2025-06-16

my Spanish journey – The Fitnessista

Sharing more about how I’ve been working on Spanish over the past couple of years and what has helped me the most. Spoiler: Duolingo did nada for me. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having a lovely morning. We did a waterpark and theme park yesterday, so I have a feeling today will be a little…

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2025-06-15

Protecting the Whitebark Pine – Crystal Mountain

Written by Caitlin HabenichtAll imagery provided by Rhyan McLaury A quiet, critical effort to protect a species of imperiled high-alpine trees, the whitebark pine, is underway. This week, in collaboration with Mount Rainier National Park and the U.S. Forest Service, a team of Crystal Mountain employees began conservation measures to protect the whitebark pine. Overseen by a National Park…

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2025-06-13

How an Unplanned Wedding Became Paradise Perfect

Looking back, everything about Morgan and Austin’s Sandals Royal Bahamian wedding… was unplanned, yet perfect. It seems like it was always meant to be. A care-free tropical island. Family and friends surrounding the two of them with an orchestra of applause. Love so present you could feel it like the sunshine. Morgan’s brilliant white dress … w-o-w. And then…

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2025-06-13

6.13 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? I hope you’ve had a wonderful week! We’re still here in Sevilla and enjoying the amazing food, sights, shopping, time with friends, and some shows/touristy events, too. I’m crossing my fingers that the Pilot can make it out here to celebrate Father’s Day! I hope that you have a fun and relaxing…

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2025-06-12

The Fitnessista podcast

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to share a solo episode with you all about a super common and often frustrating topic: Why it’s hard to lose weight, even when you feel like you’re doing all the things! 183: Why You’re Not Losing Weight (Even When You’re Doing All The Things!) Here’s…

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2025-06-11

June At Crystal Mountain – Crystal Mountain

Top Things To Do Written by Caitlin Habenicht | June 11, 2025 Ah, June. The start of summer and a true testament to changing seasons, shifting operations, and classic unpredictable weather in the Pacific Northwest. As the winter stoke starts to mellow (just a little), we’re flipping the page and leaning into the summer serenity. Some of our trails…

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2025-06-11

30 minute high intensity workout

Sharing a 30 minute high intensity workout if you’re looking for something that can challenge you and make you sweat in a 30-minute block of time. Hi friends! I hope you’re having a lovely morning. We’re off on some adventures and looking forward to family dinner with our Sevilla friends tonight. For today’s post, I wanted to share a…

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2025-06-10

Jamaica Independence Day: Vibes, Culture & Celebration

Cover photo credit: LBSimms Photography/Shutterstock.com “This is the land of my birth. This is the land of my birth. This is Jamaica, my Jamaica, the land of my birth.” The popular Eric Donaldson song goes on to say, “I will never leave her shores, I will never run away. I will always believe in the black, the green, the…

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2025-06-10

Barcelona adventures – The Fitnessista

Sharing some of our favorite Barcelona adventures. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that your week is off to an amazing start! We’re here in Sevilla enjoying the gorgeous sights, shopping, delicious food, and a few tourist-y things. It’s been the perfect mix of activities and chill time. I hope that your summer is going well so far,…

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2025-06-09

2025 Father’s Day Gift Guide

If you’re not sure what to get dad for Father’s Day, I’ve got you covered with tons of ideas. It can be a little tricky to shop for dads and husbands! I’d love to hear any gift ideas you’re planning, too. Hellooooooo. Anyone else feel like Father’s Day is sneaking up on us this year? This past year has…

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