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Weekly Digest, no. 4

>> Saturday, March 22, 2014

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Getting Active, Trying New Things

I still have five pounds to go to meet my weight-loss goal. Also: I finally broke down and got a Fitbit Flex. It's been eye-opening to see my general activity level during the week.

Grocery Budget: Aldi Month Report

Continuing our #unsponsored review of Aldi shopping for the month. The grand total is in for the month's worth of groceries, and I'm pleasantly surprised!

5-Minute Whole Wheat Naan // Cooking Video

A fantastic 5-minute fix for a naan-like bread made from all whole wheat flour + Greek yogurt. Get the ingredients list and even some video tips for how it make it in your own kitchen!

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup

You guys asks for all-Aldi ingredient recipes, and I've delivered. This simple cheesy potato soup is lightened up with some healthy ingredients and FULL of VEGGIES! Definitely put this on your must-try list!

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What To Expect When Your Child Needs Surgery

A bit of a personal post for those of you who found my blogs through searching around about surgery + little ones. It's my list of 10 things I encountered good/bad/ugly throughout our own hospital journey.

Wednesday Already?

This week went super fast with putting our house up on the market. Just some notes from what's going on with us -- as well as a report from Ada's first day of mommy-and-me preschool.

How I'm Keeping Up with My 2-Year-Old

Feeling energy-zapped? I sure get that way, especially before the afternoon nap. Here are some tips I've learned along the way to keep up with Ada and all the day's responsibilities and activities.

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Veggie Spotlight: Beets

Transitioning to Outdoor Running for Spring

The Best Reason to Eat More Chocolate

HAPPY WEEKEND!

Ashley, Stephen, and Ada

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Weekly Digest, no. 3

>> Saturday, March 15, 2014

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Weekend Warriors

We ran the first major race of "spring" racing season. And we both PRed! Check out our thoughts on the event + I also reviewed a new fuel belt that doesn't bounce when I run -- majorly helpful.

Grocery Budget: $60 average continues

Continuing our #unsponsored review of Aldi shopping for the month. We've been able to stick to a $60 average budget for our food -- and that cuts nearly $200 off what we HAD been spending. Major savings, all while eating some good food. Sample dinners are also featured in this post.

Chocolate Chunk Energy "Cookies"

It's been a while since we shared a homemade energy chunk/bar recipe -- but we love them (and know you do, too!). This mix is one of my favorite to date -- and it's made with mostly Aldi ingredients, so it's also budget-friendly!

Weekend Things

Looking for some meal-spiration this weekend? Check out our 25 TOP RECIPES of 2013! I was surprised what made the list, but also excited to see how much you guys liked certain ones! (Plus a bunch of other fun links for the week.)

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We're All Doing This Parenting Thing Right (And Wrong!)

My thoughts on the mommy-wars, which are really irking me lately. Seems like every morning when I log onto my computer, there's a "new" debate (which is really just an old one, re-hashed). When is enough going to be enough?

What's the Deal?

The very best mom + baby + kid deals, all hand-picked for you! Some amazing steals this time around, including 70% off a great unisex windbreaker that's perfect for spring!

House Tour (NEW!)

Our house is going on the market next week, so that means it's FINALLY totally clean + so I could take photos. Check out how much our home has changed since the last tour we did way back in 2009!

Putting My Toddler In School

We're signing Ada up for preschool in the fall. But I need your help! Experienced moms: How many days do you think is best for a young 3-year-old? And other questions . . .

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5 Nutrition Mistakes Runners Make

Will Losing Weight Make Me a Faster Runner?

Afternoon Runner? Try These 5 Morning Rituals!

10 No-Sweat Workouts Perfect for the Workplace

15 Fun Nights Out for $5 Or Less

4 Ways to Eat Less Salt Without Losing Flavor

HAPPY WEEKEND!

Ashley, Stephen, and Ada

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Giveaway Winner and 7 Links!

>> Monday, August 1, 2011

Just wanted to pop on here to announce the winner of the Mighty Leaf Iced Tea Giveaway. #23 -- Suzanne -- who writes: "I get the MIGHTY munchies at night, so I'd drink this tea instead. Love ice coffee in the summer. But have green tea every morning."

And now . . . my 7 LINKS post. I've been tagged a few times now (I apologize because I lost track on by who during our vacation -- I know Lisa and Ashley tagged me), and have slowly been gathering my posts. Enjoy!

1.) My Most Beautiful Post:

Skinny Versus Healthy

Of the many posts I've written, I've received a lot of heartfelt comments and emails regarding this post. I think it's helpful to share our struggles and successes as we grow and learn more about life, health, and happiness.

Along these same lines, the Being Healthy Is All About Choices post speaks to these same sentiments.

2.) My Most Popular Post:

Frozen Banana Bites

People can't seem to get enough of this delicious frozen treat. We can't either. Frozen bananas taste like ice cream. Plain and simple. Slice 'em up, cover 'em in chocolate -- BAM. Perfection.

3.) My Most Controversial Post:

Becoming Un-Vegan

Oh, boy. At first, I thought this post was great. It spoke to a lot of people who don't like to label their diets. It has helped others who are just learning about vegetarianism and veganism as well. But then came the whole PETA issue.

So, that definitely added a bit of controversy. But I'm sticking by my feelings on the issue.

4.) My Most Helpful Post:

On Being a Self-Made Athlete

Just like the Skinny versus Healthy post, I've received a wonderful response to to-be athletes (and seasoned ones) who have shared a similar journey. Along these same lines, though, I think My First D(id) N(ot) F(inish) was also helpful. Not only to those who have experienced defeat in the marathon (or other races), but also for me.

In the DNF, Part II, I explain how much I learned from all your thoughts and comments on the topic. But we all know I had to make some Tough Decisions about my marathon plan when my injury got the best of me. Eventually ending in Acceptance . . . Sort Of.

5.) A Post Whose Success Surprised Me:

On Secret Recipes . . .

I was just surprised that on a post where I didn't provide a recipe, people had stuff to say. There have been other recipe posts I thought were GREAT that have had almost no comments or interest. Weird!

6.) A Post I Didn't Think Got the Attention It Deserved:

Running Advice From Your T.V.

Some people were amused by this post, but I thought it was hilarious AND helpful. Then again, my sense on humor isn't for everyone -- so no worries. But I still think it's a goodie!

Do we have any more TV-related fitness advice? Yup! Biggest Loser: 10 Things I've Learned.

7.) The Post I'm Most Proud Of:

Ode to My 17-Year-Old Self: The Mile

This is one of the only posts I've taken a long time to write. I had to think WAY back to that time in my life. To who I was as a person. And I think it's well written. Really, that's all. I'm proud of it!

TAG, YOU'RE IT!

Steff Says
Simply Bike
We *Meat* Again
Healthy Ashley
Sweetfern Handmade

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Recap Week, Day 3: Running Tips and Tricks

>> Wednesday, July 28, 2010

I began my day with an easy and fun 7.2 mile run at 8:28 pace. All in my Vibrams. I can't imagine a better way to start off my 27th year. As most of you know, running is one of our most frequent topics on (never home)maker. And you may not have checked out the running button in our right-hand sidebar yet. All our running-related posts are available to you -- at all times. But we thought we'd post it this week, too. The information covers a range of topics related to running, training, motivation, and everything else for beginners and long-time runners alike. So, if you're new, you're in luck! There's a ton of stuff you can read through/catch up on. Enjoy!

In the future, you can get all this info easily, just click on the button that looks like this:

And if there's a topic you DON'T see covered yet -- let us know. We're always looking for ideas. Just leave a comment or email us at neverhomemaker [at] gmail [dot] com.

GROWING COLLECTION OF RUNNING POSTS:

RACE REPORTS:

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Posts About Life and More . . .

>> Thursday, December 10, 2009

LIFE, BALANCE, AND ORGANIZATION:

FOOD and GROCERY SAVINGS:

HOME BREWING:

HOME IMPROVEMENT AND DECOR TIPS:

HEALTHY STUFF:

DAY IN THE LIFE OF MY STOMACH:

DETOX:

Day 1 (Where it all began and Coconut-Carob "Cookies")
Day 2 (Miso Soup and a typical day's menu)
Day 3 (Smoothies, smoothies, smoothies)
Day 4 (Healthy crackers inspired by Oh She Glows)
Day 5 (Small setback, but still going strong -- Ginger-Miso Dressing recipe)
Day 6 (January Freeze Series 10K)
Day 10 (Healthy eggplant chili recipe)
Day 17 (and still chugging along -- update on progress and new energy chunk recipe)
One Month Later