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I'm participating in the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/571617342921583/?previousaction=join&source=1"> Move, Nourish, Believe Challenge</a> put on by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l/PAQHTQfO2/lornajane.com/">Lorna Jane</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FitApproach">FitApproach</a>.
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This week, we focused on the MOVE aspect of the challenge and completed 5 challenges, which I recorded on Instagram and Twitter. Search for #mnbchallenge to see what the others have been up to.<br />
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I was in LA for the week because I won a trip to the Biggest Loser Finale from Planet Fitness. I had just finished this DVD before the trip and I brought it along for Dolvett to sign! So, there is my current favorite way to sweat, from my awesome hotel room on Sunset Blvd.<br />
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With the time difference, I was up at about 5am, so I decided to let Hubby sleep and checked out the Move, Nourish, Believe workouts, where I found the Travel Workout and felt inspired to do a few Ab Cycles until he woke up.
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We spent Wednesday enjoying out last bit of time in LA and spent the afternoon/evening traveling. We got home just before 10pm and I tried to get in some planking before cuddling up with my 2yo. I have to admit, I never finished my five minutes and fell asleep with my baby.
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My cuddle buddy from Wednesday night, was also my workout buddy Thursday. We did a lot of running around and jumping during our Tiny Twisters gymnastics class!
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We ended the week by sharing our five fitness favorites. I shared: meal planning, staying active my favorite way - playing with the kids, motivational quotes, yummy recipes and creating new ones, and anything that makes working out at home easier - like DVDs.
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</div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15831026393262937422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928092959770085295.post-73226805427384353632014-02-07T14:22:00.001-06:002014-02-07T15:04:28.966-06:00Biggest Loser Finale: On our Way! {Part 1}<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I wrote up a bit about my excitement during the plane ride to LA. I never got a chance to post it because the hotel down't have free Internet - what??? I kind of love my excitement, so I'm not going to delete it and I will add a bit about our second day at the end. Stay tuned for my thoughts on the whole finale!<br />
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I can't believe I will be in LA in a matter if hours, and on my way to the Biggest Loser Finale this time tomorrow!<br />
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I'm writing from my comfy middle seat in a packed plane to LA, munching on my pretzels and sipping the last of my Diet Coke. The Butler is on the tv screen, and my $2 earbuds are killing my ears. <br />
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This whole experience is already a dream! I can't wait to see what we have in store!<br />
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As promised, I share what I know of our itinerary and my preparations for this amazing trip!<br />
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11:30 flight from Minneapolis<br />
1:30pm arrive in LA and meet a car which will take us to our hotel<br />
5:30pm cocktails and reception with the awesome Planet Fitness people who made this possible<br />
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9:30-11:45am guided, private tour of LA<br />
2pm leave for Biggest Loser<br />
6pm Live Show<br />
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12pm transportation to the airport and flight home<br />
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Looks like we have a pretty packed schedule, but plenty if time for ourselves too. Have I mentioned, I can't believe this is happening!!!<br />
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Ok, so my commitment to lose 10lbs by the 14th is going to be a little difficult... The hardest part about vacations is planning meals and snacks without just grabbing anything in a time-crunch. So, I'm going on this vacation prepared! I have a backpack full of snacks packed under the seat in front of me. We're talking apples, oranges, string cheese, protein bars, and almonds (and a co trainer a perfect 1/4 cup serving size). I also packed some less healthy options to keep my husband from going on a spending spree anytime he has a free moment to eat!<br />
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One of the hardest parts of this trip for me was planning what to wear. Any of you less than happy with your size can relate. Also, anyone between sizes can relate to not wanting to spend money when you hope to only wear a size a short time. I had a great dress to wear. Seriously, great, but my desire to be comfortable while seated and my pasty, Minnesota-winter-white legs convinced me to leave it home. Instead, I came up with the options shown... I'm a little unsure about my finale outfit, but I know I'll be comfortable.<br />
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Oh my goodness! We were in store for quite a few surprises after this point!<br />
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Following our limo ride with champagne to our gorgeous hotel, we were greeted with so many amazing things from planet fitness! I can't even list everything in our amazing gift basket! I will say that we got some amazing Planet Fitness swag (water bottle, hat, bag, socks, mugs, etc...) and lots of fun snacks! We were so completely touched by their generosity!<br />
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That first night we had a cocktail reception to meet all the amazing people that made our trip possible, along with the other winners. I had such a blast! Each and every person we met was so sweet and we had such a great time getting to know them! <br />
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Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15831026393262937422noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928092959770085295.post-24569309920858988112014-02-06T22:57:00.001-06:002014-02-08T10:47:50.116-06:00Lots of news!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hey guys! <br />
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I'm back from an AMAZING vacation! I cannot believe all that happened in those three days!<br />
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I wrote about Day 1 on the plane down, but didn't have Internet access in the hotel (strange), so I will recap it all soon, I promise! I can't thank Planet Fitness and all the awesome ladies that made it possible enough!<br />
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First, I finally have my own domain! Goodbye "blogspot" I'm onto bigger and better things - ok, what it really means is that I have a lot to learn and will be trying to get it all figured out in the next couple weeks. With the help of <a href="http://korywoodard.com/">Kory Woodard</a> (great help and some of the best prices I found!) most of the content is over on the new site. I have a bit of work to do getting my sidebar into place and, let's face it, it needs some help anyway! I also had a bit of a glitch with eat Tips and Tricks Tuesday post and lost everything after the grab button - so strange, I don't understand any of this stuff! Hopefully I will get completely moved over soon - <b>feel free to give me a not-so-gentle shove if it takes more than a week!</b><br />
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Second, in addition to the Biggest Loser posts, I will finally be getting my review of <a href="https://www.energybits.com/">Energybits</a> up on the blog! They were so generous to send me a sample and allow me to give some away to you! I'm not a supplement person, because I never know enough about anything to feel comfortable putting something I'm insure of in my body. What I love about these is that they're not crazy supplements full of things I've never heard of, they're 100% natural ingredients (algae - Spurilina in Energybits and Chlorella in Recoverybits). I can't wait to share my thoughts with you - expect to see a Energybits review in the coming week and a Recoverybits review following my Valentine's Snowmobile Weekend.<br />
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Third, I just got news that I will be a <a href="http://www.runordye.com/">Run or Dye</a> ambassador for the Minnesota run. I'm really looking forward to this run, because even before I started running I thought it would be fun to do a colorful fun run. So, stay tuned because I should have a great discount t code for you, and an opportunity for other Minnesota bloggers to get in on the fun!<br />
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Fourth, if you follow on Instagram, you have already seen my posts for the Move, Nourish, BelieveChallenge hosted by Fit Approach and Lorna Jane Activewear. We're nearing the end of our Move week and I will be posting a recap this weekend.<br />
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Last, I'm very excited to announce that I am one of the new <a href="http://bit.ly/1neIn8g">contributors of VMG206</a>! I'm going to be doing my best to represent the health and fitness side of things. Stop by this week for a great healthy soup to keep you cozy through this never-ending cold winter!<br />
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Ok guys! There's the news! Lots of fun stuff in store, and I will get on top of all of that shortly! If there's something you're particularity excited about give me a little nudge and I'll push it to the front of the list for you!<br />
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Sound good? Did you watch the Biggest Loser Finale? Have you tried Energybits? Have you done a Run or Dye? Are you doing the Move, Nourish, Believe Challenge? What, if anything, are you looking forward to?<br />
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Well, it's Tuesday again and time to share our <b>healthy living</b> / <b>fitness</b><b> tips and tricks</b> or to look for support, guidance, or inspiration from others to make this journey a little smoother.<br />
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Thanks to everyone who shared last week! We had some pretty amazing stuff linked up, and a lot of new people with great things to share! How lucky! A lot were linked up throughout the week, so be sure to check back and take a look!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I will...</span><br />
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I'd say I've been really doing things right 99% of the time lately. <br />
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I have gone through my cookbooks (Weight Watchers and Biggest Loser, mostly) and come up with a fantastic meal plan for the next two weeks. Alright, it was supposed to be a one week meal plan, but when we work in leftover nights it stretches out to two weeks, which is fine by me. I love having fun recipes to try and great ideas so don't scramble and make bad choices.<br />
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I've made to to the end of my Biggest Loser 30 Day Power X-Train DVD! Tomorrow will be the last day, and I'm so proud to have stuck with it the full 30 days! I will be honest and say that fitting in the workouts during nap time have decreased my productivity with other things because that was my time to kick it into high gear and get things done, but it's worth it. I've also been pretty lucky because my husband has really stepped up and helped me when he gets home at night, it makes such a difference!<br />
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So, I have been planning, making workouts a priority, staying strong resisting mindless snacking during the day, and that's my 99%. <br />
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It's that 1% that has been killing me! <br />
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Nighttime rolls around and my binge behaviors come back full force! It is amazing the amount of calories I can consume in no time at all.<br />
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I tell myself not to waste all my hard work in a matter of minutes, to keep my goal in mind, to remember all those tricks that got me through before, make healthy choices, etc. but I'm still out of control!<br />
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I'm recommitting! I'm giving myself a goal and sticking to it! There are just over two weeks between now and our annual snowmobile weekend. My goal is 10 pounds in fourteen days and I will treat myself to a new pair of snowmobile pants. I think I've come to the conclusion that my post-babies hips may never fit back into my old pants no matter how small I get. Snowmobile pants are so expensive, but that's why it's a great reward!<br />
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That should be motivation enough to stop the snacking. I'm going to be 100% on point until February 14th, lose 10 pounds, and finally get my snowmobile pants guilt-free!<br />
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So that <i>was</i> the plan... Anyone else, part of a one-income family of five, knows how difficult it is to make the decision to spend that kind of money on yourself. It's also specially difficult when other things come up.<br />
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Remember my good news I can't wait to share??? Well here it is!<br />
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My husband and I will be on our way to LA for the Biggest Loser Live Finale this coming Monday! <br />
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<i>I still can't believe it!</i><br />
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I had a chance to win tickets to the finale last night during our #JustCrunchEm Twitter party and was actually nervous to win because I would have to decided if it was worth coming up with the money for airfare and hotel. <i>For some reason, I had a feeling I would win. </i>We're not really in a position for a spur-of-the-moment trip and $1000 price tag when all was said and done. I was pretty relieved when I didn't win.<br />
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And then I realized that I was one of the winners of the <b>Planet Fitness #PFBiggestSupport Grand Prize!!!</b> <i> I seriously only tweeted with that hashtag a couple times! </i>I was so excited! <br />
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I called my mom immediately and told her about the prize. At that point I didn't know if I should be excited or still worry about the price of lodging and airfare, so I looked up the official grand prize. <b>Two tickets to the live finale, two plane tickets, two nights in a hotel, and ground transportation while in LA!!!</b><br />
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I'm still in shock and waiting for my official email to come from Planet Fitness, but they've been in touch through Twitter so I think I can get excited!<br />
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Have you ever won something amazing before? Are you a Biggest Loser fan? Who would you be most excited to see at the finale?<br />
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Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15831026393262937422noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928092959770085295.post-49844115118946324842014-01-27T21:05:00.000-06:002014-01-27T21:05:37.045-06:00{Healthy} Tips and Tricks Tuesday #23<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Well, it's Tuesday again and time to share our <b>healthy living</b> / <b>fitness</b><b> tips and tricks</b> or to look for support, guidance, or inspiration from others to make this journey a little smoother.<br />
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Thanks to everyone who shared last week! We had some pretty amazing stuff linked up, and a lot of new people with great things to share! How lucky! A lot were linked up throughout the week, so be sure to check back and take a look!<br />
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Not even gonna lie, I'm a little proud of the fact that I got a Valentine's Day project done before February! Usually, the earliest I can seem to get a project done is the week of the holiday, so this is impressive!<br />
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I kept brainstorming for a while about how I was going to pull this together... Do I get a styrofoam wreath? How much yarn do I need to wrap the styrofoam completely? What colors should I use? How about a bow?<br />
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Finally, I had all the perfect materials! (I should also mention this all cost me about $4, but I'm going to say $3 since I could have made it happen with only a scrap piece of yarn instead of the whole thing!)<br />
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Did you see what I used for the wreath??? I found a pool noodle tucked away in the out if season stuff at Menards! Yellow $1.29 instead if the flotation wreath form at Walmart for $8!!! I also was lucky enough to find it in pink, so no more worrying about wrapping the whole thing in yarn!<br />
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All I did was use a couple pieces of pink Duck Tape (Christmas present from my 2yo) and it stayed together great!<br />
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I made a template and started cutting my felt hearts. I got nine hearts out of a half piece of felt.<br />
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I was a little fussy making sure I had the right scale - not too small but I didn't want them to wrap too much so they didn't look like hearts.<br />
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I crisscrossed the yarn around the wreath and secured the pieces I. The back with more pink Duck Tape. Since the hearts fell off from where I placed them while winding the yarn around, I tucked them into the yarn Xs.<br />
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I used the remaining half of felt to make my bow. All I did was bunch it together I. He center and staple. Then I added a scrap piece around the center, stapled it together in the back and used more tape to secure.<br />
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That was all there was to it! It literally took me about ten minutes start to finish and I think it's the cutest thing.<br />
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I'm kind of in love with putting wreaths together. It's usually one of my only decorations. Are you a wreath person? What's your go-to decoration for most holidays?<br />
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Sesame Street Live is one of my earliest memories. The show used to come to Minnesota every year around my birthday (December 5th) and my parents took me and my cousins to the show a for a few years. I remember the excitement of sitting in the seat and not knowing what to expect. Then, the complete disbelief as I saw my favorite Sesame Street characters <b><i>in person</i></b>!<br />
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I was beyond excited to experience it all again through the eyes of my son!<br />
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Sesame Street Live currently has three shows running right now, <a href="http://sesamestreetlive.com/shows/cant-stop-singing">Can't Stop Singing</a>, <a href="http://sesamestreetlive.com/shows/elmo-makes-music">Elmo Makes Music</a>, and in Minnesota this weekend<a href="http://from%20sesamestreelive.com/"> Make a New Friend</a><br />
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A little bit about the show from <a href="http://sesamestreetlive.com/shows/make-new-friend">SesameStreeLive.com</a><br />
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My little guy and I had so much fun! He loved driving into the city, parking in the garage, and walking through the skyway right by Target Field on our way to the Target Center. <br />
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That little guy was excited! As we got our tickets scanned at the door, he proudly announced, "I'm going to Sesame Street." I was also surprised that he posed with Elmo, since he usually likes to make it difficult for me to get a good picture until I finally give up.<br />
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There was plenty of merchandise to buy your little ones, and most of it was unsurprisingly high priced. I did, however, cave and buy the $15 CD after the show - those tunes were catchy! Who can help but want to hear, "Got the Moves Like Bert" over and over again!?! (Can I also just quickly mention the fact that during that song Telly may have done a monster-version of twerking to dance his favorite shape - the triangle!) I figure I now have the perfect tool for dealing with fussy toddlers in the car. <br />
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When we got to our seats, I was happy to see how they sectioned off an enormous venue like the Target Center. It looked like any seat would have a great view. <br />
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There was a large section on the floor, which I believe are called The Sunny Seats. They are the most expensive, and for good reason! The characters are always in that area! There seemed to be at least one or two characters interacting with the kids at all times, and most of them entered the stage from that area.<br />
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I was wondering how my active 2-year-old would handle the 90 minute performance and he did great! From all around you hear little voices commenting on the show, fussing a bit, or singing and talking along. You can also look around and see kids walking in the isles, moving from lap to lap, or dancing at the edge of the seats. <br />
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All of this makes you feel completely comfortable when you little one starts leaning back saying he would like to watch the show upside down. It also all seems to fade into the background as you focus on the entertainment.<br />
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I'd say it looks like he was captivated!<br />
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There is a 15 minute intermission in the middle of the 90 minute show, so there is plenty of time for the kiddos to stretch their legs and the whole show moves really fast.<br />
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Be prepared for your kids to use that time to ask repeatedly for the Elmo balloons for sale during intermission. Smart move Sesame Street... There were so many parents shelling out the big bucks for those balloons - I didn't go for it, but I believe that was a $10 balloon!<br />
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The songs were catchy, the dancing was entertaining, the story was cute, and the kids had fun. What more could you ask for!?<br />
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It is a great way to enjoy a live show at a reasonable price, or you can spring for the Sunny Seats and really get an experience! Just look at all the characters in that area!<br />
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Weeknight dinners are rough. They are especially challenging in our home with two toddlers just up from naps, a step-daughter returning from school, and a husband who is lucky to make it home for dinner. I am always looking for something to make dinner time a little easier.<br />
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I was so excited to add something new to my arsenol of dinner-prep tips. I couldn't wait to try out each of the three Manwich flavors and see what kind of fun (and healthy) creation I could come up with.<br />
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Confession: I have never cooked with Manwich.<br />
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I'm pretty positive I've eaten it at some point in my life, but I have never made Sloppy Joes or anything else with Manwich.<br />
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5-6 Baked Potatoes (I did a sweet potato for me - delish!)</li>
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1 Can Thick and Chunky Manwich</li>
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2 Carrots, peeled and chopped</li>
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1 Celery Stalk, chopped</li>
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1 Small Onion, chopped</li>
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1/2lb Ground Turkey</li>
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1 cup Cooked Lentils</li>
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3 cups Broccoli</li>
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Cook potatoes. Chop carrots, celery, and onion. Steam broccoli. Cook lentils.</li>
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Sautee carrots, celery, and onions in a pan over medium heat until softened.</li>
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Add ground turkey and continue until cooked through. Drain if needed.</li>
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Add lentils and Manwich Thick and Chunky sauce and cook according to directions.</li>
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Open baked potato, cover with 1/2 cup steamed broccoli, and approximately 1 cup of Manwich mixture.</li>
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Ok, this is kind of an unnecessary picture, but isn't that a beautiful thing???<br />
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Yum! This turned out so much better than I had expected! The sauce was delicious and sweet with all the veggies. It also was the perfect way to top the potatoe and not need anything else. I also love that I was able to cram all sorts of veggies in there even though Manwich does already include one full serving of vegetables.<br />
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Remember that lovely vision of quiet kids and a dinnertime of not getting up... Well, they gobbled this up so fast I barely had a chance to get mine prepared before they were finished! So, so much for the "kid-stopping" for this family, but I'd call it a success!<br />
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Love those messy Manwich faces!<br />
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Which flavor of Manwich are you looking forward to trying? Does Manwich help you get through busy weeknights?<br />
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I can't stress enough the importance of "baby steps" and keeping yourself successful when embarking on a journey toward healthier living! It is so easy to get discouraged when all you look at is the big picture. It is so important to break things down into manageable pieces, and rewarding yourself for accomplishing each small goal. <br />
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When I started this journey, I had two kiddos under two and 80lbs to lose. It could have been overwhelming, but I was determined. I also made small changes as I was able to make them. I started with being as active as I could playing with the kids, then we focused on healthier lunches, moved on to meal planning and healthy dinners for the whole family, etc...<br />
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I've lost 40lbs now, but I sure hit a snag with the holidays. It was really hard to get my motivation back. This week, granted I really only mean today and yesterday, is the first time that I felt fully back on track. My cravings after the holidays were pretty out of control and I was still having some binge moments even after committing to getting back on track. <br />
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Luckily, my new mini-goal of working out with the Biggest Loser 30-day X-Train DVD was a success and I have stuck with it for two weeks now. So, that means it's time to tackle my eating habits and make a new change.<br />
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I was thrilled to get a chance to review VegaOne Nutritional Shake. Although, it did arrive at the same time as a plate of Christmas cookies from the neighbors. So, after eating nearly all the Christmas cookies, I was ready to give the shakes a shot.<br />
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VegaOne has a great <a href="http://myvega.com/onechange/?utm_campaign=FAOneChange&utm_medium=link&utm_source=blog&utm_content=FAOneChange0#vega-one" target="_blank">campaign </a>launching to remind you that #OneChange is all it takes to get you moving in the right direction.<br />
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When times get busy with the kids, I can be a Breakfast Skipper. I thought this was the perfect time to make this #OneChange because I have been meaning to jump on the smoothie bandwagon and a morning smoothie sounded so easy.<br />
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Ok, let me be honest. This did not work for me, and there are a number of reasons.<br />
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I went from eating only slightly better than I had been in the past, and not concentrating on healthy eating since Thanksgiving, to starting my first ever Nutritional Shake regime.<br />
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I started with the VegaOne French Vanilla mixed with water according to the instructions. I actually thought the taste was great, but the texture took some getting used to. I also, never finished it and ended up feeling a bit off for the day. (I completely attribute this to the huge change from eating junk over the holidays.)<br />
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The next day I went out and bought a small blender and decided to try a smoothie. I didn't have much on hand to make a great smoothie, so it did not turn out as I had hoped. (I really should have checked out some of the <a href="http://myvega.com/vega-life/recipe-center/" target="_blank">recipe ideas</a> from VegaOne.) It did taste pretty decent, but I still didn't end up finishing it and couldn't wait to get some food I could chew!<br />
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Ok, so from that point on I decided that the Breakfast Skipper was not the persona for me. That's the great thing about making a small #OneChange - I was not at all discouraged because my big picture was still intact. I realized that it was important for me to make time to make some eggs and get a good breakfast, involving chewing food.<br />
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So, that's where I am now... My #OneChange is to focus on those snacks. I'm going to head over to get some VegaOne recipe ideas and check out the <a href="http://myvega.com/product/vega-one-bar/" target="_blank">VegaOne Bars</a>!<br />
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What #OneChange <a href="http://myvega.com/onechange/?utm_campaign=FAOneChange&utm_medium=link&utm_source=blog&utm_content=FAOneChange0#vega-one" target="_blank">persona</a> can you relate to? What #OneChange are you focusing on for 2014?<br />
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Sarah from <a href="http://shhfithappens.com/" target="_blank">Shh... fit Happens</a> shared a great<a href="http://shhfithappens.com/2014/01/07/exercise-and-nutrition-tracking-sheet-free-printable/" target="_blank"> exercise and Nutrition Tracking Sheet Free Printable</a>!</div>
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<a href="http://quirksandrecreation.com/" target="_blank">Quirks and Recreation</a> shared her <a href="http://quirksandrecreation.com/2013/12/10/31-day-exercise-challenge/" target="_blank">31 Day Exercise Challenge</a>!</div>
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Confession time: I'm am struggling to get back on track with my snacking!!!<br />
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Remember, "failure to plan..." I have a fridge stocked with great stuff, but I haven't put in the prep time and planning to get that good food into my belly.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, I'm doing alright. I've knocked 3 pounds off the holiday weight-gain. I am making healthier choices and meals are great. However, I'm usually more of an all-or-nothing girl - if I give myself an inch, I take a mile. So, these little snacks here and there are not going to keep me shedding the pounds!<br />
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I took the first steps to ridding the house of junk today. I emptied the tempting half-empty bags of chips into individual serving sizes for my husband to take to work. I also told him that I would like to re-arrange the cabinets to get his junk out of my eyesight. Last, I need to get the Christmas cookies out of the house! <br />
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It was recommended during the #JustCrunchEm chat last night that I put a picture of Jillian Michaels with her best, "do it and die" face right on the box, and then we rolled off some great products to include her voice as a deterrent - it was genius! but I digress.<br />
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I have been tracking with myfitnesspal all week and, with the exception of yesterday, I have tracked all of my indulgences. So, there's a non-scale victory for you!<br />
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Speaking of non-scale victories, I have mentioned before that I do not workout regularly. I do a bit here and there and play pretty hard with the kiddos at times but, since winter has crushed my running, I haven't been sticking to any sort of plan.<br />
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I am proud to say that I have done the Biggest Loser Power X-Train video each day this week! Including tonight, when I got home after 7 and had to kick my husband out of the living room while he was watching a movie.<br />
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I mapped out a plan in my planner and I have stuck to it! The only day I took a break (recommended one day off) was when we took the little man to snocross (so much fun!) and I think I walked, did plenty of stairs, and carried him enough to burn some calories! And... even though we came home smelling like fried food, I somehow managed to find a deli stand and ate a salad and half of my little guys ham sandwich!<br />
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So, things aren't perfect and I'm struggling a bit, but there are some major positives in there to offset that. I'm pretty proud of sticking to the workout plan, and I am determined to keep it up for the month. I've been meal planning today and plan to prep some healthy snacks tonight.<br />
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How have you been doing after the holidays? Have you been able to get right back into the swing of things, or did you never let yourself get too off track? (If that's the case, you are my inspiration!)<br />
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I sat down a couple weeks ago with some fun new pens and a fresh notebook and wrote goals until I filled the page.<br />
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It's funny now to look back on what must have been strong on my mind at the time. The majority seem to be business goals, and then fitness goals, and then seems to end with family goals - I guess I feel like a lot of the goals for the family are just natural "do whatever the kiddos and husband need" and the decisions happen almost without thinking. <br />
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1. Go live with my business/passion. I have been working toward something that has been brewing since I started my weight loss journey at the beginning of the year. Starting a business is a scary thought, but I fully believe I can come up with an awesome tool for busy women looking to increase their activity.<br />
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2. I committed to 14 races in 2014. Sounds crazy since I did my first-ever 5K at the end of last summer, but it's a goal I plan to strive for.<br />
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3. My little guy is two and a half and stays home with me. I take him to gymnastics once a week, but that kiddos is starving for the attention of other children his age. Price is something we'll have to figure out, but he needs to spend some time with other kiddos. (update: just got a flyer for an amazing preschool in town - registration is on the 26th! *tear*)<br />
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4. I got so much out of <a href="http://www.bloggybootcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bloggy Boot Camp</a> Minneapolis and I'd love to attend another conference! I have my sights set on Philadelphia and hopefully I can make it all happen. It would be so much easier if it were in Minneapolis again, though!<br />
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5. I purchased my domain and hosting, but need to get some time to myself t figure out how to switch everything over. <b>I'm super nervous about this, so if anyone can lend some advice I'm all ears!</b><br />
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6&7. I want to start a second website/business this year. I am in no way a fitness or nutrition expert. In fact, I need a lot of help myself, and I need a lot of help for my plan to take off. I will need to spend a bunch of time looking for contributors who are Registered Dietitians or Personal Trainers, <b>so if anyone knows of someone with these credentials who would lend a hand let me know!</b><br />
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9. I think I first got on <a href="https://twitter.com/ExpDomesticity" target="_blank">Twitter</a> right before Bloggy Boot Camp in October. I<strike>'m just nearing</strike> just hit the 1000 followers point - hopefully in 2014 that can quadruple??? (Mostly I just wanted to get specific with measurable goals here)<br />
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10. I had so much fun last summer when I had my cousins over to host a workout! It seems like the majority of my friends live out of state and it is almost impossible to organize a group, but I may look into asking around and finding people I don't know too well to get together for a good sweat sesh.<br />
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11&12&16. I am a bridesmaid in a wedding in May and my goal is to be 40lbs smaller. Along those same lines, that would bring me back to my wedding weight and I would love to try on that dress again! I also, have recently fit back int my wedding bands and have a goal of getting my engagement ring back on in 2014.<br />
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13. I haven't been able to justify spending the money on a gym membership since I've been a stay-at-home-Momma, but I would like to at least visit four or more nearby and compare/contrast. It would be great to find a way to join, because I know I can change my diet and add activity, it I need some major help to tone.<br />
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14&15. Run a 9 minute mile. I like running now, but I am a ssslllloooowwww runner! I think I average around a 14.5 minute mile?? With all the races I want to run, I don't think it is a crazy goal to strive for 9 minutes. Besides speed, I hope to complete a 5K without stopping. I've gotten close, but haven't run the full way through.<br />
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17. My little guy spends a lot of time on the lake. It's time for swim lessons. I put it off a bit because I didn't want to get n the pool with him. I got up the courage to squeeze I to a bathing suit while on vacation and I think it's about time I do that for him.<br />
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18. Along with contributors, I plan to look into brands and products I believe in to promote in the future. My business plan is to offer everything for free, so promotion and other events may be the way to turn a profit eventually.<br />
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19. I met with a business mentor this past summer and he recommended completing a business plan. I put it off as my ideas came into shape, but I think I'm ready for that now.<br />
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21. It helps me so much when I meal plan! I may not always stick to the plan, but having a guide helps with the types of food we eat, with shopping, and with my tracking and planning for my day. <b>Goal: do this each week!</b> I will be pretty happy if this happens <u>every two weeks</u>.<br />
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22. Increase savings by $1,000. I have no plan yet of how to do this... We are a one-income family of five, but is is a goal and I'll have to figure it out before 2015 rolls around.<br />
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23. I've always wanted to have an Etsy shop. I love the idea of having a reason to be creative and making money from it. I don't know EXACTLY what I may try to create/sell but I have some ideas.<br />
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25. <b>Track EVERY day - even bad days</b>. This is so huge to my success with my weight loss goals!! It is incredibly easy to track when you're having a spot-on-perfect day, it is a lot harder when you've consumed all sorts of junk and have to try to write it all down! I also have a lot of success when I plan my meals and track before I eat. This is a huge one for me! I want to see the longest ever MyFitnessPal log-in streak I've ever seen!<br />
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26&27. The kiddos and I need a better routine! This has been so hard with having them so close together and sharing a room. In 2014 we will get more organized, stick to a bedtime routine, have both kiddos in their OWN beds by 9, and have at least one of them potty trained. Ahhhh... life would be blissful!<br />
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When my second child was born in October I made the decision to stay home.<br />
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Another thing being home has helped me do is work on creating a healthy lifestyle for the whole family.<br />
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As a person who grew up on chicken nuggets and sweets, I am so proud to say that my kiddos asked for corn and oranges when I offered them chicken nuggets. They are amazing eaters and I feel such a sense of pride knowing that my example and the meals I make for them have created this awesome behavior! I love each and every time someone comments how what good eaters they are or looks surprised as they ask for broccoli, chow down on a cucumber slice at 8-months-old, or goes crazy for a snack of frozen peas.<br />
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I'm also proud of how adventurous I have become in the kitchen. Our whole family is eating better and it is becoming more rare that we pick up something or make something less healthy on the fly. My husband and I have been more conscious about how we eat and snack, and both of us have lost weight this year. <br />
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Even my step-daughter has become a better eater - and that was a struggle! She has gone from gagging on anything that was not Mac 'n Cheese and taking over an hour to eat, to eating what is put on her plate and finishing before the rest of the family many times. That is such a huge success, and I am so happy to see how much healthier she has gotten since being in our home.<br />
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In addition to better eating, we have become a much more active family. The kiddos and I went for runs all summer long, they watch me exercise at home, and we all spent more time outside or being active. My two-year-old asks to wear his running pants and do yoga, squats, or push-ups.<br />
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I started blogging in March of 2013 (maybe Feb?) and it has opened a whole new world to me! I'm not fantastic at it yet, but I'm learning. It has shown me that I can be home for my kids, but use this gift of time (what time with toddlers, right?) to try for something that would be a dream job/accomplishment.<br />
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What I've been exposed to and learned blogging has helped create bigger dreams and ambitions. I still have a way to go, and still I need a lot of help from fellow bloggers with more health and fitness knowledge than myself, but I am so passionate about pursuing this dream!<br />
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I gained a lot of support and confidence after attending Bloggy Boot Camp put on my the SITSgirls. Since then, I feel like I have come a long way with social media and gathering the skills I need to make that dream happen.<br />
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So, I've already talked about us becoming a healthier family, but can I take a moment to say - I lost 40 pounds this year!<br />
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I did it mostly with diet - tracking what I eat and being conscious of my choices and the meals I make. I started running in the Spring and I can't believe that it became something I love. I crave a run all the time, I completed my first 5K, and I'm committing to 14 in 2014. I also found some great motivation in DietBets and won $278.91 along the way - bonus!<br />
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I plan to lose the remaining 40lbs in 2014, preferably by May because I'll need to fit into a bridesmaid dress!<br />
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Last but not least, I have some amazing kiddos! They are well-behaved, polite, smart, and fun. I love watching how others react to them, and can't get enough of hearing people compliment my amazing little people. <br />
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They are my biggest accomplishment!<br />
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Every other accomplishment on this list is ultimately about them. I am so happy to be able to spend each day with them. I am so proud to see how they are benefitting from and learning the healthy habits I am trying to create for my family. The time home with them has enabled me to go after some dreams that I hope will benefit and inspire them in the future. Last, a healthy Momma means a more fun and active Momma. This past November was the first time I have gotten in a swimsuit since my first kiddo was born in 2011, and I will never forget the look on his face and how happy he was to have Mom swim with him.<br />
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This year has been amazing! I have many goals for 2014, which I will reveal soon!<br />
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I've been taking a break from blogging for the holidays, but I have been keeping up and having a lot of fun with <a href="http://instagram.com/exploringdomesticity" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you don't already <a href="http://instagram.com/exploringdomesticity" target="_blank">follow</a>, I would love if you did! I also tend to tweet links to my Instagram posts, so you can always <a href="http://twitter.com/expdomesticity" target="_blank">follow</a> on <a href="http://twitter.com/ExpDomesticity" target="_blank">Twitter</a> too!<br>
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Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15831026393262937422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928092959770085295.post-25417655322090493162013-12-24T00:37:00.001-06:002013-12-24T00:37:51.411-06:00Happy Holidays!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our Tips and Tricks Tuesday party will resume next week, but this week is all about family and making memories!<br />
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We do most of our celebrating on Christmas Eve, so tomorrow will be our big day and we'll be driving up to the cabin on Christmas Day. I'm looking forward to a relaxing week at the cabin and some snowmobiling! The only thing better than that place in the summer is that place in the winter! Gorgeous! Be sure to follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/ExploringDomesticity" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to see some of that winter wonderland!<br />
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I haven't been doing the best on staying strong through the holidays. I went dress shopping today for a friend's wedding and did exactly what you're not supposed to do - I ordered the smaller size! To be honest, I wanted to order two sizes down - that's how confident I am! I'm getting things off to a big start with my<a href="http://diet.bt/1cNNWIK" target="_blank"> Lean and Mean in 2014 DietBet</a>. I'll probably join two more as well. Better keep up my awesome winning streak and keep adding to that ever-growing account! I'd love to have you<a href="http://diet.bt/1cNNWIK" target="_blank"> join me</a> - it's such a fun way to support each other and get a reward at the end!<br />
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The last thing to mention before heading off to bed is that I finally purchased my domain, got hosting, and am making the switch to Wordpress! I would love any help I can get! I spend entirely too much to e on this stuff that would take other no time at all. So, I need to figure out how to make that switch soon, also, it wouldn't hurt to get a little design help - any suggestions would be appreciated!<br />
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I found some great sweaters at our local Goodwill for $1.49 each. I had 6 totally, it so e took a huge hit when Hubby washed them all together and the one black one disintegrated and imbedded itself in the other sweaters! Yikes!<br />
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I tried to look for interesting weaves and areas of interest.<br />
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I started by choosing what I wanted to be the opening of my stocking and what area of the sweater I wanted to include. <br />
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I used a different area for each stocking. For this one I used the sleeve as the opening and for the others I used the bottom hem and the neck. I tried to limit my sewing by using an existing seam if I could.<br />
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I used the two stockings at the top of the picture as my guide. I liked the width and length of one and the foot of the other so I traced the top of one and the bottom of the other onto my sweaters. I then pinned and sewed using a zigzag. <br />
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I love the way they turned out! <br />
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They needed a bit of stretching before they stopped wrinkling up and the seams, making the foot look funny. I'm not sure if that was because the sewing machine foot got caught up in the weave of the sweater a few times or just because they need a bit of a stretch when the weave is looser, but it turned out alright. <br />
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I'm in love with the middle stocking! The buttons from the hem of the sweater are adorable and the tight knit of that sweater made it hang better than the rest.<br />
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Are you a cozy sweater lover? Did you make or buy your Christmas Stockings? Are you itching to make something out of an old sweater now? I have two left and I wonder if I'll finish them before Christmas - oh well, the kids are covered!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When my daughter was 6 months old, I decided to get completely serious about making a healthy lifestyle and modeling healthy habits for my children. Through a commitment to doing this for my kids and all the support </span>I've<span style="font-family: inherit;"> found through social media, with <a href="http://diet.bt/1cNNWIK" target="_blank">dietbets</a>, <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/2Momma2" target="_blank">myfitnesspal</a>, and runkeeper, I have lost 40 pounds. </span></div>
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Last, because they're so important and because I love linking up with <a href="http://ktjweighingin.com/">Katie</a> each week, here are some of my non-scale victories from this past year: more energy for my kiddos, healthy and balanced meals are the norm, I actually <i>want</i> to exercise, I'm fitting back into old clothes, I don't hide out from social situations like I did when I was ashamed of my size, I'm involving myself in interests that support my healthy changes, and I feel so much better about myself.<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So, here's the deal:</span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Link up any past posts you have that you think may benefit others in any way - advice, recipes, reviews, workouts, motivation, inspiration, etc...</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Link up any past posts in which you are searching out advice from others - help staying on track, products, workouts, food, motivation, etc...</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Make sure to include the topic of your post in your title (I've noticed putting "Kristin @ Exploring Domesticity" in the title spot is a total weight loss blog trend - we're looking for the subject so people know what they're clicking on.)</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Follow your lovely hosts, <a href="http://exploringdomesticity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kristin</a> and <a href="http://seeinglessofkristin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kristin</a> - let us know and we will gladly follow you back! Hey, we're all here for the same support, right?</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Place our button somewhere on your blog or link back in your posts - let's gather as much advice from as many people as we can!</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Last, visit as many links as you can - help answer questions from those looking for help and let the others know how much you appreciate them sharing their own tips and tricks.</span></li>
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<li>Each week we will try to feature the most clicked link, as well as others that seem particularly helpful and deserve a little more recognition.</li>
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