WORKOUT WEDNESDAY

Hey look, it's me posting a "Workout Wednesday"...and I've actually worked out! July has been rough and I'm very disappointed in myself for getting so off track after going 6 weeks with no setbacks. The summer cold I had after the 4th of July was not only a lesson in how miserable summer colds are, but also in not milking a bout of sickness for all it's worth. I kept making the excuse that my breathing wasn't "normal" yet so how could I possibly expect to be able to run?! I think I used that excuse about a week past its expiration date.

I've about exhausted every possible excuse I could make. I should have just faced it that the idea of trying to hop back in on week 7 for 25 minutes of continuous running simply wasn't going to happen. I'd have to go back and repeat some days. After making a few bows this afternoon I took a break and headed to the gym ready to go back to the beginning of week 6...5 min. warmup, 5 min run, 3 min walk, 8 min. run, 5 min walk, 5 min run, 5 min cool-down. Was it easy? No. Did I finish it? Yes I did!

Tomorrow I'll try for day two of week 6 which will be two 10 minute runs. I'm not sure that the idea of running for 30 minutes continuously will ever be less daunting. I'm starting to feel like my 5k goal of running my first race in September may not be as obtainable as I thought. But once again, I think I'm just making excuses.

What kind of activities do you enjoy doing to get out and off the couch?

BESTeam Feature :: JVoyage

TEAM TUESDAY

Is there ever a day where you wish you could escape and go back to being a kid? A time where there weren't bills to pay and your biggest worry was what you'd have for an afternoon snack. In Massachusetts the marketing executive behind JVoyage just may be using Etsy as her escape from adult life.

The mother of two children finds her days at work and evenings helping with homework, but she is a child at heart. With a love of "the intersection between vintage and contemporary..." You'll be sure to find a great assortment of vintage items to take you back to

Raggedy Andy Loves Corn Flakes 5x7 print

Being a graphic designer I always find old advertisements to be interesting. It especially amazes me considering there weren't computers and fancy programs to create all of the print and advertisements like we see today.

Disney Treasury - Little Golden Books - 22 Disney Favorites

When you mention Little Golden Books to me I instantly am transported to the times where I was a little pigtailed girl visiting my Grandparent's house. Combine that nostalgic thought with my love of Disney and this is the perfect collection for me to pretend I'm still that 5-year old girl.

Girl with Candy in Her Apron - bottle cap charm

Take this good luck charm with you wherever you go or have her made into a magnet or pin to proudly display your vintage memento.

To be taken on a trip to yesteryear stop by JVoage at any of the following locations

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MUSIC MONDAY

What I'm Listening To:

Foster the People "Pumped Up Kicks" from Torches

Plain and simple, this song makes me really happy! There is something about it that makes it nearly impossible to not tap your toes or want to dance in your seat. I thought this would be a great way to start off the work week.

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SNEAK PEEK SUNDAY

BESTeam Feature :: Creativity Bugs

TEAM TUESDAY

Whenever I discover a fellow teammate has ties to Illinois I instantly get excited. You'd think I was under the assumption that the state was the size of a small town and there's a chance we'll run into each other at the grocery store or something! Although we won't be bumping into each other in the produce aisle anytime soon, Sue and Sandy hail from Illinois and have a darling little shop on Etsy called Creativity Bugs.

This sister duo have grown up crafters with early exposure from their mom. Sue deems herself as a "crafty crafter" while Sandy is a crafter, artist and seamstress. Much like so many Etsians, Creativity Bugs began from making gifts for family and friends before turning into an Etsy business venture. In January their store was open for business offering paper crafts & gifts, handmade cards, doll clothing and much more.

You can expect a high level of quality with nothing leaving their shop unless it upholds their motto "lovingly crafted items for others to love & cherish". I'm sure you will find something you will cherish such as the following items that I personally love...

Soothing Foot Salts with Decorative Red Flower Gift Tag

Red Tea Light Flower Favor

Butterfly Thank You Card - Blank Inside

For your next lovingly handcrafted gift item let Creativity Bugs create something "...with creativity and a pinch of kindness & love".

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