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New Year, New Goals

Jan
2nd
2012
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I'm not good at keeping promises to myself. Last year, my new year's resolution was to work out every other day. That might've lasted for a week, and by the end of it my idea of working out was wearing ankle weights to check the mailbox. This year's resolutions are a little less rigid; I'm taking it easy since this'll be my last year on earth (jokes). Five goals for 2012: Drink more tea (herbal, green, white, black...you name it!) Eliminate beef and pork from my diet completely. I already eat them very infrequently, so this should be easy peasy. Read...

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Baby Birds and Future Gardens

May
16th
2011
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Kirby has been working diligently on a chunk of land in our back/side yard that will soon become our fruit and vegetable garden. I CANNOT WAIT. He also recently rescued the tiny fallen baby bird pictured above. I was reminded of why I date him.   p.s. If you haven't entered my giveaway yet, there's still time! Remember: each entry requires a separate comment. p.p.s. Speaking of giveaways, this Strawesome (Glass  Straw) Giveaway is pretty great. If you ask...

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A Big, Nutritious Breakfast

Jan
21st
2011
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In light of my heightened awareness of my dangerous eating habits, I woke up reasonably early yesterday (which is 10:30 for me) and cooked a big, nutritious breakfast for myself. It consisted of: 1. One piece of Nature's Own 100% Whole Grain Toast topped with some tasty Basil Jelly that I picked up at the Farmers' Market- Nature's Own Whole Grain Bread has both Fiber and Protein. Also, whole grain foods may lower your risk for heart disease and even certain cancers...or so the breadbag tells me. 2. A Delicious, Homemade,...

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A Healthy New Year’s Resolution

Dec
20th
2010
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I frequently give myself lifestyle improvement goals and never meet them.  It's something that I'm not proud of, but it has become a fact of my life. I'm putting my foot down this year, and I'm making a new year's resolution to exercise at least every other day and stick to it. I asked Kirby for Asics for Christmas because, well, I think that running and riding my bike might seem more appealing if I have some cool shoes to do it in. Also, the pair of Walmart sneakers that I've had since high school are a sad...

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For these I am thankful.

Nov
25th
2010
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Married to the sea, because it cracks me the hell up. 8. Informative books like Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry (which is totally on my Christmas list, BTW.) 9. Mexican Coke- It may not be healthy, but it's High Fructose Corn Syrup-free! 10. Ridiculous dessert recipes like this one for Praline Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake. Happy Thanksgiving, guys! ...

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All Things Pumpkin

Oct
21st
2010
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We recently had a get together with Apple Cider and Pumpkin-Carving, and I've been pumped about fall and all things related ever since! It's probably obvious; I look like a giddy child in the picture above. As if I didn't have enough fall business to be excited about already, I just finished reading a fantastic article on Care2 that walks the reader through 11 ways to use a pumpkin! I can't wait to try making the Honey Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask, the Luscious Pumpkin Body Butter, and the Vegan...

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Five Things That I’m Currently Loving

Oct
19th
2010
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1) Eco Stiletto- Eco Stiletto is a wonderful online magazine that I recently discovered.  They have tons of articles about natural and green health and beauty, and you become eligible to win a prize every week just for subscribing to their free newsletter! 2) Traditional Medicinals Gypsy Cold Care Tea- I've had a wicked cold for the past few days, and this tea has been making me hate life a little less. It's tasty with or without honey. 3) Danielle's Apple Cider Vinegar and Green Tea Toner-  I may have a cold, but my skin has...

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Dr. Bronner’s has changed my feelings toward public restrooms.

Sep
6th
2010
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I've recently started carrying a travel-size bottle filled with Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap in my purse. I am no longer faced with either having to wash my hands with anti-bacterial sludge (that contains any number of questionable ingredients) or not washing my hands at all. I should've done this months ago; I feel good about life. Annnnd: After I find a job and am making money down here in Lake Charles, I'm going to buy all of the containers and necessary ingredients to create and sell my own line...

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Birthdays and Boyfriends

Aug
26th
2010
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My 21st birthday was last week, and I was admittedly a little bummed out that I wouldn't be spending it with all of my close friends and family, but Kirby, being the swell guy that he is, made sure that it was a lovely day from start to finish. It started with birthday donuts and flowers, and it ended with birthday cuddling and Arrested Development (in between were birthday lunch at a delicious cafe and birthday sushi for dinner ). I'm a lucky girl. Damaging my hair never felt so classy. Honestly, this straightener has been kinder to my hair than...

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We’re still getting settled.

Aug
13th
2010
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Remember my post about silly animal paintings? Danielle wanted me to paint her two sweet cats, Chowder and Maxine, shortly after we moved into the new house. I tackled the project in my first little bit of free time: Next in line are my friends Taylor (who has an adorable dog named Nellie) and Katie (who owns two beautiful dogs named Sam and Mia). I'm pretty excited; dogs are my favorite. Several health and beauty related posts are on the way, I promise. Between looking for jobs and the frequent trips to target/marshalls/kroger/walmart, I haven't had much spare time for...

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