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• Wet Toilet Seats

  

  There’s nothing I hate more: peeing, and upon standing up realizing the toilet seat was covered in what was probably male urine… With three sons that don’t... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running Pants H

  

  Always on the lookout for running outfits that don’t scream ‘Look at me, I’m a runner!’ I bought myself a pair of breathable/quick dry sports pants at H M. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• I’m Not Sure You Understand How Terribly Ill I Am, Coughcough

  

  Even though Father’s Day won’t be upon us until June, I already found the perfect present for my hubby: Bonny Becker’s children’s book: The Sniffles for Bear... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• What I Like Most About Yoga: the Tea Afterwards

  

  Wordless Wednesday (well almost!) I’ve been reading about the benefits of yoga for runners, and after trying several kinds I’ve signed up for 10 yoga lessons. Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don’t Go Thrifty Shopping with Your Hubby

  

  Today I was trying to do some thrifty shopping in a local thrift store when I spotted the most beautiful little garden bench. Admittedly, the price wasn’t all... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Lone Blogger

  

  The lone distance runner choses to go it alone, but as a blogger I prefer some company. But lately I’ve been wondering: ‘Does the comment button even work?! Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Funny Commercial!

  

  I’m not a fan of commercials, but some commercials are tiny works of art. Or at least they’re funny. Like this one, featuring a boy and a girl reenacting a scen... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Men Find Women in Sportswear Sexy!

  In my life as a mom I usually wear a jersey skirt with an elastic waist band, and a pair of Uggs. But when I go out for my run, I’m decked out in skintight... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Houston, We Have a Problem!

  For about a year I’ve been doing the school run running, which means running on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday I ride my bike into... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Using a Quilt as Wallpaper?

  

  I often think to myself how nice it would be if I could change the look of our living room as easily as the look of my blogs! Whenever I put up a new wallpaper... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I’m Painting My Eyebrows Black

  

  I suppose it’s one of those things that happens as you grow older. At least in my case: my eyebrows, which used to be quite eyecatching, have grown paler and... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Declutter Your Key Chain!

  

  I often read blogs about decluttering. But there’s one area that is sadly neglected when it comes to decluttering, and that is the keychain! Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Benefits of Yoga for Runners

  

  I’ve been feeling rather annoyed about the advice to do cross-training. I mean, here I am, finally doing something sporty like running and then they go and... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Runner Zealot

  

  No one’s more zealous then the (fairly) recently converted! Since I discovered all that is good about running, I can’t help but wanting to spread the joy.... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Need a Pick-me-up to Get You Motivated?

  I was both moved, and motivated when I watched Ben Davis’ ‘My 120 pound journey’. First I was all ‘Awwww, how cute’ when I saw a little Ben, and then I got... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Do You Compose Your Grocery List?

  

  A well written grocery list is like a beautiful symphony! It will get you through the supermarket in the fastest, most efficient way. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pimp Your Messy Kitchen Drawer!

  

  Once a month my aunt Marie comes in to give my house a thorough cleaning. What can I say? When they handed out domestic skills I was in another line again.... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 12 Surefire Ways to Piss off Your Wife

  Act like you weren’t just bórn yesterday, but like you also just moved in yesterday. Kitchen?! Where’s that? Don’t hold your farts. Let them rip! Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Winter Blues

  Lately I’ve been really struggling to go for my runs. When I wake up in the morning, my heart sinks a little bit at the thought of having to run. Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Garden Table: Make-over Tutorial for Dummies!

  

  I can’t help but feel a little bit envious whenever I visit one of those mom bloggers who are the MacGyvers of the blog world. You know the ones who can make... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION