Aunie Sauce

Hey Aunie, Want To Run a Half Marathon? SURE, WHY NOT!

2013-05-17T09:35:00.000-06:00

I've always been a runner. I won a one-mile fun run when I was about 10-years old, and I haven't stopped since. In high school, I ran track and competed in the 400, 800, 4x400, 4x800 and every other relay that involved either of those distances... heck, I even won my Senior Districts in the 400, and my 4x400 team took home the State gold medal. During my first year in college, I was on the track team at the University of Redlands and my main events were the 400, 800, 4x400 and the 400 hurdles.

After transferring back to Boise State and joining their cheerleading program, I began running long distance with my mom (who has run 3 full marathons, including Boston) in our spare time. In June of 2009, my mom and I ran our first race together, the See Jane Run "Chocolate and Champagne" Half Marathon (left photo), and finished in 1:48 and first in our age groups. Later in October of 2009, my mom and I again ran another half, the Prison Break Half Marathon. I don't have a photo of us because I had the flu the week of the race and got very sick mid-race, so was in no shape for photos afterward. Two weeks later in November, we ran Zeitgeist (middle photo), a half marathon that travels through the Boise foothills. And then, two years later in April of 2011, we ran Race to Robie Creek (right photo). It's the toughest marathon in the Northwest, and it rocked us (well, me anyway). If you want more juicy race details AND my typical training schedule, read this post!

Anyway—long story short—last week, our friends asked us to run the Famous Idaho Potato Half Marathon with them. My mom and I looked at each other, shrugged our shoulders, and said, "Why not?!" Also, it should be noted that I haven't run more than 30-minutes since that last half marathon in 2011... so with absolutely NO training except for two 1-hour (6-mile) runs this week, tomorrow, we are running the Famous Idaho Potato Half Marathon... which is 13.1 miles...so it should be interesting, to say the least!

Oh, and yes, we will be wearing matching outfits—our favorite race tradition. Wish us luck... the gun goes off tomorrow at 7:00 am!

Yes To Spring & Summer Essentials

2013-05-16T08:52:00.001-06:00

I have a new post on the Yes To Carrots blog—it's about my warm weather essentials. And let me tell you what, that little red Spot Stick in the middle works wonders... I kid you not—it's a little miracle pimple zapper. Click HERE to see the full post and my 3 must-haves for this season's warm weather!

Oh, and in case you're curious, to find out how I became the Yes To Carrots "Yes To Stylista," read this post. Now it's your turn—what are your essentials for spring & summer?

Hair Bow Love

2013-05-15T09:23:00.000-06:00

Over the past year, I've had to opportunity to work with the most amazing woman, Andrea, who is the mastermind behind Aidie's Hideaway. She makes the cutest bows, garland, hair ties and accessories. Andrea (who also has a blog) has always been supportive and nice—and she even comments on my blog often! She is a business owner who gives back to the blogging community, and I love her for it.

She recently did a little spring update of her Etsy shop, and today she's giving away a $30 credit for her fun bows and headbands. She's always creating and crafting new items, so enter here and make sure to head over to her shop to browse her fun accessories. The giveaway is open to US residents only... good luck!

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The Boise Foothills

2013-05-14T10:03:00.000-06:00

Top: Daytrip, Jeans: Express, Shoes: Vans, Bracelet: c/o Massi, Ring: c/o The Vintage Pearl, Watch: Rumba, Sunglasses: c/o Firmoo (use code AUNIESAUCEBLOGE2 for 30% off)

Not a care in the world,

perched high above the city,

overlooking Boise—

she sure is pretty.

Bathed in green—

the "City of Trees"—

the songs of little birds

carried by the breeze.

Through swirling clouds,
the sun shines its light,
over the Boise foothills—
a beautiful sight.

An original poem - 5.14.13

McCall Weekend Trip

2013-05-13T09:29:00.000-06:00

On Friday, Daniel and I drove up to McCall, Idaho to celebrate my Dad's girlfriend's birthday. We ate dinner at the Southside Grill (formerly Si Bueno), and then went back to the cabin and played 10 Penny while enjoying licorice, Drumsticks and The Wedding Singer.

Saturday, we slept in—what a treat that was—and biked down to Paradise Burgers for lunch. After that, Daniel and I decided to take the Payette Lake Loop (a 16-mile bike ride), which took us around the entire Payette Lake. It was a beautiful ride—filled with gorgeous lake, waterfall, and river views—and afterward we treated ourselves to slices of heaven at Growler's Pizza.

It was a fun weekend getaway, and we made it back just in time Sunday morning to go to church and head to my mom's for Mother's Day brunch. I love the weekends... especially when they're filled with impromptu road trips and time to sit back, relax, and just take it all in.