I'm The Biggest Loser!

So here is a post I have been contemplating for 4 months now. I just haven't been brave enough to do it! Now I can finally do it-especially since things are on a roll and still going.

Something I can't live without right now is my BODYBUGG arm band.

If you watch The Biggest Loser then you might be familiar with it. If not, here is a description:

The revolutionary new bodybugg makes it easy to manage the calories you consume and burn so you always stay in control of your weight. Get started with a personal phone coach. Then manage your results daily on our user-friendly web based program.

• Uses specialized sensors to monitor calories burned with over 90% accuracy.
• Manages calorie consumption through a web-based program.
• Tracks steps with a built-in pedometer.
• Includes a free phone coaching session to help get you started.
• PC and Mac compatible.

I got mine for Christmas (I picked it out myself). Costco was running a great deal that I just couldn't pass up, and I'm glad I didn't. I've had it on since the start of the year and I'm so excited to share how well it's working. Not many people are brave enough to ask (although I'm willing to share) but I have now lost a total of 36 pounds-and still losing! Go me!

"Have you ever heard of Driveshaft? The band?"

I have a slightly obsessive personality. Unfortunately it doesn't apply much to scrubbing toilets or floors. Instead I have a couple of things that I love so much that I tend to obsess over them.

A lot.

One of them is about to end in a couple of weeks. May 23rd to be exact. Don't call or come over that day unless you'd like to hear about my obsession. In fact, I'd say that I'll need a couple of days to process things since my 6-year love affair is about to come to an end.

If you can tell me the significance of 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, and 42...well, we may just be best friends. I have come to love Jack, Ben, Sawyer, Hurley, and Desmond a lot over the past few years.

It's hard to say goodbye.

*sniff, sniff*

Since today is Tuesday, and I just finished watching another episode, today's blog is dedicated to my favorite show:



If you share my love, leave a comment. I'd love to know who else has enjoyed this show till the end, and never gave up on it!


P.S. In case you are wondering what my other obsessions are, have no fear-I'm saving those for another post!

mmm, toasty!

On my list of favorite things is my RICE BAG WARMER. Every night I pop it in my microwave for 2 minutes, then I crawl into bed, tuck that bag of warmth around my feet, and before I know it I'm off to dreamland! It's also great for relieving other aches and pains, but mine gets most of it's use from my cold piggies.

They are super easy to make. I just used some fabric scratches I had and sewed a quick square, filled it about 1/2 way full of rice, then sewed it shut. Socks (especially wool ones) make even easier rice bags. And for those of you that don't sew, grab a sock, fill it with rice then close it with a zip-tie! It doesn't get much easier than that!

Oh, and my last tip-make one for your kiddos-my girls love falling asleep with one on their tummies. It really seems to help calm them down!

I'm back!

I've been such a slacker lately! I've even had a few things to post about, but no ambition to actually sit down and blog about them. I was even wondering if anyone even cares what I have to say. Then a few nights ago I had some friends let me know that they've missed my posts. It was so sweet and just what I needed.

So here I am. I'm back. I've even got an idea to keep me going for a while. For the entire month of May I plan to blog about my favorite things. I'll post one thing at a time, hopefully every couple of days. I'm talking about "things". I won't be posting about my kids, hubby, friends, or other such {wonderful} things...just ordinary things in my day to day life that I love!

Feel free to play along in your own blog!

One of my favorite things right now is this...


my George Foreman Grill!

I recently received one for Christmas and have been using it at least 3 or 4 times a week! It's great for indoor grilling. Jeff and I love to BBQ but now that we have [near] daily hurricane-force winds where we live, we've had to improvise! We are always grilling our meat but I also love that I can change out the plates and cook chicken nuggets, chicken wraps, zucchini and a few other things. It actually cooks faster than a BBQ because it is cooking from the top and bottom at the same time! It is now a permanent fixture in our kitchen, and I highly recommend it to everyone that loves to grill!

Tip of the Day

Do you have small children?
Are you planning on dying Easter eggs?
Are you planning on boiling up several dozen eggs so that 3 or 4 eggs will survive the dying process?
Have you started taking medication(s) in hopes of not killing your children before the "fun" has ended?

If you answered yes to the preceding questions then I have a tip for you!

Simply slip your egg into a wire whisk and let your little ones dip their eggs into the dye. Truthfully I haven't tried it yet but I'm excited to let Grace give it a try this year. It can't be worse than eggs hitting the bottom of my mugs with a loud CRACK! Let me know if you try it out too!

I'm Soliciting Advice

OR

Emma loves baths and showers but FREAKS OUT if water even hints at getting into her ears. How do I get her over that fear? We can't convince her that it's not a big deal, it doesn't hurt, and it comes right back out. She won't listen to anyone when it comes to her ears.
It's driving me crazy!

Invisible Birthday

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband who doesn't really get a birthday this year. He's the big
8 1/2!
Hope it's a great one babe!