So many great things to share that have encouraged me or brought me joy from the past week I’m excited to share with you.
I hope you’ve had an amazing weekend full of activities and people you love!
Here’s a little of what’s been going on from my neck of the woods.
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I started a new workout routine this week.
In addition to my morning walks, I usually jump on my spin bike or do some kind of strength training or cardio in the evenings.
Our treadmill that we’ve had for over 12 years went kaput a few months ago. We looked into sending the motor out for repair, but the cost was crazy so we invested in a new treadmill.
After a lot of research we went with the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 and it’s iFit programs.
I didn’t think I’d like doing the programs because I usually like to just put in my headphones, turn up my music and get going.
But this week I decided to try one of the programs running along with one of their trainers for what will be 12 sessions. And I love it!
A reminder to me to try new things!
Even if you don’t have the treadmill you can get the app on your phone.
There are workouts in every area you can think of from stretching to yoga, HIIT workouts, walking and running.
Our treadmill’s screen turns so we can do a class on the floor too.
Or we can take the app on our phone on the road. The iFitapp is around $15 a month.
And when you think of the investment in this great treadmill, the cost makes sense. If it lasts at least 10 years it’s around $250 a year. For all that this machine does, it’s a gym membership for your home.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
- A little road trip down to a favorite small town with great shops– Ripon, Wisconsin. I’ll be sharing about it this Thursday in my Thrifting With the Gals blog hop post.
- My friend Diana’s birthday party. A great group of ladies gathered for her white themed soiree, We all wore white, munched on white snacks and enjoyed an almost white pineapple jalapeño margarita (her signature cocktail of this Summer.)
- My younger daughter and I were going to be the only ones home the other night after work so we decided to go out for a mother daughter dinner at our favorite Supper Club, Norwood Pines. It was so fun!
What I’m Reading
I just finished listening to the audiobook ofFive Little Indians by Michelle Good. My local book club is reading it this month and it will provide a lot of discussion.
What I’m Listening To
I recently listened to all the episodes of Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s podcast Wiser Than Me.
My friend Amy told me about it and I loved listening to all Julia’s interviews with women like Jane Fonda, Carol Burnett and author Amy Tan and their wisdom as they’ve aged.
Encouragement
Recent Posts
I shared 19 Beautiful Plaid Chair Options For Your Home.
Welcome Home Saturday had some great inspiration this week along with sales to enjoy and favorite finds from the past week.
Did You See This?
I’ll be sharing my early Fall decor this week. Here’s some fun I had last year decorating my vintage wooden totes.
In the Shop
I’m really excited to be announcing the opening of our Paddle Club classes, workshops and clubs for September.
This will be the first round of sign ups as the Paddle Club opens it’s doors in September.
I’ll be sharing lots of details in a blog post on Tuesday.
Though you do not have to be a Paddle Club Member to sign up for any offerings, there are perks to the monthly membership.
The monthly recurring $10 membership includes:
- Early sign ups for classes and events before general public
- Newsletter
- Discounts for renting Paddle Club for your events
- Special Gatherings and Early Bird admission to events
- …and more surprises to come!
Sign Up HERE.
Each month we will be hosting:
- A Book Club
- A Cookbook Club
- BIngo & Bevs
- Common Threads Club
- Writer’s Circle
- Craft Workshops
- And More!
Spots are limited for all options. Sign up online or in The Shop.
Saturday at The Shop we are excited to welcome author and artist Kyle White back again. He is one of our favorites! Come meet Kyle, enjoy conversation about his work, get books signed and find beautiful art for your home or to gift.
Jackie of Sweet Pies of Mine and Don of Hatchet Syrup will be joining us Saturday as well!
Stay tuned for more upcoming events by following The Shop on Instagram.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
We are closing this one out with another campfire and s’mores! My favorite way to make them is to toast my marshmallow golden brown (not burnt) and use these cookies around it.
How do you like your s’more?
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