tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14347046461762744892024-03-13T22:15:22.851-07:00Artsy Fartsy AnnieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-10402901419092714892018-03-08T05:02:00.000-08:002018-03-08T05:02:15.853-08:00Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist 2.0!
Here in Ontario we have gone from +15 T-shirt weather to -8 and a blizzard the next day. But I'm guessing you all know what I am thinking about. Yes, that's right. SPRING. CLEANING. My 2nd Favorite time of the year! Fall is a hard #1!
Since spring is fast approaching, I found it necessary to update and remake my spring cleaning list to accommodate those who needed to add tasks of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-65596726683326431392018-03-06T06:37:00.001-08:002018-03-06T06:37:54.089-08:00Pinterest Fail or Holy Grail? - DIY Tape LabelsPinterest has been my go-to every since I stumbled upon it years ago and my life changed forever. Want to make a no-sew purse? Pinterest. Personalized Decor? Pinterest. How to make yourself slowly go mad trying a DIY? PINTEREST! No but seriously, it's the truth. Have you seen the pinterest fails out there? Goodness gracious..
Well I had been seeing this tutorial on how to make your own stick on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-68078377600594828662018-03-05T09:03:00.001-08:002018-03-05T09:03:28.111-08:00Momma Monday - How to keep your sanity while raising kids
I can relate to so many other parents out there that the most on-going struggle these days (especially with the youngin's) is to teach them how to be kind to one another, mind your manners, don't forget to say please and thank-you, to do their chores and so on. At least keep a little composure and act like well put together little individuals when need be.
Enter: THE FAMILY RULES! I have tried Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-61285022565729750052018-03-02T14:58:00.003-08:002018-03-02T14:58:49.140-08:00Welcome Back Everyone !
Hello all ! I am proud to be announcing that I am coming back to my blog full force! I must say how I have missed blogging and it was always something I looked forward to planning and doing every single day. Writing was always my stronghold in school, a and was always the crazy one overjoyed when I knew we would have essay questions on exams and tests. I promise I am not an alien, I justAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-14646744750020649742014-05-05T10:40:00.000-07:002014-06-10T15:44:28.119-07:00Momma Monday: 6 Toddler Friendly Snacks for Traveling
We've all been there. The dreaded long car rides where you get 5 minutes down the road and the children in the backseat are already wanting food. But stopping at the golden arches or getting a box of tim bits can get quite costly especially on long car trips. So pack up the cooler and get out your zip lock bags, because here are 6 great snack foods that aren't messy, healthy, and easy to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-65014226216443020272014-04-23T06:49:00.000-07:002014-04-23T06:52:22.906-07:00Weightloss Wednesday: 5 Protein Packed Smoothies
Smoothies are always convenient, and great for those of us who are on the go. There great meal replacements (when done properly) and post-workout snacks to replenish your body with nutrients. Yet using protein powder can be quite costly and high in calories if your not careful on what types you buy and how many grams of protein you get out of each scoop of powder. I found this protein called Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-82808563826202103082014-04-16T07:43:00.001-07:002014-04-16T07:44:20.340-07:00Weightloss Wednesday: How Many Calories Should I Eat?When I began my weight loss journey I didn't know where to begin. How does one lose weight? It's not rocket science, right? I've heard many different ways. Like padlocking your mouth and throwing the key away :) The point is, to lose weight, you have to eat less calories than you burn. Or start off by changing your diet piece by piece. Switch out soda & high sugared fruit juice for water, eatAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-12563481500278163312014-04-09T10:31:00.001-07:002014-04-16T06:19:28.415-07:00Weight loss Wednesday: A Guide To Clean EatingAbout a month ago I decided to start clean eating, and it's been one of the hardest yet gratifying and rewarding things I think I've ever done. It took me about a couple weeks to get into the swing of things because I had no one to help me and basically followed everything off of websites because I had no idea what foods are okay, and what foods I should avoid. After that ordeal I thought to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-52482953183549501582014-04-08T08:30:00.001-07:002014-04-08T09:41:22.930-07:00Fashion Trend Tuesday: Spring Makeup Video Tutorials
Spring is an amazing time of year for bright colorful makeup. Keeping it subtle but vibrant will have all eyes on you and the compliments will be endless. Some top trends of the 2014 Spring scene is light pinks, bright orange all over, color blocking eyeliner, glowing radiant skin, and a bold colorful lipstick to match. Let's get started
Spring Sunrise Inspired Makeup by Carli Bybel
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-44325335976458318752014-03-28T08:23:00.000-07:002014-03-28T08:23:21.724-07:00Freebie Friday: Easter PrintableI am so happy about this Easter! My children will both be old enough to have their first real Easter Egg Hunt by themselves! :D I can't wait. I went out and bought those plastic eggs that you can fill yourself so instead of just hunting for little chocolate eggs, they get eggs, candy, and small toys like bouncy balls, pretend jewelery, crayons, etc. I am just so excited to see their little faces Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-9386295863780111992014-03-24T11:42:00.000-07:002014-03-24T11:42:28.606-07:00Momma Monday: The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide & Daily Cleaning Schedule
It may still be frigid outside with -20 degree weather, and it may blizzard occasionally, but it's finally that time of year! SPRING! Where the snow melts and green grass takes it's place, and icy tree branches bud with new leaves and foliage. Where flowers begin to bloom and birds begin to sing. But with spring, comes spring cleaning. There are many people who dread this time, but me, I lavish Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-39030859267439889612014-03-06T06:29:00.003-08:002014-03-06T06:29:55.777-08:00Food Frenzy Thursday: Oatmeal Pancakes
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I usually have a bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and half a banana and a big glass of milk, a protein shake, or my favorite. PANCAKES! Yet usually after you've made your batter, cooked them till golden brown, slathered them in butter and ooey gooey maple syrup, your already at 600 calories for breakfast. That's half my daily intake allowance (not cool). Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-51352362970719600132014-02-16T07:06:00.001-08:002014-02-18T07:10:04.771-08:00Momma Monday: How to fold a fitted crib sheet
My obsession with fitted crib sheets has gotten the best of me since having two little girls. Not to mention the internet is my enabler when it comes to cute, bright, and colorful patterned bed spreads that you can match your bedding with everything and anything, or even mix and match :D Yet coming to the realization that most of the time my linen closet looks like a rumpled pile of sheets andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-62818781523541560782014-02-07T11:40:00.001-08:002014-02-13T12:07:43.676-08:00Freebie Friday: Valentines Day Subway Art I love valentines day, and all the cute, sappy, adorable things that comes with it. Candy hearts, love notes, kisses, romantic evenings, flowers, chocolate, and just a day to show those who are important to you how much you really love them :) This year will be different for me unfortunately because my husbands away on course so he's gone till mid-may, bummer. But each day I do some crafts with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-22087186777974507772014-01-21T07:50:00.001-08:002014-01-21T07:50:08.420-08:00Fashion Trend Tuesday: Momma Spring Trends for 2014I am so glad that soon [i hope!] winter will be over and spring will be here. It's one of my favorite seasons. It's always so pretty outside with flowers blooming, animals waking up from their hibernation, trees growing back their foliage, and the nice sunny warm weather that slowly creeps in. I find every year I'm in the same predicament, I'm still stuck in the winter rut of big poofy jackets, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-86337697283824026602014-01-20T07:02:00.000-08:002014-01-20T07:02:04.194-08:00Momma Monday: Top 20 things NOT to say to the Parents of Toddlers
I came across multiple versions of this on babble.com and it just made me laugh because 100% of it's so true. How many of us are asked ridiculous questions about our growing toddlers, or people have given there opinion about where our children should be on the milestone track when according to others, there "falling behind". This is one of my biggest pet peeves indefinitely. I didn't used to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-72936254306558472592014-01-08T17:31:00.001-08:002014-01-08T17:31:53.740-08:00The Grocery App EVERYONE Needs!As we all know, a healthy lifestyle and weight loss doesn't just consist of exercise. It begins in the kitchen. If you ate like a pig but went to the gym for an hour a day, kudos, but you wouldn't see much of an improvement in your overall health or well being. Unless your one of those people, who like my husband, have an incredibly high metabolism and food disintegrates before it even makes it Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-18199546646384735812013-12-28T12:18:00.002-08:002013-12-28T12:18:59.788-08:00Christmas Cookies and Icing
Christmas just isn't Christmas without tons if not hundreds of decorated sugar cookies. They are so delicious and go well with hot chocolate, cold milk, or just sneaking them by the handfuls in the kitchen to stuff in your face in your bedroom when nobodies looking. Yet I must confess... I SUCK at making sugar cookies. Horrible. My dough only turned out great once, then after that it was just Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-4219405492440373102013-12-28T12:15:00.001-08:002013-12-28T12:15:10.085-08:00Freebie Friday: New Years Eve Subway Art PrintableHORRAY! Christmas is finally over and with it now comes new years. It's the start of a whole new year, but it's a time to start fresh for everyone. Maybe there's something you've promised yourself you'll do in the new year whether it be taking a new perspective on life, to losing those 10lbs you gained stuffing your face with turkey, stuffing, and yummy desserts. On this day we celebrate our Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-24819838298858896572013-12-23T05:41:00.001-08:002013-12-23T17:21:01.634-08:00Momma Monday: cold and flu remedies for kids
It's the same time of year for both my kids when they get sick and it's the same symptoms every time. The infamous runny nose with boogers dripping down there face, fevers, dry hacking coughs, congestion and overall just plain miserable. I've found some tried and true remedies that have surely helped my kids kick the cold and feel better in no time!
LEMON TEA WITH HONEY AND BROWNSUGAR
I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-21341696509639268912013-12-11T09:47:00.001-08:002013-12-11T09:47:24.503-08:00Weightloss Wednesday: Printable WorkoutsI know im not the only one who has a hard time making it to the gym with two kids running around. I can barely get dinner on the table and the house cleaned in an orderly fashion, let alone get daily exercise. Things can get hectic around here and i love knowing that i can always find time to do a 40 minute workout in my living room while the kids are napping than to pack the kids up in the car, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-8446589042197577092013-12-09T12:08:00.001-08:002013-12-09T12:08:40.487-08:00Momma Monday: 10 Worst Dinners to Feed Your Kids
We've all done it. Lost track of time or don't have enough time to slave away at a hot stove for 2 hours and prepare a decent healthy meal to fill that rumbling in our children's bellies. We opt out for the quick fix of fast food, microwavable dinners, or hotdogs, hamburgers, pizza, and french fries. Little did we know that those foods can be so bad for our kids and have a huge helping hand Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-77961748279761275212013-12-07T08:06:00.001-08:002013-12-07T08:06:29.971-08:00Freebie Friday: Dear Santa Letter Printables!I wish I had these printables when I was growing up to write my letters to Santa. There so cute, and probably makes your child more imaginative writing there wish list to Santa for what they want for Christmas, than a blank piece of lined paper :) I was supposed to post this yesterday but didn't get around to doing it until this morning as for some reason YET AGAIN it wouldn't let me save my fileAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-5365829343652106942013-12-05T06:30:00.001-08:002013-12-05T06:30:16.946-08:00Food Frenzy Thursday: Gingerbread Cake Recipe!
GINGERBREAD CAKE
The holidays are vast approaching, if not are already here. Yet many of us are trying to be "smart" about what foods and desserts we may consume to not overdo it and opt out for the healthy option so we can still enjoy so many great foods and sweet yummy goodies without going overboard. I found this recipe online via healthy recipes blogs and is SO good. I made some the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1434704646176274489.post-56116980775180574522013-11-27T21:37:00.002-08:002013-11-27T21:38:07.288-08:00Weightloss Wednesday: Benefits of Water Fasting
There are more than a dozen people who are against fasting in general. It is a hugely debated discussion on many aspects and forum boards across the internet. That fasting is used as a "quick fix" and that the weight you may manage to lose will come back tenfold and you'll eventually just never keep it off. I'd like to give my own story on the matter.
I started my journey at 196lbs January ofAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224240344130611077noreply@blogger.com0