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Fall into Fitness: My Fitness Goals, @PlanetShoes #fit4fall

So my fitness goal for the fall was to start back up exercising. As lame as it sounds I get very little exercise in the summer in a structured way. Kids are home and combine that with work and their activities I tend to not head to a gym but rather get my exercise from any various activities we may do as a family (bike ride, surfing, etc.) When planet shoes asked me to participate in their sole sisters blogger campaign for their get fit challenge I was so excited. They would send me a new pair of sneakers and I would be motivated to start exercising again.  It has been a slow start (see picture below!)  I am having not only a hard time motivating myself but my dog as well!.

In all seriousness I do have fitness goals – but they are small. I wanted to walk the dog at least a mile every day. Now I am starting to up that and yesterday we went for a two mile walk. Today I even jogged with the dog! So the goal now is to vary the walks – not the same route, walk fast, uphill jog, etc. just to mix it up a bit.  I also want to head back to my dance classes at idance boston

They have unique dance classes that I was attending regularly but it did not seem like a workout!  I am not sure I can do a 5k (why does it seem like EVERYONE is participating in a 5k, mud run, 10k etc.) (I am not a runner so these events scare me!)  There is even talk with my fellow bloggers to participate in a walk/run. I would be on the fast walk side! Well, with my new bright sneakers from skechers and with my fury walking buddy I think I could add a formal race to my list so stay tuned!

#FallFitnessFail  #Fit4Fall
#FallFitnessFail #Fit4Fall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosure:  Planet Shoes sent me a pair of sneakers to test out and help me with my fitness goals. All opinions are my own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fall into Fitness: My Fitness Goals, @PlanetShoes #fit4fall

So my fitness goal for the fall was to start back up exercising. As lame as it sounds I get very little exercise in the summer in a structured way. Kids are home and combine that with work and their activities I tend to not head to a gym but rather get my exercise from any various activities we may do as a family (bike ride, surfing, etc.) When planet shoes asked me to participate in their sole sisters blogger campaign for their get fit challenge I was so excited. They would send me a new pair of sneakers and I would be motivated to start exercising again.  It has been a slow start (see picture below!)  I am having not only a hard time motivating myself but my dog as well!.

In all seriousness I do have fitness goals – but they are small. I wanted to walk the dog at least a mile every day. Now I am starting to up that and yesterday we went for a two mile walk. Today I even jogged with the dog! So the goal now is to vary the walks – not the same route, walk fast, uphill jog, etc. just to mix it up a bit.  I also want to head back to my dance classes at idance boston

They have unique dance classes that I was attending regularly but it did not seem like a workout!  I am not sure I can do a 5k (why does it seem like EVERYONE is participating in a 5k, mud run, 10k etc.) (I am not a runner so these events scare me!)  There is even talk with my fellow bloggers to participate in a walk/run. I would be on the fast walk side! Well, with my new bright sneakers from skechers and with my fury walking buddy I think I could add a formal race to my list so stay tuned!

#FallFitnessFail  #Fit4Fall
#FallFitnessFail #Fit4Fall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosure:  Planet Shoes sent me a pair of sneakers to test out and help me with my fitness goals. All opinions are my own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Blow Dry Lounge: Easy, Fun and Affordable #BeStyledBlowdry

What a fun event I attended the other night @bestyledblowdry. A few area bloggers were treated to a blow dry at this newest salon that just offers blow drys. No cuts, color or fuss – just a nice blow dry! The atmosphere at Be Styled in Chestnut Hill was fab! They have yummy treats in elegantly displayed vases and offered us tea and even a glass of champagne. They give a nice wash, offer deep conditioning treatments ($15.00) and any type of blow dry you want for $35.00. What?? You didn’t know there were types of blow drys? Neither did I!  I usually just blow dry my hair straight. But after having a very nice consultation I went with the be swirly blow dry. It gives your hair a little wave and my stylist added a few turns of the curling iron. My hair looked great. I like how you can buy the mini style for your younger child and they even have 3, 6 and 12 packs of blow drys.  The month of style is cool too with 4 blow drys,1 deep conditioning treatment,and 10% off all products. The staff is just great and it is a nice way to get a quick pampering for yourself. Also, I am going on day three of not washing my hair (yes, hair dressers say NOT to wash your hair every day) and it still looks great – with the swirl and all still in it!

Disclosure: As part of a blogger campaign I was treated to a free blow dry (and some tasty food and cupcakes!) All opinions are my own.

 

my session at By Styled
my session at By Styled
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Nail Polish Trends

Now that September is here so are the dark nail polishes – my favorite – think oxblood and navy colors this season. Of course you can always stick with traditional colors like red or my all time favorite from essie called ballet slippers which is a light pink. In fact these sheers from essie really never go out of style.   You have probably seen the already designed stickers like these from essie.  I have yet to try them but they seem pretty easy to use and are very on trend right now. My go to favorite is OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark. 

I also have a few kits to test out including a dark french manicure and the velvet manicure from Ciate.  It’s just something a bit different to try and make your nails stand out!

 

Dark nail colors for fall
Dark nail colors for fall
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Nail Polish Trends

Now that September is here so are the dark nail polishes – my favorite – think oxblood and navy colors this season. Of course you can always stick with traditional colors like red or my all time favorite from essie called ballet slippers which is a light pink. In fact these sheers from essie really never go out of style.   You have probably seen the already designed stickers like these from essie.  I have yet to try them but they seem pretty easy to use and are very on trend right now. My go to favorite is OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark. 

I also have a few kits to test out including a dark french manicure and the velvet manicure from Ciate.  It’s just something a bit different to try and make your nails stand out!

 

Dark nail colors for fall
Dark nail colors for fall
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Nail Polish

Nail Polish Trends

Now that September is here so are the dark nail polishes – my favorite – think oxblood and navy colors this season. Of course you can always stick with traditional colors like red or my all time favorite from essie called ballet slippers which is a light pink. In fact these sheers from essie really never go out of style.   You have probably seen the already designed stickers like these from essie.  I have yet to try them but they seem pretty easy to use and are very on trend right now. My go to favorite is OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark. 

I also have a few kits to test out including a dark french manicure and the velvet manicure from Ciate.  It’s just something a bit different to try and make your nails stand out!

 

Dark nail colors for fall
Dark nail colors for fall
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Back to School!

The summer went by so fast. I cannot believe school is in session! We were just swimming in the ocean last week and were even swimming in the pool on Monday. Now they are back and the house is a bit quiet, but not for long.  All the sports, activities and homework will be starting soon enough.  I loved seeing all the back to school photos on social media all day long on Tuesday. Here are my little ones (no really that little anyone!) geeze…..where does the time go????

First Day of School
First Day of School

 

 

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Back to School!

The summer went by so fast. I cannot believe school is in session! We were just swimming in the ocean last week and were even swimming in the pool on Monday. Now they are back and the house is a bit quiet, but not for long.  All the sports, activities and homework will be starting soon enough.  I loved seeing all the back to school photos on social media all day long on Tuesday. Here are my little ones (no really that little anyone!) geeze…..where does the time go????

First Day of School
First Day of School

 

 

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Back to School!

The summer went by so fast. I cannot believe school is in session! We were just swimming in the ocean last week and were even swimming in the pool on Monday. Now they are back and the house is a bit quiet, but not for long.  All the sports, activities and homework will be starting soon enough.  I loved seeing all the back to school photos on social media all day long on Tuesday. Here are my little ones (no really that little anyone!) geeze…..where does the time go????

First Day of School
First Day of School