Nicoleao

LATEST ARTICLES ( 321 )

• I See Dogs…

  

  Ever since this big, bad bouvier bit me in the right buttock, I’m really scared of dogs. Whenever I see someone walking his or her dog, I quickly cross the... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Is There Pressure to Be a Yummy Mummy?

  When I see movie stars on the red carpet, within sometime as little as six weeks after giving birth,  all back in shape, I just can’t believe my eyes. How do... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Decorating Tastes

  I think it’s safe to say my husband and I have very different decorating tastes. This wouldn’t be a problem if only my husband would give me free reign when it... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sister Wives

  

  I’m a bit embarrassed to admit it, but I’m a big fan of Sister Wives. I started watching the show after reading an article about Kody Brown and his four wives,... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brussels Sprouts

  

  ‘Right! This Sunday we’re having Brussels Sprouts!’ hubby declared haughtily and threw a bag of Brussels Sprouts on the table. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pushing Boundaries

  

  I was reading the Lola Papers, and I couldn’t help but notice how Lola drove her car to her runs. It made me stop and think. I’ve been a runner for 10 years now... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Emu Uggs with Ribbons

  

  Sheepskin boots, I just love, love, love them. I can’t help myself. Every Fall I try to kick the habit, and go shopping for other kinds of boots or shoes, but i... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 LIFESTYLE

• You Could Do with a Run!

  

  I was doing some research for a shopping spree on e-outdoor White & Bishop. And as I was looking at their climbing gear it occurred to me that those... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Getting Your Kids from A to B by Bike

  

  My kids love their Nintendo, WII and computer… However, I am very much aware of the importance of kids playing outside and moving their bódies, not just their... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Free Playlist for Moms

  

  I’ve written before about rockmyrun, a great website where you can download playlists for free. Download free running music You can even search for the... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Barehead Running

  

  There’s this whole movement out there of people who like to run barefoot. But what about barehéad running? I live in a climate where temperatures máy rise to... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gifts for the Kids That Match Their Personality

  

  This year I’m going to do everything different! No more last minute rushing around to get the Christmas gifts for the kids! This year, I’ll start rushing... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Got Bit!

  

  And this time not by a virtual zombie in the Zombies Run app, but by a big, mean, black, scary, rotten dog! Bitten by a Bouvier I had just dropped the kids off... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Similarities Between Toddler Playdates and Pubescent Boys and Girls Playdates

  

  Now that my youngest son has reached the impressive age of 9, playdates have become so much easier! No longer do I have to watch them like a hawk, and hover... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• General Fall Safety Tips

  

  Guest Post Fall is a beautiful time of year. The leaves begin to paint the ground with dazzling shades of red, orange and yellow. The heat of summer is... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Expert Syndrome

  

  When I first became a mom I was confident. I figured that, much like the Beatles Song ‘Love is all you need‘, love indeed was all I needed. And I had plenty of... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 FITNESS, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rainproof Your Kids!

  

  There’s this Swedish/Norvegian/Danish saying: ‘There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing!’ And I agree with them. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Starting Point

  I’ve been a runner for about 10 years now, and my starting point has always been our home. It simply never occurred to me to drive somewhere, and then go for... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mopping Without Dropping

  

  Sometimes when I’m cleaning our house I wonder: ‘Is this how the real housewives do it? Am I doing it right?’ Because after 20 years I still feel like an... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 FAMILY, HOME, PARENTING

• Cheap Curtain!

  

  It’s been 10 months now since we moved to the country, but I still have no curtains. And that’s because I don’t want to loose any light or the gorgeous views,... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION