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10,000 Steps

My newest fitness challenge is simple: 10,000 steps  a day for 30 days. I am on a mission. I was inspired when a brand that produces fitness tracking devices put out a call for fifteen bloggers to walk 10,000 steps for 30 days to test out one of their products. The bloggers selected serve as brand ambassadors. Bloggers would receive a free device, compensation, and support.  In return, they will share their experiences via blog posts. I took a chance. I applied.  I didn't make the cut.  I wasn't going to let that stop me from doing the challenge anyway: On my own. I believe that over 700 bloggers applied. So minus the fortunate fifteen - there are still quite a number of us that are sad that we didn't get to be a part of it. Personally, I LOVE organized fitness challenges.  The support and encouragement from your fellow challengers is awesome. I also enjoy a little friendly competition.  In the case of partnered challenges, I am even MORE motivated to meet and/or exc

On The Road In San Francisco With Disney Social Media Moms

I was among several very lucky women invited by Disney Social Media Moms to meet in San Francisco for the Disney On The Road Celebration .  I had my Cinderella moment!  I was thrilled to receive an invite to the ball!  I could not pass up the opportunity.  Soon after receiving the invitation in May, I began planning my trip.  It would be my first one since marriage and motherhood. I was full of excitement and worry.  I was giddy and guilt ridden all at once. It would be a short flight and I would only be away from home overnight. It was a really was a big deal for me! I've been married for nearly five years and a mommy for three of those years.  In my former career, I was an Internal Auditor for a national wireless company.  I worked for the corporate office and would travel across the states every other week or so to conduct week long audits. I'm not a stranger to travel and life on the road. As a single woman I thrived with this lifestyle. As a wife and mommy - I had to co