With a whirlwind of recent activity at our house, and a milestone anniversary, it was time to kick back and enjoy some backyard camping at our house this weekend. After 1 foster kid and 4 foster kittens moved out it became clear that I needed plenty of time to recharge. Here are some of ourContinue reading “A Weekend (Mostly) Unplugged”
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Celebrating National Pet Day
Just about every day is pet day at our house, but when given a national day to recognize our pets, I say go for it! Let’s be honest, my dog Dart is kind of my main man (sorry, husband); however, both of my guys have been getting a little neglected recently thanks to four newContinue reading “Celebrating National Pet Day”
The Inaugural Saguaro Half Marathon with Vacation Races
Wow, it’s been a big Spring Break! From getting a new electric car, to taking a road trip to Tucson AZ, to bringing home 4 foster kittens, the last week and a half have been non-stop for our family. With how busy we’ve been, it’s easy to quickly forget I just tackled the biggest distanceContinue reading “The Inaugural Saguaro Half Marathon with Vacation Races”
River Mountain Loop Trail: Part 2
The countdown is officially on- my first half marathon is not getting cancelled and I’m going to have to attempt a distance I never thought would be possible! This week I decided to continue my training on the River Mountain Loop Trail that crosses through Henderson, Boulder City, and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.Continue reading “River Mountain Loop Trail: Part 2”
Las Vegas Must-See: Cactus Joe’s
With our most recent foster kiddo moved out, I’m in real danger of becoming a crazy plant lady or a crazy bird lady. In order to satisfy my cravings for more plants to nurture, I’ve decided it’s time to add more succulents to my office. This week we ventured to Cactus Joe’s, our award-winning BestContinue reading “Las Vegas Must-See: Cactus Joe’s”
Can I Run a Half Marathon?
I’m one step closer to completing my very first half marathon in a few weeks! Well, according to fitbit, I’m actually about 21,296 steps closer. Today I completed 10 miles running and walking at Clark County Wetlands Park in Henderson, NV. It was no easy feat, and leaving behind my poor pup at home afterContinue reading “Can I Run a Half Marathon?”
Finding ways to recharge when life gets hectic
This week was a rough one. Foster kid ran away for the fourth and fifth time, then ultimately moved out. It was emotional, it was tense, and I felt “grounded” at home trying to keep tabs on our foster teen. I’m not going to lie, it was ROUGH. Thankfully I found a little time eachContinue reading “Finding ways to recharge when life gets hectic”
Discovering the River Mountains Loop Trail: Part 1
I recently started a new adventure around miles of mountain views, and when I finally get there, refreshing Lake Mead landscapes. I’m nowhere near ready to do the entire 35-mile trail on foot in one session, but nine miles was a great start! Read on to find out about the picturesque views and quirky sightsContinue reading “Discovering the River Mountains Loop Trail: Part 1”
How I found the motivation to run more
It’s coming up: my first half marathon. That’s 13.1 miles, or 21 kilometers, and way more time and distance that I’ve ever logged before. But how did I find the time and motivation to run more? Was it a New Year’s resolution that actually stuck? As they say, the devil is in the details. Here’sContinue reading “How I found the motivation to run more”
Nine pet professionals to add to your dog’s team
Who has brought home a new pet during quarantine? According to the news, pet sales and adoptions have soared thanks to COVID-19. I honestly asked my dog yesterday, “what would I do without you during quarantine?” Clearly, there’d be a whole lot more of me talking to myself 🤣 If you’re one of the manyContinue reading “Nine pet professionals to add to your dog’s team”
