101 things to do in 1001 days

So, I decided to do a 101 things in 1001 days.  I have seen several bloggers do this and thought it would be fun.  If you would like to make a list you can go here and it will calculate the dates for you.  

Start date:  Sunday,  May 12,  2013

End Date:  Sunday,  February 7,  2015

1. Go to Disney World 
2. Go camping in a camper
3. See the Ocean
4. Roast marshmallows
5. Play a board game
6. Go to the Arch
7. Visit City Museum
8. See a Cardinal game with kids
9. Go on a picnic
10. Play at the park 
11. Stay at Great Wolf lodge in KC
12. Have a Yard Sale
13. Get a tetherball
14. Have a lemonade stand
15. Day at Six Flags
16. Visit Silver Dollar City
17. Have a movie night once a week
18. Family game night once a month
19. Take girls to a Disney show
20. Have an American girl day 
21. Take Connor to one of the air shows
22. Go to a Dixie Stampede
23. Take kids to Magic House
24. Take kids to Krispy Kremes
25. Go on a bike ride with kids
26. Make something from scratch

27.  Move to another city/state

28.  Move to another house
29.  Put new carpet in kids rooms
30.  Get Garage Door fixed
31.  Buy a Krieger Coffee Maker
32.  Go to a Cardinal Game
33.  Go to a concert
34.  See Wicked
35.  Attend the Whatever Craft Weekend
36.  Buy a new coach purse
37.  Organize photo albums
38.  Try a new restaurant
39.  Try something new that I am afraid of
40.  Have a Spa Day
41.  Have a Twilight movie night with my mil
42.  Host a Bachelor or Bacholorette party
43.  Finish every piece of laundry
44.  Read a new book
45.  Pay it forward in a drive thru
46.  Attend a Cardinal game in a party room
47.  Get car detailed
48.  Try new wineries (outside where I live)
49.  Buy an Electric Toothbrush

50.  Find a new doctor

51.  Update my vlog

52.  Send someone flowers

53.  Send a friend a card

54.  See a movie in the dinner movie theater

55.  Purchase a inflatable water slide for kids

56.  Personal

57.  Hire a house cleaner every now and then

58.  Compliment a stranger

59.  Do something that makes me uncomfortable 

60.  Go to Punta Cana Dominic Republic
61.  Go to Jamaica
62.  Try a new drink somewhere while being at the beach
63.  Try a new food on Vacation
64.  Tour Chicago again
65.  Visit New York

66.  Go to Bora Bora for an anniversary
67.  Go one a cruise with my mom and sister
68.  Visit out friends in Chicago
69.  Visit our friends in Iowa
70.  See a Cubs and Cardinals games in Chicago

71.  Take kids and stay in a cabin

72.  Attend church consistently for one month 
73.  Do a woman Bible Study 
74.  Pray at dinner and bedtimes for a month
75.  Memories two Bible verses
76.  Start volunteering 
77.  Attend a Woman of Faith conference (or something like it)

78.  Pray every time I wake up for a month

79.  Workout 3 times a week using weights
80.  Start running again
81.  Try Hot Yoga
82.  Lose ten pounds
83.  Go Iceskating 
84.  Try a Body Pump class
85.  Don't eat out for a full month
86.  Keep doing Kickboxing
87.  Juice at least four times a week

88.  Grow my blog followers to 100
89.  Actually meet a blogger friend in person
90.  Make 3 good blogger friends
91.  Blog more often twice a week
92.  Do a giveaway
93.  Put my button up on 3 bloggers page
94.  Purchase a professional camera for blogging
95.  Attend a bloggers conference
96.  Inspirer another blogger to do 101 in 1001 days

97.  Get 500 likes of FB fan page

98.  Comment on 15 blogs

99.  Update my blog on my finished tasks
100. Receive 10 comments on a blog post

101. Learn editing software

Friday Favorite My Erin Condren Planner

My Friday Favorite is my Erin Condren Planner.  I recently learned of this planner from other bloggers.  People go crazy over this thing.  I can honestly say I now understand why.  You can personalize it from personal pictures to your favorite colors and sayings.  I chose the Mod Morocco design with my custom colors Lavender and Seafoam.  I then chose to do my initials and a bible verse that I saw fitting for my planner.  The hardest part of the entire process was picking out a design and colors!  I am not kidding.  It took me days and many hours to decide.  It doesn't help I am such an indecisive person. ha  As you will see I actually have two planners.  The first one I bought was the Light Pink and Green planner.  I made a mistake when ordering and clicked my full name to appear on the front instead of my initials   I contacted the company and they were very nice about my mistake and gave me a discount to order another planner.  So since I was ordering a new planner I decided to change it up a bit.  Ok a lot.  I changed the colors and added a bible verse.  I love it!  

I was so impressed with the packaging when it arrived.  It was so cute and colorful.  I appreciate little 

touches like this.  

The inside was nicely wrapped with colorful paper.  They sent me something extra too.  An envelope that had personalized gift labels.  Such a nice touch!  There are so many different things you can add on to your order.  Notepads, address labels, colorful pens, stationary and so much more.  One of my favorite things was this "Call me - Let's Play cards" that you can give to other moms for a playdate.  They are so cute and say your name and mom to and your kids names. Such a cute idea.  

 Here is a list of features the life planner offers. 

The inside of the planner is colorful and has so many different pages.  You can easily get to your months with the laminated monthly tabs on the side.  

The boxes have plenty of room to write all my appointments and such.

 There is a special place for birthday and anniversaries.  How helpful is that? :)

 There are blank pieces of paper to write notes on.  The have several different designs on the top.  

Next it has cute colorful stickers for birthdays reminders, hair appointments and vacations.  There is even a blank sheet so you can fill in your own title.  I am really loving the stickers!

Here is a folder with a pocket to put loose paper in.  It also holds a bookmark that doubles as a small ruler.

I love the various quotes listed on the monthly calendars.  I also love that gives you space to write monthly goals and to-do list. 

Now, I will say this is a pricey planner.  $50.00 is the cost. Yikes!   However, I purchased mine when they were on sale for $30.00.  And good news, they are still on sale!  I read so many good reviews I knew I would havet to try one.  We are a very technology type family.  My husband owns a web development company.  That should say a lot.  We don't write checks for any of our bills.  Everything is paid for online.  Everything we do is done online.  So my husband makes fun of me because I would rather have a planner then use my iphone calendar or Goggle calendar   I have tried and it just doesn't work for me.  So this is how I roll. 

"For I know the plans I have for you, "says the Lord, "plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

I chose this verse because it is so easy to try and decide my future on my timing.  Reading this reminds me that God is in control and he will lead me to where I am to be.  

So again I will say this is my Friday Favorite.  I am loving everything this planner has to offer.  You can certainly tell this company really pays attention to detail.  I highly recommend this planner. Remember moms, Mother's Day is right around the corner and they are still on sale.  This could be a great gift for you. :)

Friday Favorite Crockpot Chicken Tacos

My Friday Favorite is a recipe for Crockpot Chicken Tacos.  Seriously this was so simple and delicious!!  I actually found it on Pinterest.  Only three ingredients that turn into juicy shredded chicken.  Yum!!  When finished add it to a soft or hard shell Taco.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Serves: 12

• 1 packet of Taco Seasoning (I made my own Taco Seasoning but any brand will do)
• 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• 1 16-oz jar of Salsa

Add all ingredients to crockpot and mix together.  Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.  Chicken will shred easily when finished.  This recipe makes a ton of food.  You can cut the recipe in half for a smaller servings.  I actually froze my leftovers for another night.  

Another idea I read is you can add cream cheese to the crockpot 30 min before serving.  You can also add a can of cream of mushroom soup or even corn and black beans.  Possibilities are endless.  Let me know if you try this recipe and what you thought. 

Ingredients

It's ready!

Crockpot Chicken Tacos 

30 Day Fitness Challenge

I decided to do a 30 day Fitness Challenge.  Today is my Day 2.  I have been doing the LesMills Body 

Pump and my arms sooo sore.  But in a good way.  I would Love for you to join me in this

challenge !  You can do any type of workout.  Running, weights, maybe the 30 Day Shred by Jillian 

Michaels (its really good).  Anything!!  Just start somewhere.  Stop putting it off.  I am speaking from

experience.  We can be each others accountability partner. :)  With summer quickly approaching I am

sure you are looking forward to getting into your sleeveless tops and summer dresses.  At least I am and

I'm no where ready for that or a swimsuit.  Eek!  Let's Do This!  Who's with me?

Friday Favorite

First, I want to apologize for this being so late.  I guess better late then never said my mom who is sometimes Always late. ;)  My Friday Favorite is the LesMills Body Pump Workout.  Have you heard of this?  Many gyms offer a Body Pump class.  It is very popular.  Unfortunately there wasn't a gym close enough for me that offered a class.  After some research I learned Beach Body sold an at home kit with the DVD's.  I was thrilled!  I like doing weights but always feel uncomfortable in the gym because the machines are always being used by men.  Lots of them.  The gym I am a member of is open 24/7 so I thought that would help me get in there and use the machines on a less busy time.  Umm no.  Seems they are always there.  I tried for a couple months but then decided I was done with that.  Now that I have the Body Pump Program I am able to do the workouts in my own home.  It comes with 7 DVD's, a barbell, two 5 lb and 10 lb weight plates.  I really want to tone and build muscle.  Believe me when I say you will feel the burn!!  I have decided to challenge myself with this for the next 30 days.  Anyone else doing a similar challenge?  It's so nice when you have someone to hold you accountable. :)  Today I did the Pump Extreme and my shoulders and arms are already sore.  So here's to Day 1.

Body Pump Kit

Here are the DVD Workouts and a description:

LES MILLS PUMP BASICS - 10 minutes

Learn how to assemble your barbell, adjust your weights, and get proper grip and stance techniques to get the most out of your LES MILLS PUMP workout program.

LES MILLS PUMP challenge - 20 minutes 

Start firing your muscles with fundamental resistance exercises so you can see visible results in no time.

LES MILLS PUMP AND BURN - 30 minutes

Feel the burn with "compound" moves that work several muscles at once to scorch fat and calories. The bigger the burn, the bigger the results.

LES MILLS PUMP AND SHRED - 45 minutes

Start "shredding" while you build endurance and churn through fat stores with each repetition. THE REP EFFECT™ is in full effect here. 

LES MILLS PUMP REVOLUTION - 55 minutes

Drive your heart rate up with quick tempos and big moves like power presses and power lunges. This is calorie-burning and lean muscle-building at its best.

LES MILLS PUMP EXTREME - 55 minutes

Weights won't be the only thing lifted here as you focus on intensity and targeted muscle training in this extreme workout.

LES MILLS FLOW - 20 minutes

Increase flexibility, decrease soreness, and improve your alignment as you stretch your entire body. 

LES MILLS HARD CORE ABS - 20 minutes

Carve out your core and define your back with moves that hit your muscles from every direction. It's 360-degree training for your entire midsection. 

My Monday Monogram

If you have been following my blog you know that I am crazy for Monogramed anything.  ha  So I was

so excited when one of the blogs I follow posted a site that lets you personalize email stationary.  It is

called Meeble Mail.  They have many styles to chose from and some styles are even Free.  Other styles

are like $2 - $3.  And the stationary email you send will show up on your phone just the same as the

computer.  It is super easy to do.  I'm using the two Free styles that I liked most.  I was so excited to

share this with you all!  Here are the ones I am using Pink Navy Stripes and Easter Stripes.  Its so so

cute and fun!  Tell me that doesn't make you want to type an email.  Just try it. :)  Let me know what

you think.

This is what the email looked like opened up on my iPhone.

So So CUTE!!  Love it!!

2013 Ultimate Blog Party

I am so excited to be attending the Ultimate Blog Party hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom.  

This will be my first year being a part of it.  I have heard 

this is such a great way to meet other bloggers who you can connect with and develop friendships with. 

So here I am! :)  I started blogging as a hobby.  Something I 

could do for a little"me time" My blog is mostly about Fun, Food, Fitness, Family and being Fabulous!!    

And certainly not in that order.  I am a stay at home mom to three crazy fun kids.  

We live just outside St. Louis, MO and I am so excited to meet some new blogger friends!

Friday Favorite

My Friday Favorite is the TEMPTU Airbrush Makeup System!!  I just got it this week and I am so so in Love with this!!  I have been wearing Sephora Bare Minerals makeup for nearly seven years.  I am not one who changes makeup once I find something that works. :)  However, I was ready for something new.  I've been watching YouTube makeup reviews and ordered some things from Sephora.  I wasn't overly impressed with any of it and returned most of it.  So glad they have that policy.  I then came across the TEMPTU and watched some reviews on it.  Plus I read that the former Bachelorette Emily Maynard uses this and swears by it.  (Love her!)  There was two other companies who also make the Airbrush makeup that is a little cheaper.  I watched and read reviews on all of them for several days.

Finally, I decided to take a chance and went with the TEMPTU.  Sephora actually use to carry the TEMPTU but no longer does.  I got on their website and spoke to a representative who was very helpful.  I asked how true the color swatches for the foundation were.  She explained they were darker on the color swatch then they really were.  She asked if I wanted to be color matched.  I'm like oh yes.  After a few questions she matched me to the color Warm Beige.  Being I tan once a week and summer quickly approaching I decided to go up to the next color which was Natural.  I think it is a perfect match!  For the blush I chose the color NUDE PINK 409. The highlighter I chose CHAMPAGNE 301.  THE WARM GLOW BRONZER.  For the under eye concealer I chose MEDIUM 108.  Listed below too.

This makeup is Amazing!  The coverage is unbelievable  It is oli-free and does not settle into fine lines or large pores.  It is for every skin type.  I feel this gives me a lumins flawless airbrush look.  I don't know another way to explain it.  It is a silicone base, oil-free and will not clog your pores.  It is also water-resistant and sweat proof.  Pretty much it's not coming off unless you use a makeup remover cleansing towelettes.  I use the Neutrogena ones.

The process is super fast once you get the hang of it.  So is this worth the money?  My answer is a BIG YES!!  The kit I went with is the Deluxe Signature Kit.  Which comes with many AIRpods and CONCEALER and sells for $230.00 Valued at $413.00.  Be sure to watch some reviews on YouTube if you still need a little help in deciding.  Please feel free to ask me any questions. :)

That concludes my Friday Favorite!!  I hope you enjoyed it!

Photo taken inside

Photo taken inside 

Photo taken in natural light

Photo taken in natural light

TEMPTU AIRpods and CONCEALER

• FOUNDATION COLOR NATURAL 007
• BLUSH IS NUDE PINK 409
• HIGHLIGHTER IS CHAMPAGNE 301
• BRONZER WARM GLOW BRONZER
• UNDEREYE CONCEALER MEDIUM 108

                                                                                                             

 

Easy Peezie Healthy Lunch

My Easy Peezie healthy lunch.  I wanted to share a delicious low calorie recipe with you.  All you need is:

• Organic Spinach leaves
• Grilled Chicken Breast
• Shredded cheese
• Almond slices

I use my George Foremon grill to cook the chicken breast.  I season it with lemon pepper.  Add about half of the chicken breast to spinach leaves.  Sprinkle with shredded cheese and top off with some baked Almond slices.  YUM!!  I do not use dressing but feel free to.  This is a perfect lunch or dinner for on the go too.  I eat this just about everyday for lunch.  And the Almond slices are so good!  To me it is like the cool whip on top of the pie. :)  It's just not the same without it.  So that's it. Easy Peezie!  

Easter 2013

1 Peter 1:3 

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead... (NIV)

We had such an amazing Easter weekend!  Sunday morning we went to Church and listen to a great sermon!God is so good!  We had dinner at our house with my mom, her husband my mother in law who was in from K.C.  Also and my sister in law, sister, brother in law and nieces and nephews.  We had a full house and loved every minute of it!  This year instead of doing the typical egg dying we tried something new we found on Pinterest.  We decorated the eggs with sharpies.  It was fun and the kids loved it.

When Claire was a baby I ordered her a an Easter bucket with her name on it.  It matches her room colors and I fell in love with it.  This year I bought Natalie and Connors buckets at Hobby Lobby and used my silhouette machine (I am slowly learning to use it) to put their names on them.  I love how they turned out.
One thing Connor got in his Easter bucket was a Nerf gun and my mom also got him Nerf stuff.  I now have two boys (husband) in this house playing war.  It is fun to watch them but ouch those darts can really hurt.  The girls got three seasons of Full House and we have been having a Full House marathon today.  It has been Awesome.  Also, another big hit was the colored headphones for the iPad, iPod and iPhones.  So nice they can watch or play something while being in the dame room as the T.V..  I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter.