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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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Fall Fashions #DiscoverMC @middlesexcommon @Burlington_Rack @Nordstroms_Rack

Well, technically it still is summer but that does not mean you can’t fit in a little fall shopping fun! Alana @goodgrlgoneblog helped me choose a couple fun outfits for back to school (I mean for fall!) at Nordstroms Rack in Burlington. They have the best selection of designer clothes at affordable prices.

In early September it is so hard to think about fall clothes as we live in New England and the weather could be hot!  I always look for transitional pieces for this time – think lightweight, yet neutral.  I chose one dressy outfit – a black and white dress. I can wear it now and when the colder weather hits I will just add leggings, boots, a leather jacket or black sweater. Really, this dress can be worn all year.  The second outfit is more casual. With the neutral lightweight tank and top it can be worn now as well as into the colder weather. I also found a pair of Joe’s legging jeans (my favorite!) to complete the look.  What do you think?

You can win a fall fashion shopping spree at Middlesex Common for $250!   Check out their facebook page or enter here to win.

 

Disclosure: Middlesex Commons, Burlington provided me the budget to purchase the two outfits below. All opinions in this post are my own.

Fall Fashion
Fall Fashion

 

 

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Fall Fashions #DiscoverMC @middlesexcommon @Burlington_Rack @Nordstroms_Rack

Well, technically it still is summer but that does not mean you can’t fit in a little fall shopping fun! Alana @goodgrlgoneblog helped me choose a couple fun outfits for back to school (I mean for fall!) at Nordstroms Rack in Burlington. They have the best selection of designer clothes at affordable prices.

In early September it is so hard to think about fall clothes as we live in New England and the weather could be hot!  I always look for transitional pieces for this time – think lightweight, yet neutral.  I chose one dressy outfit – a black and white dress. I can wear it now and when the colder weather hits I will just add leggings, boots, a leather jacket or black sweater. Really, this dress can be worn all year.  The second outfit is more casual. With the neutral lightweight tank and top it can be worn now as well as into the colder weather. I also found a pair of Joe’s legging jeans (my favorite!) to complete the look.  What do you think?

You can win a fall fashion shopping spree at Middlesex Common for $250!   Check out their facebook page or enter here to win.

 

Disclosure: Middlesex Commons, Burlington provided me the budget to purchase the two outfits below. All opinions in this post are my own.

Fall Fashion
Fall Fashion

 

 

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Fall Fashions #DiscoverMC @middlesexcommon @Burlington_Rack @Nordstroms_Rack

Well, technically it still is summer but that does not mean you can’t fit in a little fall shopping fun! Alana @goodgrlgoneblog helped me choose a couple fun outfits for back to school (I mean for fall!) at Nordstroms Rack in Burlington. They have the best selection of designer clothes at affordable prices.

In early September it is so hard to think about fall clothes as we live in New England and the weather could be hot!  I always look for transitional pieces for this time – think lightweight, yet neutral.  I chose one dressy outfit – a black and white dress. I can wear it now and when the colder weather hits I will just add leggings, boots, a leather jacket or black sweater. Really, this dress can be worn all year.  The second outfit is more casual. With the neutral lightweight tank and top it can be worn now as well as into the colder weather. I also found a pair of Joe’s legging jeans (my favorite!) to complete the look.  What do you think?

You can win a fall fashion shopping spree at Middlesex Common for $250!   Check out their facebook page or enter here to win.

 

Disclosure: Middlesex Commons, Burlington provided me the budget to purchase the two outfits below. All opinions in this post are my own.

Fall Fashion
Fall Fashion

 

 

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Drop off/bus stop mom fashions?

I saw this story the other day on the Huffington Post  about celebrities’ style while they drop off their kids at school. Come on…. I know you have looked at one or two photos of celebrities to see what they are wearing in everyday life.  For some it’s like a runway when they drop off their kids at school. For us in the suburbs not so much.

There is actually a site called Haute Drop Off  a fashion blog/photo series of fashionable parents at school drop-offs. Now I know some of you will say, who cares? What? Really? a site about what moms wear to drop off their kids? Let me take a peek.

I.do.love.fashion. but that is just me. I may have worn sweat pants to my bus stop once or twice (only my neighbor knows for sure!)  I have friends who wear sweat pants and pj pants to the bus stop and you know what? Who cares what you wear?  Style is very personal – some people like to dress up and others want to be comfortable – it is an individual choice.  Enjoy your bus stop fashions not matter what you wear!

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Back to school preparations!

For some there is only two weeks left of summer vacation!  Time to get the school supplies, pick out a few outfits for school and get the kids in some sort of routine! That is what we discussed on this week’s trendymommies segment on 980 WCAP!

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Back to school preparations!

For some there is only two weeks left of summer vacation!  Time to get the school supplies, pick out a few outfits for school and get the kids in some sort of routine! That is what we discussed on this week’s trendymommies segment on 980 WCAP!

WCAPAug.14

 

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Shades of Green

Each year I head to my friend’s (and roommate from college) Saint Patty’s Day Party and I just love seeing all the various shades of green. I really try to pull out a kelly green shirt as I think that is the true Irish Green coupled with my mom’s shamrock scarf from Ireland. Then there are the accessories – necklaces, nail polish, hats, etc.  My 10 year old wore a sticker to school today that read, “this is my bit of green so don’t pinch me”. Of course they reminded me that they need to put out their shoes so the leprechaun can put some treats in them!  I did pick up a mint green shirt the other day and have a whole lot of green nail polishes ranging from teal to mint.  What shade of green will you be wearing?

Saint Patrick's Day Outfit
Shades of "green" nail polish
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Shades of Green

Each year I head to my friend’s (and roommate from college) Saint Patty’s Day Party and I just love seeing all the various shades of green. I really try to pull out a kelly green shirt as I think that is the true Irish Green coupled with my mom’s shamrock scarf from Ireland. Then there are the accessories – necklaces, nail polish, hats, etc.  My 10 year old wore a sticker to school today that read, “this is my bit of green so don’t pinch me”. Of course they reminded me that they need to put out their shoes so the leprechaun can put some treats in them!  I did pick up a mint green shirt the other day and have a whole lot of green nail polishes ranging from teal to mint.  What shade of green will you be wearing?

Saint Patrick's Day Outfit
Shades of "green" nail polish