marvelous monday

REFILL: Dark Chocolate MMAZ and MIMM

May 12, 2013

“The truth is, we aren’t weary simply because our schedules are full. We are weary because our spirits are depleted. Within each one of us resides a soul that desperately needs renewal and restoration, something an overloaded schedule doesn’t always allow.” Such truth, isn’t it? That word….Depleted. How often do we find ourselves depleted at [...]

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Glad it’s over: Race Weekend

April 29, 2013

You know when you have one of those weeks ( or days, hours, moments, etc.) when everything just seems to go wrong? It’s starts with one thing then just escalates from there? Yup, that was our past week and weekend. But in hindsight,  we laugh. Because although it didn’t go as planned, we still were safe, had fun, [...]

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Sherpa Scenes: Lavaman Triathlon

March 25, 2013

Such a great weekend! Being able to see my husband race, pain free and carefree, was my highlight. True JOY and PASSION! And despite having mechanical issues on the bike (had to stop and change out new wheels) he still finished strong. First out of the water and onto the bike then ran a 33 [...]

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News You can Use: Blend & Attune Foods Giveaway

February 11, 2013

I am a little giddy today, okay maybe a lot. I’ve been waiting to share this news for a week! That’s a long time in blog land. Yes, it’s good news, but it’s even GREATER news for those who are reading. So what is it? It has to do Blend. This retreat means SO MUCH [...]

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From “doh” to dough: MIMM

November 26, 2012

Consider me a true “baller” today. No really, I am! I am rolling balls, I mean Healthy bites, like crazy. It’s good stuff! I’m saying this is my Christmas bonus, yes? So thankful for a passion turned job right now.  But if I go missing for the next few days, you know were to find me. [...]

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MIMM: Arrowroot Cookies

November 19, 2012

I really never refer back to comments in my previous posts, but I have to this time. Thank YOU! Thank you for advice, for taking the time to not only comment but to give encouragement. Thank you for believing me and in US! Us CRAZY COTTERS! Now onto today. Yes, Marvelous today! Monday! Thank you [...]

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Marvelous Attitude Check & Recipe

November 5, 2012

Oh thank you Marvelous Monday. I needed you today. It was quite the weekend and let’s just say Mrs. Cotter needed an attitude check. Yes, I call myself Mrs. Cotter when I am in trouble. Sometimes I let my so called ‘”pettiness” get the best of me. And the Mr. Cotter (aka the hubs) gets [...]

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Motivate the Moment Monday

October 29, 2012

In a weeks time my husband will start training again. Now, like most runners, triathletes, etc. this is an exciting time. A new season, a fresh start. But for the hubs, it determines our future. Will the injury come back? Will the fear of injury hold him back? Is his career over for good? Is [...]

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Discovery Monday

October 8, 2012

I recently discovered today was a holiday. In fact it’s Columbus Day! Quite the discovery indeed.. I know, corny. So in honor of this Columbus Day, I thought I’d blog about some recent discoveries myself. Clever, yes? Haha, no it’s just the cute blog thang to do. Guilty. I discovered that pinterest “discovery” searches are [...]

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The Happiness Factor

September 17, 2012

I have a little story to tell today. Well that and a super easy recipe. Both make me happy. Both are full of good stuff. You see, a little over a year ago I received some excellent advice. It was advice from a Christian counselor. Yes, I was seeing a Christian counselor. In fact, the [...]

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