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Continue reading →: My 2024 Running Recap
It’s that time of year again — for my annual running recap! This year was an eventful year for running and working out. A lot is different than last year – fewer mileage (thanks a lot, TWO injuries!) but new cross-training habits. Here’s a look at the good, the bad…
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Continue reading →: What I Read in 2024: 60 Books
Ahh, this year more than other years I truly felt that there are too many books out there – and not enough time to read! I had a great year in terms of reading, with a wide variety of books – nonfiction, fiction, romance, YA, thrillers, historical fiction, memoirs, etc.…
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Continue reading →: What Day Is It?
It’s that time of year that I love. Spending time with my family. Sleeping in (well, until 7 or when my kids get up). Baking and eating all the cookies. Seeing my parents. And of course, not quite knowing what day it is. Despite not knowing what day it is,…
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Continue reading →: Feeling Jolly
If by feeling jolly I mean full of holiday events and (of course) sugar, then the title of this post is true. We had 3 different holiday concerts this week – each of the kids put on a holiday performance, AND I went on a cookie-baking spree this week/over the…
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Continue reading →: I Made Taylor Swift’s Chai CookiesNote: I’ve updated this recipe! I found the frosting/icing to be too runny and never set — here’s an updated version if you prefer a harder frosting: https://icrashedtheweb.com/2025/12/09/taylor-swifts-chai-cookies-updated/. For the original recipe with the thinner icing, view below. A few months ago, I made Donna Kelce’s chocolate chip cookies (here’s…
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Continue reading →: One More Week
One more week … just one full more week and then the kids are off school and I can sleep in! It makes it a little crazy to have the kids off school and me home trying to work, get things done, etc. BUT sleeping in is a priceless joy…
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Continue reading →: Hello, Winter
Winter came in suddenly it seems. Yes, I know that it’s technically still fall for another few weeks, but we had snow after snow after snow this week, and the days were grey and bright, so I’m declaring it unofficially winter. Oh yeah, and we had a SNOW day! Now…
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Continue reading →: 1,000+ miles (driving) plus running
The holiday season is officially here! And my heart and belly are so full. We had a whirlwind week – it included a lot of driving for a little family time. Do I wish we didn’t have to drive as long and lived closer to my family? Yes! Do I…
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Continue reading →: Almost the Season
I can’t believe that it is ALMOST THE HOLIDAY SEASON! Yes, all CAPS is completely necessary — because I cannot WAIT for the holidays. It is truly my favorite time of year. I love all the cooking, baking, time with family, time off work, and the magic of the season…
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Continue reading →: Cold and Dark Mornings
Well, suddenly it got COLD here in Northeast Ohio, at least in the mornings when I run. One morning it was in the 30s and I was in a headband and gloves! This is a stark difference from last week, when it was I was in shorts. I have to…
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