Monthly Archives: December 2009

Freshman year all over again

Hi Everyone! I am blogging on a break from my class so I’ve got to be quick. This ACSM class for Certified Personal Trainers is making my head spin! I don’t know what I was thinking when I thought I could take the test within a few weeks of taking the class! Just check out [...]
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"The Office" Holiday Party

As I mentioned last night, today was my office holiday party. Each year there’s a different theme or piece of entertainment to go with the party – this year, it was literally The Office holiday party. Our whole office arrived at the steakhouse around 11:30 AM to find little bobblehead Joe dolls on the table… [...]
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Please, No Jelly-of-the-Month Club

Want to try an awesome Crabtree & Evelyn product for free? Enter my Bistro Chic giveaway!  Hey All! OK, did anyone else but Chicago get slammed with snow today? I really should be used to the snow by now after living in the Midwest my whole life, but the first big snow of the season always seems to [...]
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Finding My Life's Purpose in 7 Questions

If you love high-end bath and beauty products, check out this awesome giveaway from my alter ego blog - Bistro Chic! You may just win a fabulous gift from Crabtree & Evelyn. Hello Everyone -  Last night, Scott sent me a link about how to find your purpose in life, by asking yourself a few simple questions. Both of [...]
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Holiday Wrapping Anxiety

Evening everyone! If you love high-end bath and beauty products, check out this awesome giveaway from my alter ego blog – Bistro Chic! You may just win a fabulous gift from Crabtree & Evelyn. Around 11 AM, I was soo wanting a little something sweet. I walked into the staff lounge to find not 1, [...]
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Bistro Chic: Crabtree & Evelyn Holiday Giveaway

Hey RWC fans – Want to try an awesome Crabtree & Evelyn product for free? Scroll down to learn more! Morning everyone! I love waking up to a beautiful sunshiny Winter morning! After a brisk run on the trusty treadmill, I chomped on a bowl of Kashi Go Lean Crunch… Nothing else in the bowl [...]
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His and Hers Wines With A Chocolate Mousse Ending

In a continuation from yesterday’s post, Scott and I literally shopped ALL afternoon yesterday and ended up dropping some semi-serious cash-ola on holiday gifts. Good thing this only comes once a year! For us, the key is to buy most of our gifts using our debit card so that we are not shocked when we [...]
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Breakfast with the Angry Banana

Hi All! I had such an awesome Saturday! And, it all started with this comment from my husband… That is one ANGRY banana! Hmm, I thought. But then, I realized what he was referring to… Apparently, this banana is the leader of a tribe that is very cranky. I wonder if he’s cranky because I [...]
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A Night In Holiday Velvet

Hey everyone! How has your day been? My day began with an awesome 4 1/2 mile run followed by a juicy and sweet… PEAR! I love this photo because it almost looks like I took a picture of a picture on the wall – just wish the pear had fewer blemishes. Early this morning, I [...]
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Running and the 10 Percent Rule

Ahh, the first snow of the season in Chicago! Although it barely stuck to the grass, the snow falling seemed to put everyone in the office, including yours truly, in a chatty and holiday mood. Guess it’s time to Get Jolly! Before I chit chat about my day, I wanted to fill you in on [...]
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