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We don’t often entertain large groups of people at the little house on Pine, usually just a small group of 2-6 people at a time.
Tag: community
Building a Fitness Community
One of my favorite things about being a group fitness instructor is the opportunity to build a community. I started teaching group fitness in 2009, after receiving my license to teach Zumba Fitness. I’d taken the class diligently for 6 months and …
A Handmade Christmas
It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of Christmas. It’s a tough time of the year for my family, having lost my mom Christmas morning seven years ago. Beyond that, I’ve also never been good at the expected rituals …
Elf 4 Health Challenge
Okay, so I signed up for yet another healthy living challenge (Sarah and I are wrapping up the final days of the Fit Photo a Day challenge). This new challenge is hosted by Elle of Nutritionella and Lindsay of The …
Fit Photo a Day Challenge Progress
Fit Photo a Day challenge for November has been so much fun. We’re 12 days in (PLENTY of time to still join the party!!) and already I’m loving the creativity of the posts. Even more, I’ve enjoyed finding new fitness/wellness …
Thoughts during a hurricane
Any extreme weather forecast encourages the over-consumption of goods. When news of the hurricane first hit, stores were flooded with individuals looking for milk, bread, bottled water, items they “need” to get through a storm. We caught the preparation bug …
Potluck Picnic
Last week (man, how summer is flying!), I attended this laid-back, summer fun community garden potluck picnic (say that five times fast…) The event was held at a local community garden by a school. Lots of little hands work in …
Dance with the Stars
Shane and I had the opportunity to attend one of the coolest local events: Dance with the Stars! (all dressed up for a night on the town) A fundraiser for the Horizons program, the Dance with the Stars event is …
FFL learns to knit
Last night, I learned to knit. I found a new hobby, and have added another skill to my list for 2011!! Knitting rocks. A friend graciously offered to teach me how to knit, and even invited me to attend a …
Cooking Chicken
That’s right, chicken. You heard me! I purchased and cooked my first local chicken this week! Prior to becoming a vegetarian, I didn’t eat a lot of chicken. Not because I don’t like it, I just didn’t eat it! When …