Monthly Archives: January 2012

Dreary Run & Comfort Food

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Good morning! We’ve got another rainy, cold day over here on this Monday. But at least the rain stopped yesterday so I could go out for a run! It was cold – “35 but feels like 27,” according to weather.com. I ALMOST considered running on the treadmill since I didn’t …

Lazy, Rainy Weekend

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Hello from the dreary south! It sounds like most of you have snow right now; we just have cloudy skies and lots of rain here in North Carolina. It’s actually made for a very nice, cozy weekend so far. Besides venturing out on Friday night for sushi and twice to go to …

Chunky Turkey and Vegetable Soup Recipe

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Good morning! I came up with another fun dinner creation last night to welcome Matt home from his work trip. Chunky Turkey and Vegetable Soup! This meal was another big hit with Matt – especially when a little hot sauce was added to the mix. It was almost a cross between chili …

Wedding Update: Save the Dates & Bridesmaid Dresses!

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Hi friends – I’m back with some wedding planning updates! If you have zero interest in this, scroll down – the second half of the post is normal and about my run this morning. :) First things first – our Save the Dates have arrived! The advice all of you gave on my …

Homemade Minestrone Soup

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Morning! I whipped up a batch of my homemade minestrone soup for dinner last night. I love this soup – definitely one of my favorite recipes on the blog. It’s so easy and super versatile; every time I make it it’s a little different depending what I have in the fridge. …

The Spartacus Workout

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Good morning! Have you guys ever heard of the Spartacus workout? Matt heard about it from his younger brother Drew, who has been doing it to stay in shape while traveling around on the road for his year-long South Pacific tour. Matt did the workout for the first time last weekend …

A Speedy 5 Miler + Brunch

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Awesome run yesterday morning with my college BFF Turner! Yes, we’re weird. Turner, Kris, and I headed over to the Tobacco Trail in Durham for a late morning run. Kris set off on her own (she prefers running by herself and wanted to go with a slower pace), and Turner and …

A Visit from the BFFs

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Hello friends! Two of my best friends from college (and future bridesmaids in our wedding) are here visiting this weekend! Yay! Kris (dark hair) has been wanting to come visit but was busy finishing up her Ph.D. in Boston. Now that she’s finished (we like calling her “Dr. Kris” now) she …