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Five Reasons to Visit Volcano Bay

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What is there to do at Volcano Bay

Planning a trip to Orlando looking for the newest thrills and fun? Make sure you include Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park to your itinerary. Why you ask? I have listed below 5 Reasons To Visit Volcano Bay including tips on how to get the most out of your visit. I recently visited Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park in Orlando as part of We Grow Retreat 2018 sponsored by Universal Orlando Resort and Mediavine. Please know all opinions stated here are my own.   What is … [Read More...]

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How to Fuel For a Night Race

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I am a night owl...yet I find I do not run well at night. I do my best  training in the morning, go figure, I hate getting up early.  Last year when I was getting ready for the runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, I researched fueling up since I am not used to running so late at night.  As a part of a Virtual Blog Hop I am hosting with DISTherapy, I give you my tips on how to fuel up for a night race. Leading up to the race, the most important thing is in your training, start testing out … [Read More...]

Getting Around the ATL and Buckhead on Marta

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This weekend I am attending the Type-A Parent Conference here in Atlanta.  Its a GREAT conference for bloggers, if you aren't going, get this on your radar for next year.  As a native Atlantan who grew up in Buckhead where the the conference will be held, I was able to offer some tips on the Type-A Parent Blog for those attending the conference without a car. Enter "Marta, Its Smarta!".   While this post is specific to the conference, there are general tips for anyone coming to my fair city, for … [Read More...]

An Absence, A Wedding, and Dr Bronner’s Soaps

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I know lately its been all crickets around here and for those of you who have reached out to me to make sure everything is OK, AWWWW. Thanks y'all! Truth be told as I approach the big 5-0 I have been focused on some life issues.  Oh nothing bad, but the hubs and I are looking at where we are and where we want to be. Some may call it midlife crisis, we think of it as midlife evaluation and planning. Plus back to school I get super busy. This past weekend, we were able to enjoy a family wedding in … [Read More...]

Virtual Blog Hop The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler: Bloggers Wanted!

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In less than a month I will be participating in my very first The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler and post race Villains bash at Walt Disney World.  To prepare, I am reading up on past race recaps and looking at tips for the post race festivities at Disney's Hollywood Studios.  I am Co-Hosting a Blog Hop on The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror Weekend with my friend Didi at DISTherapy and we are looking for bloggers to help us newbies and veterans alike prepare. Looking for all topics … [Read More...]

New ENELL Limited Edition Color: Scuba Duba Blue

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Today marks the day a new 2014 ENELL Limited Edition ENELL Sport bra launches.   Voted for online by customers and retailers, Scuba Duba Blue is the winner and the 2014 Limited Edition ENELL Sport. My Scuba Duba Blue is currently somewhere in the realm of the brown truck  kingdom en route to my house - as an Enell Ambassador I was provided one at no charge.  I am dying to see its beauty in person and will let you know when delivered - I keep checking my porch. No surprise this cool shade won … [Read More...]

Publix Savannah Womens Half and 5k – I Am An Ambassador!

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I am beyond thrilled to announce I have been selected as an Ambassador for the Inaugural Publix Savannah Women's Half Marathon and 5k March 28th.  Offering both a 5k and Half this is sure to be one fabulous race-cation destination. Get your girlfriends together and start planning a trip now.  With the half running by 10 of the cities historic squares, this course is not to be missed!  Did I mention there was wine tasting at race expo...yeah not a reason to run a half, but how fun is that … [Read More...]

Bio Skin Compression Sale

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I believe in compression sleeves and socks. Having lived with issues of Plantar Fasciitis, Post Tibial Tendinitis and shin splints I have found when I am out for distances of 6 miles or more, especially hilly ones, they make a huge difference.  This summer I dealing with the nagging tendinitis when I ran the Peachtree Road Race, I pulled out my Bio Skin Calf Sleeves. I had zero issues at the Peachtree, either during or after, hills and all. I have only run 6 miles so far in the Bio Skin … [Read More...]

Update on my Team In Training Fundraiser

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Here's a quick update on my Team In Training Fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society towards my 2015 WDW Marathon goal of $2500.  Its going SWELL, but I have a ways to go.  Anything you can do is appreciated. Where we at?  With my Donations AND Shirt Fundraiser: Fundraising Thermometer by: www.easy-fundraising-ideas.com    My 22.4 Miles #WorthMeltingFor fundraiser has ended.  Thanks to all who purchased a shirt. 2. My Jamberry Fundraiser is Closing Tomorrow … [Read More...]

What I Learned From The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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Yep, lots of people are over it.  The ALS Ice Bucket  Challenge. Celebrities, kids, parents - everyone is doing it and why?  To raise awareness and as a fundraiser for ALS Association research to find a cure for this horrible disease. The challenge involves people getting doused with buckets of ice water on video, posting that video to social media, then nominating others to do the same, all in an effort to raise ALS awareness - a disease known also as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Those who refuse to … [Read More...]

Disney Store Halloween Shop Is Open with Frozen Characters

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We have enjoyed a life of Disney Halloween in our house.   Mini Me pretty much just loves being something Disney!   Great news if you want to have your own little Disney Character this Halloween, For a limited time, Free Shipping in the Halloween Shop at Disney Store! CODE: TREAT.  Yep, this includes Anna and Elsa Costumes, which people are still looking for.  To score yours,  hurry on those at at Disney Halloween shop - you know they will be gone in a flash if history tells us anything. We … [Read More...]