Five Things

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

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 {still loving the popcorn train}

Happy Friday, loves. Second week of the year is done, and I must admit I am so excited for this fresh start – not to mention the year is actually off to a marvelous start and is so much more than I ever imagined it would be, especially with how 2017 ended.  Here is what I have been up to the past week….
{snowy adventures with this guy}
 {the lake is getting a bit jammed up}
 {tried perogies for the first time}
{the ice has been crystal clear and gorgeous}

2018 Winter Activity List

Posted on January 11, 2018 by

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Going to college in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan I quickly fell in love with winter, and all nature has to offer. Fast forward to the present, and I dread winter. In Michigan it’s always gloomy and gray and driving in the mess just gives me all sorts of anxiety. Winter depression kicks in and I find myself spending more time indoors wallowing than outside having fun. This year I am making it a point to get the most out of winter and have as much fun as possible. A huge helping factor is the guy I am dating runs at the same energy level as me and gets my sense of wander and adventure so we always have a ton of fun together which should hopefully rub off during the dreariest months of the year. Here are 9 things I want to do/try this winter. What’s on your list?
1. Ski or Snowboard
I have never tried either before, and have always wanted to. I am really hoping this is the year I finally try one or the other. Bonus the boy loves going – so hopefully he’s willing to help me through it.

2. Cross Country Ski
I haven’t done it since college, but it’s something that I really would like to get out and do again.

3. Snowshoe
Snowshoeing is one of my favorite winter activities, it really allows me to get out there and explore the snowy terrain.

4. Hot tub in the snow
Seriously, so much fun and calming.

5. Head up north to check out the ice caves, ice balls, pancakes…etc.
The great lakes produce some serious amazingness in the winter.

6. Go tubing
Great way to get out and have some innocent fun.

7. Fat bike in the snow
because who wouldn’t want to bike in the snow?

8. Ride a snowmobile
Haven’t been on one in awhile and would just be fun to get out and see some new scenery.

9. Go ice skating
I’m not a great skater, but I love going and it’s always such a good time.

Home Cooked: Chinese Food

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

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Have you ever met someone that raises the bar on the dating norm? I know that I did, and the sad thing is – he thinks he’s just like everyone else. In reality he isn’t at all. How many guys do you know that actually will invite you over for homemade dinner or open your door – no not just the door to a store… the car door. It\’s a unique trait that a lot of guys really don\’t have anymore, while there are so many traits about him that are amazing, I’m going to start with dinner at his house. While I enjoy eating out with him and trying new food and restaurants (we’ve been to some really neat places), there is something about dinner at home that just makes my heart melt – especially with him. Our first time eating together came as a challenge, I was willing to help in the kitchen as well as do the dishes… something that he wasn’t used to. After a few conversations, and homemade meals together we’ve discovered that we work really well in the kitchen and delegating needs is becoming a natural habit. Our recent dinner date had a Chinese theme, which included egg drop soup, spicy chicken, rice and you can’t forget fortune cookies. The meal wasn’t entirely homemade, but it was delicious and nice to spend time in the kitchen with him making something we’d both get to sit down and enjoy. So, let me ask you this: would you rather eat out with your guy or have a (semi) home cooked meal with him?

2018 Health and Fitness Goals

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

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Goodbye 2017 and hello 2018. A new year means a new opportunity to reach the goals that you want to achieve and this year I am really going to focus on it being my best year yet. I am not setting resolutions, because to be honest they set me up for failure, however there are some goals that I want to achieve and I thought I would share them with you. Here are 11 of my fitness and health goals for the year, please feel free to share yours with me as well….

Hydrate
Eat clean
Limit sugar
Hold a plank for 2 minutes
Run a race on my birthday
Cook more meals at home
Meal prep, and actually eat the food prepared
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Take workouts to the next level and work on abs and booty gains
Try one new workout a month
Spend as much time outdoors working out

Southeast Michigan Indoor Activity List

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

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Winter doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck at home, there are plenty of fun indoor activities to do in Southeast Michigan. Here are a few of my favorites:
Visit the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center
last Wednesday of the month free admission 6-8pm

Check out Cranbrook Institute of Science
first Friday of the month free admission after 5pm

Head over to Belle Isle and visit the Aquarium, Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory and Dossin Great Lakes Museum.

Visit the Detroit Historical Museum

See amazing artwork at the Detroit Institute of Arts
free for residents of Macomb, Oakland or Wayne counties

Tour the Cranbrook Art Museum

Head to Hitsville USA

Michigan Science Center

Get a unique putt-putt experience at Putting Edge

Go climb at Planet Rock

Play games at C.J. Barrymores
Visit the Sealife Aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing
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