Another Colorful Time! My Color Me Rad Recap

by Denise // 29 May, 2014 // Comments off

Disclosure: As part of a Tampa Bay Bloggers and Color Me Rad partnership, my daughters, friends and a handful of Run DMT fans received Color Me Rad entries in exchange for my honest review. The opinions shared are my own.... Continue reading →

Music Monday: Don’t Stop Me Now!

by Denise // 19 May, 2014 // Comments off

Have you heard the news? I’m running the Chicago Marathon for charity! With running NYC in November, I originally decided against registering for the Chicago Marathon lottery when all my friends applied. What were the chances they would all make... Continue reading →

RANdom Thoughts about Getting My Running Groove Back and Running for All Children Recap

by Denise // 13 May, 2014 // Comments off

Last Thursday, I returned to running with the Striders again. It felt so good to be back for a Thursday tempo run. Even though I started earlier than the group and ran the first couple of miles by myself, it... Continue reading →

Pinning & Planning: Mother’s Day and Dinner Menu for Week of May 11

by Denise // 10 May, 2014 // Comments off

If you read my post on Tuesday, then you know we had some difficulty nailing down some Mother’s Day plans. I am happy to report plans have been made and reservations have been set for dinner at Salt Rock Grill... Continue reading →

RANdom Thoughts about Stress, Mother’s Day and a Much Needed MNO

by Denise // 6 May, 2014 // Comments off

Before kids, probably even before we were married, Allan and I had multiple discussions about traveling related to jobs. Growing up, my dad traveled so much and my sister and I felt the stress it put on my mom. I... Continue reading →

Music Monday: Gold and Runners Redefining Boston Strong

by Denise // 28 April, 2014 // Comments off

Last Monday, my heart and thoughts were in Boston. I wanted so desperately to be there to cheer for my friends as they demonstrated “Boston Strong” to world, but I couldn’t make it happen. Instead, I ran 2.62 miles on... Continue reading →