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Every Day is a Party: Join Me for a Virtual Stella and Dot Jewelry Party!

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Happy Hump Day ladies! You’ve made it half way through the week…and well, I think you deserve a little something for that! That’s why I’m throwing a virtual Stella & Dot Jewelry Party. I do wish I could host a “real” party for all of you lovely readers! We’d drink wine, eat yummy appetizers, have lots of laughs and try on beautiful jewelry together. But since many of you live far away, I thought a Virtual Jewelry Party would be the next best thing! After all, a party is a party right?

Here’s how it works:
1. Log on to www.stelladot.com/classychicks and click on “shop” to browse all the pretty jewelry!
2. When you add your first item to the shopping bag, it will ask if you were invited to a Trunk Show. Enter my first and last name: Rachel Chemerynski. Click on that party and then you can continue shopping.
3. All orders must be placed by 12:00pm, Friday, April 29. Enjoy shopping ladies!

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Tuesday Thoughts: Favorite Song of the Week

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Lately, I’ve been really into empowering, unique songs. Sure, I love my rap but there’s nothing like running to the tunes a deep, thought-provoking group. The Shins, Postal Service, Florence & The Machine and Mumford and Sons tend to come to mind. Today I had a fabulous workout, and not once did I put on my “Workout Baby” playlist. Instead, I changed it up with my “Let it Go” playlist to really sweat it out, think ‘n’ get myself in “the zone.” You know, the point where you don’t even feel like you’re working out. I love being in the zone.

Speaking of new songs, my roommate Morgan recently shared her obsession with this song called “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes. Ever since I pressed play, I simply can’t stop listening to it. If you haven’t heard it yet, check it out…

Food and Your Mood: What to Eat to Increase Your Sex Drive, Make You Happy and Calm Your Nerves

3 Comments / Health & Wellness, Lifestyle / Rachel @Healthy Chicks

As I mentioned yesterday, I came home to CT for a cousin’s baby shower. I always love coming home because that means good food…good free food. The key word is FREE. It’s nice to take a break from the tight budgeting for a weekend. Last night my parents and I went over to a good family friend’s house for a home-cooked meal. We had a nice large salad with chives, diced apples and avocado, fresh bread, flank steak with mushrooms & onions, and a side of roasted asparagus.

As expected, while taking my morning pee I noticed that smell (Sorry for the TMI). You know, the smell your pee takes on after eating asparagus. Who knew it’s actually because the ever-so-tasty veggie contains a sulfur-containing compound called methyl mercaptan. And in order for our body to metabolize this very strange compound, it must break them down which in turn leads to the smell. This little incident got me thinking about how different foods affect our moods and actions. I browsed the web and did my research (what I do best), and this is what I came up with. So next time you want to “get in … Read More!

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Quotable Sunday: A Lesson from Good Old Dr. Seuss

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Good morning everyone! Isn’t it such a lovely day in New England? It felt so nice to walk out of the house this morning in a spring-y dress, boots and light sweater. IT’S ABOUT TIME. I’m heading home now for my cousin’s baby shower. It should be a wonderful day, filled with family, food and fun.

Anywho, this week I’ve been thinking a lot about life, more particularly being in control of your own life. I think sometimes when things get a little crazy, we tend to forget that we have control over our own lives. No one else is in charge but YOU. If you hate your job, you don’t have to stay in it. If you’re not happy with your relationship, you can end it. If you want to pick up Italian again, travel Europe or start playing piano, you have the ability to. Sometimes you just need to remind yourself that YOU are in control, and can go anywhere you want to go. So now a lesson from the ever-so-smart Dr. Seuss:

Hope you all have a great Sunday & enjoy the sunshine!

XoXo,

Friday Favorites: On Cheese, Cash, Running Sticks and More

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this girl knows how to rock the flower-in-the-hair look

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Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great week. I know first hand that sometimes the work week can get kinda stressful (OK, reeallllyyyyy stressful), so let’s take a moment of silence to just breathe. Ahhhh… doesn’t that feel a little better? OK, enough of my corniness, but in all seriousness we need to remember to not take life too seriously and take little moments to just breathe in & out. Well, since it’s Friday you know what that means…time for my Friday favorites. Here goes:

The Stick: This bad boy saved me after my 13.1-mile half marathon on Sunday. In addition to reducing muscle soreness & stiffness (which I had plenty of), it also increases flexibility, improves strength, nurtures your muscles and speeds up recovery time. I recommend all of you ladies who run often to invest in one of these. You can purchase one for just $27.45 on Amazon.com now!

Muenster Cheese: Ever since I ate a Chicken & Muenster cheese sandwich at Serendipity in New York City, I have been daydreaming about muenster. I just HAD to pick some up at Trader Joe’s today … Read More!

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Pre Bedtime Thoughts: On Being Mindful

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I’ve come to realize the other day that while we are all in very different places in our lives, we have one thing in common: we tend to question ourselves from time to time. I constantly hear women -from strangers on the train to close friends – chatting about their life choices every day. What am I going to be when I “grow up?”…Am I making enough money?…Am I doing what I really want to do? Am I getting the most out of my life? Am I happy in my relationship? Why am I a college graduate without a “real job?” Is this really worth it? When will everything fall into place? Should I go forth with this business decision?

I myself tend to question my life choices…nearly every day. There’s always something on my mind whether it’s regarding my relationship, family, future or lack-there-of a full time job. Yesterday, I shared these feelings with my blogger pal/relationship expert Jen over at Blonde Bronzed Twenty Something, and what she said really stuck. She was explaining to me how she in the process of paying A LOT of hard-earned money on an unfortunate car issue, and that her temp job … Read More!

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Hump Day Lesson of the Day: Go Ahead and Drink that Glass of Wine

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Seriously. They say a glass of red wine a day is good for you, so go ahead and slurp up my friend. I am a firm believer that a glass of wine can really do the trick when you’re having “one of those days.” It’s just the right amount to get you feeling good, relaxed and maybe even a little bit giddy. I’m not saying to drink the whole bottle, but a glass or two after dinner is perfectly OK in my book. The other night I enjoyed a glass of merlot to relax my body (and sore half-marathon muscles) and it was just what I needed!

If you’re a wine-love like me, then you MUST check out Boston Event Guide’s Spring Wine Fest on Saturday, April 30th. Grab a few of your best friends and enjoy some tasty eats, wine and chit-chat. Really, is there anything better than wine & cheese? Tickets are on sale $49 to $59 until this Friday, so hurry up if you want in!

XoXo,

New Year’s Resolution: Check and The Road to My First Half Marathon

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me & my sister Krista

When I saw the sign “New Year’s Resolution: Check somewhere between mile 12 and mile 13 during the More / Fitness Women’s Half Marathon, I couldn’t help but tear up a bit. All of the sudden memories from years/months/weeks ago rushed to my mind. They were so real, so crystal clear. The time I couldn’t run a mile on my 16^th birthday, so I gave up and walked home. The time I cried on the first 5K I ran with my dad because I couldn’t believe we were only half way. The time I ran my heart out for the first time after the death of my grandmother. I felt as though I could run forever.

Then the most vivid memory of all: the time I wrote down that I would run a half marathon this year on January 1, 2011 as my New Year’s Resolution. Some thought I was crazy, but I knew in my heart that I could do it and that I would do it.

Three months, 60+ training runs, a couple doubts and a whole lot of sweat and anticipation later, I suddenly found myself standing at the start … Read More!

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Quotable Sunday: A Little Running Inspiration

6 Comments / Health & Wellness / Rachel @Healthy Chicks

This quote has never meant so much to me than it did today. This morning I ran my first half marathon with my sister, cousin, and a friend. We all have different paces and finished at different times, but I couldn’t have been more proud of us! The fact that we finished simply amazes me. And the fact that 10,000 women all of shapes, sizes and backgrounds finished simply blows me away.

I have to say I got a little teary eyed crossing the finish line; not because I was in pain but because I was overwhelmed with so many feelings: those of joy, accomplishment, strength, victory, relief, and euphoria. No matter what time you finished, you get that feeling – the feeling of “I did it. I finished. All by myself.”

What are some feelings you get at the end of a race? I’ll post a more in-depth recap of the half marathon/weekend in NYC tomorrow!

XoXo,

The Weekend Has Come: Half Marathon Prep!

6 Comments / Health & Wellness / Rachel @Healthy Chicks

80% pumped, 20% nerves

I can’t believe that there is now less than 24 hours until I cross the start line and embark on my first half marathon – the More / Fitness Magazine Women’s Half Marathon! It truly seems like yesterday that I wrote this post announcing my crazy feat, that is the 13.1 miles I would run in 2 1/2 months. Well now 74 days later and a whole lot of running in between, the day before the race has finally come! I won’t lie if I said I wasn’t just a teeny bit nervous, but I’m actually more excited than nervous. I’d say it’s about a 80-20 ratio. (80 being the excitement) Plus, it’s natural to get a little butterflies before a big day, whether it’s a hot date or a half marathon. Nerves are nerves, and they are inevitable my friend.

What I’ve realized these past few weeks is that everyone has their own running methods that work for them. As you train and become in tune with your body, you learn what works best for you. That is something I have enjoyed these past couple of months: learning my own body and what it … Read More!

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