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Merilee’s Story

My husband has done the Leadville Marathon in Leadville, Colorado, twice. When he crossed that finish line each time, he was greeted by a blonde woman who enthusiastically put that…

Have Peach- Will Travel

25 Jun 201820 Sep 2019

We recently returned following a trip to Colorado for my husband to run the Leadville Marathon. We packed a lot of sightseeing into less than a week in the Rocky…

Camryn’s Story

22 Jun 201820 Sep 2019

Inspiring gals come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. Camryn just happens to be a teenager, but she's an inspiration for women of all ages. Camryn was born with spina…

It’s Time to Stop Hiding Our True Feelings

I'm sure I've been like a lot of you- watching reruns of Parts Unknown and wishing that it just wasn't true. Another suicide following right behind the death of Kate…

Soundtracks for Running

Happy Global Running Day! I got out there this morning to run 3.5 miles! It sounds great, but I have to admit that it was awful! My calves were tight.…

Running the Stairs

29 May 201829 May 2018

I'm taking this return journey to fitness seriously. I jumped back in at the beginning of May and have only missed two days. Not bad for a girl who couldn't…

Medal Motivation Monday

21 May 201821 May 2018

Have you ever had one of those seasons in your life where time screams by at warp speed and you wonder how you will ever find a balance again? Yeah-…

Run. Rebuild. Remember.

On May 22, 2011, my hometown of Joplin, Missouri, was almost wiped off the map by an EF5 tornado. With winds over 200 miles per hour, the multi-vortex tornado devastated…

Chicago Style

I spent the weekend in Chicago for my son's college graduation. What a way to celebrate Mother's Day- with my whole family together in a gorgeous city! My oldest daughter…

It’s Teacher Appreciation Day!

8 May 20188 May 2018

I've been a teacher for 28 years. My husband and I have five kids between us. Four of them have graduated high school. Our youngest will finish middle school this…

Jordan’s Story

It would be an understatement to say that Jordan Henegar-Dickey is an overachiever. After graduating from college in three years, she taught middle school math, staying after school to tutor…

All You Have to Do is Reach for It

I'm currently reading Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. If you haven't read this book, you might want to give it a try. The story is about a young man who grew…

Harriette’s Story

Because Peach is a company with a mission to elevate and empower women, I want to start sharing stories of amazing ladies. I want to highlight women who have inspired…

Beyond Exhausted

A co-worker asked me this morning if I was okay. I smiled, knowing exactly what she meant. Her next sentence was, "You look exhausted." She continued by telling me that…

Special Delivery

31 Mar 201820 Sep 2019

Oh my goodness! Don't you just love delivery day? When I receive the delivery notice in my email, I want to race home and head straight to my porch. Even…

Purposeful Training

I'm not sure that I've ever had this much fun with training. Seriously. Fun and training don't tend to fit in the same sentence. Sitting for hours of training for…

My Decision to Become a PEACH Stylist

I'm going to be really transparent. I never thought I would represent a brand online ever. EVER. I wasn't the kind of person to jump on that train. I was…

An Ode to Toys R Us

I'm feeling kind of melancholy about the closing of Toys R Us stores. It's been a long time since I walked those aisles, but thinking about all of those…

My Yoga Mat and Me-2.0

I'm a girl who likes to mix up my fitness routine. I could say that it's because I'm working different muscle groups or I'm using a plan from my trainer.…

To Those Amazing Kids in Florida

24 Feb 201819 Feb 2022

I'm a teacher. I'm a mom. But, I'm also a human being who is sad, frustrated, and- quite frankly- frightened by all of the shootings. They just keep happening. We…

Dianne Schramm

I'm known for my quick smile, positive attitude, and loud laughter. A few of my favorite things (did you just sing that?) are warm sunshine, a pint of ice cream with a spoon, all things Disney, a great workout, random acts of kindness, and loud music in the car. Did I mention coffee? Or is that understood? Where else can you find me? Instagram: @sharingthestairs and @shopwordsunshine Facebook: Word Sunshine wordsunshine.com

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