Road Trip Stop #1: Niagara Falls

June 22, 2016

While relatively close to NYC, I'd never been to Niagara Falls. It's been on my to-visit list for a while and with our move to the West Coast, I figured I better get a visit in quick (it was one of the failed items on my 30 under 30 list). Fortunately, it didn't throw our intended road trip route too…

We Made It! Cross Country Road Trip Recap

June 21, 2016

Remember when I said I'd try to keep you posted about our cross-country road trip whereabouts? Well, I failed! Instead of trying to login and post from the road, I took our 17 days of travel to keep my laptop firmly shut. I wouldn't say I truly disconnected as I definitely took advantage of wifi when available, but I did…

Starting the Journey West

May 31, 2016

Wow, how did this all happen so quickly? For months we’ve known about our move from NYC to California, but as these things go, the time sped by and here we are, moving day! I had planned to write all about our planning and packing and prepping but life suddenly got crazy. About an hour ago we packed up the…

24 Hour City Escape to The Lodge at Woodloch

May 27, 2016

With all the craziness happening in my life right now, I decided that before things got even more hectic, MM and I should take 24 hours to zen out and get away from all the items on our ever-growing to-do list. Timed with MM’s grad school graduation and birthday, I planned a surprise trip for us a quick two hours…

Brooklyn Half Marathon 2016 Recap

May 23, 2016

Saturday's Brooklyn Half Marathon was a surprisingly gorgeous day and my race was surprisingly speedy. Those are two pleasant surprises! With threats of rain earlier last week, I worried the race would be a chilly washout. Thankfully, the rain held off and the weather could not have been more perfect. Race morning starts early, and to make it more enjoyable Meaghan and…

Is Tone House New York City’s Hardest Workout?

May 20, 2016

Is this what I will look like after Tone House? If so, I'll be back. Photo via Are you looking for a challenging workout that will leave your muscles burning and sweat dripping? Well, I've got a place for you. Earlier this week I attended class at Tone House. This was my first full class at Tone House (I had…

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