100 Mile Mom Challenge: Week 2 Update

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I must say, this week has been awesome.  I still haven’t missed a day running, and am keeping ahead of schedule, which is SOOO unlike myself.  I’m also just excited about running again.  It’s been a long time since running has been fun.  When I run 3-4 times a week, running is hard.  I think…
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100 Mile Mom Fitness Challenge: Week 1

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Week 1: 30.31 miles complete, 69.69 miles to go My sanity keeper this week has been the 100 Mile Mom Challenge.  In a week full of work, sick kids, eating on the go, selling houses, and house shopping, the one consistent thing has been running.  I don’t do well in times of change.  I’m a…
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Introducing: The 100 Mile Mom Fitness Challenge!

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Yesterday, in my “I’m oh-so-stressed” blog post, I alluded to a fitness challenge that I accepted with one of my good friends.  It’s a challenge that’s not new to me, but is in fact challenging every time.  I’ve committed to running 100 miles in the month of May. Sure, if you break it down by…
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Phwahh! A Wild Coaster Week.

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Phwahh!  Yeah…. I’ve been sitting here thinking about how to describe what this week has been.  I think Phwahh! is the best way to do it.  From the kids, activities, household and work, this week has run. me. ragged.  In both good and bad ways. Here’s the rundown of why you haven’t seen much of…
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Little People Life Lessons

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  I had just gotten in an argument with my husband.  I was mad, and my husband had left without realizing how upset I was.  It was mostly his fault (as I’m sure he’ll gladly admit), but not the big deal that I thought it was at the time.  I was left alone in my…
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Fab’rik: A Mom Favorite’s Top Pick and Event Opportunity

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Once upon a time in the land before kids I, Katie Harding, used to shop in “real” stores.  I went to a mall, on a weekend no-less, and wandered the halls of shops at leisure.  I perused racks of clothing, and actually didn’t grimace if a dress cost $225.  One had to look like a…
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10 Tips for Death Avoidance with Wild Animals

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Last night, I was enjoying a warm fire on a patio at my Dad’s new secluded mountain property along with my sister, her husband, and of course my dad.  Which is when the conversation came up…. “You know, there might be bears up here,” my dad intones.  All of the sudden I begin to question…
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My Very Own Pinterest To-Do List

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I figure most of us are lovers of Pinterest.  I happen to be an addict.  I find inspiration to make my life brighter, happier and more delicious.  The only problem… Sometimes my pins get buried in my boards never to resurface again.  So, I thought I’d go through some of pins and pull out a…
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Pulling Strings: A Plea to Take the Pledge to emBark on Pet Health

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I know I’ve been asking a lot of y’all lately.  Vote for me here.  Follow me there.  Click here.  Yes, I know.  I’m demanding.  (But, I do really, really want that fashion blogging gig!!!)  There, is however, one thing that I’ve asked of you this week that doesn’t benefit me.  Taking the Sergeants Pet emBark…
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Spring Trends 2013: For the Mom-Set

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Who doesn’t love spring?  I don’t trust anyone that doesn’t admit to spring as their favorite season.  I mean, seriously… longer, brighter evenings, trees and flowers are budding, and we get to shed our winter layers for bright and fun airy clothes.  SPrIng!!! I love spring! As an ode to spring, I thought I’d go…
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EmBark on Pet Health: Take the Pledge and Help a Pup!

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Isn’t that the most smoochable face you’ve ever seen? Meet Dakota, she’s a five year old labrador mix.  Clearly, she likes to play with her puppy and human friends alike.  Only problem?  She doesn’t have a home.  This sweet girl is hangin’ with the Humane Society of Charlotte until someone opens up their family to…
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Please Vote for Moi! I’m a StyleSetter- To – Be!

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Do you know what my favorite thing about owning a blog is?  Writing.  I absolutely love sharing a story, relating a parenting disaster, putting together a menu for my readers, and sharing bits and pieces of mom-hood with y’all.  It’s a blast.  The only downside?  There’s a lot of other stuff that goes along with…
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