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Happy last week of August and happy Labor Day as well! We’re enjoying an absolutely beautiful weekend with abundant sunshine– and we are literally and figuratively soaking it up.
This feels like the final chill weekend before the extra curricular commitments kick in. The kids spent a few days in Virginia with my in-laws, and their cousins were there as well, and they returned home today fully exhausted.
Personally, August ended up being a month that I achieved a pretty signifcant milestone. I’ve never been a runner, and really hadn’t run more than about 2 miles over the past few years. I was inspired after being in Lake Placid this summer, seeing all the active people out and about as well as watching the Ironman competitors swim bike and run their hearts out–so I signed up for a half marathon here in Raleigh! It’s going to be a challenge for me, but Justin has got me on a pretty solid training schedule. I’ve run 71 miles since July 28th. That’s kind of crazy, isn’t it?
I’ve finally clicked over to the “I enjoy running” feeling and I’m feeling really confident about my progress so far! Other than walking and pickleball, this is the most consistantly I’ve worked out in awhile, and it’s really nice to have a goal set pretty close in front of me.
Fitness aside, I’m really excited about fall fashion, finding great jackets that make any outfit look cool, and accessorizing with layered jewelry over sweaters. I’m a summer girl, but I do love a great outfit in the Fall.
Recent blog posts:
And here are a few things I mentioned on Instagram Stories recently that you may have missed:
These Summer Storms book by Sarah MacLean
Warby Parker Bronte Polarized Sunglasses
amika Miami Nectar Dry Shampoo
Miranda Frye Grace Necklace – Miranda Frye: 10% off and free shipping with code SMALLTHINGS10
Clare V. Marisol Bag – Clare V.: Until August 31 only, use Kate15 for 15% off site-wide
Tommy John Sports Bra – Tommy John: Use code KATE30 for 30% off
Sardine Alfie Sunglasses – SMALLTHINGS15 for 15% off
BabyLiss 1.5-inch Curling Iron
No Collar Rash Guard Option – currently 50% off on Amazon
Go to @Kianadbeauty for curly hair inspo
**This blog post contains affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, I receive a commission.
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Ongoing Promo Codes:
Miranda Frye: 10% off and free shipping with code SMALLTHINGS10
Tower 28: Use code KATE 15 for 15% off
Sardine: Smallthings15 for 15% off
Clare V.: Until August 31 only, use Kate15 for 15% off site-wide (excluding 3rd party products)
Zoe Chicco: SmallThings15 will get you 15% off
Monica Vinader: KATEBRYANMV will get you 20% off
Barefaced: 10% off for new customers – use code KATE10
Ella’s Flats: SMALLTHINGS15 for 15% off
Dermstore: 15% off all of the brands on this landing page with code: ‘SMALLTHINGS15’:
ASTR the Label: SMALLTHINGS15 will get you 15% off
YSE Beauty: 15% off at ysebeauty.com using code SMALLTHINGS15
Recess Pickleball: Use code Kate-10 for 10% off!
Paige: Code SMALLTHINGS15 for 15% off on their site.
Tommy John: Use code KATE30 for 30% off
Loopy Cases – Code smallthings10 will get you 10% off of anything on their site
Sanctuary – SMALLTHINGS15 for 15% off
Splendid – Kateb20 for 20% off
