Good morning from DC! It’s nice to be home. :) If you’re just tuning in — I just finished up my 3rd semester of grad school on Tuesday and am now on winter break in the DC area for the next couple weeks. Hooray! My parent’s house is all nice and decorated for the holidays and I’m currently enjoying a bowl of cereal on our Continue Reading …
Winter Breakfasts Return
November 3, 2011 by 35 Comments
Good morning! I’ve officially made the switch back to winter breakfasts. Have you guys yet? I love my cereal with fresh fruit and milk, but once it gets so chilly in the morning… a hot bowl of oatmeal is about a million times more appealing. My absolute favorite oatmeal combination is my Perfect Microwave Banana Oatmeal (click for recipe) Continue Reading …
Old Rag Mountain Hike – The Encore!
October 17, 2011 by 15 Comments
Hello and happy Monday! This weekend went by way too quickly — don’t they always? Matt and I had a wonderful time in Virginia yesterday spending the day hiking our very favorite spot: Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park! We think this was our 5th time hiking this mountain — love it! It’s been touted as one of the best Continue Reading …
Humidity Returns
October 13, 2011 by 24 Comments
Good morning! Man, is it humid outside this morning here in NC! I feel like I’m back in Florida or something. It’s been gray and humid all week and I just want to wear cute jeans and boots and have crisp fall weather, dangit! The good news: the weekend is supposed to be gorgeous. :) I met my friends Elle and Lauren for a run this morning Continue Reading …
Attune Foods Brunch Party & Breakfast Kit Giveaway!
October 3, 2011 by 172 Comments
Hello and happy Monday! And by happy Monday, I really mean can we go back to the weekend instead? Mine was particularly fun because on Saturday following my 7 mile training run I hosted a brunch party at my place for my grad school girls! (We missed you, Elder & Kort!) The occasion? Attune Foods sent me an awesome breakfast party kit! It Continue Reading …
Back to the Grind
August 24, 2011 by 31 Comments
Hello friends! I can hardly believe that yesterday was the first day of fall semester here at UNC and the start of my second year of grad school! Before class, I began my day with an early morning swim with my friend Lindsey. 45 minute swim — check! I decided to dedicate breakfast to the cooler fall-esque weather we were having and busted Continue Reading …
Adventures in Boston Continued!
August 8, 2011 by 21 Comments
Good morning from the Boston airport! I’m headed back to D.C. after a fabulous long weekend here in Boston. Last night, Tina and I met up with our morning running buddies, Ali and Elizabeth, again for a fun blogger dinner! We went to Alma Nove on the shipyard in Hingham, MA. The restaurant is owned by Paul Wahlberg — recognize that last Continue Reading …
3 Quick & Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes
June 28, 2011 by 35 Comments
Good morning! Remember when I wrote awhile ago about being in a total breakfast rut? Well, since then I’ve been making an effort to mix things up. Here are a few of my favorite healthy breakfast recipes as of late! ---- Cottage Cheese, Fruit, & Cereal Bowl I’ve been on a big cottage cheese kick lately. Basically, just take your normal Continue Reading …
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