I’m not greedy. In fact, I would much rather give a gift then receive a gift. That being said, when I’m put on the spot and someone asks me what I would like for Christmas or Mothers Day or something…I cannot think of a thing. Likewise when I try to buy a gift for my [...]
Homemade Granola
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I have a little secret that not too many people know about…I watch QVC. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s like the home shopping network. I was first introduced to it when my husband and I were browsing through the channels one night and Rachel Ray was on their most popular segment, “In the [...]
Fashionable New Year
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This post brought to you by No nonsense. All opinions are 100% mine. As I enter into this last few weeks of pregnancy, I’m beyond jealous of all the cute non maternity clothes out there right now for the Holidays. Case in point, the new colorful leggings and jeans that seem to be everywhere but [...]
Build an ideal workout playlist with….memories?
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Nothing is more motivating than music when it comes to exercising….except maybe an awesome running buddy! I’d pick chatting with a friend while I run over music any day. But let’s face it, even with the most dedicated workout partner, there are times when schedules don’t align and you’re stuck going solo. Its time like [...]
If I can do it, YOU can do it!
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via pin I always dreamed of being a runner but the truth is, I hated running. I was the girl who almost cried in gym class when the teacher announced we had to run a “bulldog” mile. Every once in a while, I would decide to just do it. I would lace up my shoes, [...]
6 Closet Ideas From The Stars
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Don’t hate, appreciate. That is the montra I’m repeating as I review these celebrity closets. As we talk about organization, we may not have 50 pairs of jeans and tons of Ugg boots like Eva Longoria, or 5,000 square feet like Paula Abdul, or have a staff to design and maintain our closet organization. But [...]
An Organized Work or Travel Bag
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Hello all! I am writing to you from a plane as I start a week long work trip that will take me from Albany, NY to Nashville, TN and home again. I don’t mind the travel, it is the preparing to travel that I dislike. I will put off packing as much as I can. [...]
Wash Your Face With Oil – No, I’m Not Kidding
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While pregnant with my daughter almost 4 years ago, I became much more aware of all the products I put on my body and the long list of ingredients that they contain. I became obsessed with picking the most natural products to minimize her exposure to unnecessary chemicals. That increased awareness naturally caused me to [...]
Tired of your mama muffin top? Get that core tightened with Pilates!
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Continuing with our theme for the month of January (at least it seems like a theme to me), I decided to host a Pilates party at my house for our monthly Mama’s Gone Madison gathering. I have been taking Pilates classes at Madison Pilates for a little over a year, and I have to say [...]
Detox: The Beginning
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I’m just starting day two of my diet detox and here’s what I’ve learned so far…. image via Whole Living Starting bootcamp on the same day that you start a diet cleanse = not smart. I will power through. If you happen to be in class with me and I look like I’m about to [...]
