Mother’s Day Gift Guide + Tangents!

A Monday speed workout that I was excited about?! I am telling ya… it feels good to be feeling like myself again with running.

We did a 5-mile warm-up and then started a 3-mile tempo. We did this down the canyon, which means you drop about 50ft per mile in the section where we did the workout, but it doesn’t look like you are going downhill while you are running it, which makes you feel very cocky about your splits ;). There is something about some downhill that just lets me stride so happily.

I love to see a progression in the splits:

Let’s get some tangents out into the world:

*Does anyone else add ice to their milk? Just my kids?

*Below is from The One and Only Ivan… When I’m running, I feel… quiet inside. Anyone else?

*Who else is currently commuting to and living at the Orthodontist?

*We made this Strawberry Crunch Salad for dinner and added grilled chicken and had some sourdough on the side and it was perfect. Perfect.

*We got to go see our friend perform as Summer in The School of Rock. Isn’t it fun to be blown away by your friend’s talent the first time you see them do their thing?!

Mother’s Day is on May 10th, and I have a gift guide to help treat any mothers in your lives, to send to anyone buying you Mother’s Day gifts, or if you are looking to treat yourself:

*My favorite pans in the entire world–> Our Place Home Cook Duo Always Pan & PerfectPot. (ON SALE) The colors are stunning, they cook perfectly, and they clean up so well. I have them out on display all day because I love them so much.

*I use this carryall for every trip that we go on.

*The Ninja Creami (ON SALE) is perfect for this time of year and the next few months. It is such a great price right now, too. Make some protein ice cream or regular ice cream very easily at home, then add whatever toppings you want.

*I can’t get enough of the Christophe Robin line. My top three are the Cleansing Volumizing Paste With Rose Extracts, the Fortifying Scalp Serum with Amaranth Peptides, and the Hydrating Melting Mask with Aloe Vera. It is transforming my hair. They feel like a luxury to use. Also, a lot of these things are 35% off from the Spring Sale. Code: JANAEBCR20 to get 20% off!

*My favorite spring/summer running clothes are all in this post if you want to buy some running shoes.

*My favorite daily trainers are these pairs of Sauconys and these ankle compression socks are my current #1.

*We gave my mom one of these photo frames years ago, and it has been in her kitchen on display ever since. All of her kids often send over photos through the app, so she gets to see all of her grandkids growing up (because they weirdly don’t post daily updates on the internet about their families’ lives).

*These Corkcicle tumblers! I am giving my mom the Hydrangea Cold Cup and myself the Leakproof Cruiser. They keep your drinks at the perfect temp and offer the best and most unique designs and colors.

*I use this Vitamin Serum Cocktail every morning of my life.

*You know how strongly I feel about my favorite protein powder. JANAE15 gets you 15% off!

*If the woman you are shopping for loves to be poolside/at the beach, this sunscreen body oil is fabulous.

*Salt and Stone has my favorite body wash.

*The mini Caraway baking set is adorable. It would be perfect for an empty nester or any mom who loves to bake small batches, too. I use mine all of the time.