Day 14: Spend Some Time Outside

I'm terrible with getting these done on time. Sorry! I guess I was over-excited about getting my early birthday present last night (not so excited about the blisters from putting it together).

Anyways, on to...

Day 14: Spend Some Time Outside

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I'm amazed at how little people spend their days outside. Sleeping, working, going to school, maybe the gym. I know, it's tough.

Being outside not only boosts your mood, but you need at least 15 minutes outdoors to get your daily amount of Vitamin D.

Tips on making time:

1. Go outside during your work break. I wish we had an outside break area like many factories do.

2. Do the same at school. Most campuses have an outdoor eating area. Take advantage of it.

3. Take a walk instead of going to the gym. I work out at night, and no one should walk alone at night. Maybe I'll just work out twice a day ;)

4. Play outside with your children (or pet!).

5. Wash your own car instead of bringing it through a car wash.

6. If all else fails, make sure your shades are wide open in your house. It boosts your mood and makes your house look pretty!

Remember to leave comments to be in the drawing for the giveaway!

I finally received the giveaway gift, so I'll be showing that soon!

2010 Birthday Wishlist

It's that time of year again. One year older, one year wiser, one year closer to wrinkles (haha).

So I need to make my annual birthday wishlist.

What I Have My Eyes On

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1. BHG Entertainment Center

Most affordable entertainment centers don't fit large flat screens. I like entertainment centers, my husband likes large flat screens. It's been a big debate in our house. We almost died when we saw this in Madison.

(He's at the moment off "picking out" my birthday present. He loves me!)

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Entertainment-Center-Hutch/11072950

2. Pfaltzgraff Country Cupboard dishes (and any of it's accessories!)

I had a heart attack when I saw this come off the shipping truck. Glazed white with distressed brown accents. Did I die and go to heaven? It's more affordable as the 16 piece set. (My dishes ARE getting pretty bad. So this isn't a whim purchuse.)

http://www.younkers.com/product/home/dining+%26+entertaining/casual+dinnerware/place+settings+%26+sets/pfaltzgraff+country+cupboard+4pc+dinnerware+set.do

3. A garlic press

Don't ask me why I don't have one. Apparently I enjoy doing everything the hard way, haha.

http://www.younkers.com/product/home/kitchen/cooks+tools/gadgets+%26+specialty/oxo+good+grips+garlic+press.do

4. A chocolate duvet cover

We have an awesome down alternative comforter, but it needs a cover. I still haven't found "the one."

5. A large storage coffee table

I love this one from WG&R (from Ashley's furniture, but WG&R also carries it)

6. A new rabbit.

Mine busted.

http://www.younkers.com/product/home/dining+%26+entertaining/barware/bar+tools/metrokane+rabbit+corkscrew+black.do

7. A wire basket

I want it for my early birthday present (the entertainment center)

Actually, I don't really like this one from Pottery Barn. I would rather have an actual vintage wire basket.

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/wire-basket-handles/?pkey=cbaskets

8.  Six Ruff Hewn Chargers.

They would bring a little country to my formal/modern dining room. I love eclectic <3

http://www.younkers.com/product/home/dining+%26+entertaining/casual+dinnerware/exclusive+brands/ruff+hewn+round+charger.do?keyword=charger&sortby=newArrivals&thumbby=36

9. Paula Deen Stockpot

I would LOVE to make chicken noodle soup in this!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Paula-Deen-12-Quart-Stockpot-Red/11015389

10. A clean house
*Hint hint* Hubby ;)

Day 13: Selfishness

Day 12: Be Selfish Once in a While

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This is especially hard to do while you have kids. I notice that everything I buy goes to the house, to the kids, or to my husband.

Once in a while, we need to treat ourselves, even if it's just something small.

We can't take care of others until we take care of ourselves first!

I made tuna salad. Yep, that was my selfish act. Nobody else likes it in my family, but it's my absolute favorite food.

So I made tuna salad.

Go out and be selfish today!

Day 12: Join a Health Website

Day 12: Join a Health Website

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This is my favorite.

Why spend hours on Facebook (Farmville anyone?) when you can interact with tons of people who are striving for a similar goal: to get healthy?

I'm a member of Anytimehealth.com. I absolutely LOVE it! It tracks my meals, progress, and fitness routines. I just scan my key at Anytime Fitness, and it automatically records my workout online. LOVE it!

The only problem is that it costs money to join if you're a non-member.

Don't worry, ladies! One of my old favorites (and very similar to anytimehealth.com) is Sparkpeople.com

Click on the link above and wander around the site for a bit. If you like what you see, give it a shot!

Let me know how you like it!

Day 11: Organize Something

Okay, I know I'm a day behind. I'm sorry!

I was studying all day yesterday for an exam I took today. Studies come first!

I'll catch up, don't worry!

;)

Day 11: Organize Something

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Having an organized (I didn't say clean!) home always makes me happy. Not only that, but it drives me mad if I can't find something quickly due to disorganization.

Here's my junk drawer:

Dear Lord!

Yet I rely so heavily on this drawer. My life is in there. I use it daily, yet I waste so much time trying to find stuff in it.

K-Mart has awesome organizational apparatus.

I feel much better =D