tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41866977268381236492024-02-06T18:37:58.463-08:00Stilettos and Diapers ReviewsMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-49989619166381822362015-05-21T06:17:00.002-07:002015-06-02T05:15:01.987-07:00A Moment For Me (aka, Mom Timeout)<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Motherhood is a strange thing, ya know? There are moments of complete, overwhelming love for your babies, where you want nothing but to hold them as close as possible. Then there are moments of complete, overwhelming chaos, where you want nothing but to get as far away as possible for a little break. <i>Am I right, Moms? </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since motherhood is such a demanding job, I think it's essential to take a break. Actually <i>plan</i> time away, not just running out the door in sheer exhaustion when your husband gets home from work. Putting yourself in "mommy timeout" is essential. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thankfully, my husband is very gracious and seems to be able to tell when I need a good timeout for myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My favorite way to spend that time, is on the lake. There's nothing more relaxing to me than to be on the water. And there's no treat I'd rather have out there with me, than some delicious ice cream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My new favorite? </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://cbi.as/8dr7" rel="nofollow">Nestlé® Häagen Dazs</a> new artisan collection. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">I bought nearly the entire line, because it all looked so good when I was at Walmart!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let me tell you, it's even better than it looks. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Tres Leches Brigadeiro didn't last very long during my moment for me...</span></span><img alt=" photo IMG_4354_zpsmqjmtair.jpg" border="0" src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/molly_dee/molly_dee029/IMG_4354_zpsmqjmtair.jpg" height="426" width="640" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My personal favorite is the Banana Rum Jam. It reminds me of Bananas Foster, which is one of my favorite desserts. Ginger Molasses Cookie and Chocolate Caramelized Oat have been tasted, right out of the container, of course, and are hard to beat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you take time for yourself to get away? Studies have shown that vacation makes employees perform better at their jobs. These little mini-vacations for mom are so good for the soul and I think, really help me to be a better mom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You don't have to take a whole afternoon on the lake, either. It could be a walk around the block. A pedicure. A cup of coffee, finished while still warm at the coffee shop, or even just an little time in your backyard with a good book. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I first started running when we lived in sunny San Francisco. We were newlyweds living in the most gorgeous place, that had perfect running weather almost every day. It could be 100 degrees outside, but the lack of humidity made it perfect. I ran through 6 months of my first pregnancy and trained for my first half marathon with the hubs and a jogging stroller. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had so much change in my body from running, that I was addicted. Not only physically, I was leaner with more defined legs and abs, but mentally, as well. Working out does something amazing to your brain, but running, for me, is the best. Pounding the pavement is always such a good release. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A training schedule helps me stay on track with so many other things in my life. You can't miss too many of your scheduled runs if you want to preform well. When I get up and get my run in, it seems like everything else falls into place that day. I'm pumped, moving and mentally in go mode. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzmVmBmv9tbV6T6sPD7-nqaeD37wXTFZVvuJf2SBr9xw8-AvZGbzIagphUbX3VOzGXHHhP8meTdJfnghHOjZDKaHdzlV4KxE4XzfE37LwKsUwJgFeptyK7mvW-caf82_hA65SesvIbpOU/s1600/e1a81cee-bb84-40cb-87c8-d95bff11fa62_zpsf9014a7e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bay to Breakers San Francisco Prep" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzmVmBmv9tbV6T6sPD7-nqaeD37wXTFZVvuJf2SBr9xw8-AvZGbzIagphUbX3VOzGXHHhP8meTdJfnghHOjZDKaHdzlV4KxE4XzfE37LwKsUwJgFeptyK7mvW-caf82_hA65SesvIbpOU/s640/e1a81cee-bb84-40cb-87c8-d95bff11fa62_zpsf9014a7e.jpg" title="" width="640" /> </a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">While I was pregnant with baby #2, I signed up for my second half marathon. Some people thought I was a little crazy, but I knew having a goal was just what I needed to whip my postpartum body back into shape. I ran in the Rock n Roll DC half with my sister and 2 friends and it was such a rush. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A year later, I was ready for another 13.1. I entered the lottery for the DC </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Nike Women's Half </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and was thrilled to get in, along with one of my great friends. It was a fantastic race. So many women and so much energy. I beat my goal of 2 hours by just 16 seconds! <i>(I'm turned around waving to my boys around mile 10 here!)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since I'm pregnant with baby #3 right now, my running has been less than normal, as well as slower than normal. Nonetheless, it still feels so good to get moving. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Taking it slower means I have the time to enjoy the scenery of the gorgeous place we live. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm currently searching for my next half marathon, which I'll run next spring sometime. After the baby is born at the end of the summer, I'll have all winter to train and get ready. That also means by next summer, I'll be bathing suit ready! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This year, <a href="http://www.zappos.com/?utm_source=stilettos_and_diapers&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=bay_to_breakers_bloggers" rel="nofollow">Zappos</a> is the official sponsor of the <a href="http://www.zappos.com/baytobreakers?utm_source=stilettos_and_diapers&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=bay_to_breakers_bloggers" rel="nofollow">Bay to Breakers</a> race in San Francisco on May 17, 2015. If you're up for the #BaytoBreakingRecords challenge, head <a href="http://www.zappos.com/baytobreakers?utm_source=stilettos_and_diapers&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=bay_to_breakers_bloggers" rel="nofollow">here</a> to register! </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">I was selected for this opportunity as a member of <a href="http://clvr.li/OHjC82" target="_blank">Clever Girls</a> and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.</span></i>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-61652241195893784472015-04-21T05:00:00.000-07:002015-04-21T07:54:14.262-07:00Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding and the Go-Between<img alt="Tracking Pixel" src="http://ec2-54-244-107-86.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/tracker.php?cid=00DE0000000eHXcMAM&pixel=1E000000VmnO3IAJ" />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">September of 2008 had me in Las Vegas for a work trip with the hubs, my 4.5 month old firstborn in tow. I was struggling to get comfortable with breast feeding and opted to leave my manual pedal pump at home and bring along an enormous, rented hospital pump. Needless to say, I wasn't that successful pumping and leaving the bottles with my parents, who came along to babysit during the fancy dinners. I ended up back in their room multiple times, nursing a baby who didn't like his bottle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Baby #2 was a bit easier and we started with the bottle far earlier. I bought a good pump <i>(y'all don't even try manual!)</i>, I felt more comfortable and big bro loved bottle feeding his baby brother. I quickly learned that it wasn't necessarily just how early you started the bottle, it also how the baby liked the bottle itself. Still, it wasn't a frequently used thing, because he much preferred mom to the bottle and I didn't have much reason to need to use a bottle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Baby #3 has 2 big brothers that are so very anxious to feed him "special milk" so I knew from the beginning of my pregnancy that I needed bottles that can easily handle the breast to bottle transition. I'm also a lot busier now than I was with my firstborn. I have school events, baseball games, and a much more active social life than I did with my first. For those times, it will be really nice to have a baby that can take a bottle. Much less for me to be able to wear something out other than a button down shirt, <i>amiright?</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's talk about one of my latest and favorite pregnancy cravings. <b>Fried Chicken</b>. Now, I'm from Georgia and have had some really <i>really</i> good fried chicken in my life. I definitely don't want to be let down on some crummy stuff when I have a craving for it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So where have I been visiting lately? <a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=151630323&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track" rel="nofollow">KFC</a>. They have these tasty little Popcorn Nugget pieces that hit the spot every time. Their Go Cups</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px;">®</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">give me Popcorn Nuggets with a side of potato wedges and it fits right in my cup holder.</span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Total win.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, everyone has take out nights. Those nights you don't want to cook and you end up ordering something, <i>usually the same thing as you ordered last time</i>, and picking it up for dinner. Well, I can tell you that your family is probably tired of it! It's time to get nuggets! And not just any nuggets. No one wants the pressed, formed nuggets that aren't even tasty. It's time for a Nugget-vention! Your kids will be thanking you if you get the 100% white meat Popcorn Nuggets from KFC. They're real chicken, that's crunchy and in fun, bite-sized pieces your whole family will love. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They make for an elegant looking dessert, without being a big fuss to make. You end up with something like a box of chocolates, with different flavors in each little truffle. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Gently flatten 1/2 Rice Krispies Treats bar. Place 4-5 pecan pieces inside, followed by a drizzle of caramel sauce. Roll into a ball and dip in melted almond bark. When almost solid, put a little caramel sauce on the back of a pecan and press onto top of truffle. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Roll 1/2 Rice Krispies Treats bar into a ball. Dip in melted almond bark. Immediately sprinkle with chopped plain M&M's. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Mix together peanut butter, powered sugar and vanilla. Evenly split into 6 portions and flatten each portion out. Set aside. Roll 1/2 Rice Krispies Treats bar into ball. Wrap ball with peanut butter mixture, rolling in hands until completely covered. Dip in melted almond bark. Immediately top with one peanut butter M&M. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I just make one variety at a time, so I don't end up topping one the wrong way. It's hard to tell what kind each one is before the toppings are on! Another tip, is if you microwave your Rice Krispies Treats for about 10 seconds before you add ingredients or try to shape them, they are a little bit easier. It may seem like a lot of ingredients, but I'm willing to bet you have most of them in your pantry. You don't need much of each thing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can find Rice Krispies Treats at your favorite retailer, mine, obviously being Target!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's not much I'm more enthusiastic about than entertaining. I love having people over, cooking delicious food and making a swoon worthy spread. Over the weekend, we had a wine tasting party, complete with pairings and blind tastings. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When we moved to California in 2007, we weren't big wine drinkers. That quickly changed after many Saturdays spent in Napa, tasting all the delicious varieties that the west coast had to offer. We developed a love for California Cabernets, with <a href="http://cbi.as/3nf-" rel="nofollow">Estancia</a> being a favorite. Estancia Vineyards started in Monterey, California, where the midday heat, along with morning and afternoon fog, create a perfect grape growing climate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There is nothing, in my mind, that goes better with wine than cheese. We've been known to have post-bedtime date nights, with just that for dinner! Creating a great cheese spread isn't that difficult. You'll need several varieties of cheese, some labels you can write on and some condiments. Some type of nuts, dried fruit and some prosciutto or smoked sausage is perfect. You'll want make sure there is a variety of soft and hard cheeses. For this party, I used smoked gouda, jarlsberg swiss, blue, cranberry cinnamon goat cheese and a caramel apple brie. I made the brie myself, simply wrapping a wheel of brie up in a piece of puff pastry and baking it. After it was done, I topped it with caramel sauce and diced apple, them stuck it back in the oven for about 5 minutes. It's my absolute favorite! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are plenty of options for the actual board you present on. I found this slate cheese board that I love and it's nice because you don't have to worry about it breaking when people hit a knife into it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since it's Valentine's Day this week, I decided we definitely needed to sip some red wine with a heart shaped box of chocolates, right?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Along with those chocolates, I made chocolate cheesecake bars and they were amazing. (<i>You can find the easy recipe a bit further down in this post!</i>) </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also used some crunchy breadsticks and wrapped each one in a thin slice of </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">prosciutto, which pairs well with Pinot Noir. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When people are drinking a bit of wine, I like to have some bread around. A little bit of good olive oil, with some spices sprinkled in, makes for a simple, yet delicious appetizer for in between tastes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now for a really fun part, blind tasting. I love doing this, especially with people who swear by expensive wine. To see them pick the $10-$15 bottle over the $50 one is so fun. Have some cards available for people to write down their thoughts, put 3-5 bottles in paper bags (<i>making sure no one can see the labels!</i>) and pour everyone a taste. Allow everyone to vote on each bottle and compare the results. You may have a new favorite wine!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now let's talk about these Chocolate Cheesecake Bars...they're so good and so easy, so you will definitely want to make these. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They start with a crust layer, made out of cake mix. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Top that with a cheesecake filling,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then finish with some more of the crust mix, crumbled on top. Bake, cool, cut and serve. That easy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix crust, reserving 1 cup. Press into 9x13 and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Whip filling until fluffy. Spread onto baked crust and top with reserved crust mixture. Bake for 25 minutes, cooling completely before cutting into squares.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hopefully these tips will help you host your very own wine tasting party! Whether it's a romantic Valentine's tasting for 2, or a party with lots of your friends, wine tasting is a fun way to inspire, entertain and enjoy time together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Inspire your table tonight with Estancia! </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/EstanciaWines" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Twitter</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, </span><a href="http://instagram.com/EstanciaWines" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Instagram</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/EstanciaWines" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pinterest</a>,<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EstanciaWines" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Facebook</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">. </span>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-3216946531647713412015-01-05T06:57:00.003-08:002015-01-05T06:57:43.153-08:00Favorite Winter Workouts<img border="0" src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/N5485/ad/sugar.pop/track;adv=bso5;sz=1x1;?" height="0" width="0" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Workouts in the winter. <i>The struggle is real, y'all. </i>I talked recently about my tips for <span style="color: #1a70d3; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://mystilettosanddiapersreviews.blogspot.com/2014/12/tips-for-staying-active-in-winter-with.html" rel="nofollow">staying active in the winter</a></span>, which is so important for me. I don't want to get to bikini season with regrets! Today, though, I wanted to talk more about my favorite <i>types </i>of workouts. Some workouts motivate me more. Some are just more enjoyable. I love working out in the comfort of my home, especially in the winter when I don't want to go out in the cold!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love the P90X3 workout DVDs. They are 30 minutes long, so totally doable. But man, they're pretty hardcore! I like to do them a couple times a week, since they're such great, total body workouts. I also love Jillian Michaels’s 30 Day Shred DVD. It's about the same length of time, but much less intense than the P90X. </span><br />
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There are plenty of days, though, where I just do my own thing. I will often do jumping jacks, high knees and a mix of some of my favorite moves to get to a 20-30 minute workout. Here are some moves that are most effective for me. </span><br />
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<b>Squats. </b>These are high on my to-do list. They burn lots of calories, since you're using such big muscles and they keep your backside bikini ready! I like to do them with weights, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ab routine.</b> I'm a mom...enough said! My skin will never be the same on my stomach, but if I'm consistent in my ab workouts, it really makes a difference in how I look. My favorites include a v up, so go from a lying position up to this. You can also do a v hold, which is just holding this position. Talk about burn! </span><img alt="V up/V hold" border="0" src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/molly_dee/Blog-Fall/Winter%2014/IMG_2156_zps0c58f0d9.jpg" height="426" title="" width="640" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Medicine ball twist is no joke. Rotate from side to side, touching the ground each time. You could also use a weight for this instead. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mountain climbers are great cardio as well as ab workout. In a push up position, bring your knee to your elbow and put it back. Repeat on the other side. If you do this quickly, like you're running, your heart will get to racing! I like to bring knee to opposite elbow, to work more of the obliques.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 13.5px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Yoga. </b>I'm not as big of a fan of yoga as I should be, but it sure is good for you. I think it's hard for me to relax and do a workout that isn't fast paced, but it's such a good thing for your muscles. I do use several of the common yoga stretches after every workout, whether it's my own made-up one, or a run. The downward dog is one of my favorites. </span><img alt="Downward dog" border="0" src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/molly_dee/Blog-Fall/Winter%2014/IMG_2187_zps5dd7307c.jpg" height="426" title="" width="640" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course any workout is better if you're dressed for the occasion. I'm a fan of the tighter workout gear that doesn't get in my way when I'm moving. I love the <span style="color: #1a70d3;"><a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=139893603&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/trackt" rel="nofollow">C9 line at Target</a></span> for clothing that is perfect for working out and looks great enough to wear out. If I get up and put on my workout clothing, I'm much more likely to be active that day. Sometimes, I don't have time to workout in the morning before errands, but I feel comfortable wearing my C9 pieces out, then I'm ready to get in my sweat sesh at naptime!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So who's ready to commit to winter workouts? It can be as easy as a handful of basic moves like I like to do. Any workout you do is better than nothing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How do you like to work out in the winter? </span>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-10456442543375104502014-12-21T11:11:00.003-08:002014-12-21T11:33:09.987-08:00Garth Brooks "Mom" (and win a trip to his concert!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I used to get so irritated with my mom when she would say "you'll understand when you're a mom". What teenager wants to hear that? I loved my family and cared about their well being. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I didn't understand how the love that I felt and knew, could be different than hers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Then I became a mom. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's all just different. You're completely responsible for this little life, from the minute it begins growing in you, through forever. You're love is incomparable. Overwhelming. <i>Mind boggling. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think part of it comes in their unconditional love for you. They forgive without question and think you're beautiful in your absolute worst state. There's nothing in the whole world you wouldn't do or give for your child. <i>It's just natural. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's no greater gift I could be given, than that of being a mom. Garth Brooks new song "Mom" talks about that amazing gift. I'm a huge country music fan, so of course, I love the song. If you're a softie like me, grab a tissue and listen to the clip <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/fatyj69cz9rib1e/Garth%20Brooks%20-%20Mom%20-%20extended%20sample.mp3?dl=0" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">If you want the song, you can now download it from <a href="http://www.ghosttunes.com/" rel="nofollow">GhostTunes</a>.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> It's</span><span style="background-color: white;"> a full-service online music platform offering millions of songs, albums, products and creative bundles from artists across all genres. GhostTunes is actually founded by Garth Brooks, to</span><span style="background-color: white;"> give fans the freedom to listen to purchased music on the device of their choice, while providing artists with a new way to sell their music any way they dream.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">In celebration of <a href="http://gtun.es/MomVIP" rel="nofollow">Garth Brook’s</a> brand new single, “Mom,” </span><span style="background-color: white;">GhostTunes</span><span style="background-color: white;"> is offering one lucky mom and a guest the opportunity to <b>see Garth in concert, complete with hotel and airfare</b>! For more information and to enter to win the contest <a href="http://ghosttunes.com/landing/mom" rel="nofollow">here</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A couple weeks ago, we celebrated the release of the new Minecraft <a href="http://gameband.com/" rel="nofollow">Gameband</a>, a cool way to have a portable Minecraft, with a fun party. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Before I go telling you how cool that little thing is, check out our Minecraft everything party. I seriously had such a blast prepping for this party. I made sure nothing was crazy difficult. It's so often that you see these elaborate parties that have just taken so much time and effort to put together. But, I'm here to tell you, that you can throw a fabulous party, without losing sleep or getting grey hair. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The "Creeper Juice" was a big hit. They were just Mountain Dew bottles with the labels peeled off and duct tape added. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A little bit of a simpler take on the cake pop, is the marshmallow pop. A large marshmallow is dipped in melted candy melts and <i>voila</i>. Way easier than making all those little balls! I used some black candy melts and a toothpick to make even more Creepers come to the party. </span><br />
<img alt="Minecraft Gameband Party Creeper pops: Stilettos and Diapers" border="0" src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/molly_dee/Blog-Fall/Winter%2014/IMG_1591_zps058ff02e.jpg" height="426" title="" width="640" /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When I was done with the marshmallow pop dipping, I used the leftover green candy melts to drizzle on cocoa rice krispie treats. These made for perfect little grass blocks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Other cool things we had, were TNT bundles out of licorice, "water blocks" out of blue jello and a pile of "diamonds" from the wedding department of a craft store. I found these <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/blog/free-minecraft-party-printables-from-printabelle" rel="nofollow">printables</a> for the food tent card as well as the small wall art. <a href="http://www.fps-x-games.com/2013/08/minecraft-creeper-tnt-party-popper_10.html" rel="nofollow">This one</a> is for the cute TNT wrappers. They used them to wrap little poppers, which were really cute!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There wasn't an unhappy person in attendance, from the little ones all the way to the teenagers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Especially Cooper, since after all, he was the one with the Gameband.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So what is this thing? The <a href="http://gameband.com/" rel="nofollow">Gameband</a>, <i>by Now Computing</i>, is the first ever Minecraft wearable. It's a USB that doubles as a bracelet and watch. It's also features customization and that's Cooper's favorite part. His scrolls across and says "Coop Rocks!" You can have it show images or phrases, then choose how you want it to scroll. Cooper thinks he's definitely the coolest kid on the block with his cool tech bracelet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The greatest feature, is that the Gameband saves your worlds, changes and all your work and backs it up on its cloud-based servers. It makes it so that you can play on your computer at home, grandma's computer while traveling for the holidays, or dad's computer on a trip to the office. <i>(Or wherever else you happen to play!) </i>Cooper loves that he can use it on his computer, or mine and always have his work saved for him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Gameband is available in sizes small and large, to fit every Minecraft fan. I found mine in the mobile gaming department at Target. If you have questions or feedback about the Gameband, Now Computing are the folks to reach out to. They make the Gameband and are affiliated with Minecraft. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: right;">I'm a sucker for all sorts of festive clothing. Monograms on everything, personalized shirts for the boys at each holiday and themed clothing for vacations; I love it all. Christmas is one of the best times to squish everyone you love into coordinating clothing. My favorite? Pajamas. We we started a tradition 2 years ago, that includes everyone getting a new pair of pajamas on Christmas eve. We all put them on to watch Christmas movies, then all have decent, hole-less clothing on for Christmas morning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last year was our first good pajama shot of the whole family and it's framed in our house. Makes me smile every time I pass by it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love the festiveness the new jams bring to the Christmas pictures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I think I've bought every style for each of us, from the old man button ups, to the basic cotton sets. I think my favorite style, though, is the tight leg bottoms. It just looks adorable on those little baby booties and I'm so excited that they are in for women this year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1yh4N1t" rel="nofollow">Joe Boxer</a> has a large assortment of styles this holiday season, for men, women and kids. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Their holiday line, available at <a href="http://bit.ly/1yh4N1t" rel="nofollow">Kmart</a>, comes wrapped up cute, perfect for putting right under the tree. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My favorite, the Sweet Dreams set, has already been unwrapped and worn by the Christmas tree with my favorite snowman mug full of coffee. I love that the set is 3 pieces, with candy cane stripe shorts for the not-so-cold North Carolina nights. They will be worn plenty between now and Christmas! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kmart doesn't stop with just cute PJ's. They have really cute commercials for them, too! Check these out. I LOVE the preggo dancers! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm a bit of a "go all out-er" when it comes to parties and holidays. I love entertaining and I love to go theme crazy. I also really love when I can do all of those things very easily, with <a href="http://www.walmart.com/nestle" rel="nofollow">easy recipes</a> and a small amount of clean up. Yesterday, I got exactly what I wanted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We had some friends over and I wanted to make it Christmas-y without too much work. I created a colorful winter wonderland in our dining room in about an hour. A simple snack menu included a snowman cheese ball, toffee fudge, a hot cocoa bar for the kids and a yummy "blue Christmas" cocktail for the grown ups. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The cocktail was pretty delicious, if I do say so myself. I crushed up Wonka</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">®</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Sweetarts</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">®</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> candy canes and mixed it with sugar. After dipping the glasses in some simple syrup, I rolled them around in the candy cane mix for a festive look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The drink itself is 1 part vodka, 1 part sour mix, 1 part blue curacao and 2 parts pineapple juice. I think they looked so cute and festive with the bright candy canes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had 3 types of cocoa for the kids, 2 types of marshmallows and some whipped cream. Although, I did catch Cooper shooting whipped cream into his mouth, straight from the container.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My friend asked if I made the fudge and was shocked when I said yes<i> and</i> how easy it was! I used the <a href="http://www.flavorfulmoments.net/" rel="nofollow">Nestle</a></span><a href="http://www.flavorfulmoments.net/" rel="nofollow"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">®</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.flavorfulmoments.net/" rel="nofollow"> Carnation Famous Fudge Kit</a> for my very first attempt at fudge making and it was SO easy. It's a box that has everything you need to easily make fudge, then I made it my own by mixing in 3/4 cup of toffee chips, right before I spread it in the pan. I used another 1/4 cup of the chips to press on the top. After chilling a couple hours, I sliced it and put it out. All 1.5lbs was gone in the day. <i>Seriously so good.</i> I think I'm going to make more in little packages for friends and teachers this year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Snowman cheeseball needed some mini chocolate chip eyes, but no one seemed to mind. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I used some more of the candy canes to decorate and was glad I snapped a pic before the kids ate them all! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A couple of my sweet friends. The boys were too busy watching football to get in on the cocktail pictures. </span><br />
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Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-54950991839604041512014-12-01T04:39:00.000-08:002014-12-01T04:44:23.122-08:00Tips for Staying Active in Winter with C9<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We're coming into the toughest season for me, and I'm assuming many others, to keep active and healthy. We're no longer motivated to look good in our shorts and bathing suits, the cold weather is making us crave comfort food and there are holiday parties filled with sweets and cocktails. Not to mention we're all super busy traveling, Christmas shopping and prepping for guest, that it cuts down on our time to do the things we really need to do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've learned that I don't have to commit hours to my day, or make huge changes in my life to stay active. I rarely work out for more than 30 minutes, but that's enough for me to feel good, be positive and accomplish my goals. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There are a few no fail things that help me stay on track during this time of year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Schedule</b> - The number one thing for me is a schedule. At the end of summer, I found myself slipping into the comfort zone, skipping workouts like it was my job. I decided that to get my mojo back, I needed it in my face. I printed a blank calendar and it's on my bathroom counter. Does it look great? Not really, but I will look a whole lot better if I stick to it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Convenient workouts</b> - I'm a mom and always have a child with me. If I'm going to stick to my workout plan, I need convenience. I spend about 30 minutes a day on whatever workout it is that I'm doing. I usually run early in the morning, or during naptime on the treadmill. That treadmill? Well, it's in the garage. Whatever works, right? If the hubs would get me a TV out there, it would be perfect! Hehe. <i>(Have you ever had your picture taken while running? Not as easy as I thought it would be!)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I do P90X3 workouts with the hubs a couple times a week and Callan usually joins us. My pull up bar is in the guest bedroom door way and the hubs is right across in the playroom. I love working out together because we motivate each other. I'm also a hard core squat advocate. I added a 30 day squat challenge to my calendar this month, just so I made sure I got them done! I get those squats in during a phone call, while browsing social media, or while watching TV. Momma has to multi task!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Cute workout clothes - </b>Cute clothes make any event better and a workout is no exception! I have a very colorful drawer of gear that makes any sweat session more fun. One of my absolute favorite brands, is the <a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=134830323&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track" rel="nofollow">C9 line from Target</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">®</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. I can find all the current trends and colors that I see in more expensive stores at much lower prices. I love that it's easy shop for, too. I'm already regularly at Target</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">®</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and don't need to make a separate trip to find exactly what works for me. I often wear C9 pieces on the weekends because of the comfort, and they're also great for casual walks with my boys around the neighborhood, or a little hike. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Meal Planning - </b>I don't know what I did before meal planning. It takes so much stress away from my evenings and gives me more time to be with my family. It also helps me make better food choices, instead of eating something quick and not as good for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The reality is, that if I get lazy now, I will seriously regret it come spring. I want to set goals for myself and feel accomplished in reaching them. I love setting a good example for my boys, that being active and healthy is a way of life that is attainable! </span></div>
<img border="0" src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/N5485/ad/sugar.pop/track;adv=targetc9bso4;sz=1x1;?" height="0" width="0" />Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-11305215769685510732014-10-27T05:57:00.003-07:002014-10-27T12:01:50.663-07:00Getting active with lucy {Fashion}<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>This post was sponsored by lucy through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about lucy, all opinions are my own. </i></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Nothing makes a sweat sesh better than good workout clothes. I love when I feel in style in my workout wear and when it's versatile enough to wear for other happenings. It probably comes as no surprise that I'm incorporating my love of stripes into all areas of my wardrobe.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is my first and definitely not my last bit of <a href="http://www.lucy.com/" rel="nofollow">lucy</a> activewear. Beyond being very happy with the look, the performance is fantastic, too. No riding up or sliding down on my runs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pair of workout pants that don't drag the ground? Yes and amen. Coming in at a grand 5'2" means all pants are long on me. Thank goodness for the perfectly sized petite pants from <a href="http://www.lucy.com/" rel="nofollow">lucy</a>. These are the <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=443888259&pid=uid3041-8880321-74" rel="nofollow">Hatha Pant</a> in asphalt heather.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love thumb holes while I'm running. It keeps my sleeves down and is one less thing to have to worry about while I'm trying to focus on my form. And what form wouldn't look better covered in stripes?! This <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lucy.com%2FTrack-Goddess-Half-Zip%2F111747%2Cdefault%2Cpd.html%3Fcgid%3DTops_Hoodies&pid=uid3041-8880321-74" rel="nofollow">Track Goddess Half Zip</a> top has already been worn several times over the course of 2 weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Spending a weekend afternoon hiking or walking lakeside trails allows me to spend time with my boys and still get in a good workout. Cooper's idea of a good workout, includes massive amounts of karate moves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cute outfits like this one from <a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=130991043&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track" rel="nofollow">lucy</a>, lets me go from football practice, grocery shopping or anything else on my to-do list, right to a workout. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And speaking of to-do list, could you use a little help with yours? I mean, what woman couldn't? Each week, <a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=130991043&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track" rel="nofollow">lucy</a> is giving away your choice of year long help. This could be housecleaning, babysitting or meal delivery. One grand prize winner will win all three things! I'm entering asap. I could use more time for me, my workouts and to spend more time with my family! <a href="http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=130991043&iu=/5485/sugar.pop/track" rel="nofollow">Enter to win</a> before December 16!</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With the start of school, snacking around here is at an all time high. There are snacks for the lunch box, snacks for the pickup line and snacks when we're rushing from school to football practice, errands and more. When I'm home all day, I usually don't snack much. Now that I am heading out to school pickup, I find myself rushing out last minute and grabbing easy snacks. I try to go for healthy ones, but lets face it. That isn't always easy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When I got my first <a href="https://naturebox.com/?utm_source=cgc&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=cgc_aug&utm_content=stilettosanddiapers&promo=snacktoschool" rel="nofollow">NatureBox</a> in the mail, I was hooked. You get carefully sourced and nutritionist approved foods right to your door. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I loved every one of the 5 items I got this month. But, there were 2 major winners. The Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops are little balls of goodness. Crunchy, sweet and salty at the same time. I just have to take a handful and walk away! They're addicting! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And then my absolute favorite...Praline Pumpkin Seeds. I love Pumpkin Seeds and have tried all sorts of recipes to make them tasty. No more. I'll just buy these! <i>They are amazing. </i></span><br />
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<i>I was selected for this opportunity as a member of <a href="http://clevergirlscollective.com/" target="_blank"> Clever Girls Collective</a> and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.</i>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-53041004467058837852014-08-18T08:22:00.001-07:002014-08-18T08:24:37.945-07:00Vacation Entertainment and Beyond: LeapPad3<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>This post is part of a sponsored campaign with LeapFrog and MomSelect. All opinions are my own.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyone else have electronic loving kids like I do? They love playing games on our phones and iPads, but it's always scary to me what they can quickly find online that isn't good for them. Before we went on our cruise a couple weeks ago, I got this <a href="http://www.leapfrog.com/en-us/products/tablet-family" rel="nofollow">LeapPad3</a>. I knew we would need some distractions since we would be traveling in the car, eating in a restaurant every meal and waiting in some lines. The LeapPad3 did the trick!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First, there are personalized profiles for every child. That means they can both play the same games, but keep track of their own progress and learning within their profile. And my is this nice when you have a 6 and 2 year old. The 6 year old cares about every score and level, where the 2 year old just wants to undo it all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you have any of the <a href="http://www.leapfrog.com/en-us/products/tablet-family" rel="nofollow">LeapFrog</a> DVD's, you'll recognize some of the learning songs. Our favorite? Punc, punc, punctuation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are several built in apps for music, games and learning. There is also an app store, where you can buy eBooks, videos, games and 800+ educational apps fit for your child's learning level. The parent settings allow you to control what is bought as well as what is seen over wi-fi. Yes, it is wi-fi compatible and only allows age appropriate videos from the web. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of my favorite features, is the built in camera. You can take photos and video, as well as selfies while relaxing in the Caribbean. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And pictures of your little brother right out of bed. These pictures can then be decorated and edited to make them their own!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As you can see, the LeapPad3 was very handy on our vacation. I love that it wasn't just entertainment, but that my boys are learning math, reading, writing and more from it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you have a little electronic lover, the LeapPad3 is sure to make them and you both happy. With LeapFrog's durability, we were able to carry (and drop) this thing all over our vacation without a problem. The LeapFrog3 5" touchscreen tablet has a retail value of $99 and is available in 3 colors. I would definitely recommend it to those of you with young kids!</span>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-77222281820717561072014-08-06T00:00:00.000-07:002014-08-06T00:00:01.641-07:00Summer Beauty: Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today, I'm talking all about summer beauty for your hair and skin! One of my favorite was to care for my skin is one of my most recent finds. When I was in Georgia visiting my family, my sister convinced me to try her shaving cream concoction. A blend of sugar and coconut oil that she uses it for shaving her legs. I've since whipped it up for myself at home and am using it as not just shaving cream, but a really awesome sugar scrub, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love using sugar scrubs to combat dry skin. It really helps to buff away those dry flakes and when you use it for shaving, you're just scraping even more away. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix together in a container with a lid. A mason jar works perfectly! After a little time in the shower to let your pores open up, rub a small handful in between your palms to melt the oil a bit, then scrub away. When using as a shaving cream, you will have to rinse your razor every few passes from all the dry skin being removed. Just make sure you rinse the shower out well after you're done since it can get a little greasy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now there are some other products I swear by in the summer time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><a href="http://www.walgreens.com/suncaresummerbeauty" rel="nofollow">Banana Boat</a> Summer Color Self-Tanning Mist</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This one isn't just for summer time. I use it </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">all winter long and then just a little in the summer for areas that didn't get so much tan. Like my back. I really need to work on laying on my stomach sometime! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Y'all, this stuff smells amazing! It keeps a curl in my hair (not easy to do!) but doesn't get it crunchy at all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><a href="http://www.walgreens.com/suncaresummerbeauty" rel="nofollow">Hawaiian Tropic</a> Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sunscreen? Shimmer? Lotion? Sold! This sunscreen gives you a little shimmer, while moisturizing, yet not making you look greasy. Win! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Walgreens has a fantastic assortment of beauty products, perfect for completing your summer beauty collection. Right now, if you spend $20 or more on a beauty or personal care purchase at Walgreens, you'll get a Free travel-size make-up brush set! <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/summerbeautygwp" rel="nofollow">Visit here</a> before you shop to try some of my <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/beautydeals.jsp" rel="nofollow">summer beauty</a> favorites for yourself! </span><br />
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Now you may be thinking, why not just go to amazon and shop for what I want? Well, you can. And you, of course, still have that option. But, I love Amazon's flash deals and I'm constantly missing them. (Probably because I'm busy on Twitter.) I love that I can see a tweet, reply with #AmazonCart and the item is ready for purchase. I don't have to go searching for the item, it's already in my cart and all I have to do is checkout! And on top of that, it's just plain fun! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Isn't that tweet back to you so cool? A little reminder to go buy your goods! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This was a little different situation. I replied #AmazonCart for a flash deal on a Rubbermaid storage set. Amazon replied back that the item was no longer available, which happens sometimes for flash deals. BUT. When I went to buy the diapers, it was in my cart! Wahoo!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You can share on Twitter about your purchases, making it possible for your friends to buy the same things you do. Something you love on an Amazon deal? Tweet the link to share it with your friends! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There are several Twitter handles you can follow for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">Amazon</a>, including <a href="https://twitter.com/amazon" rel="nofollow">@amazon</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/amazondeals" rel="nofollow">@amazondeals</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AmazonFashion" rel="nofollow">@amazonfashion</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/amazontechdeals" rel="nofollow">@amazontechdeals</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Did you know brushing should begin as soon as your babies first tooth comes in? I totally didn't with my firstborn. 3 months into motherhood, I was still busy trying to get into routine and back to normal. By about 5 months or so, I realized we needed another toothbrush in the mix! Luckily, with baby #2, we were well prepared when that first tooth came in. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Callan thinks brushing his teeth is so much fun, especially when big brother is brushing his right next to him. He loves stand on the stool, even though he can barely see over the sink. He also loves to brush himself. I take a turn, then he takes a turn. Making brushing a fun routine is essential to keeping your kids teeth healthy!</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt=" photo 7cf1925c-845e-4d1d-a1c8-500a296952b8_zps2bc1e629.jpg" border="0" src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/molly_dee/Spring14/7cf1925c-845e-4d1d-a1c8-500a296952b8_zps2bc1e629.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since moving into our house back in December, we've been cleaning things out, trying to get rid of stuff we don't need. We both tend to be "savers" and I don't mean that in a good financial sense kind of way. We've gotten to the point, after several moves, that we just don't want to move this stuff around anymore. We just want an organized, healthy home. We've been </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">slowly but surely, weeding through unnecessary things and and giving things to people that may need them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In all of this cleaning out and organizing, I've been doing actual cleaning as well. In our quest to be eating as healthy and naturally as possible, I've been paying a lot of attention to chemicals and processed foods. Why haven't I been looking at the labels on the back of my cleaners? I'm wiping these chemicals on the counters that my kids pick up food from and the bathtubs they sit in. It's actually so gross! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After being introduced to the <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/ology" rel="nofollow">Ology line at Walgreens</a>, I decided to give it a try. Now, Walgreens isn't somewhere that I would automatically think of as having natural products. <i>Wrong</i>. The <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/ology" rel="nofollow">Ology</a> line is very large and has not only cleaners and detergent, but paper towels, toilet paper and tissues. My store didn't have everything from the line yet, but they also make shampoo, hand soaps, paper plates, napkins and much more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.walgreens.com/ology" rel="nofollow">Ology</a> products contain no ammonia, bleach, parabens, formaldehyde, artificial dyes or fragrances. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The wonderful thing about these Ology products doesn't stop at their ingredients, though. They're tree free, not tested on animals and are cost effective. With these products I bought, I got $8 back on my <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/ology" rel="nofollow">Walgreens</a> Balance Rewards card! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These products fit right into our goal of a more natural, healthy lifestyle. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sometimes, eating healthy is much more expensive than junk food. I didn't find that comparison with the Ology products. They are very comparable in price to other products I buy and the sales at <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/ology" rel="nofollow">Walgreens</a> are fantastic. I so appreciate <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/ology" rel="nofollow">Walgreens</a> for actually making it easy for us to care better for our bodies, our homes and our environment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can check out more about Ology products in this "Mom's Cool Things" video from <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/ology" rel="nofollow">Walgreens</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10 years later, I'm still a huge fan of the good ole joe. But probably the last coffee drinker on the face of the planet to not have a single cup coffee maker. <i>Until now. </i>I just got the <a href="http://www.staples.com/Starbucks-Verismo-580-Brewer-Champagne/product_304176" rel="nofollow">Starbucks Verismo</a> brewer from Staples. And take a look, it's champagne! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This beautiful little machine makes a darn good cup of coffee. The <a href="http://www.staples.com/Starbucks-Verismo-Coffee-Pods-House-Blend-12-Pack/product_284926" rel="nofollow">House Blend</a> pods are my favorite variety for a good cup of coffee in the morning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But, the barista in me loves this machine for more than just a good cup of coffee. The Verismo won my heart when it gave me a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato at 7am, while I was in my bathrobe. See, the Verismo has <a href="http://www.staples.com/Starbucks-Verismo-Milk-Pods-12-Pack/product_284922" rel="nofollow">Milk Pods</a> and <a href="http://www.staples.com/Starbucks-Verismo-Coffee-Pods-Expresso-Roast-12-Pack/product_284924" rel="nofollow">Espresso Pods</a> that let you create a "fancy drink" right in your own house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First up, I bought a bottle of Starbucks Vanilla Syrup. It's the same thing they use behind the counter and it comes in a bottle big enough to basically last your whole life. Put a Tablespoon of that stuff in your cup and get to brewing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The milk pod actually makes the milk froth up a bit, creating a thin layer of foam on top. When the milk pod is done, run the espresso pod right on top. You know what's next. Ooey gooey caramel. You can use the stuff you find with the ice cream toppings, or make your own. Give a generous drizzle of that stuff over the top and you're ready to serve! </span><img alt="Caramel Macchiato with Starbucks Verismo" border="0" src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/molly_dee/Spring14/file_zps26c8bc03.jpg" height="426" title="" width="640" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At 7am, when I just finished packing lunches, fixing breakfasts and am about to start on the mountain of laundry, a fancy coffee is just what I need. And I love that I can make it now in the comfort of my own robe! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now that the weather is warming up, the <a href="http://www.staples.com/Starbucks-Verismo-580-Brewer-Champagne/product_304176" rel="nofollow">Verismo</a> would be perfect for an iced drink as well! Put your vanilla in the bottom of a 12 oz glass, as you would in a hot caramel macchiato. Fill the glass halfway with ice, then almost to the top with the milk of your choice. Brew one <a href="http://www.staples.com/Starbucks-Verismo-580-Brewer-Champagne/product_304176" rel="nofollow">Verismo</a> espresso pod and pour it through the center of your drink. Drizzle with the caramel and enjoy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am so excited to keep trying new drinks in the <a href="http://www.staples.com/Starbucks-Verismo-580-Brewer-Champagne/product_304176" rel="nofollow">Verismo</a>. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I will also be impress guests this weekend with some coffee alongside dessert! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>I was given the above Verismo brewer by <a href="http://www.staples.com/">Staples</a> in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own. </i></span>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-7204855559580525762014-04-02T09:00:00.000-07:002014-04-05T19:01:08.782-07:00Date Night Makeup Looks on a Mom's Schedule. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. </span></i></span><b id="docs-internal-guid-32884d3f-23fd-3c96-2283-a6b59194b5a6"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">#CollectiveBias</span></i></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I typically don't wear much outside of eye makeup, but lately my body has forgotten that I will be 30 this year and I've been breaking out like mad. I'm blaming all my sweaty workouts for this case of teenage insanity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I definitely needed a fresh <a href="http://us.rimmellondon.com/" rel="nofollow">makeup</a> look. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I started off with Rimmel's new Stay Matte Foundation. I was shocked at how well it covered all my imperfections, but didn't feel caked on at all. I was even more shocked that 8 hours into a 75 degree day later, it was still holding up perfectly! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since I'm not the best at pairing eyeshadow colors to create a perfect look, I always get a trio of colors. I just love this one by Rimmel called Summer Chic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First, I swipe bottom half of the upper lid with the brown on the right. Next, it's the darker grey-ish color on the bottom of the case in the crease, followed by the light shimmer under my brows. I usually skip the eyeshadow step on a daily basis, so I love the look when I take the extra minute to get glam eyes. I do always wear a dark eye liner on the top and bottom lids. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love a good bronzer and am a big believer in it. It can completely change the look of your face and give you a nice summer glow. The Stay Matte Foundation really held my bronzer in place all day. </span><img alt=" photo file_zps035409b0.jpg" border="0" src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/molly_dee/Spring14/file_zps035409b0.jpg" height="516" width="640" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last step in the perfect quick date night look is mascara. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am quite the mascara junkie and have a little collection. The perfect mascara leaves thick, long lashes without clumpiness. I used Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara to create that look quickly!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A little pink lipstick and this girl is ready for date night! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's not a much talked about thing on this blog, but there happens to be another fashion lover in my house. My hubby. He doesn't really call himself that, but deep down, he has to know it. He loves shopping <i>(but only for himself!) </i>and likes to be wearing current, trendy clothing. <i>Well, so long as he doesn't have to wear skinny jeans.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would say his style is conservative meets preppy. He has a lot of classic pieces, that he wears with trendier ones for a more up to date look. He is lucky enough to get to wear jeans to work a lot, so this is his "business casual" most days. <i>(Lucky, I know!) </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a current favorite sweater of his that he added a pop of color to with a <a href="http://clvr.li/LhuoD7">Hanes</a> ColorBlend t-shirt. The new ColorBlend shirts are the brands softest tee yet. They're perfect for adding a little something to your man's look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With a modern fit, tagless design and a price point under $5, you're going to want to head to Walmart or <a href="http://hanes.com/">Hanes.com</a> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and stock up. The shirts are available in a large range of sizes and colors:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These perfect layering tees will be perfect for spring! The soft material of these t-shirts is thick enough to be worn all on their own. <a href="http://clvr.li/LhuoD7">Hanes</a> has also improved the construction detail for more durability, giving it even more bang for your buck. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Check out <a href="http://clvr.li/LhuoD7">Hanes</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hanes">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hanes">Twitter</a> to see all about their new ComfortBlend t-shirts! </span>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">I was selected for this opportunity as a member of <a href="http://clevergirlscollective.com/" target="_blank"> Clever Girls Collective</a> and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.</span></i>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-10261404487207388332014-02-06T10:31:00.000-08:002014-02-06T10:31:15.466-08:00Pistachios For a Healthy Body<img alt="Tracking Pixel" src="http://ec2-54-244-107-86.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/tracker.php?cid=00DE0000000eHXcMAM&pixel=1E000000Oyt3iIAB" />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's no secret that abs are made in the kitchen. <i>I wish I could whip up a pack of them as quickly as I can a batch of cookies, but that's neither here nor there. </i>I've been on a mostly "clean eating" journey for a about a year now and I can't say enough good things about it. I can see a difference when I fall off the wagon and I can definitely feel a difference when I'm being good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One area I feel is so important to me staying on track, is snacking. I eat in between every meal. Something small, healthy and fiber filled to keep me feeling full. Pistachios are a perfect snack to help you fuel up with fiber. With 12% of your daily value in one serving, you're well on your way to meeting the day's quota. And speaking of serving, you get about 49 kernels per ounce with pistachios, compared to 23 almonds or 18 cashews. <i>I'll take the one with more, please. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While it isn't a related to the health of the food, I like to eat something that looks good. I think pistachios are one of the prettiest foods. The purple and green fit right in on Pantone's colors of 2014! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pistachios</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> are a delicious snack all on their own. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love their "portion control shell", as I call it. Makes you slow down while eating, which allows you to actually feel when you're full. Th</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ey're also</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> a fantastic addition to a salad, for a little added </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">protein</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and crunch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Along with a healthy diet, I try to workout daily to keep my body as healthy and fit as possible. I have a whole lot of motivation right now, as swimsuit season is right around the corner! I don't always have time for a long workout, though and that's okay! Doing something is much better than doing nothing. It's proven that a workout will enhance your mood. If I workout first thing in the morning, not only is my mood better all day, but my food choices also are. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Celebrity trainer Valerie Waters shares some great tips that she uses to keep stars fit and healthy, that can be beneficial for all of us! </span><br />
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<i>This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the <a href="http://bit.ly/Ktw2AB" rel="nofollow">Pistachio Health Institute</a>.</i></span>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15589302578618525427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186697726838123649.post-23145818203541954012014-01-16T13:34:00.001-08:002014-01-17T05:18:30.555-08:00Healthy Snacks on the Go with Kashi<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><img alt="Tracking Pixel" src="http://ec2-54-244-107-86.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/tracker.php?cid=00DE0000000eHXcMAM&pixel=1E000000LeVhsIAF" />This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kashi.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At the beginning of the year, I think we are all a little more health conscience. We started around this time last year with a pretty strict clean eating diet. I can say we did pretty darn awesome for the first 5 months...then summer, vacations and our move really threw off our diets. The move alone was the worst. You really have no choice but to eat out when you are living in a hotel or a house with 1 pot to cook with. The stress of everything had me reaching for chocolate constantly and needless to say, really made a big change in my body. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since we are all settled into our new house, we decided we needed to really focus and get back to eating healthy. We started working out together daily and I started training for my third half marathon. It's really important to me that I pair all the hard work with healthy foods. What use is it to work so hard, if I'm just going to fill my body with junk? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another health aspect I've been thinking a lot about lately, is that of my kids. Packing school lunches is quite a challenge. Cooper wants packaged lunches like his friends and doesn't understand why I won't buy him brightly colored, fake cheese chips. The only happy medium is to find packaged foods that are quick and easy for me to pack, provide him good nutrition, oh and that small factor, if he will actually eat them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I got a couple boxes of <a href="http://bit.ly/1jSu8at" rel="nofollow">Kashi's</a> new crunchy granola and seed bars in the mail this week and decided to put them to the picky 5 year old test. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">He was a little skeptical at first, as he always is with new things, but after 1 bite, he was sold! </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(Insert happy mommy dance!)</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The Chocolate Chip Chia Crunchy Granola and Seed Bar</b> has 3 grams of fiber, 23 grams of whole grains and 7 grams of fat. It is really filling and, I think, quite a good serving size. Also, 2 days and the whole box is gone. Clearly my whole family loves them! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I will most definitely be buying these bars again. I'm so glad to find a packaged snack that really has minimal ingredients, no high fructose corn syrup that my kids like. Rejoice, moms! </span><br />
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