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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Styled With Life

Hey guys here is another SPONSOR SWAP MONDAY (even though its Tuesday, yes I know I am a day late... sorry) Love this blog and Kara is so sweet! Its been fun getting to know all my sponsors this month!! Go check out her blog!! With out further a do:

Hey! My name is Kara, and I'm a 20- something just starting out in the blogging world! (I’m really loving it!) I was born in Idaho, have lived up and down the coast of California, but feel most at home in the Bay Area. It’s where I went to college, work, and most importantly where I spend time with my wonderful family and friends. I love fashion, interior design, bad reality TV, bright colors, neutrals, rom-coms, animals, Kristin Wiig and Keri Russell (just to name a few things!) I’ve come to a place in my life where I’m learning to love the little things and take in every moment. I am constantly reminded of how lucky of a girl I am. I find time for gratitude everyday.Styled With Life is a “life and style blog” where I share my love of fashion, interior design and products I’ve come across. I also love to share tidbits of my life, work, family and friends. I’m also an Independent Stylist for Stella and Dot, which I love and you’ll see a lot of! I’d love for you to stop by my blog, and maybe even stay awhile! I look forward to meeting you!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT HER BLOG!

Friday, June 8, 2012

Free chore chart printable

Hey guys. I made these chore charts for my kids and thought they were too cute to keep to myself, SO I thought I would share with you all! Enjoy!

For boys chart CLICK HERE

And Girls chart CLICK HERE

BTW they are 8.5x11 size! thanks for stopping by!

xo

Linking up with:

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Back on the band wagon!

So I have done it again.... I am being SUPER lazy! Haven't been to the gym for over 2 weeks... FAIL!!! Yes I am still trying to eat well BUT I have cheated more than I should have! OK if you have read my weight loss story (if not go HERE ) and you are wanting to do something about your weight... I want to challenge you! Give yourself a half hour to and hour a day of exercise, whether it be riding your bike with the kids, running, cleaning the house at fast speed :)... whatever it is, GET ACTIVE. I am starting my good behavior tomorrow!! I have had many emails asking me for tips... Here are my top tips:

1. If you have an IPhone download DB tracker. Log EVERYTHING you put in your mouth!! I usually log my food in before I eat it just to make sure I don't go over my calories :) I've tried a couple different apps and this has been my favorite for logging my food. It also has workout tips too. The app is free, but I bought the scanner because it makes my life easier, and I think that was $4.99! Be honest with yourself and LOG IT!!

2. DO NOT DRINK JUICE. seriously you guys juice is a TON of wasted calories!! Instead drink homemade lemonade with WATER, LEMONS and LIQUID STEVIA (oh BTW the liquid stevia is on sale right now GO HERE. 50% off! Cant beat it!) I use the stevia ALL the time! You can also add frozen strawberries or raspberries to it and put it in the blender... yummy summer refreshment! Or make homemade ice tea the cold brew kind, add a squeeze of lemon and StEvIa (sang in a opera voice) ha ha. Anyways I'm telling you CUT OUT juices and switch them to the healthy refreshments.... OF COARSE DRINK A TON OF WATER TOO. DUH :)

3. Eat a healthy breakfast. I usually do Oatmeal with skim milk, stevia or honey and cinnamon OR egg whites with cottage cheese and tomatoes on the side.

4. Don't eat 2 hours before you go to bed. I have to say this was THE hardest thing for me to do! I was always the night eater. I don't know why it was so comforting to eat before bed! But I don't do that anymore.

5. DO WEIGHTS!! for me I always thought that weights would bulk me up like this:

AHH SCARY but ... ABSOLUTELY NOT. in fact as soon as I started doing some weight training that when I noticed the weight coming off way faster. Don't be afraid of weights, in fact I think it is totally bad ass when a girl knows what she is doing in the weight room!

See how cool is she?!?!

6. PUSH YOURSELF!! I have been that girl that says "ugh, I hate going to the gym" or "I'll start tomorrow" Guys I have been SO uncomfortable in my clothes of to be out in public! If I can make it to the gym and actually end up liking it... You can too. When you start seeing results you don't want to quit! And in all honesty it is 45 min to an hour out of your day! I still have goals I want to hit as far as my physical appearance, but that's not what it is ALL about to me, I truly feel good and so much healthier. I am being a role model for my children and I am so proud when they choose water over soda or grapes over candy. I feel like I am doing something right as a Mom :) It is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE. There really is NO secret. JUST DO IT (in the words of Nike) push yourself as much as possible and PLEASE loose it the healthy way. I am not a personal trainer nor a nutritionist, but I know what worked for me and I hope this information helps you! Reach out for help and motivation, I do it all the time. I love challenges and that is usually when I push myself. Find a girlfriend or guy friend to do it with you. For me it was better to have someone by my side pushing me harder!

So I challenge you to be a better you! Eat clean, exercise and LOVE yourself again!

Here are a few motivating quotes:

and of coarse a funny one:

ha ha I found that quite funny!

Love you all!

xoxo

Monday, June 4, 2012

Heart to Hart

Hey I would like to introduce you to Leigh Anne. I am in love with her blog! She is sweet, smart, fit, creative and oh so pretty! Go and check out her blog and show her some love!

Hello Readers! I'm Leigh Anne from Hart to Heart . I started blogging in February of this year as a way to pass time during my husbands deployment to Afghanistan. I never thought that blogging would open so many doors as well as allow me to develop so many new friendships. Needless to say, I love blogging! I have a passion for fitness and I am perusing my certification in personal training. I also just recently graduated with my undergrad in Liberal Arts. When I catch a free moment between blogging, working out, studying and spending time with my family I also run an Etsy shop Hart to Heart Designs! Come on over to my blog and learn a little about, me, living in Alaska, being an Army wife, my dog that acts like a cat, and my passion for fitness! I can't wait to meet you!

Leigh Anne

Healthy popcorn

As you know I have had my struggle with my weight (if you haven't read my post about weight loss go HERE!) I am a sugar freak, I could eat any treat in my path back in the day. Now I try to eat "healthy" treats. I LOVE popcorn and better than that I love Kettle corn. Here is the healthier way to have delicious kettle corn...

1. Ok you need Pop corn kernels, Stevia in the raw or xilytol, (I get stevia in the raw at Walmart) salt ( I prefer sea salt but I didn't have any at the time) and sunflower oil or Olive oil. The reason I use sunflower oil is because it does not burn as easily as olive oil.

2. Pour about 1/4 cup of sunflower or olive oil in the pan. add 2 or 3 popcorn kernels and cover with lid. (TRUST ME IF YOU ADD THEM ALL AT ONCE THEY WILL BURN SO JUST ADD 2 or 3 FIRST)

3. as soon as the 3 kernels pop add the rest of the kernels which is about 3/4 cup, then add stevia (1/4 to 1/2 cup) and salt (1 or 2 tablespoons) then cover with lid.

(HONESTLY JUST ADD TO YOUR LIKING, I NORMALLY DON'T MEASURE)

4. constantly shake the pan so no burning happens :)

5. as soon as you don't hear any more popping pour popcorn directly into a glass or metal bowl. let cool, then enjoy!

My kids eat it up they LOVE it! and I am glad it is not covered in butter or sugar or all the bad stuff!

The first couple times I made this I did burn it a little so be careful and keep the heat on medium!

Hope it works out for you!

Friday, June 1, 2012

High Heels and HOT deals... Sponsor Lovin!

Wow already June 1st!! Where has the time gone! Guess that means to welcome some new sponsors! Let me introduce you to Kait and Michele:

Hello blogger friends! We're Kait and Michele, but before we begin we'd like to give Tiffany a super special THANK YOU for having us on her blog!

We're the creative master-savers behind the blog High Heels and Hot Deals.

Actually, we're just two moms who are sharing with you our tips to save and information on the products your crave. Basically, we want to show you that you can save $$ on the things you buy everyday by using us as your guide - and it doesn't have to take you 124,309 hours a week nor do you have to be an extremist about it!

Plus, we want to share with you our views on super amazeball products that we think you may like (because we do!)

But who are we you ask? Well...read on friends!

I'm Kait - also known as mama, babe and Mrs. B. You know, your average full-time mommy, wife, teacher and shopaholic. I've been addicted to a good deal since my first hot purchase at Abercrombie and Fitch when I was 13. Nowadays I'm always hunting for sales on studly baby clothes, free toothpaste, paper towels and occasionally the cute frock for myself. In my spare time I'm ~~mildy~~ obsessed with running, reality T.V. and Kate Middleton.

Hi there, I'm Michele- I am a fairly new stay-at-home mommy trying to keep sane. I have a 14-month old and two teenage stepsons who LOVE to eat and spend money! I could spend hours browsing the racks at TJ Maxx and Home Goods. I never buy anything that isn't on sale and I get super bummed when I don't walk out of a grocery store with at least a 50% savings on my receipt. In addition to being a mommy, I spend my days as a photographer and tend to get a little crafty with my sewing machine and glue gun. :)