning on going to the beach! Oh c’est la vie! Have you got any fun Memorial Day plans?

I love this Fresh Summer Caprese Pasta dish I’ve got for you tonight. Honestly, it’s a staple in my house because it is so easy to prepare and tastes so good! I love me some garlic and fresh tomatoes any ol’ day!

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipes 1 Comment

Summer Reading List

21 May

Hey there! We are only a few short days before Memorial Day and the official kickoff to summer!! Woo hoo!!! That means it’s time for me to get my summer reading list together. On my list for celebrating the 99 Days of Summer this year is to create a summer reading list, which really isn’t hard because I love to read and nothing is better than sitting on the beach with a good book (just ask the Mom). So without further adieu, I give you my Summer Reading List AND, for a bonus round, my Top Ten Favorite Books!

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Love to Live Life 4 Comments

How Do You Find Balance?

20 May

Hi all, hope your week is off to an excellent start! Today’s post is something a little unique and speaks to the theme of this blog. I’ve discussed before how I started this blog as a way to find more balance in my life with my fast-paced city lifestyle. For me, blogging about something I love (health and fitness) is a great outlet for the stressors in my life. Plus, posting about my travels and adventures provides a great opportunity for self-reflection, something I, like most people, often fail to do. This self-reflection is important for reminding me just how great things in my life are, even when I’m feeling stressed. Not only that, it documents the changes and progressions I make as the days and months tick by.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Love to Live Life Leave a Comment

New and Notable

19 May

Hey all! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! The hubs and I hosted a brunch this weekend and I totally meant to take some photos to show you all and then I completely didn’t. Wah wah. Oh well, suffice to say the mimosa bar was a hit! Pick your juice, pick your garnish, add champagne and sip!

Anyway, I thought I would give you a round up of some new and notable things happening in the fitness world! Enjoy!