I feel like I’ve already said this a few times already, but I feel like the holidays have snuck up on me this year. For one, it hasn’t felt like fall (save for a few random days of cooler weather), and, two, I’ve been relatively busy at work, leading to less time to sit back…
5 “Winter-Friendly” Smoothies to Enjoy In December
Smoothies aren’t just for summer! Try these 5 winter-friendly smoothies this December; they’re sure to keep you satiated with their healthy ingredients and abundance of warming spices. Hey guys! How was your weekend? Ours was great because we finally picked out and decorated our Christmas tree. Mark also put up the outdoor lights, so it’s…
5 Tips for a Truly Healthy Holiday
You know, some things are just plain weird to me. It’s particularly weird how we treat the holiday season as some panic-inducing few weeks where we must stick to a regimented healthy holiday exercise routine and restrict our food intake so we can “safely indulge” at parties. Sorry, but that’s not even close to what…
Local Is Better: Why I Support Small Business Saturday
Today’s Small Business Saturday. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, then you know how much I love my hometown and promoting local business. In a world where big box (and online) retailers have replaced far too many mom and pop stores, I think it’s important to buy local, especially during the holidays….
Currently // November 2016
Hey, it’s Monday already! Did you guys have a good weekend? Ours was nice and relaxing. We had an early Thanksgiving dinner at my parents’ house on Saturday, and Sunday I did some cleaning while Mark started putting up some of the Christmas decorations. Ugh. I firmly believe Thanksgiving should have its time in the…
To The Real Moms…
Hi, guys. Thank the good lord it’s already Thursday – I’m ready for some relaxation and downtime. Work’s actually going pretty well, but it’s been a tiring week. Not very stressful, but tiring for some reason. I guess with motherhood there will always be stress and exhaustion, which is why I’m sharing a few words…
Top 12 Blogging Tools
Do you want to start a blog but don’t have the first clue on how to get started? Don’t worry! These Top 12 Blogging Tools can help you build the blog of your dreams in no time. So, today’s post may not be of interest to non-bloggers (no hard feelings if you skip this one), but while I was working…
Dear America…
I don’t generally use this blog as a political platform because I want A Cup of Catherine to be a place of unity and positivity, but I feel like Election 2016 was unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed. My head and my heart ache, and I feel like it’s important to speak up and have our…
Maple Cinnamon Pecan Butter
This comforting maple cinnamon pecan butter is as easy as it is delicious. If you have a few minutes and a high-powered food processor, you can make this sweet and salty spread. One of the things I love most about blogging is how I’ve learned to pay attention to seemingly mundane things. I don’t mean…
Are You Living Your Passion?
I wrote this post several months ago when I was feeling discouraged and, honestly, a bit jealous. I thought for sure while re-reading that it was too negative to share, but then I decided “to hell with it—I am going to post it anyway.” Sometimes we feel angry…or jealous…or bitter…or stuck. This was during one…
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