This and That.

I think I am going to start making a favorites and unfavorites list for each month.... all my favorite youtubers do it and until I get up the nerve to vlog, I will present it to you in blog form.... (First unfavorite..... trying to vlog.)

My Favorites for August:

1. Yoga, I've always loved yoga but now I have an even deeper love than I did before. I think as we get older we have a better chance of getting....stiff? Tight? Probably a combination of both, and yoga really helps combat that.... while making me more energetic. (Scary, huh?)

2. Wrecking Ball....

Every generation has that one pop star that most people don't like... and yet they are usually the most well known and talked about person in the media. Madonna, Britney, Christina, Gaga.... you get the point, and now Miley has thrown her Mickey ears out the door and joined the ranks. Though I don't want to model her life choices, her music lately has definitely been catchy and this new 'jam' has been on repeat for me over the past week. 

3. Vitamin E liquid. Over 5 years ago my friend (Shout out Krystal ;)) met an older lady that had flawless skin. She asked her how she stayed so youthful looking, the lady responded, "Vitamin E".... we thought it was crazy, but the lady said she applied it on her face and it really healed all skin issues and kept her virtually wrinkle free. Obviously I want to look young for as long as I can so I started to use it... over  the years I stopped and I don't know why. Last month I started up again, and I soon remembered how amazing it was. Everyday before I put my makeup on I wash my face and then apply the oil and let it rest for about 30 minutes. It helps smooth discoloration, prevent breakouts, and it keeps my skin soooooo soft. So yeah, major recommendation right hurrrr.....

4. Peace Tea. Have you had it? If you haven't you're missing out. Stop reading this and go buy some. Right now. Stop... I said stop reading. Why are you still reading? You are horrible at instructions. Anyway, I highly recommend getting some. It'll probably change your life.

5. This Magic:

I love Revlon for most everything that they make. I am a sucker for all of their 'photo finish' products and now their Color Burst lip butters have sucked me in, talk about moisture and pigment.... I am in love. Put it on your face, you will be too.

My Un-Favorites for August:

1. Auto-correct. I think we all can agree, auto-correct has caused some very uncomfortable situation in most all of our lives... and usually with people that you really don't want to have an uncomfortable situation with. Usually, always. Auto-correct, I'm pretty sure you're drunk. You really do need to go home. Now. Right now. Go. Just go.

2. 'No Idling' signs. My wonderful offspring goes to a school that does not allow you to 'idle' while waiting to pick up your children. Even if it is 95 degrees out and you are sitting in direct sunlight. Scorching rays burning through your skin.... causing you to get Strep, or heat stroke, or worse. They really don't care. I think they should allow us to sit inside the school, to prevent any of that from happening. I don't think I can handle much more... so much heat. So. much.

3. Pumpkin Spice Lattes.... OK, so actually they were on my favorites list.... until I looked up the nutrition, Did you know that they have over 400 calories????? (470 to be exact) Ain't nobody got time for that! (Well, actually I do.... I just limit my PSL intake to 3-5 a week......... that's hardly any at all.......stop judging........ you know how good they are!!)

Anywho.... this is my first Fav/UnFav list.... I hope it didn't bore you too much. See you Friday! Happy Hump day!

Thinking on Thursday.

I'm really just thinking about Friday right now. I am going on a lovely date with one of my fav cousin's (I love you all equally!!) and we are getting something special done....and I'm excited. It's a surprise. Stop asking. Shhhhh. No. I will not tell you. Yet. End of story.

Moving on you impatient face. I am also thinking about what to get my mom for Mother's Day (It's Sunday! Don't forget!!) Here are a few idea's I have come up with (Mom! No peeking!)

First off, everyone needs a finger fork. DUH. Practical and ninja-like. Total score. 

Next....I mean does it even need to be said?? A Snuggy that also moonlights as a rug?! Genius. Perfection. Great mom gift. 

Talk about practical. THIS is where it is at, if you buy this for your mom, it's like you are doing some of her chores for her....... It's like you are giving her a built in maid. 

Doesn't every mom want to look like Justin Bieber sometimes. 

Every time I go to the restroom..... I think of Katy Perry. So I am sure that Mom does too. We are related after all, why not a visual??

BANANA.BUNKER. That is all (Google it, weirdos)

Chinese Herbs. With Snakes in them. Super cool and I am sure will give her some weird, awesome side effects. You are welcome, Mom. 

This. Picture. 

I thought and I thought and all of these were such amazing options but instead of any of those before this....I decided the best option is a surprise makeover that she has no control over: 

THIS!!!!


You are welcome in advance, Mom! Love you! 

Nasty Gal

Fashion Friday!!!!!!!!!!!

It's a thing. I just made it one. Because.... I love clothes, deal with it. So I stumbled, willingly with open arms, on to a sight called NastyGal.com....No it's not an inappropriate website, it's actually an addicting clothing website. So I wanted to post a few of the looks that I am lusting after right now. (Not that I can pull any of them off) I love clothing that doesn't make you have heat stroke in the summer, because I am a hot German. Like I get really hot, not that I am 'HOT'....stop thinking I am being conceited!! Anywho, Happy Friday! Here it is: 

Handy I am not: Hammock Addition

Yesterday I decided I needed a hammock, and I was ready to have it right then and there. I needed it. I mean every back yard needs a hammock, right? Let me preface this by saying I am not 'handy'   but I try really hard to prove that I am, at least once a year. This was my moment. I was going to prove to myself once and for all, I am handy.

Then this happened: 

First, we went to Menards.... everyone asked if I needed help. Apparently my fear and uncertainty was radiating... 

Then we got a little distracted....

Then I had a rude awakening: The box was not going to fit (because I had to...HAD to have the puppy divider up. No really, I did.)

I do not have a big trunk you can stick your bike in....sorry.

Here are the steps to successfully (kind of) putting together a hammock: 

1. Figure out how to fit the box in your car

2. Get home, pull the box to where you want your hammock

3. Look at the directions, briefly

4. Put the hammock stand together in 15 minutes

5. Put the hammock on and realize it's the wrong size

6. Go back to Menards

7. Put the hammock together like a boss 

 8. And finally, relax

So, I was successful...and even though there was a hiccup, for once I was 'handy'. 

Success. 

Happy Thursday! 

Monday. Confessions.

Monday...everyone hates them so I figured I'm going to theme Monday. CONFESSION MONDAY. 

Here we go. 

My confession: Icing...in a can. 

Some people have been privy to this issue I've had, but not everyone has....and it's embarrassing and really hard to find a logical reason or explanation for it.Other than I love sweets? Sugar? Icing.....

It started many years ago, I was just a child. Impressionable. Unsure about the world. Seeking solace in anything tangible and stable. I wanted to feel attached and apart of something that would never run out on me (without the option of a refill or easy repurchase.)  One day I had a tasty little cupcake right in front of me. I bit in. I hated it. The cake was dry. Lacking flavor. It was a joke. But then I looked deeper and realized I could just lick the icing off... That is when it happened. Euphoria.

For years I have been in search for the perfect icing. Every new icing is a new adventure for my taste buds. I know that with that first lick, that first scoop, I will hit a new magical accord in my life. Icing really is what dreams are made of. But later on in life I started getting a little resentful of the fact that I always had to find a spoon for the vats of icing that I was purchasing (in a normal quantity, STOP JUDGING). If there was no spoon, there was no happy moment for me....until I found a spoon. It was really hindering my joy. Seriously. 

Then I saw it. It happened. Right there in front of my face. The answer to all my question. The hero to my spoon trauma. 

No-Fuss. YESSSSSSSSSSSS. (ignore the need of a  mani)

All of my icing prayers and wants=cured. My confession this Monday? I eat this crap straight out of the container. All day err day. Get in my belly. Tasty goodness. My word to the wise? Don't knock it, till you try it. 

I hope you all enjoyed my confession. I feel a little bit better about life getting that off my chest. 

By the way, You guys like my leggings (they are icing spill proof):

Happy Monday ya'll. Happy Eating :) 

Spring? Where are you?

It is supposed to be March...right? Why am I watching snow falling outside my window?

I think it's time to close the shades turn the heat up, and pretend that it is balmy out while we watch movies that remind us of Spring/Summer and drink lemonade. That is my plan at least.

I love the snow and cold, when it's winter....but I have graduated from winter and I am ready for some HEAT!

We are such an 'outside' family when the warm weather hits, so why not start shopping for new additions to our summer fun?? Here is what I have found so far:

Making Room.

I love restoration.

I love projects.

I love refurbishing.

I love improvement. 

Here are some of my favorite idea for home improvement these days:

It's that time!

I LOVE cheesy holidays. 

Pink and Red and Glitter everything.

It's a magical time of the year.

YES, I did go totally overboard. And I'm not even a little bit embarrassed by it.

Have a blast.

I know I am going too. [Eek] Snuggles and kisses and adventures to comes!

Happy Valentines Eve. 

*Pretty in Pink Holiday*

Spring 2013 of Clothes

I have had a blast lately with all the new styles out there, and though my style is definitely in a wide array of genres somehow they usually work together for the best. Here are my favorite must haves of the moment from ASOS and ModCloth. What are you guys excited about? What is heading into your closet this Spring?

Our Shopping Cart At Gap

So, I am pretty sure that Gap was speaking our language this Spring 2013 collection.....Here is what is happening in our Cart right now:

Oh my!

It has been a while since I have had the time to post anything. Sorry for that! 

Well it is officially 2013! Can you believe that? It still is funny to me when I write the date and realize 2012 is already done  and over with. 

What have you been up too? 

We have been healthy first and for most! After an entire month of doctor visits and coughing and feeling gross we are finally healthy and that deserves a HUGE amen! We have been trying to keep warm, potting training our newest fluffy addition, and just having fun. What better way to bring in the new year than to laugh a lot, hug a lot, and love a lot? I cannot think of anything that could top that.

I hope you all are having a peaceful and blessed beginning of this new year that is full of amazing opportunity, God's unending love, and happiness that is just waiting to be used. We are going to be trying are darnedest to embrace every second of each step of this beautiful blessing of a new year! 

Well here is to getting back to blogging, doing my crunches, and snuggling all of my loves till they get sick of it! 

2013. 

 Yesterday was our history. Tomorrow is still a mystery. Today is our present, it is our gift waiting to be opened. 

2/52.

60 degree out days in January= time to play. 

2013

I'm not Catholic, nor will I ever try to be, but I have been to mass and something has always stuck with me from those times. It is what they say..... specifically, 'peace be with you.'

How many times do we say that in our day, our week, or even our month? Do we wish peace for people? Do we even think to do so? 

I don't do resolutions, I do life changes. But this year, even if I do not verbalize it, I want to wish peace for people that I care about, that I meet, and that are still very much strangers to me. There is something so powerful about saying to someone, 'peace be with you,' that no matter who they are or what they have done, in spite of all of that, you want them to have peace. So today, I say, peace be with you and have a wonderful 2013!