Usually, 4th of July is a fun holiday, full of friends and fireworks and celebration. It's honestly a highlight of summer, and we do look forward to it, whether we stay home and catch the local fireworks or travel to try something new. This year, there is a bit of a solemnity to the day. For ...
week 26: happy 4th of july
july coffee date: getting through independence day
It's July and Independence Day weekend. Ordinarily, this would be cause for great celebration and fun, but in pandemic times? It's just another day. Join us for this month's Ultimate Coffee Date. After reading here, head on over to visit Coco and Deborah, our awesome link-up hosts. Over ...
overhauling my skin routine with FRÉ skincare
Disclosure: There are affiliate links below, and I may receive commissions for purchases made through those links. Products endorsed on Runs With Pugs are all items used and recommended by me. All opinions are my own. I have a confession: before FRÉ Skincare reached out to me, my skin routine ...
graduating couch to 5k
I think it's safe to say that graduating couch to 5k is one of the highlights of my summer. The program represented a long-term goal for my recovery from two broken bones, and I am so pleased to say that I conquered it! I last checked in at the halfway point, which took us to right before the ...
4th of july cocktails to light up your night
Independence Day promises to be a little different this year, but there's no reason we can't find reasons to celebrate. These yummy 4th of July cocktails are sure to add a little sparkle to your night. Serve them up at home or at your socially distanced event and watch the fireworks fly! Bomb ...
week 26 (2020): regressions, setbacks + back to square one
In the event you've been hiding from the news (because there is pretty much no good news ever anymore), Florida has experienced a huge regression in the fight against COVID-19. Over the weekend, this state posted record numbers of new cases, which led to the second shutdown of bars and the mandate ...








