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31 Day of Blogtober: The Recap

November 1, 2017 No Comments

Green Acres Meets Paris Blogtober 2017 Recap

There were times in the past month that I thought that I could not write another post. I was staying up ’til the wee hours of the morning just to make sure I had a post scheduled for the next day. So in case you may have missed a day here or there, here it is… “31 days of Blogtober: The Recap.” Day 1: Blogtober, Day 1: Welcome to My “Green Acres” — This day’s post was a bit of an introduction of myself. Day 2: Celebrating National Consignment Day — I partnered with The RealReal, a luxury online consignment […]

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10 Tips to Developing a Fitness Plan

April 9, 2016 No Comments

Last month, I joined a three-month weight management program. The New-U Wellness program includes three one-on-one health coaching sessions, two small group training exercise sessions per week, and a fitness assessment at the beginning and end of the program. A couple of weeks ago, I had my first one-on-one health coaching session and here’s what I learned. I mean, I already knew these tips, but it’s always good to have someone help you be more accountable for your own health. Eat a protein with every meal. Drink at least 64 oz. of water a day. Never go more than two days […]

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10 Reasons to Love FabFitFun

April 4, 2016 No Comments

I love getting mail, especially when it comes in the form of a package or box, like the Spring 2016 fabfitfun box! I joined the fabfitfun community last fall, and I’ve enjoyed all three of the boxes I’ve received so far. This box, in particular, is in support of “I Am That Girl” (#IAmThatGirl). {*Disclosure: I am a FabFitFun Affiliate, which means if you order from my blog posts, I receive a small commission. #fffaffiliate #fffpartner} So what makes this Spring box so amazing? Well, I’ll give you 10 reasons! 1. Herb Garden by MakersKit {$35} This mini herb garden kit gives […]

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Wish List Wednesday: Fabletics

March 16, 2016 No Comments

Fitness is not only about the physical aspects of actually “working out”, but nowadays, you have to look good while sweating. Athleisure wear is making its way out of the gym and into daily life. Women are wearing leggings and yoga pants for everything from shopping, lunching, and partying with friends, to date night with the boyfriend or a girl’s night out. As much as I love the idea of athleisure wear, I’m looking for comfortable and stylish workout clothes, like the ones at Fabletics. Here’s what I’m wishing for right now… Winn Mid Rise Short Boyshorts Olive Capri Salar Leggings […]

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Ashley Graham Gets “Real”

February 12, 2016 1 Comment

If you don’t know who Ashley Graham is, then you must be out of the loop. She is a fashion and lingerie model, a role model for women everywhere, and a woman who just so happens to be beautifully curvy. She is also one of three beautiful women featured in the upcoming swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated. This Nebraska native recently said that people needed to stop putting labels on curvy women. “You know, I don’t like to use the words ‘real women,’ honestly,” she said. “I like to use the word woman. And I say that because there are so […]