Blogs

Blog I enjoy:

The small things Blog 

Kate does great hair tutorials. I have used several, curling your hair with a straight iron, cutting your own bangs & a couple up dos. Check her out.

Plain Chicken

Steph has AMAZING recipes. I have made several and plan to make more. Great easy ideas and you can make adjustment to your liking.

Weight Watchers.com

Great tool to help in weight loss. You have to be a member but the tools they offer are great. Food journal, weight tracker, tips, ideas

I visit all of these everyday. They are great people and the ideas and helpful hint are wonderful. I do look at several more I thought ever month I would feature some more.

Birch box!!!!!!

My first Birchbox came yesterday!!!

It was so nicely wrapped. it was hard not to rip it open.

1. Anastasia Beverly hills (black box on right): HydraFull Gloss in Sugar Pink

give the gift of volume and shine with this high-wattage gloss

I tried this right a way & this morning. Liking it. it's not tacky and it's a nice light pink

2. BORGHESE Fango Brillante Brightening Mud (orange tube):

Sourced from Tuscany's miner-rich hills, this Italian mud treatment brightens and tones shin on face and body

I will be trying this soon.....

3. Guerlain (black card on right): Shalimar Parfum Initial

A new take on Guerlain's iconic floral scent, with notes of rose, jasmine and Iris

Tried this last night, didn't like it.

4. J.R. Watkins (metal tin in front): Foot repair salve

Rough skin is no match for this restorative balm. The refreshing scent perks up tired tootsies

Used this last night. I goes on so nice and I put my socks right back on so it stayed on all night. Feet in good shape this morning. I will be using this all winter long.

5. Two Paper Dolls (circle's with blue letters) Ampersand Coasters

Our favorite letterpress studio adds a hip, playful touch to everything they do, from note cards to coasters.

coaster is a coaster, but I like the design

WW week 2

WW week 2

Week 1 was good. I tracked my food everyday. Everything I ate & drank.

I felt good about my decisions this week.

I didn't limit any food

I tried new foods

Learning about the Points Plus program.

WI: -4lbs

Up coming week....

Monday- Early meeting at work, grocery store
Tuesday- Work Late, 1st weigh in with WW
Wednesday- help restock fire wood
Thursday- pack for weekend, make list for Outlet Mall
Friday- out early from work, cook turkey on grill, make meals for Husband for weekend
Saturday/Sunday- Grandma's!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to my Birchbox arriving!!! First one and I can't wait to see what samples I get. I will post as soon as I get it.

Feel great about WW! I have been on track all week. To tell you the truth some days I have a hard time getting to my points. But, I know that You have to follow the rules to be successful. Loving that the new plan allows you to have more fruits with out using up your points. It's about eating whole natural foods.

I'll let you know how my weigh in goes tomorrow!!!!

Wendy

Weekend wrap up

Things I did this weekend:

• Enjoyed dinner at Mad Moose Friday night with some great friends. It's a BBQ place that is great. They slow cook all the pork and have a great pulled pork platter. They serve the BBQ with the best corn pancakes! I am not a fan of corn pancakes but I love Mad Moose! 
• Saturday was a relaxing day.....I did things around the house. Gathered some home decor that I am giving my good friend since she lost everything in the Flooding in September. Good news for her they are closing on a new home this week!!!!!
• Watched COPS!!!! New episode! 
• Had a great breakfast with my husband. I made sausage, eggs and english muffins. 
• Finalized plans with my dad for this coming up weekend. We are going to visit my grandma. Both of us a really excited. We don't get the chance to go at the same time. So we have great plans!!!! 
• Study- I have a several insurance licenses and every couple years I have to take a test to keep my license current. It something I do everyday but I have to know the laws and that's not something I deal with all the time. Also, I am not a good test taker........
• Raked leaves...
• Relaxing for the rest of the night!!!

WW

WW

(weight watchers)

I joined WW

again....

I am determined, excited and ready to take control

Start date 11/1/11

Goals:

 10 pounds

 eat healthy/drink water

 walk 3 times a week

Plan:

use WW online

journal food/drink

make weekly menu

Rewards:

(other than being healthier)

10 pounds-new hair product (wanting to try it for a while)

This is not my first time with WW. It is a great program and I kick myself for not sticking with it. This weekend was my OMG moment that I had worked so hard to loose 50 pounds and I have put most of it back on. I get so angry that I can't be in control of this part of my life.

every week I am setting goals (some goals will stay the same every week)

this weeks goals:

1. take before photo

2. Track what I eat everyday

3. Plan the best weight-tracking strategy

4. Build up my favorites (WW site/foods I eat on a regular basis)

5. Clean out fridge/cupboards and fill with healthy foods

6. Meal plan (B,L,D,S) for week

Over a month.......

It's been over a month since I have posted anything....

what has happened in a month....

A  LOT!!!

•  I live in NY and on 9/6/11 we had massive flooding. Many have lost everything and more are trying to rebuild their homes and lives.
•  I work for insurance so my lie has/still is helping people with claims and trying to get help with FEMA
•  My wife duties have been put on a back burner and my husband has been great helping me get things done. My husband the great man that he is told me he is treating my to a spa day!! I just need to find time and go!
•  We have been helping dear friends that have lost EVERYTHING. They only have the clothes that they were wearing the day of.
•  I was able to go to Ohio and visit my home girls. They know how to welcome a girl. We ate out, shopped, watch movies and then shopped some more!! I love them so much.
• We hosted a dinner party last week and it was so much fun! It took my mind off of work and I got to visit with great friends.

Things I am looking forward to:

• I am trying birchbox you sign up monthly or annually and you get a sample box a beauty products on the 10th of the month!! I can't wait. I have seen sample of some of the boxes and they are great!
• My Dad's, husbands and father-in-laws birthday's are in the next couple weeks and we always go out together to celebrate!!
• My husband's birthday is Halloween and we have a party every year. We have so much fun. I also already bought and wrapped his present!!!
• I bought a great necklace from Esty shop and it should be here soon.
• The Holidays are right around the corner!!! I can't wait to decorate, bake, cook, have family and friends over.

Post to come:

Birch box goodies (11/10)

recipes (Chocolate chip cookie dough truffles)

Fall decorations