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Positive Thoughts

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I know I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I have been taking Tara’s  (FamilySportLife) workshop – From Stuck to Unstoppable.  One of the things she has us do at the beginning of each week is state 3 intentions.

One of my first  intentions was to end each day with a positive thought.  The following week I  added on to that so that I started and ended each day with a positive thought.

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So, this intention was going along really well until this week.  Since Monday I have struggled to come up with a single positive thought.

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Hopefully smiling will help!!  Plus, it’s Fun Friday so there’s a positive!

Happy Friday – hope your’s is full of positive things!!!

Kim

TrailHeads – Not Just for Running Trails!!!

Have you heard about TrailHeads?  They have some really great products to help get you through the brutal elements of the winter.  Great for runners and non runners alike because everyone has to be out in the cold at some point!!!

I was invited to pick an item to review and couldn’t wait to try out the convertible mittens.  Convertible MittensLook – they can be a mitten or fingerless gloves!!  And, for the record, I walked through several stores with the mitten part pulled back – I’m classy like that!!!

If you know me, you know that I am not a fan of the cold and/or snow.  In fact I try to avoid it whenever possible!!!

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But, I did test out my mittens on numerous occasions because I still have to be outside a LOT!!!

I liked the weight and feel of them on my hands.  I also loved the fact that I could bunch my fingers together inside of the mitten part to keep them warm.

Because I have Raynauds my fingers get way too cold sometimes.  The best part of these convertible mittens is the fact that I can easily stick my hand warmers in –

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DSCN2842The heat from the warmers keeps my fingers much warmer and fits perfectly in these mittens!!!

Another fun feature with the mittens is that they have little magnets in the thumb area so they stick together –

DSCN2847And, you can see that the white part is reflective which is pretty awesome!!!

I was sent the convertible mittens for free but all of the opinions here are truly my own thoughts  – I recommend them for anyone who has to go outside for any reason during  the arctic winter months!!!

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The mittens are even on sale right now for just $19.95!!!  If you haven’t tried TrailHeads this would be a perfect item to try!

Have you ever used any of the great outdoor wear from TrailHeads?
Do you like mittens or gloves?

Happy Wednesday!!

Kim

 

There’s a National Day for That

I love the fact that no matter what you like, there is a National Day for it.  And, if there isn’t then just start your own!!!

Sunday February 22, 2015Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.48.39 PMYes, please!!!

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.48.30 PMLove this one – great reminder!

Monday February 23, 2015

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.43.24 PMI love banana bread – maybe I should make some for my family!!!

Tuesday February 24, 2015

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.43.45 PMNice – I’m all about single tasking for at least a day!!!

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.44.14 PMI sort of think that this day should sync up with National Margarita Day but maybe we just repeat them!!!

Wednesday February 25, 2015

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.44.35 PMOh, this one could be a great one!!  Purposefully inconveniencing ourselves…nice – I love it!!  Although I already know that on Wednesday I’m going to be inconveniencing Chris in a BIG way!!

Thursday February 26, 2015

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.45.26 PMChili seems appropriate anytime right now while it is so cold!!!

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.45.03 PMIt’s been awhile since I’ve told (or even read) a fairy tale!

Friday February 27, 2015

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.45.43 PMSo many options for this day!!  Chris’ favorite fruit (and topping) – maybe some strawberry cheesecake would celebrate the day!!

Saturday February 28, 2015

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.46.07 PMThis one sort of makes me laugh!  A day to celebrate the tooth fairy?!  Glad that those days are long gone here – our tooth fairy kept getting lost!!!

Sunday March 1, 2015

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.46.49 PMSo many things to say about this one but…..Maybe we will have ribs to celebrate!!!

Screen Shot 2015-02-22 at 4.47.08 PMThis might be my favorite of the week!!  (OK, after margarita day!!)  I actually really like to compliment other people!!!

If you could create your own National Day what would it be?

I think mine would be National Read on the Beach with a Margarita Day!!!

Happy Monday!!

Kim

Compassion

I know that a few (like 1000+) bloggers have teamed up to share about compassion today.  While I’m horrible at link-ups (mostly because I don’t ever feel like I’m doing it right) I thought I would participate in my own way.

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Compassion is defined as  the emotion that one feels in response to the suffering of others that motivates a desire to help.

There are so many ways that we can show compassion every single day!  I think sometimes we feel like it has to be a grand gesture but it can be as simple as offering to pay for the person in front of you in the checkout line when their card is declined and they are completely at a loss for what to do.

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I saw an incredible example of compassion last fall when a women threw a life celebration party for her mother-in-law who was battling cancer.  She brought in her (the mother-in-law’s) favorite Blue-Grass band and did all the food and planning.  Sadly, the guest of honor was too sick to attend the party but they still celebrated her life!!!!  (and the band was able to go to her home and play for her!)

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I think we all have many examples of times when someone has showed incredible compassion.  But, just as important are those small everyday displays of compassion!!

Do you have a story about a time that you witnessed a genuine showing of compassion?
How can you show compassion to someone today?

Happy Friday!!

Kim

My Motivation

Currently I’m running more than normal for me so I thought it would be fun to share some of the things that motivate me.

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Jordan went to his first dance a few weeks ago – a huge step out of his comfort zone!  I’m going to borrow some of his confidence for my upcoming runs!!!

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We need to make sure that everyday has some fun.  My Mema who I miss every day and my sweet niece Isabel are a great reminder of just being silly and having fun!!

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2 of my favorite guys sending each other off for another great day!!  Every day should start with  excitement as we embrace a new day!

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My Poppa was such a great example of being happy and content in each moment!!  98 years of life taught him that the best things were the simple things!

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While I’m running I think of my boys a lot!  Now that they are runners I just want to be an example for them.

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Another view of Jordan showing confidence!  Actually this is just part of the whole picture.  For his birthday in November (when he turned 16!) we gave him sunglasses to go with his new car – I think some of the confidence needed to be on our part as we let him start driving everywhere!!!

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Chris really is the hero in our family.  He shows me everyday what it means to be a true life hero!!!

Screen Shot 2015-02-15 at 3.11.20 PMSo this one was just funny!!!  Hunter was being a goof over the weekend so I took this picture and Jordan turned it into a motivational picture!!

Screen Shot 2015-02-15 at 3.09.43 PMAnother silly one but still a reminder that we are all tougher than we think!!

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How would you caption your motivational picture?

Happy Monday!!!

(Thanks to Jordan for teaching me how to make my own motivational pictures!!!)