Healthy Squash & Zucchini Parmesan Pasta

I’m always on the hunt for easy, healthy meals to make for dinner. I’ve said it before but until the past year, my dinners usually consisted of frozen Amy’s organic dinners, microwave veggie burgers, bowls of instant soup and anything else that could...

Running in the Moonlight?

Running in the moonlight? So….as ya’ll know, I’ll be marathon training again very soon for the DC Rock n’ Roll Marathon on March 17th. One problem with hardcore training, though, is that it kind of zaps the fun out of Friday nights for your...

Hot Chocolate 15k FAIL!

So that’s a fun photo, right? It doesn’t exactly represent the success — or lack of — of today’s Hot Chocolate 15k at National Harbor. Long story short, we had planned to run the 9.3 miles at 8am in awesome winter weather. A poorly...

Give a Little Bit

It’s almost Christmas so most people are in a more “giving” spirit but I try to keep that attitude all year long if I can. I find that at Christmas, my heart aches a little more for those in need. Living in DC, I come in contact with the homeless...

The Hair Dilemma

So I’ve never been one of those girls who put much time or thought into their hair. I’ve only had my hair “done” for weddings I’ve been in (and had no choice) and have never done anything more advanced than a “haircut” at the...

Living for the 4-Day Weekend

No, I don’t work at CNN. But, I did have the opportunity to attend the Presidential debate this week because my workplace sponsored the event. Since coming to DC 5 years ago, I’ve had the chance to go to some pretty cool stuff — like a book party...