It’s wonderful when things come together just right and a plan comes together! Recently, we had an opportunity to ride in a party bus limo and it just so happened that Mr. Bear’s cousin was in town from Arizona. We had lunch and took the kids with us to Temecula Wine Country. It was a […]
Happy Halloween with Bate’s Nut Farm
It’s that time of year again! Halloween is one of my very favorite times of the year. I love when the cool nights begin. I love when the decorations come out. I love when the leaves turn. What’s not to like? I love it all! We were invited to Bate’s Nut Farm in Valley Center, […]
Running and Fitness
America’s Finest City Recap
This year has been an amazing year, in terms of my personal fitness and health! I’ve run FOUR half marathons since January of this year. I went from being almost entirely sedentary to running several times a week and ultimately completing 4 races in 8 months! Last Sunday, I completed the America’s Finest City Half […]
SAN DIEGO FIRE RESCUE 5K
This is a non-profit event, put on by the San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation. I was given complimentary entry in the race, in exchange for sharing the event with my readers. It’s my opinion that this is a great cause and I support the foundation! 100% of profits and proceeds for this event go […]
Disney Tinkerbell Half Marathon
The day before, we went to the expo at the Disneyland Hotel Conference Center. It was the same day as the 10k and 5k. It was exhilarating to be at the expo with all the buzz going on! I was so excited and nervous! This was my first Disney race and my expectations were […]
La Jolla Half Marathon Race Report
Wow! What a ride! I did the La Jolla Half Marathon on April 24th and it was the hardest race I’ve ever done! Seriously, there were tears. There was wailing. There was much gnashing of teeth. It would be overcast, they said. It would be a great day to run, they said. Alas, it was […]
Rave Reviews
Hollywood Hotel with Our Favorite Canine
We often go to Hollywood and play the part of tourists. As lifelong residents of California, we’ve been throughout Los Angeles and Hollywood, but we never tire of our adventures! My dad is a member of the world famous Magic Castle, which has afforded us many enjoyable adventures to Hollywood over the years. Typically, we […]
Running the Holiday Half with Finess
As a runner, I have blunt conversations with other mother runners about bodily functions and things that are bound to happen on a long run. Since having my daughter, I’ve had the unpleasant experience of bladder leakage. It’s not fun to talk about and for a long time, I was really embarrassed. It wasn’t something […]
Star Wars Rogue One
Okay, I know what you want to know! Was it any good? Will I like it? YES! YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE IT! I know you want to know if Luke Skywalker is in this one. Is Princess Lea in this one? What about Darth Vader? Well, I can’t tell you that in good conscience. You’re […]
HD Beauty Review and Giveaway—Win $125 for a Holiday Facial
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Fitness Friday Down 35 Pounds!
It’s been a few weeks since my last Fitness Friday post. There’s been a lot that has happened since then. Mr. Bear was in the hospital for a few days, with a Pulmonary Embolism, which scared me half to death. It was a touch and go situation, and he’s on the mend now, but he’s […]
Fitness Friday Strong
It’s been quite a ride the past few months! There have been so many changes to report on this Fitness Friday! I’m holding steady with 30 pounds lost and I’m continuing my running plan. It was a really rough week, but I managed to get through, to the other side! PHEW! I’m so glad […]
Fitness Friday New Year 2016 Edition
Welcome to the 2016 Fitness Friday! This has been such an exciting month! We had a busy month, yet it was very exciting! I got sick halfway through December, which put a huge damper on things. I had to fake it when I was feeling awful, however I eventually felt better and had no regrets. […]