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What I’m Loving Lately 129

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Hi, guys! It’s been a little while since I’ve done a What I’m Loving Lately blog post, so this one is quite the round-up of goodies. I’ve been gathering fun/interesting links and favorite products for a few weeks now, and I’m especially excited to share them with you. Let’s get right to it, shall we? 🙂 Brooks Ugly Sweater Sneakers  (aka Levitate 2) – You guys might remember these from my Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide , but they’re worth another mention because they are seriously THE BEST holiday sneakers I have ever seen! I honestly don’t think a sneaker has ever made me so happy, and I know just about any runner or walker on your shopping list will LOVE these! The Silent Tragedy Affecting Today’s Children – This was a really eye-opening article. Butcher Box on demand – No subscription needed! I love this new offering. You can get the same high-quality meat you love without the commitment. We’re eating less meat nowadays, so it’s perfect for getting a box every once it awhile

Why an “Ab Routine” Isn’t Necessary (and What I Do Instead)

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One of the first things people do when they start working out is focus on their abs—crunches, sit-ups, leg lifts, bicycles, and the like. I mean, who doesn’t want a six-pack? Entire fitness schools have sprung up around the idea of targeting your abs with direct work. Take Pilates. In its purest iterations, it’s considered a “total body” philosophy, but the way most classes seem to go you end up spending all your time doing a bunch of complicated crunches and other targeted ab work (and grimacing every time you cough for the next week). Let me make a radical proposal here. All this ab work isn’t necessary. Don’t get me wrong. The “abs” are extremely important. Not only do they round out the physique and look great, but abdominal strength also provides stability, supports good posture, and improves movement. Strong abdominals allow and enhance the full expression of a person’s athleticism. Running, jumping, lifting, throwing (balls, spears, or punches), and basically any movement al

Getting a Jumpstart on 24 Days of Togetherness

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Hi, friends! I can’t believe December is just around the corner… although, I’m more than ready for it! 🙂 I feel like December marks the “official” holiday season – at least with regard to our family’s traditions via “24 Days of Togetherness.” If you haven’t had a chance to download your PDF yet, be sure to print it out and cut it up today, so you’re ready for all of the holiday fun that starts on SATURDAY! With Thanksgiving falling so early this year, we couldn’t help but get a jumpstart on our usual holiday activities. Typically, these are mixed in with our 24 Days of Togetherness bucket list, but, this year, we’ll just add new ones to chose from. There are so many options, we might as well complete as many as we can to fully embrace the season! 🙂 The first activity that we completed was get a Christmas tree . Quinn saw one on the top of someone’s car on the way home from Thanksgiving dinner , and he just couldn’t get it out of his head, so we got our tree a couple of days late

Boys x 2

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I wanted to check in and share how being a mom of two is going and how the brothers are bonding. Mazen is very sweet to Birch. He runs through the house with his friends and stops to pat Birch’s head or give him a kiss. Day by day, he is getting more affectionate and now asks to hold Birch (briefly!) We still call him Brother a lot of the time – a habit from when he was on the inside that has been tough to break! Please disregard the ripped pants All of Mazen’s pants from last winter have ripped left knees! Mazen often comes up first thing in the morning for a visit to us both and always gets excited when Birch wakes up and opens his eyes. Birch has started to track our faces, and he looks very intently at Mazen. Naturally I call Birch all kinds of cutesy names – Mr. Birch, Little B, Cutie Bean, Snuggle Pumpkin (sorry, I know those are annoying!!). But what’s funny is that Mazen has adopted the names as well and will say with a serious face “When do you think Cutie Bean will wa

Fall Macro Plan FLASH SALE

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Hi, guys! If you missed the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, but still want to jumpstart your nutrition with the holiday season now upon us, lucky for you, I’m offering a TWO-DAY FLASH SALE on the Fall Macro Plan (regularly $79)! Here’s your chance to get on track (and stay on track) with your personalized macro goals for a discounted price! Gain access to your custom macros calculation via our “Just the Macros” plan, PLUS a copy of our fall meal planning e-guide, which is filled with delicious recipes to enjoy this season and beyond! Benefits: Daily protein, carb, and fat goals for workout and rest days Established daily calorie goals for workout and rest days Fall Season Meal Planning E-Guide How to Track Macros Quick Guide Macro Cheat Sheet Ebook Download with 12 additional Macro-Friendly Recipes The Fall Macro Plan is only available today and tomorrow, so be sure to hop on it before it’s gone! from Carrots 'N' Cake https://ift.tt/2r8UOOh