Brook

Brook
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Brook {without the "e"} is a spunky faux redhead and former UI grad who has decided to call Iowa City her home for over 10 years. She met her husband on the internet, and they spend their days playing superheroes with their two boys, Edison (2007) and Grant (2010). She juggles mom life with a full-time job as a marketing consultant, competing in triathlons and writing her heart out on her personal blog www.redheadreverie.com. She believes life is a journey, not a destination.

What’s the Whole 30 & Why You Should Give it a Try

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It all started with the fatigue. Then the depression set in, then hives, and the inflammation. I had gained 20 pounds in less than three weeks, even while struggling through a bout of stomach flu. Something...

What’s Your One Word? (Goodbye, New Year’s Resolutions!)

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3, 2, 1…Happy New Year! The confetti has been tossed, kisses exchanged, and the Christmas trees are on the curb. It’s the New Year, which means time for new beginnings and, for some people, the...

Santa’s Christmas Magic

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“It’s time to clean up,” I yell down to the boys. “I DON’T WANT TO CLEAN. I HATE YOU MOMMY,” screamed my little redhead. My blood started to boil, but instead of yelling I calmly...

Fit Fanatic Gift Guide

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Looking for the perfect gift for the fitness fanatic in your life? Here are my top 10 gift picks that any athlete would love.       1. Athleta Athleta clothing is in a word phenomenal. Not only do they...

Library Books are my Weakness

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As a child, my favorite place was the library. The distinctive smell of worn books permeated the air, the silence broken only by the turning of a page or the creaking of a book spine....

This is My Brave: My Battle with Mental Illness

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For three months I faked it. I smiled, went to work, played with the kids, visited with friends, went to football games and spent quiet nights binge-watching House of Cards with my hubby. My life was blessed,...

Running Smart and Safe

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I never liked running. Sure I compete in triathlons, but running was not my thing. Until I hired my coach. Then I finally found a new love of hitting the pavement. Now I crave it...

Four Creative Ways to Redefine “Date Night”

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In the BC {Before Children} era, the hubs and I would spend many Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays alone together. We would watch movies, go on bike rides and do dinner at a place that...

Watermelon Soap

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August is a time for firsts. The first day of kindergarten. The first day of preschool. The first time you realize your little boy isn’t so little anymore. It was on our weekly pilgrimage to Target that my...

Get your Style Fix with Stitch Fix

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Not to sound weird, but what are you wearing right now? Is it a pair of black yoga pants? A t-shirt with your high school mascot? Or is it the house sweater that hasn't been washed since...