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October Goals

I love the beginning of each month. In my mind, new start and beginning. To me there is something about the start of a new month or Sunday night to reset myself and focus towards my goals. Also I can’t believe that it’s almost the end of the year. It’s so cliche but REALLY whereRead More

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We are MOVING to Peoria, Illinois

We are moving to Peoria, Illinois! Gary got offered a job with the Peoria Chiefs that we couldn’t pass down. We move and travel alot due to my husbands job. My husband works in minor league baseball, and we tend to move a lot for his job. Our Background Climbing the baseball corporate ladder isRead More

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I’m a Zyia Active Representative

I finally took the plunge and became a Zyia Active Representative. This is something that I really thought about a lot. I almost signed up a year ago, but talked myself out of it. I finally decided to become a rep while visiting my parents and planning a move. I knew that I wanted toRead More

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Friday Favorites – 4 Obviously Things About Me

I’m back for another 4 things on the 4th Friday of every month. This month is going to be super easy – at least I think it is. If you have followed my previous blogs or follow me on social media, you probably know these things about me. Favorite Color – Pink My favorite colorRead More

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August Goals

Happy August! I am so excited to share my August goals with everyone because I have been working hard on what I want to accomplish this month. Last month I got Powersheets again. I have used them on and off again for the past years. I can tell when I haven’t used the sheets thatRead More

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4 on Friday – Jobs I Wanted

Here’s to another month of 4 things about me on the 4th Friday of the month. I don’t know why but I have been doing a lot of reminiscing lately about the past. Not in my usually negative – what has my life turned into type of way? But more of what all of myRead More

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Celebrate Everything

While I was binging watching The Biggest Loser, I noticed that at all the weight-ins ins AT LEAST one person every week was upset with the amount that they lost. And sometimes it was a lot of weight. one girl lost 6 pounds and she looked so disappointed in herself. Bob Harper and her coachRead More

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Confusing Gym Lingo

Personal Training is a second career choice for me. I didn’t go to the gym or constantly work out until I was an adult. Starting out can be scary in itself, but then all the jargon that goes along with it can be so overwhelming. Here is a breakdown of Confusing Gym Lingo. lbs. orRead More

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Discount Codes

These are a few of my favorite things. Some are discount codes to save money because who doesn’t love to save money. Some things I might receive a percentage of what you buy. And some might be both. Fitness Evidation – New ways to measure and improve your health. Earn points for living a healthyRead More

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Signs You Are Still Losing Weight

Why is the scale still the same? I have been working out every day this week. I get this question all the time. I have been eating right, been working and the scale still isn’t moving. There are so many things going on besides the number on the scale. Here are signs you are stillRead More

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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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