My Favorite Things + Giveaway Winner Announced

December 14, 2011 3 comments

Have you ever watched one of Oprah’s “Favorite Things” shows? Gosh, I love it. It’s fun to see what she comes up with. Now, I’m not Oprah and as much as I’d love to give you all the things I’m about to mention… that’s just not happening today. BUT, I hope you enjoy anyway and maybe you’ll get an idea of what to buy for someone, too!

 

The BEST workout pant I have ever owned, bar none. I absolutely love these pants and often wear them almost at every workout, which means I wash them nightly and then use them the next day. That’s a lot of washes and they still look fantastic. The perfect blend of tightness and looseness in these. I think you’ll love them!

I’m in love with this purse. I got this back a few months ago and it’s perfect! It’s classy and sophisticated. Two of my favorite combinations.

I’ve talked about Champion’s new line of shape workout wear, it really is super awesome. It’s comfortable and yet holds it all together for you. Definitely my favorite capri’s to go running in.

Now I don’t own this top. But I want to! My sister is a personal stylist at jcrew and rocks an awesome chambray look from them. I also love how Lilly from Lilly’s Style, styled her look with a chambray top…

See, I think every girl needs a good Chambray top in their life.

This is an excellent for stocking stuffers. I love me some Stila! I use it every day and have multiple colors, too. The gift packs right now for the Christmas season are a very good deal!

I absolutely fell in love with this necklace (and bracelet) from Stella&Dot. My friend Laura is an Independent consultant for Stella&Dot and had a Truck Show one evening and when I saw this bracelet, I had to have it. When I found out there was a matching necklace, it went right on my wish list and soon that baby was mine too. I love statement jewelry paired with simple outfits. Now, the necklace I have on it no longer available. But they still have tons of gorgeous statement necklaces that I think you or any lovely lady would love to have.

Have you tried Essie nail polish yet? It really is THE BEST nail polish out there. I have no idea what they do, but their colors are amazing, vibrate and it stays on for a long time. Gotta love that! This is a great stocking stuffer idea too!

Because Siri is awesome.

And don’t forget the dog!!

 

Happy Shopping, friends!!

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The winner of the Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods is….

Congrats, Emily! Please email me at [email protected] to claim your prize!

 

 

Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods

December 08, 2011 20 comments

Have you ever heard of Erin Baker’s Breakfast Cookies? If not, you definitely need to.

The Erin Baker company sent me a sample box to try. On Black Friday my sister and I set out early that morning to go shopping, early like 4am early (its what we do, don’t judge), and snacked on these Breakfast cookies. We split the bigger cookie…

and I asked my sister her opinion, she liked it and said “it definitely tastes healthy.” In a good way, she said.

Later we, snacked on the a few of the mini’s. I mean, shopping DOES burn calories after all. One thing I noticed that even the mini’s could fill you up quickly. I really enjoyed every one. The granola is super good too. Sadly, none of the stores around me sell it, except for Marshall’s or TJMaxx. So every time I’ve gone there, I’m looking for them. Next time I go to the grocery store, I’m going to put a request for them to order some. I loved grabbing a Mini cookie, putting it in my purse and having it as a post-workout snack. Great grab and go food.

And of course you can buy online, and they have a special for FREE SHIPPING right now! check it out!

Another thing I like about the company is they’re big into Races and Triathlons, check out their upcoming events..

Would you like to try some cookies, too? Well here’s your chance to WIN some!

Erin Baker’s will sent one lucky U.S. resident a sample box of these wonderful cookies. Here’s how to enter…

Many ways to enter:

1. Check out Erin Baker’s website (www.erinbakers.com) and leave a comment about what you’d like to try/ or a nutrition fact.

2. Follow Erin on Twitter (www.twitter.com/erinbakers) and tweet it, something like “I entered @TeamGiles giveaway to win @ErinBakers breakfast cookies!” or whatever creativeness you come up with!

3. Subscribe to Erin Baker’s YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/ErinBakers)

4. Like Erin Baker’s on Facebook (www.facebook.com/erinbakers)

*Erin Baker’s share special promotions and great information on their social media pages

Be sure to write in the comment sections what you did to enter.

Giveaway ends Monday, December 12th at Midnight. Winner will be announced Tuesday, December 13th. Good Luck!!

 

Healthy Choices Made Easy

November 14, 2011 5 comments

Hi Friends! I have a few things I wanted to  share today that can help remind you to make healthy choices…

 

Comparing calories can help you reach for the healthier things in life…

 

 

Snacking on low calorie foods leaves room in your calorie bank for that fancy date night dinner…

 

Changing your eating habits doesn’t have to be this huge overnight drastic change. Take baby steps, learn to swap out the processed foods for the fresh foods, kick the soda habit and learn to love water. Changing your habits doesn’t have to be a huge dramatic ordeal in less you make it into one. You get to decide when being healthy is important to you.

Stop Making Excuses and Go Workout

November 01, 2011 4 comments

You know what drives me crazy; Excuses. I’m sure you’ve heard them all, or said them all… I know I have too.

“I’m too busy to work out.”

“Its just ONE more cookie.”

“But everyone was going to the buffet for lunch, I had to eat it all too.”

“I’m not losing weight, its so-in-so’s fault for tempting me with food.”

Just stop. Please, just stop. I tell myself this from time to time, when I find I’m making excuses for myself, for my actions and not getting the results I want. Its no ones fault that I missed a workout, or that I ate too much. Its only my own fault. Its only your own fault if you’re not happy with your diet and exercise routine. Its so easy to fall into this trap of blaming everyone and everything else for our own doing, but we have to become better than that. We have to become the type of people to own up to our own shortcomings, but choose to do better, not wallow in self-pity. Don’t wallow, go for a walk. :)

I saw this the other day and completely 100% agree with this:Don’t be on a diet, ya’ll. If thats the only piece of advice I can ever give, then that would be it. Don’t do a diet. Live your diet. Make healthy choices, make it a lifestyle of healthy living.

And it wouldn’t be right for me to leave you today without giving you some homework, right? ;) Here’s a fun workout that you can do anywhere. Try this out at the gym or at home…

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

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