For those of you that don't know, I am a sister in the online community called Mamavation. Mamavation™ is a online docudrama and weight loss support group for moms in social media. It’s both a campaign and Virtual Sorority™ in one. SO each Monday, you will see me posting my "Mamavation Monday" post, with updates on my families health/ weight loss goals, progress, and downfalls. This is to help keep me on track and also just maybe be an inspiration for others. The hardest thing about maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle is life. It has a tendency to get in the way, and mess up your plans, but that is life right?? Rolling with the punches, learning to "get 'er done" no matter what. This is my most difficult challenge. With a full-time job, 3 kids, and a traveling husband, it makes it hard sometimes to stay focused. As many of you know I started back on the Weight Watcher's point system. I LOVE it, and if you use it like it should be, then you will be successful. This past … [Read more...]
Things to do in Cincinnati – Part I
My kids LOVE to keep me busy. As soon as Thursday evening hits, the kids are asking "Mom, what are we doing this weekend?" As a family on a budget, I do my best to find deals, coupons and freebies to help 'entertain' the family on the weekends. One of my best investments this year, was purchasing a pass for the Cincinnati Zoo Now I may be a bit bias, but Cincinnati has one of the BEST zoo's in the country. The open exhibits, the range of animals and attractions, you could go every weekend and experience something new. *Photographs compliments of http://rogerrouse.com My favorite exhibit to visit is the gorilla's. They are very interactive, and hilarious to watch! They also have the new Cat Canyon Exhibit open, that my kids have been looking forward to all summer.. oh and zoo babies you can visit in the nursery! The Children's petting zoo is located within the heart of the park, with a playground and animal encounters at Spaulding Children's Zoo. My kids love the … [Read more...]
Making Life Easier
Have you ever thought about getting permanent makeup? I don't wear a whole lot of makeup, my normal is eyeliner, blush and lipstick. Half the time I don't even use a foundation. Thankfully I was blessed with a nice complexion. Not long ago I seen a show on permanent makeup. I started thinking to myself how nice it would be to have permanent eyeliner. When I wear eyeliner, I only wear black anyways. It helps bring out my eyes better. With having permanent eyeliner, I would never have to worry about messing up my eyeliner when I went into one of my depression states, where it seems like all I want to do is cry. Not only that it would be very nice to just leave the house and not have to worry about applying eyeliner. Us women got the wrong end of the stick, not only do we have to shave almost daily, we have to also worry about what we look like when we leave the house. Having the ability to have permanent face makeup would be a blessing. How many of you have thought about getting … [Read more...]
Anxiety Controls My Life
As I sit here, I am having one of my wonderful attacks. I hate feeling the way I feel most the time. I try to keep my mind on other things, that's why I enter giveaways. Entering giveaways lets me focus on entering instead of everything else in my life. If you have ever had a panic attack you probably know what I am talking about. Through-out the day I have about 3 to 4 attacks. The symptoms include hot and cold flashes, nausea, and a deep emptiness in the pit of my stomach. When I get to feeling this way I just want to be left a lone. I want to drown in my own little world. I recently started having a lot of headaches, I normally don't have headaches. If you suffer from anxiety you know where I am coming from when I say anxiety controls my life. I cannot go out with my husband and have a good time because I freak, I cannot take my daughter to fun places because I freak. Simple trips to Memphis don't happen because I freak. Yesterday I went to Memphis for the first time by … [Read more...]
How To Get Twitter Followers
Have you ever wondered how to get twitter followers? I am sure some of you just starting out in the social media world has wondered how to build up your sites. Did you know there are places out there that will help you get Free Twitter Followers. Did you know there are companies out there that will help you. If you're just starting out, and wanting to get a jump start on those twitter friends, facebook likes, or even youtube views; Social Clerks is a great place to start. Sign=up is free, and they will never ask you for your social media passwords. This site works on a credit system which can either be earned or purchased. To earn credits, simple refer your friends to the site, or you can gain credits, by liking/following other users. Once you have gained enough credits you to can trade them in for likes/followers. Social Clerks does follow all twitter and facebook rules, and doing this is not breaking no rules. This is a great way to be social, and to meet new people. They … [Read more...]
Tasty Thursday: Turkey Stirfry and Rice
Weight loss can be tricky, finding the perfect combo in making a healthy meal can be fun though. I guess we can call this a turkey stirfry, it was a very big hit with my family... Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 bag of mixed veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots) 1 onion diced 1 can of cilantro and lime tomatoes Garlic to taste cilantro to taste Sriracha 2 cups Whole Grain Rice First you want to cook up the ground turkey, once the turkey is cooked you will add the onions, garlic, cilantro, tomatoes, and mixed veggies. While this is cooking cook your whole grain rice. Then add the sriracha, i suggest only adding a small amount this stuff can be spicy! Once everything is cooked serve over the rice. This makes a very nice healthy meal, and it's so tasty! Cooking healthy is still bit of a challenge to me, I am experimenting with different ingredients to see what we like and what we don't like. This one happened to be a win for the whole … [Read more...]
Weight Loss 101
If you have stumbled upon this post, it means you are looking for ways to lose some weight. Weight loss can be a little tricky, however, if one is determined to lose weight, it can be done safely. There are many diets out there, that are not really safe, there are even some out there, that will make you stop eating all those products you like, such as cake, cookies, and even pasta. For the past two weeks I have successfully lost 7 pounds, and I have continued to eat all the foods I love. How did I do it you ask? Simple, first you need will power, and you need to want to lose the weight. If you're not ready to lose you will not lose. There are a few rules to live by when working towards your goal weight. In the past two weeks, I have changed my eating pretty much all together, I still have the foods I love, but I have them in moderation. When you count the calories, it will allow you to have that piece of cake for dessert, you may not be able to have the full piece but a small … [Read more...]
Oven Is Fixed!
Right before we got back to TN we were informed our oven was no longer working. I was not at all happy, I use the oven a lot and it made me more mad because they didn't bother to tell us. I am assuming it went out months ago. They told us what had happened and after looking online I noticed the part I was going to need was the bake element. This part can be pretty pricey if you don't know where to shop. Thank goodness for ebay. They have saved the day, and always seem to come to the rescue. I found the part I needed for 8.95 + 8.95 for shipping. Not to bad considering several places wanted over $45. I ordered the part on the 19th, and wasn't expecting it until Monday or Tuesday. Well it came today! So I went and got some oven cleaner, and scrubbed the oven! Put the part in and toda, my oven works! I am so excited because I use the oven a lot, and I would be lost with out it. How many of you depend on your oven? Would you know what to do if it stopped working on you? I was … [Read more...]
How Is Your Relationship
Have you ever stopped and wondered how your grandparents stayed married for all those years? I would like to say the answer is simple, but it really isn't. Relationships are just like anything else, if you want it to keep working you have to keep the upkeep on it. The line of communication has to stay open! Communication is a must in any relationship, whether it be with your spouse or with your family/friends. My husband and I don't have a perfect relationship, no one does. However, we know when we have disagreements or arguments we will find away past them. Sometimes it takes some screaming and crying, but in the long wrong we come out of it stronger, and I think more love for eachother. I mean that right there proves ones love to each other, when you can overcome those bumps. Are you one of those that are bad at expressing yourself without breaking down? I am one of those! I have a hard time when I try to express things I bust down crying. I guess it is who I am a very … [Read more...]
