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Museum of Ice Cream Chicago

I am obsessed with ice cream. One of my favorite movies is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. (I also love Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.) Pink is my FAVORITE color. This is everything that I love all in one place. The best way I can describe it to people is like Disney but forRead More

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39 Things I have Learned in 39 Years

I am not really a birthday person, but this year I am so excited about my birthday. I think it’s because I am in a different mindset than I have been in for a long time. But I am slowly starting to feel comfortable in my own skin, and confident in who I am. HereRead More

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Currently – July

I completely forgot all about this month. I don’t know why, because it’s my BIRTHDAY month! I am so excited for my birthday this year. Which normally isn’t the case. Plus, I have been working a lot of overtime at my full time job recently. I am trying to work as much OT as IRead More

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5 Fitness Questions Answered

When people find out I am a personal trainer I get asked so many questions. I love it because I spend so much time-consuming information that I want to share with others. Seriously, I tell all my clients and friends it doesn’t do any good only in my head. I want people to do wellRead More

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Birthday Goals

I recently saw this done with Cupcakes & Cashmere, and thought it was such a great idea. So I decided to do a post about my birthday goals. I turn 39 this year, and I am actually not worried about it. The time between 29-30 was a really bad time for mentally. I think thisRead More

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Our Baseball Journey

In honor of husband having a work a quarter of the season in ONE month, I am going to share our baseball journey. AND yes, you read that right. In JULY, the Peoria Chiefs play a quarter of their season at HOME. I will probably not see my husband much in July. With my earlyRead More

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Farewell to Cassie & POPPILATES

I can’t believe that I am EVEN writing this post. Cassie was a big reason WHY I became a trainer and got into fitness. I resonated with her teaching philosophy that fitness can be done anywhere with limited or not equipment. It should be fun and challenging. With the amount of moving and traveling, IRead More

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July Goals & June Recap

I love writing these type of posts is twofold because writing and posting creates a level of accountability and in a while I’m verbalizes these goals. The things I want to accomplish aren’t just in my head or on a piece of paper shoved in my desk. I love reading these types of posts becauseRead More

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4 on Friday – June Edition

4 of Friday is me sharing anything honestly. It could be products that I love (or hate), apps I have been using, something about myself you may not know, or anything I wanted to share. MacBook Air Gary got me a new computer. I have been wanting one for a while. We had a Chromebook,Read More

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20 Ways To Make Your Workday More Productive

I’m all about being productive. I want to get as much done in a small amount of time that I can. I love doing so many things, and I want to get as much of that done in a day. My goal is to find ways that I can make my workday more productive.

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Route 66 Welcome Center in Conway, MO I loved thi Route 66 Welcome Center in Conway, MO

I loved this picnic benches were made into popular places on Missouri’s Route 66.
# Peoria Area Farmers Market List Monday - Peori # Peoria Area Farmers Market List

Monday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria

Tuesday

- Morton: June 4 - August - from 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm - 225 E. Jefferson St., Morton
- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria

Wednesday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Junction City: May 24th - ? - 3pm to 6pm -
- Sheridan: May 1 - September - from 3 pm until 6 pm - 3827 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, situated outside of Relics and Sheridan Nursery.

Thursday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Pekin: June 6 - August 29 - from 330pm to 630pm -551 S. 14th St., Pekin, in the Miller Center parking lot
- Pekin Fall Market: Two fall markets will also be held − Sept. 12 and Oct. 10
- 3rd THURSDAY ONLY - May 16th, June 20th, July 18th & August 15th - 3pm to 7pm -

Friday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- East Peoria: June 7 - August 30th - from 4pm to 7pm - 396 W. Washington St., East Peoria

Saturday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Peoria Downtown - May 18 - Sept. 28 -  8 a.m. until 12pm - 212 SW Water St., Peoria, in the River Station parking lot.
- Germantown Hills: June 1 - Oct 26 - from 9am to 1pm - Germantown Hills Crossing
- Metamora: June 1 - September - from 8am to Noon - 113 E. Partridge St., Metamora

Sunday
Glow Wild at the @therealpeoriazoo Dates: Friday Glow Wild at the @therealpeoriazoo 
Dates: Friday - Sundays until April 27
Time: 5:30p-9:30p

We got there around 6:30pm, and didn’t leave until 9:15pm. The website says the walk will take about an hour, but you can go at your own pace. There are so many lanterns in each animal exhibit.

We started going through the Asian Trail, there was year of animals. The Africa section was my favorite, but I am not going to tell you why. But it was a nice surprise, and I was way too excited.

There were hands on activities throughout the zoo, but by the time we got to some of the areas it was closed.
-make your lantern
-paint rocks to be placed around the zoo
-tattoos
-music each night

🎟️Tickets:
Advance Online: Adults $19.95 | Kids $13.95
At the Door: Adults $25 | Kids $15
What are your “musts” when traveling? Let me k What are your “musts” when traveling? Let me know in the comments! 

These are the things I always have when I travel: (arrow down)

1. Spare credit card/bank card - I typically bring this, but before my last trip my regular bank card got hacked. Now I make sure to always have 2 cards with me. 
2. Portable charge/power banks - I have a charger that I keep in my car all the time. It's a 4 in 1 charger, but I also have portable charge that I keep in my bag. It has come in handy more times that I can count for me and other people. 
3. Reusable water bottle - I have my Stanley when I am driving. While I am hiking I use either a water bladder or a hydroflask. 
4. Reusable Bags - My favorite is the Mary Kay roll up bag. It has 4 plastic bags that holds everything I need for my morning/evening routine and shower time. 
5. Books - I will most always have a physical book along with my kindle app. I love to read. During my hikes I stop throughout for snacks and reading. 
6. Wet Wipes - My favorite is HyperGo because they have so many different scents. They are also 12x12 so usually 1 works for the whole body. 

In the reel - Things I won't travel without

Caption - What are your travel musts? let me know in the comments because I am going to compile a list and share later. 

Here are mine:

portable charger - I have a small bag where I keep all my cords & portable chargers. 

spare credit card - 

iPad - I have everything on there. books. writing. 

snacks -

reusable water bottle 

headphones -
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