Happy First Day of Winter
“In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold.”
―Ben Aaronovitch
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Last year I wrote a post called “Letter from Above.” A friend told me I should republish it every year around the holidays so I thought I would remind you to check it out. Click on the link above and it will take you back to my letter. I hope it gives you a sense of peace as we embark on this holiday season. Even though the holidays are a beautiful time of year, they also can be very painful for some people who have suffered severe loss. I hope that you have the support you need to get through this season with a smile on your beautiful face and a light of hope in your heart.
As I was wasting time on Facebook the other day, I saw this letter that someone else shared. I also kept the links that will take you to their pages. I thought both of these women were very inspirational. I hope you take some time to scroll through their pages. Just reading a few of their posts made me feel better about myself, my journey, and the losses I have suffered. I hope they do the same for you.
A love letter from those who have passed on…
Take the love you have for me
And radiate it outwards
Allowing it to touch and impact others
Take the memory you have of me
And use it as a source of inspiration
To live fully, meaningfully and intentionally
Take the image you have of me in your mind
And allow it to fuel you
To take action
Seize the day
And be reminded of what is most important in life
Take the care you have for me
And let it remind you
To care for yourself fully
And shower yourself with your own love
And take the pain and grief you feel
Following my loss
And alchemize it into
Love, compassion and beauty
Build a castle
From the wreckage of my passing
And allow it to unlock your greatness and potential
And empower you to become more than you ever thought you were capable of being
And know that I can never truly leave you
And will always remain beside you
Watching over you in spirit
And that the love I have for you lives on
Through the connections you form
The kindness and compassion you share
And the future relationships and friendships you cultivate.
And until we are one day reunited
I will remain with you
Through the storms and chaos of life
And am always beside you
Walking with you, laughing with you, crying with you and smiling with you
And I am proud of you for being strong
I am proud of you for being brave
And I am proud of you for being you.
Words by Tahlia Hunter
I wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a very Happy, Happy New Year!
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Since Christmas is coming up I wanted to remind you that I do have some affiliate links and favorite products. Check out many of my favorite products here. Remember, if you go through my links, you won’t pay a penny more, but I may make a small commission, and I would greatly appreciate it!
If you are into fitness and moving better, you may enjoy products from Rogue Fitness. We love all of the Rogue products. Whatever item you are searching for, just add a backslash and my affiliate link which is ?a_aid=5f3d5278780d4. For example, go to Rogue Fitness and search the Concept 2 Rower then add my affiliate link at the end and go to your cart!
I have only worn Reebok tennis shoes since starting CrossFit. They have several deals so here is a link for holiday sales at Reebok.
In addition to the items in my Favorites, below are a few items I really like from Amazon.
I hope you had a wonderful Halloween weekend and are getting ready for the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Enjoy these links, and I hope one of them works for you!
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As you have read the posts, you may have noticed that we have recommended a few of our favorite things such as Rogue Fitness or Teepa Snow Videos. Together, with an amazing friend, we developed a beautiful page where you can easily access them. Therefore, check out Our Favorite Tools page where the products we use to Eat Better, Sleep Better, Move Better, and Live Better are listed. We also added categories of tools that help us Travel Better, CareGive Better, Blog Better, and Shop Better. There is a brief description of each product, why we like it, and a link to where to buy it. Some of the products have affiliate links that will help keep the lights on but some of them do not. We only recommended products we know, use, and love. We hope you find this Favorites page helpful and if you have any products you know and love, please let us know!
This page will be a work in progress so check back often for new favorites! You will notice there is a new category title across the top for easy access.
Today is Cyber Monday and there are some great deals at Reebok!
Being a blogger means I have access to some affiliate links to promote products that we use and love. Since I started CrossFit I have been using Reebok shoes. I started with the Reebok Women’s ROS Trainer 2.0. The problem is they seemed to have quit making them 🙁 Therefore, I tried a new pair a friend recommended. They are the Reebok Women’s Speed Tr Flexweave CrossTrainers, which I am starting to love. I highly recommend Reebok shoes. I also love their sports bras and my husband loves their workout shorts.
Cyber Monday Affiliate Exclusive: 50% Off Sitewide + Extra 10% Off at Reebok with code CMEXCLUSIVE
Click on the link above to get deals! Happy Shopping! Or check out the links on Amazon.
Amazon Prime Day is today and tomorrow. Get started on your Holiday shopping list now! By using our associate links below, we may get a small commission which enables gram and me to continue our trips to the ice cream shop!
If you don’t have Amazon Prime, click the link below to try it for 30 days FREE!
Take all your favorite books with you without taking up all that space in your suitcase with a Kindle. I personally have the Kindle Paperwhite, and I love it for reading in the sunshine! Other favorites can be found in “Books we Read” if you are looking for suggestions.
Give the gift of giving with Amazon Gift Cards!
Check out the banners throughout the day for Amazing Amazon Deals!