+LIFEGUARD MINI 1 Portable Charger Review

I was provided the opportunity to receive this product without charge in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

I was pretty excited to receive the Mini 1 Portable charger from +Lifeguard as I new I could use a new portable charger for my Iphone. It came in nice quality packaging and the charger itself seems to be durable and of good quality.

TBT Hiking Post - Mt. Tammany

Today's Throwback Thursday post takes us back to our first big hike in New Jersey. We ventured to Mt. Tammany by the Delaware Water Gap. We actually did the hike last year and you can find that post here. This TBT hike takes us to the very first time we did Mt. Tammany when our eldest son was almost 1 year old.

Mt. Tammany 5/22/10 

Mt. Tammany is the 4th highest peak in New Jersey. I really enjoyed the hike as it was the first hike that reminded me of hiking back home in the Pacific Northwest. Here is Hubby and baby P at the trailhead.

Five Movies Scenes That Inspire Fitness

It's Tuesday and I am linking up with hosts Jessica Joy and Jill Conyers for their The Fit Dish Link-Up every Tuesday.

Today's topic is "Movies Scenes That Inspire Your Fitness". What are some movie scenes that have inspired me? Which scenes made me want to get up and run or exercise? Which made me want to get strong and fit? This was a fun topic as it brought me back to reminisce on some great movies.  

NYC Half Marathon Training Week 9: 2/16-2/22

Here's a recap of last week's workouts:

Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe

My youngest son's birthday was last Monday. He just turned 4. I can't believe how fast the years go by. He is no longer a baby but a little boy. When I asked him what type of cake he wanted for his birthday, he specifically requested the Oreo cake. 

I figured I would share it with you all, I know it's not a healthy treat, but it is a great cake for kids and adults on special occasions. It is also pretty easy to make. 

TBT Hiking Post - Mt. Finlayson and Cattle Point Lighthouse

It's Thursday, that means a new throwback Thursday hiking post. Today's post is from a trip we took to the San Juan Islands. Hubby had won a free stay at Roche Harbor from doing a Men's NCAA bracket. It was an awesome score as we stayed two nights in a pretty neat house. We got to explore the island and managed to go on a hike. The hike we went on was Mt. Finlayson and Cattle Point Lighthouse. I enjoy seeing lighthouses and I remember the hike down was beautiful.

Mt. Finlayson and Cattle Point Lighthouse - 2/20/10

Mt. Finlayson is the highest point on San Juan's south end. 

My Manifesto

It's Tuesday and I am linking up with hosts Jessica Joy and Jill Conyers for their The Fit Dish Link-Up every Tuesday.

Today's topic is "Write a Manifesto". A manifesto is a declaration of your core values and beliefs, what you stand for, and how you intend to live your life. Another great topic that makes you think deep. I felt it was a creative and interesting process. I actually took a piece of paper and wrote down my core values. I then made statements for each that included some goals and what I stand for and what I wanted to continue in life. I can't remember the last time I actually used a pen and paper to write, but I did it for this and it helped a lot to just write it down.

NYC Half Marathon Training Week 8: 2/9-2/15

Here's a recap of last week's workouts:

PrAna Gear Review and Discount Code

As a Sweatpink Ambassador I was given the opportunity to try a PrAna outfit free of charge through Fit Approach. All opinions are my own.

I was so excited to be one of the bloggers for the PrAna #TaketheLeap 30 day yoga challenge. It got me to dive right in to one of my goals for 2015 which was to do more yoga. So far I am liking it a lot! I like learning new poses and it is also fun seeing everyone else participate on social media. This challenge is helping me a lot as I can feel I am getting more flexible and I like how it relaxes me. 

NYC Half Marathon Training Week 7: 2/2-2/8

Here's a recap of last week's workouts:

TBT Hiking Post - Heather Lake

Happy Thursday! Today's Throwback Thursday post takes us to hike in the North Cascades, Heather Lake. 

Heather Lake 9/12/09

Heather lake is a 4 mile hike off of the Mountain Loop Highway near Mt. Pilchuck. It is a great hike for kids as I remember passing two dads with their boys. The boys were probably around 5 or 6 and I remember thinking when we saw them that I hope my little guy will be like that. :)

Trying something new - Yoga and the #TaketheLeap Challenge

It's Tuesday and I am linking up with hosts Jessica Joy and Jill Conyers for their The Fit Dish Link-Up every Tuesday.

Today's topic is "Try something new." I had mentioned on Friday that I am participating in prAna's #TaketheLeap 30 day yoga challenge with Sweat Pink. Yoga is something that is still very new to me. And even newer is doing a yoga challenge. However, yoga is one of my goals for 2015 and what better way to do it than to just dive right in and do a 30 day challenge.

NYC Half Marathon Training Week 6: 1/26-2/1

Here's a recap of last week's workouts: