Category Archives: health

84 days and counting

Posted on May 15, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

  Happy Tuesday! I’m In The Powder Room today. And as usual, I’m oversharing. This post will hopefully answer some of your burning questions like…   Is life without wine worth living? How can I lose five pounds without diet or … Continue reading →

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What NOT to do when someone faints.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

“Ask and ye shall receive.” I asked you to tell me your most embarrassing freak accidents, and boy howdy did you deliver! Love, love, LOVE all the great comments you left over the weekend! I am not always able to … Continue reading →

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I put the FREAK in freak accidents!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I’m no stranger to freak accidents. When I was 10 I actually fell through a rotten wooden picnic table at a birthday party and broke my arm. One time when I was in high school, my cousin Matt high-fived me … Continue reading →

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The Race, The Chase, and The Sacred Embrace

Posted on November 16, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Last weekend my 8 year old daughter and I ran her first 5K race together with her Girls on the Run team. Words alone could never do this experience justice. I think the best way to share the highlights of … Continue reading →

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She’s number one!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Tomorrow is the big day my 8 year old daughter Mini-Me and I will run our first 5K race together. {GULP!} I’m proud to say I think we’re both ready… ready as we’ll ever be. I just completed my Couch … Continue reading →

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And that’s why I’m joining a gym.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Well, maybe. I want to, anyhow. Kinda. I think Ike would miss me though. Or parts of me, at least. Find out why In the Powder Room today. I’ll bring the bagels. xoxo, -Iris

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