family.fun.& lots of sun

This weekend was a fabulous one to say the least. We had absolutely no plans so it was just a wonderful time doing whatever we wanted whenever w. no major running. I love those kind of weekends more than anything especially when they are a holiday weekend. The weather was also beyond PERFECT

Friday was pretty relaxing and we just hung out. Saturday I had an eye appt in the morning and once I got home we just did some running around and grabbed lunch @ Uncle Sams subs. It has become one of our favorite places to eat lately. We then headed out to Janoskis Farm to get some veggies and just relaxed outside the rest of the evening. Later Sunday morning, we headed out to a local state park & met up w some friends & on the way home we stopped at the playground and had steaks on the grill for dinner. I cant tell you the last time I had a steak it was pretty amazing! Monday we walked down to main street for the parade and after over to the playground. Once we got back home we cooked out and just enjoyed the beautiful day outside.

Thankful

Its been quite awhile since Ive done a Thankful Thursday post...so I figured it would be a good time. I am thankful for....

1. Finding an amazing community of ladies on Tone It up and all the support you receive. I have never been more motivated to work out than I have in the past month.

2. Finally seeing 2 sweet friends  this week that I haven't seen in way too long! It was so wonderful to catch up!

3. Pedicures!!! I forgot how much I love sitting in those chairs and just relaxing. Tuesday I met up with a fellow local Tone It Up member for pedicures & sushi. It was just the relaxation I needed!

4. Obviously my husband and mini
  

What are you thankful for?

Eshakti dress review

When I was contacted by Eshakti to review a dress for them, I jumped at the chance. So you've never heard of Eshakti? They are an online boutique that sells sizes 0-36, but also custom made items! Seriously who wouldn't love to have a dress that fits PERFECTLY to you!

When I first went to the site, I was pleasantly surprised at the choices they offer. I searched for probably an hour before I finally narrowed it down to one dress! There were so many cute dresses, skirts and shirts, I had a hard time picking just one. Some of my favorites were....

Once you make your selection, you can order by your size or customize the dress to fit perfectly, at this point, you can choose dress length, sleeve length, neckline and to me the best thing was all the dresses have pockets(but you can choose to remove them if you like)!  I love that they are not clothes you see everyday at your local department stores. I finally narrowed it down to this one and I couldn't be happier with the way it fits.

Be sure to check them out on Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest. I promise you will not be disappointed with your dress! If you register you receive a $25 gift coupon.



DISCLAIMER- I was compensated w. a dress in return for my review of the product. All opinions are 100% mine and not swayed by an outside source

life lately

I am still alive but been slightly MIA from here, (but I'm sure no one has noticed ;)) not much has been really happening honestly. This will probably be a pretty boring post minus pictures (bad blogger I know!) but I am just enjoying spending time w my mini. We've been stuck inside a lot, Breanna is in a stage right now where she is afraid of everything outside, but good ol mother nature has had some PMS or something here in PA, one day its almost 80 and we have on AC and next its 40s and we have on heat.

Ive been still on track w. working out and usually only take Saturdays off and I have to say I feel great but, my eating has been kind of crappy so I need to get back to eating better and I need to more accountable for what I am eating! I need to stop snacking on crap and more on fruits and veggies!

This weekend was pretty low key. Friday normal relaxing night of nothing. Saturday we had a busy day, we headed to my parents early in the day and headed over to our friends for a game night later that evening, it was nice to get out and just hang out.  A local photography company sent out a casting call for girls to model clothes for a new clothing boutique, so I figured why not send pics all they could do is say no! So I got an email from them yesterday that they selected her, its only one outfit and a quick session but still I'm excited!

So that about sums up what we've been up-to.

Friday

Well this week hasn't been very exciting, been just working out and spending time w. the mini.


Speaking of working out, I have worked out 12 days in a row seriously this is so unlike me and I don't know where this motivation is coming from but I am not complaining because I can really already see progress. I have  a new obsession w coconut water! So so so so good, while I haven't tried plain, I really love the orange. I really want to try the lemonade one next

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We are going through a not so fun stage right now, where she is literally afraid of every little thing outside...(even the wind), and refused to go play outside. It is crazy and I hope this phase goes away soon!!! Because I really don't want to spend the entire summer indoors! Thankfully it is not just my child because a lot of other moms have said the same about their kids!


Coffee dates and catching up w friends. Ive made a promise to myself to take one day a week to meet up w. friends for coffee or just some me time! I just need that time for myself.

I was contacted by Eshakti a few weeks ago to do a review for some product on here and I just received my dress yesterday and I cant wait to wear it. Look for a review in the next week or so


Jenny McCarthy Stirring the Pot- I cant wait to start reading this...B got it for me this week. I love her and read Belly Laughs when I was pregnant and seriously was hilarious.

Any fun plans this weekend? I am linking up for 5 on Friday

Trendy Tot Tuesday

Linking up w. Kelly, Lindsay and Megan for some Trendy Tot Tuesday!

hair bow- Jameson Monroe
Dress- Jelly the Pug (Zulily)
Shoes - Crazy 8

weekend of fun, family and friends

Happy Cinco de Mayo....I remember back in the day we used to party it up like there was no tomorrow but now, I probably couldn't even hang w one drink! We were supposed to go away w friends this weekend, but B ended up having to work so despite plans getting changed, it turned out to be a great one. I feel like such a bad blogger I have no pictures to share but hey, I enjoyed the weekend a bit too much

Friday Ran some errands in the am before the rain came, and just a normal relaxing evening.

Saturday  I was up bright and early (5:30am) so I decided to jump on the treadmill and did 3mi walk/run for my 100bysummer for the bikini series. After one week I am at 13.5 miles. B headed to work so Breanna and I went out to my parents and we then met up w my friend from h/s (that I haven't seen in a long time!) and had a play date after we picked up my mom and headed to mass at the church I grew up going to, it was nice to go back and see a lot of familiar faces, I kind of wish we lived closer so we could go there more often but I do love the church in our town. Stopped by my aunts to visit for a bit and headed home...I think I was asleep by 9:30...lame I know!

Sunday- Did my workout while B ran to get stuff  to cook out. Our friends Amy, Zac and their girls came over later that afternoon. We haven't seen them for a few weeks so it was nice to catch up (and get to snuggle sweet baby Charlotte). Once they left we just relaxed watched OUAT and were in bed fairly early, Breanna fell asleep about 7:30 due to 2 days of running/playing w. no nap!

This week, I am ready to rock week 2 of the bikini series. I am loving all the support from the awesome community and all the wonderful ladies I have connected with. I created a new instagram for updates and all my progress, (so I dont bombard my personal acct) so if you want to follow along, you can find me here

What fun did you get into this weekend? 

Friday Five

Well, I am a bit late to the party but better late than never! This morning was quite busy and I forgot to schedule the post. So lets get to it.... I am linking up w. Darci for Friday 5.


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As Im sure many of you know I am starting a new fitness challenge/series and even though its only a week in, I am LOVING it, and kicking ass!!!! I seriously have never really enjoyed working out but the support you get from the Tone It Up community is just amazing and makes me realize even though I dont have a TON of weight to lose that I have lots of ladies in the same boat as me.

source

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Garnier bb cream- seriously I am in LOVE with this stuff!!! I dont like to wear a lot of make-up, so I have been using BB Cream but I was using Olay Fresh Effects well since they were out I figured I would try this stuff, I have heard nothing but good things and it is AMAZING!!!!! I will never use a foundation again
 

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LaraBar Ive been looking for a good healthier snack other than fruit and veggies and Ive heard awesome things about these and they were on sale at Target so I figured I would try it and I have to say it was very delicious

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Today I started Level 2 of 30 Day Shred and phew it kicked my ass, but I didnt feel like I was getting enough from Level 1 anymore so I am glad I decided to up it.

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Someone posted this on Instagram this week and I absolutely love it and its so true....and makes me sad how quickly Breanna is growing up.

 have a fab weekend!