Happy Friday! For this week’s Fit Five Friday I’m linking up with Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date. So let’s chat.

Five Things Over April Coffee

Over coffee, I would tell you that this weekend we’re celebrating Ryker’s Gotcha Day! Hard to believe he’s been with us a year already. At his recent vet appointment he weighed in at a solid 88 pounds, and he’s not done growing yet!

Over coffee, I would tell you that I’m kinda obsessed with the Waterllama app. I installed it on my phone a couple of months ago and do feel like it’s helped me to get a better handle on how much (or how little!) I’ve been hydrating. I really like that you can easily log water, coffee, tea, wine, etc. and then the app calculates hydration levels for different beverages so you have a more accurate picture of your hydration beyond just tracking water alone.

And speaking of obsessions, over coffee, I would share that my current snack obsession is Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate-covered Pistachios – they are ridiculously addictive!

Over coffee, I would tell you I’m currently part of a wear test for a running shoe brand. It’s been an interesting process – the test runs about 6 weeks and there are detailed surveys to complete along the way, but there’s to be no discussion of the product and no photos on social media. So different from your typical product review! I’ll be curious to see what comes of all of this at the end and perhaps I’ll get to share more in a future post.

And while we’re on the topic of running shoes, over coffee I would share how bummed I was to learn that one of my favorite local running stores is closing its door at the end of the month as the owner wants to move on to do other things. The entire store is now 30% off so it seems like the perfect time to pick up a pair (or two) of my current favorite shoes, don’t ya think?

What would you tell me over coffee? Any snacking faves? Do you buy multiple pairs of the same running shoe?

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Happy March ~ Happy Friday!

It’s time for another edition of Fit Five Friday! We’re also rolling into the first weekend of the month which means Coco and Deborah are hosting the Ultimate Coffee Date. So grab a mug of your fave beverage and let’s chat a bit.

Coffee Date ~ March 2026

Over coffee I would tell you, I’ve launched a 31-day movement challenge for the month of March. After seeing my motivation ebb and flow over the last couple of weeks (thanks in no small part to the weather), I wanted to kick things into gear and regain some consistency.

Over coffee I would tell you that we’re thinking of taking on another renovation project. When we did our major remodel back in 2024, there were sections of the house we left intact so we could live here while under construction. Now one of those areas which includes the first floor bath, is due for a much-needed refresh! The big question of the day is whether we’re going to go the DIY route or call our contractor.

What would you tell me over coffee? Are you a do-it-yourself-er?

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For this week’s Fit Five Friday I’m linking up with Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. So grab a mug and let’s chat!

Coffee Chat – February ’26 Edition

Over coffee, I’d have to mention how excited I am that my beloved Patriots are back in the Super Bowl! Looking forward to Sunday’s game.

Over coffee, I’d share that I just finished reading Shonda Rhimes’ Year of Yes: 10th Anniversary Edition. It is an updated edition with some new chapters added to the original (which I read when it first came out). While I’m not sure the new chapters were necessary, but I did enjoy revisiting the book’s central message of the power of leaning in and saying yes to yourself and not letting fear shrink you.

Over coffee, I’d tell you while I was down with a cold last month that I became mildly obsessed with the Jigsaw 3D app on my iPad. I love puzzles and this was a fun way to pass some time while stretched out on my couch.

Over coffee, I’d marvel at the fact that I’m approaching the one-year anniversary for my hip surgery. Last year this time walking was painful and I was anxiously counting down the days… and now I’m celebrating almost 4 months of my return to running. What a difference a year makes!

What would you tell me over coffee?

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It’s Friday, right? Please tell me I’m not the only who has a hard time keeping track of what day it is after a long weekend!

It’s time for another edition of Fit Five Friday – and since it’s the first Friday of the month I’m joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. Let’s chat a little…(this post contains affiliate links).

September Coffee Chat

Over coffee, I would tell you that we had a great time in Stowe! The weather was perfect and we made the most of it with lots of hiking and kayaking. After missing out last year because of my hip, I soaked up every minute of it!

Enjoying a quiet moment on the water!

Over coffee, I would tell you how much I’m looking forward to returning to the mountains later this month when my hubs and I head to one of our all-time favorite inns located in the White Mountains. We haven’t been since before Covid so it will be really nice to get back there.

Over coffee, I would tell you how much I enjoyed my first book club meeting. Of the two selections (we read two books with a related theme, one fiction and one non), I absolutely loved The Midnight Library. For our next selections, we’ll be reading A Man Called Ove and The Art of Gathering. Currently, I’m enjoying The Three Lives of Cate Kay.

What would you tell me over coffee? What are you looking forward to this month?

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Hello August!

The days just continue to click by at a rapid pace, and here we are once again at the start of a new month.

And, what better way to start off August then with a little coffee catch up with friends – so for this week’s Fit Five Friday I’m joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. Let’s chat!

Over coffee, I would tell you that birthday celebrations are in full swing in my house with both my sons’ birthdays being just a week apart and my husband’s is in a couple of weeks. I will mark another trip around the sun on Monday so, of course, I will start celebrating this weekend and then continue all month long! 🙂

Over coffee, I would tell you that later this month we’re heading back to our favorite spot in Stowe. I love being in the mountains and am looking forward to some time hiking, kayaking and unplugging with the family!

What would you tell me over coffee? Do you like to celebrate your birthday or do you let the day slide by quietly?

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