Hi friends! How did your first week of 2017 go? I was fighting an annoying cold all week (not my favorite way to start off a new year!) and feeling pretty worn out, and I'm happy that I'm starting to feel more like my energetic self again in week 2 of the year. Today I'm looking back at my 2016 Christmas to share what I've been up to lately. My holiday trip to the east coast included lots of family time and good food, with some workouts sprinkled in, and a day in Philly! My hubby and I kicked off our Christmas celebrations with our annual early gift exchanging prior to our holiday travel. I made us a picnic in the living room and we enjoyed some food and wine while opening presents and watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas. He gave me a new camera for Christmas, which I'm ... [Read More]
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2015 Holiday Vacation Highlights
Hi friends, and Happy New Year! I had 12 days off of work for my holiday break, and not surprisingly, it just zoomed by. My hubby and I flew to the East coast to spend the holidays with our families in Jersey, and had a packed schedule full of fun. I had set up a few blog posts that published while I was out of town, and really took a break from blogging, email, and my computer in general. I also only posted a few times on social media the entire trip. I love being connected, but it was a much needed break. I thought it'd be fun to recap my holiday break today and share what I've been up to. Let's get to it! We spent Christmas at my parents' house. I made a bunch of dishes for the holiday, including this healthier apple crumb pie (recipe via Making Thyme for ... [Read More]