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Cheers to the New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful time ringing in the New Year.
So much has been going on. We're actually quite busy around here these days. Our little one will be 4 months this month and she's been doing some exploring. -I enjoy early mornings with her. We read and explore around the house and I just can't get enough of her sweet cooing sounds. -She's also blowing bubbles with her cute little lips.  
Our oldest has been exploring science projects. And working on a few reading lessons. I'm trying to get on a set schedule with her. -We're getting there! 
It's actually quite peaceful around here. After the holidays and dealing with crowds and what not, I'm actually enjoying this peaceful time. I didn't make any New Year’s resolutions. - Honestly, I would love to just participate in a fun run and go on a few new adventures. My husband and I started back up with our fitness schedule a few months after having our little one last year. - I've been running again and going on my morning walks. - Truthfully I feel so refreshed after a nice workout.  Do you enjoy working out? If so are you more of a morning workout kind of person or do you enjoy evening workouts? 
Our days are long, yet very enjoyable. I've always enjoyed my time in the kitchen. I've been experimenting with different ways to prepare brown rice. -Diced peppers, onions, garlic, and a few seasonings, and I promise it's so delicious!  I've also been working on homemade snacks. Apple chips, banana oat cookies, and one of my favorites are actually, carrots drizzled in olive oil with a few spices and placed in the oven. It's a perfect snack. It's light and also goes well as a side with dinner.
I'm so thrilled about the New Year! So here we are, new adventures, Memories in the making and just working on being a better me. -Wife, mother, daughter, friend, blogger and so much more. Thank you all for coming along on my blogging journey. 
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  1. Happy New Year, Stephanie! It sounds like the year is off to a wonderful start for you all.

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  2. Jennifer, than you so much! :) Happy New Year. :)

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  3. I love to work out...but not when I'm sick even though I should be at the gym when I am sick. But with this move...I haven't been in a month.

    I plan to get outside more and maybe pick running back up but I'm leaning towards biking cause I don't want another running stroller and I feel that biking will be more fun and the little man will be safe in the back on his trailer and we all can go out as a family. I'm sure once we get settled we'll decide what we want to do.

    What is the celery experiment?

    I'm planning on eating 100% clean this year. No more processed foods and try to make as many things at home as possible. I want to lose weight and be healthy.

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    1. I hear you Dina! I haven't been going outside to run. Since it's been cold, I've actually been running on my treadmill. Doing interval runs with inclines. -And every other day. Some days I'm finding that I really need that extra push! How do you feel about hiking? I love it and it's such a great way to explore! We do that as a family. And biking is a great way too! So I totally hear you on that.

      The celery experiment, you pretty much add in drops of food coloring and then add in celery. Asking questions like, "what do you think will happen to the celery"..etc. The color slowly makes it's way up the celery. It's the same experiment I did with the Carnations.

      And yay for you on preparing more foods at home! I'm noticing it's so much better that way. I absolutely agree with you. I want for us to live a more healthy lifestyle. I just feel so good after preparing something healthy here at home.

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  4. That sounds like a great start of 2015. And you're making your own apple chips, what a great idea!

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    1. Tessa, thank you! And yes give those apple chips a try. They are so easy to make and a delicious healthy snack. :) Thanks for stopping by.

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