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10 Running Motivation Tips + 2 Printable Quotes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BioSport #CollectiveBias

Over the past year, I discovered that I really wanted to start running again. Not only is the exercise great, but for me, it is a huge stress-reliever. No matter how exhausted I am after a run, I feel great. No matter how much pain I may be in or out of breathe I am, it was worth it. As I get back into it, I have found a few things that help me stay motivated and keep pushing me.

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New Year! New Look! New Goals!

Happy New Year!

New Year - New Look - New Goals

I know I haven’t really been around much over the last week or so. However, I have been working behind the scenes giving Nifty Mom some updates and a whole new look. I am excited to finally make the changes live!!

Most of the other things won’t change, but you will be seeing more recipes in 2015, as well as more DIY/craft posts. Since home organization is something I love, I am also working on bringing more articles and tips for the home. If there is anything you would love to see, please let me know!

Here’s to a magnificent 2015!

5 Ways to Use a Credenza

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sauder. The opinions and text are all mine.

Going into the new year there are many things that are always on my list to revisit. I try to stay on top of my tasks for around the house, but days get busy and those things get pushed down the list. One of those things, which I actually enjoy doing, is home organization.

5 Ways to Use a Credenza

Easy 4-Ingredient Hot Artichoke Dip

This easy Hot Artichoke Dip recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MustHaveMayo #CollectiveBias

4 days until Christmas! 4 DAYS until Christmas!! That is what I woke up to yesterday. My boys chanting ‘4 days until Christmas’ repeatedly. But wait, what? Only 4 days? How? Where’d the month go? There’s still so much to do, things to buy, and most importantly…food to make.

Hot Artichoke Dip - An easy 4-ingredient recipe

Hot & Cold Beverage Station with the Keurig 2.0

This hot & cold beverage station shop featuring Keurig 2.0 has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Keurig400 #CollectiveBias

Whether we are getting our family and friends together for the holidays or just to hang out, it calls for a lot of prep. We always have lots of different foods and desserts to satisfy everyone. But we also have to worry about drinks. When we have guests of all ages with all different tastes, the drink list can become long.

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Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies for the Holidays

This Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is sponsored by In The Raw®, via Mode Media.  All opinions are my own.

Cooking and baking go hand in hand with the holidays in my home. Last month we hosted back-to-back Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas is no different. Not only do we have the family meals, but there are also school parties, friends parties and much more. Our oven really gets a workout through the next few weeks.

Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies