I love quotes. quotes are funny, inspirational, motivating, heart-felt, and so true about life in general. I live by many quotes. I have quotes near my desks, in notebooks, in my purse, sometimes marked in books, and I love leaving quotes behind that I find for others. Here are some of our favorite quotes in [...]
I <3 Books
August 4, 2011 by · 1 Comment
OK. I’m taking over today’s post. Why? Because it’s book talk time and Deb will tell you right away that I’m the book gal. I am after all the Book Faery at The Book Faery Reviews. My other child for the past 3+ years. I love books. I have books EVERYWHERE in my house. [...]
Sing, Dance, or Woo Us
August 3, 2011 by · 9 Comments
Today’s prompt for the “30 Days of Me” meme is “Favorite Movie”. And oh boy, just like with music, how could we possibly have only one favorite movie in our lifetime? And you KNOW there will be more to come! Shoot, we’re looking forward to watching the latest movie releases and the ones coming out [...]
Music Saves My Soul
August 2, 2011 by · 6 Comments
Songs have always been a major part of my life as well as my sister’s. Our dad was in a band as a teen and infused the love of music throughout the house. I personally grew up with piano and voice lessons since I was 5. “Recording” music on my own as a kid and [...]
30 Days of Me
August 2, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Due to the new changes happening to this blog (new name, new look pending, etc) mentioned last week, we thought it best to join this particular month long meme. Long memes are not the norm around here but we figured this would really be the best way for you to get to know us. Starting [...]
Progress: Portion Control, Exercise, Weight Loss {#Mamavation}
April 18, 2011 by · 4 Comments
Tonight I’m excited to tell you that I have officially lost a little over 10 pounds. Sure it’s taken me a little over 2 months BUT I’ve lost more inches and smoothed out the unsightly “lady lumps” here and there. Woot Woot!! To some 10 pounds might not seem a lot BUT just carry around [...]
Dealing with a Sweet Tooth {#Mamavation Monday}
March 21, 2011 by · 11 Comments
I have a sweet tooth. There I said it. I admit it. I have a weakness for things that are sweet and/or sour late at night. I used to blame it on my husband who got me into a routine of eating sweet things late at night after the kids went to bed. Why did [...]
The jiggles… {#Mamavation Monday}
February 28, 2011 by · 8 Comments
I just came to a realization. One that sabotages every single effort of weight-loss in the past and one that ALMOST got to me this round while I was sick physically and probably emotionally the past 2 weeks… When I begin to lose the inches, my skin gets softer and of course jigglier in some [...]
Motivation starts at home…{#Mamavation Monday}
February 21, 2011 by · 6 Comments
Question: What motivates you to get going and what keeps you going? My kids are a big motivating factor because I want to have more energy to play with them and want to be around as long as possible to enjoy their big moments in life. I have to be a role model to them. [...]
3.8 Pounds DOWN! {#Mamavation Monday}
February 7, 2011 by · 6 Comments
Oh yeah, Oh yeah, doing the happy dance, shakin’ my tush! Oh the feeling of awesomeness knowing I’m finally losing weight again with my Weight Watchers and exercise program and it SHOWS! In fact…last night DH even said (as I’m bent over the sink brushing my teeth), “Wow, you’re #@% is getting smaller and rounder [...]
