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I Dare Allie – Update # Two

As you may know, I have embarked on a year-long journey/mission to do something new, every day, for a year.  You can read all about it in my first I Dare Allie post, along with my list from the first three weeks.  My inspiration was Lu Ann Cahn’s book, I Dare Me.  You can learn more about her year on the I Dare Me blog.   Some firsts are simple, for which I catch a lot of heat from my spouse (but as I tell him – I can’t jump out of a plane every day!)  Also, “firsts” that I haven’t done since childhood will count (the same as in Cahn’s book).

March 13, 2014 – I went to my first track meet.  My second son is on his middle school’s track team, so I went to watch him (of course).  Believe it or not, I’d never been to a track meet before.  They’re a bit long and it’s a chilly time of year, but it’s fun to watch the kids as they cross the finish line.

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Reflections on the Clean Eating Challenge

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What a week!  Today my partners-in -clean and I are sharing our impressions of the Clean Eating Challenge, and I thought I should reveal the real story.  I was excited when I was first approached by Allison (Go Dansker Mom) to participate, but then I realized the challenge was going to encroach on our spring break.  There was no way I’d be able to stick to the “rules” while on vacation.  So I officially started four days earlier than my partners and I’ve been off the challenge now for a couple of days, which has given me some time to reflect.   Continue reading Reflections on the Clean Eating Challenge

Clean Eating Challenge, Day 3: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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Its day three and I’m so proud of my girls!  Everyone is rocking the clean challenge.  Though I must confess, I’m feeling like a slacker, an amateur.  I cannot cook like these women.  I’m very impressed by all their recipes, especially since many of them contain foods that seem intimidating to prepare (at least for me).  Quinoa, tofu, beans – yikes.  I think I want to skip all the work and just go to their houses to eat.   Amy went to a lot of effort and preparation.  I’m in awe.  Poor thing did have a mess to clean up – that alone would have me eating raw vegetables and grilling the next day.  Check out the good, the bad and the ugly below.  Also be sure to visit Amy’s blog, Hot Breakfast.  Amy is another multidimensional blogger, writing about such varied topics such as love & marriage, pop culture, fitness, food & drink, shopping, and travel.  Great stuff!  Continue reading Clean Eating Challenge, Day 3: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Clean Eating Challenge: Day Two

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Today my friend Allison wrote about her Day Two on the Clean Eating Challenge.  The poor thing had a rough day with a sick toddler.  I’m in awe that she stuck with it.  You can read all the charming details below, along with some great recipes.  Today I’m going to make the Mexican salad for my lunch, which looks yummy!  Be sure to check out Allison’s blog, where she writes about motherhood, “Martha Moments,” travel, books, health & fitness, cooking and more.  I love her blog.  She also just launched her own business helping bloggers reach their full potential.  You can read more about that on her business site, Allison Barrett CarterContinue reading Clean Eating Challenge: Day Two