October 7, 2011

The straw of STRAWS...yep a straw worthy of a Blog post.

The "Chill Pipe" from Maverick Country Store is the best $1 I've spent in a long time.  I know it seems so petty, but for those of you who are obsessive about your sodas every day....may I put it out there your addicted to your "Diet Coke"?????   

This ones for you!

Heres what I love about the straw:

1) Its a brilliant color, no matter the color you choose.   Its just plain pretty.
2) Its a nice wide straw ensuring that you get "hydrated" very quickly!
3) Its CraZy cold when you take a sip.  Your lips are in heaven!
4) You can afford this little bit of heaven....$1, yup, thats it!

Go ahead, make that impulse buy at Maverick or 7-11.  Its only a dollar.


July 6, 2011

Jamba Juice Sorbet & Yogurt Bars

Yesterday while browsing the popsicles at Wal-Mart I ran across Jamba Juice Sorbet and Yogurt bars.  I thought I would give them a try even though they were a little on the pricey side....



SOOOOOOOOOOOOO worth the $$$$$$$$!

I tried the Coconut Passion Smashin' Passion.  It was perfectly yummy, tangy, sweet, creamy!

You should give 'em a try if you run across them in your local store!

Go to THIS BLOG  to read reviews on all flavors. (and this is their picture too!)

June 21, 2011

My New Family of 5!

Although I really DO NOT like odd numbers.....my new Family of five is going GREAT!
Its not the best picture of everyone, but its all I have right now of us all together!

Bath Time.


The best big brother and sister in the world! (well my world at least)

 Grandma came to visit for a week and we already miss her!
Me and my 3 crazy kids.



I feel VERY lucky, Sammy is a very mellow baby and really only cries when he is hungry or needs to mess his pants (and those are more like grunts ;)  Both of my other kiddos were NOT mellow kids, so I am LOVING this!

BUT that doesn't mean we get sleep, he still wakes up every 1.5 to 2 hrs to eat.  But we love his sweet, sweet personality!

May 18, 2011

Glossy Flip Flops and Glitter Toes

I have been dying to get in for a pedicure before I deliver baby #3.  I feel like its and absolute necessity to have cute toes (COME ON, AT VERY LEAST!!!!!!) so you can look at them while the rest of your body is not looking so hot!!!

And right now Banana Republic has the cutest glossy patent pink flip-flops to help adorn those feet!   Check theses out:    (I can't get a picture to copy)  So CLICK HERE.


I also love and purchased these ones to adorn pretty postpartum feet!

Now I just need pretty glitter toes......on the way........you should too, just because!

May 15, 2011

Quote I LOVE....


‎"If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy." ~Proverb

May 14, 2011

Zumba Playlist w/ Links

Here is a playlist for some of my Zumba songs.  They all have links to Amazon.com to purchase the music.  Some have "Video" links if I got the choreography from Youtube.com


It doesn't look great....and I will post more as I get time!  ENJOY!


Song (Click for Amazon Link)                       Song Time        

Ida Corr - Let Me Think About It                     2:30
Daddy Yankee - Gasolina                                 3:12
J Lopez - Lets Get Loud                                   4:00
Pitbull - Shut It Down                                      3:46                     Video
Bob Sinclair Dollarman - Rock this Party                                        Video
Big and Rich - Save a horse, Ride a Cowboy  3:20
Notch - Que Te Pica                                         3:12                    Video
MalaFe - Con El Pompi Pa'rriba                      3:28
Daddy Yankee -  Rompe                                  3:29
A.B. Quintanilla III - Azucar                           3:30
A.B Quintanills III - Boom Boom                   4:16
T-Pain - Church (clean)                                    4:01
Black Eyed Peas - I've Gotta Feeling               4:49
Shakira - Good Stuff                                        3:17
Proyecto Uno - Get Low                                  3:40
Justin Bieber - Baby                                        3:34
Moves Like Jagger                                          3:21
Video

More New Videos/Music - Just CLICK FOR VIDEO ON YOU-TUBE!

Salsaton - El Rubio Loco
Muevelo - Los Super Reyes
Wake Me Up Before You GO Go - Wham
Sexy and I know It - LMFAO
Los Campeones de Salsa - NO VIDEO, MUSIC ONLY
Hey Baby (Drop it to the Floor) - MUSIC ONLY - Pitbull, T-Pain
Muevela - Music ONLY- Angel y Khriz
Mi Primer Million -Bacilos
Pam Pam - Winsin y Yandel
This One's For the DJ - Pitbull  MUSIC ONLY

March 27, 2011

FOOD.....and FOOD BLOGS...

There are three things I love in life right after my Family, My God, and My Friends...


1)  Exercise, specifically Group Exercise.


2)  Food, all types.  Eat, Cook, and Read about....Food.
My latest LOVE!  YUM get it off of www.ourbestbites.com below.


3)  Clothes...pretty much I love to shop (just not pregnant).


(Not necessarily in this order either, depends on the day.)  But I am pretty sure that most of my spare time is spent doing one of these three things.   I sometimes think I'm going to branch out and do something else (like a cool craft project like some of my SIL's or a cool wood project like my friend Emily)  then when I'm running behind at the gym after a class and I need to grocery shop for a new recipe I'm trying for dinner and I have a return at Lululemon (all the way downtown).....I realize...MY LIFE CONSISTS OF FAMILY, CHURCH, FRIENDS,  FOOD, EXERCISE, AND SHOPPING.  Not much more, and if I'm being really honest with myself......I LOVE IT THAT WAY!

But today is about FOOD BLOGS.  I have recently found a few that I really like.

Here they are:


skinnytaste.com
 She has a ton of Weight Watcher point values for those who care!  Try her Sweet Pork with Lime Cilantro Rice and Cuban Black Beans.

ourbestbites.com
This is where my friend Jen gave me a Fruit Salsa recipe from.  AMAZING!   This can be done Kristi Approved too if you use truvia and whole wheat tortillas for the cinnamon chips.

thepioneerwoman.com
Just check her stuff out.  No Frills, all AWESOME!


Check them out!





February 24, 2011

Chicken Osaka Dinner from Noodle Express

I {heart} Chicken Osaka from the Noodle Express in Spokane, WA.

 

I grew up in Spokane, WA and we used to go to a place called Noodle Express, which is owned by the Mustard Seed way too much.  My Favorite dish is the Chicken Osaka and I have been craving it FOREVER and finally found a recipe on line that is close.   I only have the chicken and sauce recipe.  One of the best things about Noodle Express is the Veggie Slaw that comes with it so I'm working on that.......

 This is an awesome mustard-y, Ginger-y chicken that is served over rice.....YUMMMMMMMMMY.


Chicken Osaka

Step 1: Make Ginger Dressing

1 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 tablespoons ginger root, minced and peeled
1/2 rib celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ketchup
Pinch white pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar

Using a blender, combine all ingredients except the soy sauce and vinegar. Blend for 30 seconds. Then add the soy sauce and vinegar and blend for 30 more seconds. Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Step 2: Cook the chicken

1 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 to 3 slices fresh ginger, minced
½ lemon, juiced and zested

Chop up your chicken into bite sized pieces. Heat up your wok or if you do not have a wok use a deep pan. Add your 3 Tablespoons of vegetable oil. When the oil just starts to smoke add chicken, lemon juice, zest and ginger. Get the chicken slightly browned then add the Ginger Dressing just enough to coat. Heat through. *You can add more ginger dressing if you like, just don't overheat or sauce will break*

Step 3: Make the mustard dipping sauce

3 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Coleman’s Mustard (Its a powder, I used regular mustard powder)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil

To make the dipping sauce, blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour sauce into small bowl and serve with chicken, steamed rice ( this is great with brown rice), and veggie slaw.   Dip or pour over meal.

Step 4: Asian Veggie Slaw
1 Cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and sliced thin
4 Cups of shredded green cabbage
1 carrot shredded (or use a cabbage mix with carrot)
4 Celery stalks thinly sliced 

Mix together in bowl and add 1/4-1/2 cup of ginger dressing to taste to coat slaw.   Add to bowl with rice and chicken. ( I LOVE to put TONS of slaw on mine for crunch!)


February 8, 2011

Kristi Approved Share The Love Promo

I REALLY REALLY swear by Kristi Approved LIve the Live Program!   I am 24 weeks pregnant and weigh less than I did when I got pregnant with Elizabeth.   NOT that I am a "skinny girl"  but I feel healthy and stronger than I have ever been pregnant!   Can't wait til I can go full force on Kristi Approved after I deliver this baby BOY!

This is the least expensive I have EVER seen the program!




Love is in the air at LIVE THE LIFE! They want to share some love and offer everyone the chance to join LIVE THE LIFE for 50% off!
 Use my special PROMO CODE “LIFE2LIVE”
 The 50% OFF sale is only happening from February 7 – 21. You know how much I love this program, so if you’ve been thinking about joining me in LIVING THE LIFE, this is a great time to make it happen!
 The 50% OFF applies to any of the LIVE THE LIFE program Phases 1 - 4!  You can buy just one phase, or get them all together. That’s only $74.99 for any program phase! Women’s or Men’s!

January 28, 2011

Lululemon Push Ur Limits tank in Rubber Ducky and Coal

I LOVE the Push Ur LImits Tank PERIOD.   It seems to deliver every time!  Tons of support and very cute!

The only problem is that this tank sold out online in less than 5 hours in my size.   GRRRRRR....not that I needed to spend another $50 on work out gear!!!?!?!!  Right?

Here is my newest purchase and I sure love it too.  The No Limit Tanks.   Isn't it so pretty? 



Not quite enough support for "pregnant" bust's jumping around, but it will work for Body Pump now and I'll just have to wait for a few (or a lot) of months til I break it out for Combat or Zumba!

January 11, 2011

Robbie Adrian Blankets

Here is a blanket that I have been obsessed with for a very long time.  I have had a really hard time convincing myself to purchase one (who knows why??? Those of you who know me know that I rarely have a hard time convincing myself to spend money ;)



Anyway this is the most luxurious baby blanket I have ever laid my eyes on.  I think I am going to have to buy one for this baby, that way I can make myself feel better about the price when I think of how I'm going to use it for BOTH of my last two babies...right?  I want the cream with the taupe polka dot silk. YUM>

Anyway if you have never seen these, they are utterly beautiful.  (and I'm not hung up on organic).

SHOP THESE BLANKETS