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!!

 

Jumping Jacks Challenge

November 29, 2011 5 comments

My sister told me to blog more. So I thought of a fun challenge for us!

Did you know that 700 jumping jacks could help you lose 1 pound? Of course with a healthy diet in place. You can’t go eat a pile of pies and expect jumping jacks to help you lose weight. Remember, its 30% exercise, 70% diet that brings in results.

So here’s the challenge this month. With the holidays upon us that means that exercise can sometimes go to the waste side, but doing so means that all that holiday partying can go to your waist size. SO…. Let’s find ways to get our fitness on, yes?

Jumping Jacks Challenge

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Each day in December take some time to get some Jacking Jacks in. All it takes is less than 5 minutes to knock out this mini exercise. It requires no equipment at all, just YOU.

You ready for this? I’m committing to do these jumping jacks and I know you can too! Every little bit adds up, to something great!

The Container Store, The Woodlands

November 18, 2011 7 comments

I was invited to a Blogger Preview Party at the new Container Store opening this Saturday in The Woodlands.

The Container Store is an organized person’s dream world. There is everything for everything to keep everything neat and tidy! (You can quote me on that.)

I had no idea that The Container Store began in Texas!

On July 1, 1978, The Container Store opened its doors in a 1,600 square foot retail space in Dallas. The first store was filled with products that consumers couldn’t find in any other retail environment. They were things like commercial parts bins, mailboxes, popcorn tins, burger baskets, milk crates and wire leaf burners. The product collection was quite unusual, but when used in a home or office, the solutions saved customers space and, ultimately, time. {Source}

Just walking around the store, alone made me want to get my house in organized shape! They even have a gift registry now for Weddings, Baby, Graduation, Housewarming, etc!

Easy Peesy!

I personally loved all the food containers and water bottles…

Love the portion control containers! Makes Healthy Living that much easier.

There was also a Christmas Wish List find!

A beautiful place to store all your tea. Isn’t that just so fancy? ;)

Have you ever been in a Container Store? What’s your favorite part?

If you could pick one room in your house to completely organize, which would it be?

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