Miracle Week!

Hello all!
This week I am testing out "Miracle Nail" I found at the dollar store, for, surprisingly, only a dollar! I have to put a coat on everyday for a week and then remove it with nail polish remover, same for the next week. For the third and final week, I will only coat it three times a week and then remove it. I saw it and I was like, "Why not?!" So, I will give you weekly updates if I see improvement!

I missed my Monday post because I was beyond busy, which Mondays from now on are for fitness updates, tips, or workouts!

So since I was MIA Monday, I have a tip I found useful.
DON"T... wing your workout. Do not step into the gym without not knowing what you are doing!! I have found myself in this trap, and it is no good. I get a crappy workout & I extremely unmotivated!
DO... write what you are going to do that day. Write it in pen, type it in your phone, WHATEVER! It will make a difference. I find myself saying, "I will work hard and finish this workout!" I write my workouts on note cards, hole punch them and tie a cute ribbon on them (heehee!).
I also am going to share with y'all a quick workout you can do in between sets or cardio:
30-30-30
- 30 reverse, elevated lunges with weight
- 30 bicycle crunches
- 30 sumo squats with kettlebell
Do this three or four times and you will feel the burn in your booty and your abs (make sure you flex those abs!).

Happy Wednesday! We are halfway to the weekend! You can make it!

Christmas Treats in Review

Christmas means baking, that's for sure.
I made four or five things this year, and they we're all a big hit at work and with the family!
Every one's personal favorite: my famous Oreo balls!

 


Plus, they are super easy to make!
Ingredients:

• one pack of Oreos
• one pack of cream cheese
• a pack of white chocolate

Crush the Oreos into tiny pieces, add the block of cream cheese to the bowl, (here comes to messy part!) using your hands, mush the oreo crumbs and cream cheese together until it is completely mixed. Roll it into small balls and melt the white chocolate. Dip the balls into the white chocolate, sprinkle it with your favorite topping, and set in the fridge! 

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Then, I went a little crazy with the left over white chocolate. I dipped mini pretzel sticks, Oreos, and plastic spoons in it. Super easy to do with the melted chocolate.

 

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I also made Christmas crack. Basically you melt white chocolate on a plate, sprinkle m&m's, pretzels, and Oreos on top. Put it in the freezer and you're finished!

How did your Christmas baking go? Have any yummy recipes? Let me know!

New Year (Friday night list!)

Hello all,
I have been EXTREMELY busy, and I am sure you have been too.
So here is an update:

• I had a wonderful Christmas in New York, although I missed my man who was in Mississippi for a wedding.
• That was the very first time that we didn't go on seeing each other everyday (yes, we're those kind of people).
• I received a Silhouette Portrait to help kick start an Etsy shop (y'all will see many posts about that coming soon).
• I lost the cutter the other day, so I do not have a finished product..
• School has started, and the 17 credit hours are already kicking my booty!
• Created a whole new workout for the gym, and I will for sure share it later.
• Work is absolutely amazing, I love being with the little ones and hearing their funny conversations, watching their silly habits, and helping teach them. I am so glad I have found my passion in preschoolers. They surprise me everyday.
•  Zach and I went to church for the first time last Sunday, and let me tell you, it was a wake up call. For one, I have been going to a Catholic church for over 15 years of my life, so you can imagine that. Also, this is a nondenominational church, they rocked out like crazy and I absolutely loved it! 
• It was especially special because Zach whispered to me, "I am not really sure how to pray." and the main theme of church ended up being about praying! It was really eye opening, and I am so excited to attend this Sunday.
• I am still going strong in my gallon challenge. For the last few months, I have been carrying around a gallon of water and drinking the whole thing everyday. It is a great way to track your intake and keeps you hydrated!

You will soon find out that I am a lists person! So bare with me. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!