Dear Mom, Stella needs this.Love, Sher — Dear Mom,
Stella needs this.
Love,
Sher

It's Thursday - yay! My mom put up a cute pic of our dog, Stella, on fb yesterday which made me miss her terribly so the above is a dedication to Boston terriers everywhere and the upcoming Halloween holiday. Fitting, right? I try. Anyway, it's time for another addition of likable links! Lots of good stuff today. Hope you enjoy! xo

1. I think I drooled a little when these potatoes came across my bloglovin' feed. Need to make them, STAT. (ohsheglows.com)

2. How did we express emotion via text before emojis?! (buzzfeed.com)

3. How to chop and cook two of the most flavorful, healthy foods EVER. Garlic and Onions! (thekitchn.com)

4. Really interesting article on how boxing is helping those with Parkinson's disease. The gym is right in Lawrence, MA. (boston.com)

5. I like these 5 simple steps to a healthy heart. These can drastically reduce your risk for heart attack. (menshealth.com)

6. OMG why are elephants so gigantic and so cute all at the same time?! (buzzfeed.com)

7. A great article on whether or not to workout when you're tired. (hint: depends on why you're tired). (huffingtonpost.com)

Happy Saturday, everyone! I hope you are all taking this rainy day and making the most of it with some r&r! While you relax, here's some links worth reading! Have a great weekend! xo

1. 10 Places to Hike this Fall. No excuses! (boston.com)

2. And 6 really good reasons why you should go for that hike or give an outdoor workout a shot! (huffingtonpost.com)

3. Once you're done with your hike. How about some homemade chocolate chip cookies? (ozy.com)

4. Registration is closed for next week's NBGNO, but, if you DID sign up... Here's what you have to look forward to! (boston.com)

5. Some facts. Mom knows best. (womenshealthmag.com)

6. What to do with all those apples you aggressively picked! (nutritiouslife.com)

7. Lifting helps your brain, too. LIFT LIFT LIFT (huffingtonpost.com)