Tag Archives: Yoga

Why Am I Smiling?

By jennifer | Published: August 25, 2010
So why am I smiling? Well, mainly because I have big things on the horizon. Let me explain…. As most of you know, work has been crazy busy and will continue to be that way until the end of the year. I’m in charge of a $3.5 million project at work that will hopefully lead [...]
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“Taste of HLS” and Swag Bag Giveaway

By jennifer | Published: August 15, 2010
As you all know, I’ve been at the Healthy Living Summit in downtown Chicago for the last 2 ½ days. As many of you know, Chicago hosts the “Taste of Chicago” every year in June/July. It’s essentially a HUGE taste festival of the many restaurants in the Chicago area. Seeing as I’m from Chicago, I [...]
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Healthy Living Summit Goodies!

By jennifer | Published: August 8, 2010
Morning everyone! I just came back from my awesome 5.5 mile run! We’ve finally had a reprieve from the heat so it’s been much cooler in the mornings, which makes for much easier running. This cooler weather reminds me that summer is quickly coming to an end, sniff…But that also means that Autumn will be [...]
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And The Winner Is…

By jennifer | Published: August 4, 2010
(Photo source) And the winner of 27 Things to Know About Yoga is….Carrie from Simply Fitting Into My Life And My Old Jeans! And, what’s even better is that Carrie is a Mamavation mom, just like me! I swear it was not fixed. But seriously, all moms deserve something free and I think this yoga [...]
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My New Ride….

By jennifer | Published: August 2, 2010
Hey all! Like my new bike? It’s a tricycle for adults – how cool is that!!! Well, it’s not really mine, it’s my mother-in-law’s and she bought it at a garage sale for $25 – what a steal! I was over her house for dinner yesterday and just had to take it for a test [...]
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Yoga Book Giveaway!

By jennifer | Published: August 1, 2010
Oh yoga, how I missed you! I finally made it to yoga after missing class for two weeks straight. I absolutely love the yoga instructor at my studio. I know I’ve said that before, but she is one of the reasons I get up so early on Saturday mornings, just to get there 30 minutes [...]
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Surely You Jest?

By jennifer | Published: August 1, 2010
Yesterday, Scott and I took the kids to the Renaissance Faire at the local library. I have to say – my local library is awesome!!! When I was growing up, we had a terrible library – or at least a terrible kids’ section. But my local library now is very modern and has all kinds [...]
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Vacation Dreaming…

By jennifer | Published: July 12, 2010
I am back at work after 10 days of vacation. And, what am I doing? I am sitting at my desk thinking about when I’ll be able to take my next vacation! On the first day of my vacation, I mentioned that there were several things I wanted to do, including: Spending time in our [...]
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Vacation is Here!!

By jennifer | Published: July 1, 2010
(Photo Source) Happy July 1 Everyone! As of 5 PM today, I am officially on vacation for 10 days! Woo hoo! I can just feel the stress starting to melt away. I take vacation around this time every year because after the week of July 4, my world becomes even crazier due to work projects. [...]
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It's Post Time! A Day at the Races

By jennifer | Published: June 20, 2010
For the last 3-4 years, Scott and I head to the horse track with his family the day before father’s day. I used to think horse tracks were seedy places, where only bookies, gambling addicts, and the mafia hung out. And, I’m sure it was that way back in the day. But in Chicago, Arlington [...]
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