Friends! I am so excited to share this Winterplace review with you. Finn and I spent last weekend in the mountains of southern West Virginia enjoying all that Winterplace Ski Resort has to offer and we had the BEST time! Seriously, I have been smiling all week thinking about how much fun we had together [...]
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Weekend Getaway: 48 Hours in Wilmington
April 18, 2022 { 8 comments }Happy new week. I hope you all had a lovely weekend celebrating whatever it was you were celebrating. I had a very low-key Easter Sunday that involved a short run, the best yoga class that I’ve taken in a very long time, cleaning out my shed and a whole lot of pressure washing. I bought [...]
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5 Favorite Mountain/Hiking Destinations Close to Charlotte
October 27, 2021 { 4 comments }This post is sponsored by RewardStyle and Backcountry. The opinions and text are all mine. There is nothing like fall to motivate me to get out of Charlotte to enjoy the outdoor beauty and adventure that the Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer. Here in the Charlotte area, we are fortunate to be able to [...]
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Summer in Deer Valley – Trip Recap
July 9, 2021 { 16 comments }I spent four nights in Deer Valley, Utah over the Fourth of July holiday weekend and it was a perfect summer getaway! We spent our days hiking in Deer Valley and exploring Park City and our nights eating delicious dinners. Deer Valley is known for its incredible skiing during the winter but it’s a great [...]
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A Holiday Weekend Escape To Deer Valley
July 3, 2021 { 23 comments }Happy weekend from Deer Valley, Utah! I flew from Charlotte to Salt Lake City on Thursday night. We arrived in a little after 9p and landing in Salt Lake City at sunset was beautiful. Flying over the Great Salt Lake was spectacular and the mountain scenery in Utah is amazing. Since we got in so [...]
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A Night In Buckhead + Mother’s Day + Outfit Details!
May 15, 2021 { 8 comments }Happy Saturday! Thanks for all of your comments and love on my New Orleans recap post. Many of you asked for outfit details so I’ll add those to the end of this post. Before I get there…here is the rest of my road trip and Mother’s Day! ROAD TRIP FROM NEW ORLEANS TO ATLANTA I got [...]
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A Quick Trip to New Orleans (Where We Stayed, What We Ate, What We Saw)
May 12, 2021 { 16 comments }I am excited to share highlights from last weekend’s travels to New Orleans and Atlanta. We spent two nights in New Orleans and then road tripped back to Charlotte with a stop in Atlanta. Today’s post is all about New Orleans and my next post will feature Atlanta and Mother’s Day! I flew to New [...]
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The Most Perfect Long Weekend in Charleston, South Carolina
March 15, 2021 { 31 comments }Hi and happy Monday! I arrived home from a weekend getaway to Charleston today and couldn’t wait to share a recap of my time in this most perfect southern city! You are probably thinking…but didn’t you just get home from Florida? Yes, you’re right. I got home from Florida on Wednesday and left for Charleston [...]
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Hopping On A Plane + Airbnb Tips from Kat
January 25, 2020 { 2 comments }When we were in Florida visiting my family for Christmas, the plan was that our next visit would be towards the end of February. I knew that January was going to be busy with work travel and work in general so I didn’t think we’d be able to swing a trip in January. Well, last [...]
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Asana Unlocked + The Best Asheville Airbnb
January 20, 2020 { 235 comments }I am back in Charlotte after a truly wonderful weekend in Asheville studying the Viniyoga method with Gary Kraftsow as part of my 300-hour teacher training at Asheville Yoga Center. While I was there I had the pleasure of staying in a friend’s Airbnb apartment and it was the best Airbnb experience that I’ve ever [...]
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4 Ways That I Maintain My Healthy Diet on the Go
October 26, 2019 { 4 comments }This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Lonolife. The opinions and text are all mine. Between teaching yoga and fitness classes at multiple studios and gyms around town on a weekly basis and traveling for work and to visit family, I am constantly on the go and living out of packed [...]
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Leslie Kaminoff Weekend at Asheville Yoga Center
October 14, 2019 { 49 comments }You know the mind-blown emoji? That’s the perfect way to describe how I feel after spending a weekend studying with Leslie Kaminoff at Asheville Yoga Center. I joined around 50 other yoga students and teachers for a three-day training with Leslie Kaminoff. It was the first weekend module of my 300-hour teacher training (I have [...]
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11 Tips for Flying with a One Year Old
August 14, 2019 { 14 comments }Last summer I wrote a post sharing 11 tips for flying with an infant. At the time Finn was about eight weeks old and we’d already navigated a few flights. Fast-forward a year and my little traveler has made 15+ round trip flights. And I’ve done them all solo! First, I will share that traveling [...]
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Summer Adventures
August 12, 2019 { 7 comments }This last week has been full of adventures for both Finn and myself. It started with some fun in Charlotte followed by a trip to Tennessee and has ended in Florida! SPLASH PAD EXPLORING Given Finn’s newfound mobility combined with his adoration of all things water, I wanted to explore some Charlotte-area splash pads while [...]
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This Week + Your Summer Workout & Chill Playlists
July 25, 2019 { 6 comments }Finn and I are journeying home today. Can’t say I’m looking forward to that airport trek with crutches and wheelchairs again but it was worth it to be with my fam for the week. It’s been a gorgeous week at the beach but I have only been able to enjoy it from the balcony as [...]
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Let’s Talk Smartwatches + Florida Weekend Photos
July 16, 2019 { 25 comments }Hi there friends. I hope your week is off to an excellent start. While I appreciated my budget Chromebook for getting me through a week without my MacBook Pro, I sure am glad to have it back. My first stop after arriving in Charlotte yesterday was the Apple Store to pick up my laptop. PRIME [...]
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Friday Faves + Going Gray
July 12, 2019 { 14 comments }I hope Friday is off to a great start for you guys! Finn and I traveled to Florida yesterday afternoon to spend the weekend with my family. We haven’t visited since May so my grandmother couldn’t wait to see how much he’d grown and changed…and to see him walking in person! He is getting super [...]
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Retreat Week Eats + Workouts
July 3, 2019 { 5 comments }It’s been a bit of a rough few days transitioning back home after the retreat. Finn came down with another cold while I was gone and is also cutting his first molars. The combo of those two things + me being gone for a week made for a Sunday where I literally couldn’t put him [...]
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Jamaica Retreat Photo Journal
June 30, 2019 { 5 comments }I’m back home after an awesome week in Montego Bay, Jamaica where I led a yoga and fitness retreat with Brittany Holtz of Studio B Power Yoga. We spent five nights at the Iberostar Grand Rose Hall. (Note: I will not be writing a formal resort review but if you have any specific questions, please [...]
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Jamerican for the Week
June 25, 2019 { 22 comments }Hi from Montego Bay. Our driver from the airport to the resort yesterday told us we were now “Jamericans” so I’m rolling with it. He also spent 90% of the ride to the resort trying to convince us that we should stop to get “anything we want” so there’s that. We passed on this offer…haha. [...]
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A Florida First
May 20, 2019 { 23 comments }Over the last few months, many friends and acquaintances asked how I planned to celebrate Finn’s first birthday. I knew without a doubt that it had to be in Florida with my family. There was no place I’d rather mark this milestone than on the beach that has brought me so much healing, and with [...]
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Happiness
March 28, 2019 { 6 comments }Hello! Tomorrow is Friday and I am just getting a chance to sit down and share this post with the highlights of our long weekend in Florida. To say that I hit the ground running in Charlotte would be an understatement. It has been an absolutely insane two days and I’m flying out to PA [...]
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A Heart Full of Family
February 20, 2019 { 20 comments }Finn and I arrived home from Florida around noon today and I can’t lie…this goodbye was a tough one. We had the best and most relaxing visit with my family. I was sad to leave…but of course grateful for the time we got to spend. I do fully realize how fortunate I am to be [...]
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Frequent Flier
November 27, 2018 { 25 comments }The time of year where I sit at my desk with a space heater right next to me has officially arrived. I just wrapped up an interview with Gina from The Fitnessista for her new podcast, Healthy in Real Life. It will go live tomorrow so I’ll share the link once it’s up! It was [...]
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Thanksgiving in Florida + Finn’s First!
November 23, 2018 { 12 comments }Hi. I hope that those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday had a nice day. Finn and I traveled to Florida on Tuesday evening so that we could spend the holiday with my family. The Charlotte airport was super insane and I was very glad that I finally got TSA pre-check a couple of months [...]
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Yoga + Fitness Retreat in Montego Bay, Jamaica
October 17, 2018 { 2 comments }I have all the details for you on the yoga and fitness retreat that I am co-leading next summer! Escape with me to beautiful Montego Bay, Jamaica for the vacation of your fitness dreams! Enjoy six days and five nights of yoga practices, yoga workshops, group runs, HIIT workouts AND plenty of fun in the sun [...]
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Surprised by Cincinnati
October 7, 2018 { 10 comments }This weekend I made a quick trip to Cincinnati, Ohio to participate in my first Wanderlust 108 at Run Leader. I have to say that I was so pleasantly surprised by Cincinnati and I absolutely loved my first Wanderlust experience! I have a recap of my less than 24 hours in Cincinnati but it’s going [...]
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Biltmore with a Baby + One Night In Asheville
August 21, 2018 { 37 comments }You know how I promised to have this post up “first thing this morning?” I shouldn’t make such promises with a three month old baby. Here it is noon and I am just sitting down to recap our overnight getaway to Asheville. Asheville is such an easy trip from Charlotte, just a little over two [...]
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11 Tips for Flying with an Infant + Favorite Travel Gear
July 12, 2018 { 20 comments }Hi from Florida…again. I booked a last-minute flight late Wednesday afternoon to spend the weekend with my family. I left Thursday morning and will return to Charlotte on Sunday. The water has cleared so much since my last visit just two weeks ago and the moment I got here I had this irresistible urge to [...]
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Finding Your Vacation Mindset with Fitness and Food
July 10, 2018 { 12 comments }We’re right in the middle of summer and with that comes an abundance of vacations and long weekends away for many of you. I’ve received quite a few requests to write a post about finding a good mindset in regards to health and fitness when you are traveling and out of your normal routine. This [...]
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Florida Photo Journal
July 2, 2018 { 46 comments }First, thank you for your beautiful comments on my six week postpartum post. I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed reading each and every one of them. Second, Instead of a weekend recap, how about a past two weeks in Florida recap? I took hundreds of photos while I was visiting but I’ve narrowed [...]
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Three Days of Peaceful Bliss at the Art of Living Retreat Center
March 16, 2018 { 7 comments }This post is sponsored by Booking.com. Use this link for $30 off any Booking.com stay! Last week I had the awesome opportunity to spend a few days at The Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina as part of a partnership with Booking.com. This solo trip couldn’t have come at a better time [...]
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Dog-Friendly Folly Beach Vacation Rental + The Pups Go to the Beach!
March 1, 2018 { 11 comments }I received a three-night stay in Folly Beach through HomeAway in exchange for this review. I’m so excited to continue sharing my Folly Beach adventures with you today. I’ve got a home tour of the amazing dog-friendly rental that we stayed in for the weekend plus tons of photos (and a video!) of the pups [...]
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Folly Beach Girls Weekend: Food + Fun
February 26, 2018 { 12 comments }I just edited over 50 photos from my weekend in Folly Beach so needless to say, it was a great time! I thought it best to divide the recap up into two parts…today I’ll share food and fun and on Wednesday I’ll share more about the house we stayed in, bringing the dogs to Folly, [...]
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BlogHer Health Recap + Your Financial Health Matters Too
February 21, 2018 { 2 comments }This post is sponsored by Chase Slate and SheKnows Media I’m so glad that I decided to attend the BlogHer Health Conference in New York City. While BlogHer is not new to hosting conferences, this was their first health-focused conference and I think they did an awesome job with both the organization and the programming. [...]
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City Streets + City Eats
February 7, 2018 { 7 comments }First, thank you so much for your kind and loving comments on my 27 week pregnancy post. I am humbled and grateful. Baby boy has been moving like CRAZY so I think he’s pretty happy in there. Last night I was trying to read in bed and had to keep putting my book down and [...]
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NYC Day 1: The Arlo Soho, FlyWheel Tribeca, Honoring Female Voices and More!
January 31, 2018 { 10 comments }My time in New York City has been so wonderful and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you through a few posts. First, the BlogHer Health conference far exceeded my expectations. Second, I adore both the energy and anonymity that this city offers. There is truly nothing like it. I’m not sure if I [...]
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Top Chef Dinner, Yoga and Recovery Day at the UA Headquarters: #FirstsNeverStop Part Three
December 14, 2017 { 2 comments }How about a little Throwback Thursday today!? I owe you guys the last recap of my time in Portland for #FirstsNeverStop with Under Armour and Samsung. You can check out part one here (a trip to UA HQ + surprise camping!) and part two here (the most awesome “triathlon” experience of dragon boating, running and [...]
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How I Told My Grandmother + Florida Visit Recap
December 7, 2017 { 30 comments }Hi from Charlotte. I arrived home last night around 7 p.m. after spending the last five days with my grandmother in Florida. I’m going to share an overview of my visit today but before I do, I thought it would be fun to tell you how I spilled the beans to her about my pregnancy. [...]
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The BEST Non-Traditional Triathlon: #FirstsNeverStop Part Two
November 17, 2017 { 14 comments }Happy Friday! I am sitting here snacking on Whole Foods organic Quack’n Bites (similar to goldfish) and ready to dive into part two of my #FirstsNeverStop recap. I realized that I definitely gave you incorrect information about my current pregnancy cravings when I said I had none. These crackers have been high on my list [...]
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#FirstsNeverStop Part One: Arrival, UA Headquarters, Camping and More!
November 15, 2017 { 11 comments }Okay, I’ve finally sorted through the hundreds of photos I have from my time in Oregon with Under Armour and Samsung and I’m ready to start my recaps of #FirstsNeverStop. To be completely transparent, I’ll disclose that my trip was covered by Under Armour and they set us up with gear for the experience but [...]
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Portland Travel Adventures: Part Two
November 6, 2017 { 5 comments }Hey guys! If you’re just catching up on my Portland travel adventures, be sure to read Part One first. It recaps our first day in Portland and what we did (and ate!) in the area. As for part two, let’s get started with our Friday in Portland! Our hotel had a really solid breakfast with [...]
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Portland Travel Adventures: Part One
November 4, 2017 { 4 comments }Hi everyone! I’m jumping back into blogging on my flight back home from Portland after a four-day hiatus. As anticipated, my time in Oregon was packed to the brim with activities and plans so I never had a dedicated block of time to blog because when I wasn’t moving…I wanted to be sleeping! I arrived [...]
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24 Hours In Amsterdam: Part 1
September 13, 2017 { 17 comments }Back in June we traveled to Brussels, Belgium to visit our friend Lina. During our weeklong visit we spent a few days exploring Brussels, took a day trip to Bruges and an overnight to Amsterdam. We spent 24 hours in Amsterdam and it was an incredible experience. We loved Amsterdam so much that I’ll be [...]
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Europe Trip Recap: Place Flagey + A Day Trip to Bruges
August 9, 2017 { 16 comments }We traveled to Brussels, Bruges and Amsterdam back in June and I’m jumping back into my trip recaps today with a Saturday spent checking out the Place Flagey Market in Brussels and a day trip to Bruges. (Here is a recap of our first day in Brussels and our second.) Lina and Armando’s place is [...]
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Birthday in Brussels
June 29, 2017 { 13 comments }When talking with Lina about dates that worked for our trip to see her, the week of my birthday was perfect. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate so I booked it! My birthday was Friday, June 16. Here are pictures from the day. It was a pretty great birthday and one I’ll [...]
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Traveling to Brussels, Belgium and Day 1 of Our Trip!
June 27, 2017 { 18 comments }It’s time to commence the Europe trip recaps. My grandmother will be very happy because she’s been asking me about the pictures and eager for me to post more about the trip! My first visits to Europe were with my grandmother when I was in middle school and high school. It was really crazy to [...]
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Stateside
June 22, 2017 { 18 comments }Hey guys! We arrived home from our Europe trip last night. Grand Place Brussels Shirt | Necklace | Jeans | Sneakers I can’t wait to share all the details on our trip in upcoming blog posts but first I need to comb through the hundreds of photos that I [...]
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Bye for Now
June 14, 2017 { 27 comments }Hello from the friendly skies. We are currently on the way to JFK where we’ll catch our overnight flight to Brussels. I don’t remember if I blogged about this or not but we booked two separate flights from Charlotte to JFK and then JFK to Brussels and saved $1,000. The direct flights from Charlotte were [...]
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Up Next: Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training + A Big Trip!
May 24, 2017 { 73 comments }Good morning! Wednesday mornings are one of my favorites of the week because I don’t teach until 10:30 a.m. It’s so nice to sleep in a bit and then spend a few quiet hours working while I sip on my coffee…especially since Tuesdays tend to be a little jam-packed. Yesterday was no exception and I [...]