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The Friday 5

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Hi, guys Happy FRIYAY to you! We are psyched for the weekend because we’re off to Newport for our annual family vacation . It’s literally the weekend we look forward to all year long. We really love everything about Newport, especially this time of year. The city slows down a bit, and it’s so beautiful with the ocean and fall foliage. And, of course, we get to spend quality time with Papi and Lori! 🙂 Have you visited Newport recently? Please let us know if there are any delicious restaurants or fun places to visit. We always love new recommendations. And if you’re visiting Newport soon, here are some of our favorite things to do ! With that, let’s get right to this week’s Friday 5. It’s a great round-up of beauty, health, fitness, and fun! Enjoy the weekend, friends! 🙂 1. Probiotic Instant Resurfacing Pads These Probiotic Instant Resurfacing Pads are definitely a favorite. I use them every other night along with my beloved Overnight Resurfacing Peel and Overnight Sleeping Cr

HIIT vs. HIRT: Reducing Workout Stress To Increase Fitness

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The fitness world is booming these days. You can see it in the popularity of CrossFit boxes, obstacle course and endurance events, and record-breaking gym construction. It’s encouraging. Inspiring even. But there’s also a downside to the rising gym memberships and event registrations. There are still too many people dealing with recurring patterns of breakdown, burnout, illness and injury. More people are trying to do the right thing, but the flawed approaches they often gravitate to end up derailing them. Nonetheless, there are changes afoot. It’s an evolution of thinking that’s slowly spreading its way through fitness circles. More forward-thinking coaches, trainers, and researchers are helping right the wrongs of the fitness boom with a general rejection of the “more is better” approach for one that respects the importance of balancing stress and rest, one that moves toward an intuitive approach to workout planning. More people are implementing strategies to maximize workout retu

Anniversary Dinner at The Clifton

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The Clifton We love being so close to our wedding venue, especially since we can have dinner there a few times a year! We went back to The Clifton for dinner on Tuesday night and spent some time walking around before we sat down. The boutique hotel changed ownership right after our wedding, and it’s been renovated and updated. It’s actually a lovely place to stay if you ever visit Cville for a little weekend getaway! It’s only about 10 minutes from downtown but you feel like you’re in the beautiful countryside (because you are!) We stayed for a few nights after our wedding and used the pool, hot tub, and restaurant. I highly recommend the Carriage House Cottage! We went to the croquet lawn to remember our ceremony. And snapped some pics! She has a grand front porch Dinner On The Back Terrace Our reception was on the back terrace, so even though it was 95 degrees on Tuesday we knew we wanted to sit outside. The sunset was gorgeous, as was the view. Salad To Share We start

What Is Seitan and How To Use It

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What is seitan? If you are new to the vegan world or just want more sources of plant-based protein in your eating plan, you may have this question. And more importantly, how do you use seitan? Your… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/2nUsfq2