Looking for a Vacation Spot?

You may have heard Tim Allen's soothing voice overs on the Pure Michigan commercials and thought, Michigan? Really? But if you haven't visited, you really should. It's absolutely gorgeous and the water is beautiful. You feel like you're at the ocean without all the salt water or the threat of shark attacks or the sting of a jellyfish :)

Thom and I filled up the cooler yesterday, threw some beach chairs on our back, grabbed the dog and flew down to Grand Haven's Dog Beach. It was a perfect brilliant sunny day. Set up camp, and then threw the frisbee around a bit. After working up a little sweat, hoped in the sparkling water.

Hit up a little yoga on a log that had washed up to the sand bar. Amazing day! 

So, if you're looking for a new vacation spot, check out Grand Haven. It's gorgeous. The people are cool and relaxed. There's plenty to do for all ages. My favorite places in town:

• Sushi at The Grand
• Paddle Board Rentals at The Wet Mitten
• Puppy Socials at Must Love Dogs with Tonya (who doesn't love watching a ton of puppies run around?)
• JW's food is awesome, you have to check out this local food spot
• WHATEVER YOU DO, get breakfast at The Morning Star Cafe. You will not regret it. 
• Check out the shops downtown. There's really something for everyone these days. With Lee & Birch for men, Gliks for the hip teens-20 somethings (heck my mom get stuff there) and Down to Earth for the hippie/fashionistas.

3 Month Mark on my High Interval Training

Well, we're three moths in on this High Interval Training style I've been incorporating. I think it's really working! I feel great, and have tons of energy. WAYYYYYY stronger than I used to be. Let me know if any of you guys have tried this out? Or have any good tips on High Interval Training??

As a recap on what I'm doing:

-10 minutes of two minute interval cardio (2min:8incline/2min:15incline)
-10 minutes of weight lifting
x4

Diet:

-Lots of meat, lots of veggies, and fruit. The grill has become my best friend!

This last picture, Left - one month of running no interval training. Right - 3 months of my High Interval Training Routine!

Sterling Silver State Pendant Giveaway from .sprouts.

If your just passing through my blog, I write about all sorts of things. I recently quit my day job to be an artist full time in my home. I mostly work with metal, but also am a glass bead making artist as well. I'm doing a Giveaway on my Etsy Shop's Facebook page currently. So head on over if you want a chance to win a sterling silver state pendant of your choice for you and a friend of yours! The one who gets the most of their friends to "LIKE" my page, wins and so does one of their friends!