This year, I am going to add a few new post ideas to the blog. Each Friday I will give you a run down of a few of my favorite things that I am using,eating,making and doing. I am doing this simply to share some things I like with you and am not sponsored by any of the companies whose products I am sharing. I will try to include all the information I can so if it is something that appeals to you then you will be able to find it!
I've found that over the years,raising a family and taking care of a home tends to monopolize most of my time. Last year, I made it a point to take some time for just me and it has been great both physically and mentally. I don't own a scale, so I'm not in any kind of fitness frenzy,but rather I am enjoying feeling fit,healthy and occasionally,well rested. I have incorporated more exercise into my daily routine as well as healthier snacks. Five days a week,after the kids go off to school, I take a long walk with our dog Gigi. I then spend 30 minutes following a yoga program on tv,followed by working out for 10-15 minutes with weights. After, I like to make myself a protein shake. This is the one I am currently using and I love it. I add a little cocoa powder,a heaping spoonful of peanut butter,almond milk and some ice. Occasionally, I will throw in some flax seed as well.
I also found this at our local BJs and I love snacking on it. Nuts and chocolate,what's not to love?
It's been a bit rough walking lately because we have had a heck of a cold front, however, on the days when the cold air lets up,I love to get out and walk with my sidekick,Gigi. She is always up for an adventure! We saw this little woodpecker on our walk this morning..not a great shot,but it's there if you look carefully.
My hubby bought me a new pair of kicks for Christmas, and they are the perfect sneaker for exercising and walking. They are Nike Zooms. Technically,they are a running shoe, but I'm not a technical or running type of girl.Ha!
I've also found some great products this week. I picked up this deodorant at Target. I'm always reading about how aluminum in deodorant is bad for you and this one is aluminum free. The smell is nice and more importantly,it works.
I've been in need of a new case for my makeup as well as some new makeup. I picked up this cute little case from PurseN. They are having a sale at the moment,and I think this case was under $20.
I have always been a fan of Clinique,and love this lip gloss, It is from the Marimekko collection and this color is Bubbly Pop...sounds a bit teenage, but it is a very nice shade.
This time of year, I often find myself thinking of spring. With that in mind,I picked up these great produce bags from Crate & Barrel for my trips to the farmer's market. They come in a pack of 5,and are washable as well. Practical and environmentally friendly.Win-win! They were about $11/pack.
As many of you already know,I love my garden! Growing my own fruits and veggies is one of my favorite things ,and when I took a look at my lemon tree this week,I could not have been happier! A few tiny lemons that I hope make it to maturity. This particular plant has lemons with a pink flesh. Fingers crossed that they survive..lemon trees can lose a lot of these little lemons easily.
Though I was expecting this amaryllis to blossom around Christmas and it did not, I was pleasantly surprised this week. Gorgeous bloom that just makes me smile.
I am always surprised by the talents of my boys. When my son came home this week with his artwork,I was impressed with his skills. He has created many beautiful works of art for us, and while this is based on Mario Bros., he still did a great job on it! Made me smile.
Well, those are some of my favorite items/things for this week. I hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy!
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