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Energy Balls
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Continue reading →: Energy BallsOne our families favorite snacks. There are recipes all over for energy balls of all varieties but this is what we use. It’s so simple and made with things we usually have on hand. It’s the perfect snack for me as a runner and for my athletic boys. Perfect for…
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The Great Eight
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Continue reading →: The Great EightAnother trip around the sun for our sweet Ady Boops! Our poor March baby had school, of course but it just happened to be a Friday, so he lucked out. Since we keep birthdays pretty simple, Adrien picked a K-Pop Demon Hunters theme. Naturally, I’m too cheap to buy anything…
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December Joy and New Beginnings
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Continue reading →: December Joy and New BeginningsSome things that have been bringing me joy this past month. Christmas break has come and gone. There’s not much to say, but I found a lot of joy in watching my boys go sledding. Snow doesn’t stick around all winter here in Maryland, so those moments feel extra special.…
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Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea
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Continue reading →: Not Everyone’s Cup of TeaSometimes I feel uncomfortable writing here. Not because I don’t enjoy it….but because putting real pieces of myself online means giving people space to judge, assume, and misunderstand. And that part still messes with me. I know people read things through their own lens. I know not everyone will like…
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Balancing Family Life and Sports Seasons
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Continue reading →: Balancing Family Life and Sports SeasonsAnother cross country season has come to an end, and it feels like we have barely had a moment to breathe since August 20th. Every single day has been packed with something. From the start of school where I was doing a long term sub job, to picking up an…
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Paused, But Not Done
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Continue reading →: Paused, But Not DoneWell, here we are. After months of waiting, I finally got an MRI on my foot… The results are better than I expected, not great, but not worst case scenario either. Here’s the list of what’s going on: Translation: 6–8 weeks of healing, no running, and trying not to spiral. If all…
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Reel Traditions on the Betsie River
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Continue reading →: Reel Traditions on the Betsie RiverWhile my family has been fishing the Betsie River for years, this was only our second time making the trip. It’s quickly become the boys’ favorite tradition. Last year, we didn’t have much luck with the salmon, but this year was a different story. Ideally, we’d come a bit later…
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Mid Summer Mood
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Continue reading →: Mid Summer MoodThis summer hasn’t been like the others. I’m not sure what it is… the week-late start to break because of snow days, the lack of planning a trip, the nerve damage to my foot? Probably all of the above. We had plans to go to Boston at the end of the…
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Crabs, Cows, & Cannonballs
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Continue reading →: Crabs, Cows, & CannonballsJune showed up with sunshine and…. kind of some chilly temperatures. Swim team season kicked off, and both Charles and Adrien have been absolutely crushing it in the pool. Even though the beginning was definitely something I wasn’t built for. I’m not one for getting into cold pools but apparently…
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Our May in Full Bloom
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Continue reading →: Our May in Full BloomMay has a reputation, some say it’s the new December and this just might be the first year I really felt it. From school events and sports practices to new routines and fresh adventures, this month had it all. We kicked things off with some fantastic PRs at track meets,…
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I’m Nikita, a mom to two active boys who loves all things Detroit sports and lives in sweatpants 99% of the time. I’m a former XC runner and have a huge passion for staying active, so you’ll catch glimpses of my running journey too. Around here, it’s all about real life! You won’t find a Pinterest-perfect home, but you will find practical, fun ideas for making your everyday more enjoyable without all the waste. I’ll share easy, family-friendly meals that cut down on the processed stuff and sprinkle in some adventure, big or small. Stick around for a peek into our world!
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