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Showing posts with label Fall Hiking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fall Hiking. Show all posts

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Hello Fall! September Favs! 🍁

I can't believe its mid-September already, but I'm doing a little happy dance that fall is FINALLY here. Here are a few of my September favorites!

All things pumpkin!!! This SMOOTHIE is amazing.  Here is how I make it:
- 1 cup coconut or almond milk
- 2 ounces of water
- 1/2 cup of pumpkin (I use organic)
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon PB (or 2 tablespoons of PB2 or peanut butter powder)
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 banana
- handful of ice
- Pumpkin pie spice to taste

Mix in blender and serve immediately! The perfect breakfast!


Fall Boots! These are really not practical but so cute! AND on sale! I have a few goals to hit before these get purchased but they are on my wish list!


New motivation...I started reading this this month after a few REALLY long work weeks made me take a closer look at everything I was doing. I am still a perfectionist, but making progress at what REALLY needs to be done. 


Balance. Ok, so this sort of goes with the book above but...the girls turn 3 in the fall which makes me sit back and reflect a bit. Am I doing the right things? Am I working hard enough? Am I setting a good example? It's also the time of year where our social calendar's pick-up with all the outdoor activities, halloween etc. There really isn't such a thing of balance in my mind, just learning to prioritize....but this video celebrates all women who work and I could not say it better. I'm looking forward to following along this month!



Adventure! Fall is my favorite season and in Ohio, we are blessed with some amazing foliage. Scott and I decided to take the girls on a "metro park a week" adventure so that we could maximize the season. We have done 3 so far and working on our 4th this weekend. The girls take "treasure" bags and pick up their favorite rocks, leaves etc and then we sort and talk about them when we get home. We need to work on our hiking skills but its been far my favorite adventure of the month. 


Happy fall!






Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Family Hikes!

Its that time of year where getting outside is hard and its getting colder. We did our best to get outside this fall to enjoy the weather before it gets too cold and we are forced to stay in. (Although I am a big fan of bundling up and just going out no matter what!) We took a few trips this October to check out the leaves, play (of course) and attempt to hike. Ironically throwing rocks in the water/stream was the girls favorite part.  The best part about our adventures was its something the whole family enjoyed!


We traveled to a few state parks and also visited some nearby trails. We even brought Grandmas with us too! The best tip I have for traveling with toddlers is bring food. Lots of food. Lots of snacks. We also learned our lesson and should have brought a picnic lunch for some of our adventures. Next year!





Carrying 27lbs of baby is a pretty good workout...especially up and down stairs!



We also like to pretend every log is a playground and a good spot for a snack :)


We are lucky enough to have a nature preserve by our house. So we tend to go there quite a bit and take mini trips :) I can't wait to walk through it in the snow with the girls. Its a nice reminder that some of your most memorable moments are just steps away! No need to go anywhere. Just get out and play!




I am a bit sad to see all these gorgeous leaves go but am thankful for our memories this year!




Happy November! Enjoy the rest of those leaves!
XO,
Holly