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Versatile Blogger Award

May 21, 2013 · By Lindsey · 2 Comments

Happy Tuesday! I am so honored to get another peer-based award- The Versatile Blogger Award! Thank you to Nut Butter Runner for nominating me.

Here’s how it works:

1) Add The Versatile Blogger award photo on a blog post.

2) Thank the person who presented you with the award and link back to him or her in your post.

3) Share seven things about yourself.

4) Pass the award along to 15 favorite bloggers. Contact the chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.

Seven Things

1. I use to drive race cars. Yes, on a race track. I never actually ‘raced’ but my dad did and he was/is awesome.

2. I love to bake. I’m actually pretty good at it. I can’t really cook well without step-by-step directions, but baking seems to come very naturally to me.

3. Speaking of baking, before I had a kid, I thought I would want to one day open up a bakery- Lulu’s Sweets.

4. Lulu is the nickname my parents gave me. They call me a million different things, but rarely do the call me ‘Lindsey’.

5. This isn’t my first blog. I had one about my dogs a long time ago and then I had one that my husband and I wrote together.

6. I’m not sure I ever want to run a marathon. If I do, it will probably be a Disney race. Love me some runDisney.

7. I’m a sucker for school and office supplies. I just love new pens and notebooks. It’s such a ridiculous obsession. I have to avoid Office Depot at all costs.

My Nominations

Sweat the Sweet Stuff

Sprinkles of Life

Alex Tries It Out

50 by 25

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KindRunner

May 20, 2013 · By Lindsey · Leave a Comment

I’m really excited to share a new company I’ll be working with in the future- kindrunner.com

Kindrunner won’t be officially launching their site until June, but I get to give you a little sneak peak in to what they are all about.

Many of us runners go through running shoes like crazy. What do you do with the old ones when you buy a new pair?

Kindrunner has a solution for that.

Kindrunner is a web based shoe store where you can trade in your old shoes for new ones. When you send in your old shoes, they will send you Kindness Cash Rewards so you can purchase new shoes. They donate your old shoes to one of their charity donation partners including Soles 4 Souls.

But, I’m nervous about buying shoes online. How will I know about the shoe without talking to a sales person and trying it on?

Kindrunner has a solution for that, too.

Their online store includes the top running shoes brands and they have staff experts who review each shoe so you can learn more about it before you make your purchase. They will also have user reviews, reviews by some of their ambassadors (like your’s truly), and more videos like this one-

But, I hate paying for shipping. And what about all that packaging to send the shoes back and forth? It seems like a waste.

Kindrunner has a solution for that, too.

Shipping is FREE! Yes, to and from. They also recycle all of the paper packaging. So, you know you aren’t just creating more for the landfills.

So, what’s not to love about Kindrunner?

I’m not really sure…

P.S.- If you sign up on their site, you could win free running shoes for a year!!

Check out this video to see more of what they are about.

Be looking for more about Kindrunner from me in the future. I’m so excited to work with this awesome brand!

Follow them to stay up to date-

Facebook: http://facebook.com/kindrunner
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beAkindrunner
Instagram: http://instagram.com/beakindrunner
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Kindrunner

Filed Under: Reviews · Tagged: fitgear, kindrunner, review, running, shoes

Featured Blogger Friday: Adult Ballerina Project

May 17, 2013 · By Lindsey · Leave a Comment

This week our featured blogger is Kristen from Adult Ballerina Project.

1. When/Why did you start blogging?

I actually started Adult Ballerina Project as a result of a class called Entrepreneurial Journalists, where the goal was to create a magazine or online magazine this past October. To my surprise, the blog actually took off, and I loved doing it. I’ve expanded it to include more general fitness stuff like yoga and running as well, but the core of the blog is still there with basic ballet tips, interviews with instructors and interviews with beginner ballerinas.

2. If someone could only read one of your blog posts, which would it be? Why?

My post on why you should start ballet as an adult. It’s a great list of reasons as why it’s never to late to try something new like ballet with reader submitted reasons as well.

3. Give us a short summary of your blog.

Adult Ballerina Project gives tips and tricks for ballet moves, technique, studios and instructors with reader submitted reviews as well as interviews with professional ballerinas, recreational ballerinas and instructors. It also documents my journey as an adult ballerina as well as my general journey to get fit.

4. Brag time! What fitness accomplishment makes you the most proud?

Nailing my pirouettes. As a beginner ballerina, all you want to be able to do is to do turns like the professional ballerinas. While some of my different types of pirouettes still need a lot of work, it felt great to complete one full turn.

5. What is your blog address, Twitter handle, Facebook page, etc?

Blog: www.adultballerinaproject.com
Twitter: @kristengillette
Facebook: www.facebook.com/adultballerinaproject
Instagram: @kristengillette

Filed Under: Featured Blogger · Tagged: FBF, featured blogger

What’s in my fridge?

May 16, 2013 · By Lindsey · 4 Comments

I think it’s fun to get to look in to people’s stuff and be nosy. Remember my yoga bag post? Anyway, why not see what I’ve got working in the fridge this week. Now you can see how much I’m lying about how healthy I eat. Just kidding!

I don’t know if you need explanation but I’m going to give it to you. I always buy spinach in bulk. I love it. It’s ridiculous. I got some kale this week but I’ve honestly never had it before. Should be fun. Then carrots and bell peppers. Are you suppose to keep bell peppers in the fridge? I’ve seen it both ways.

My husband loves Pellegrino so we always have that. I can’t stand it though. Then more waters and some extra milk and strawberries.

This drawer is a mess. Sorry I’m not sorry. All sorts of cheese, lunch meat and some breakfast meats in here. Oh, I see some extra butter peaking out over there.

Yes, that bag of string cheese is empty and it’s still in there. I like with 2 boys.

Munchkin pretty much controls the top shelf- applesauce, fruit cups, diced strawberries and some raspberries. He could eat the entire carton of strawberries in one sitting if I let him. I hate raspberries.

Second shelf has individual hummus cups. I found them at Costco and the price wasn’t bad at all. Great for on the go. Of course, I have lots of Chobani. We can’t get enough in this house. There’s tortillas and strawberries and butter. And I’m just noticing that I must have forgotten to put the eggs up because they go in that empty spot.

The door houses milk, juice, extra water bottles, creamer, medicines, syrup, bacon bits from 2 years ago, and other things like that. And of course my Energybits!

So, that’s it. This is probably the most stocked my fridge has been in a while. I’ll thank my trip to Costco this week for that.

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QOTD: Do bell peppers go in the fridge? Do you like Pellegrino? Does your husband leave empty wrappers in the fridge? Do you know other people with 3 types of water in the fridge?

Filed Under: Food · Tagged: food, fridge, healthy eating, healthy eats, healthy-living

BlenderBottle Giveaway

May 15, 2013 · By Lindsey · 34 Comments

I’m sure many of you have heard of BlenderBottle before. I’ve seen it before but had never actually tried it, that’s why I was so excited when they contacted me to see if I wanted to try their SportMixer bottle out.

In case you haven’t seen BlenderBottle before, I’ll tell you more about it. BlenderBottle is more than just a water bottle. It’s designed with a stainless steel ball inside that acts like a whisk when you add in your protein powders to mix it up. You get a smooth consistency every time with the BlenderBall inside.

I’ve since learned it will mix up more than just powders- peanut butter, applesauce and yogurt are all listed as things you can mix in your BlenderBottle.

The SportMixer bottle is great, too, because it is leak-proof, it has a easy grip hold, and it has a sport loop so you can hook it to your gym bag.

Also, it comes in really fun colors. Isn’t it all about the colors?

You learn more about BlenderBottle (and the colors) here.

BlenderBottle is also super-great and gave me another bottle to give away to YOU! Just use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter.

Contest ends May 23 at midnight. Open only to US Residents.

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Disclaimer: I received free product to review from the BlenderBottle. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own.