Okay, so I am pretty sure that you most of you have heard of Pinterest. If not, jump on this bandwagon quick! I love it so much. It has given me ideas for Christmas, Valentine's, dinner, health/fitness, smoothies, fashion, home and anything else I could ever imagine. Seriously, it is amazing and I love that it has inspired me and made me want to do so much. Now, enough of my blabbering about it, lets see something!
Today with it being Saturday, everyone was home and I was in the mood to whip up some deliciousness. And I wanted everyone to try it! Sometimes, I just really love cooking. It is one of my favorite hobbies. I am not quite sure what it is about cooking but I find it so fun and love the satisfaction I get when the dish is complete. So, I made 3 things today and here they are.
1. Five Minute Chocolate Oatmeal--a hit with Rebecca and I.
2. Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Pizza--everyone in the family seemed to like it!
3. Lemon Chex Mix--Lemon goodness!
I was able to have such a great time experimenting, cooking and shopping with my sisters and even have a little fun in the surprising snow fall! If we could all have days like these together sometime :)
For Christmas I was also able to make these scarves for my mom and Jessica. My mom wore hers to church the next Sunday and they were a hit among the ladies of the ward!
I also have been trying to eat a little healthier and get my fitness on track (stupid freshman 15 became all too real for me) and I have gotten a TON of great ideas. This shake/smoothie has been a definite favorite of mine. It tastes absolutely delish!
Now with all these recipes and abundance of quotes and crafts, I plan on creating a recipe book as well as a cute quote book to take with me wherever I go. Yay!! Enjoy my little goodies I shared and hope to see you on Pinterest ;)
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year, New Start.
Well, after all is said and done this year has been one for my record books! That is definitely for sure. I know I am a girl but geez, I don't know if I have ever experienced more emotions in my whole life than I did from this past year. It ranged from ecstatic, nervous, confused, depressed, worried, unsure, sad, happy, disappointed and I could go on and on. However, if there is one thing I have taken from this year it is that LIFE MOVES ON. Whether you like it or not and how you handle and move along with it makes all the difference. I have stated in previous posts a lot of the things that I have learned over the months and those things I will not forget. Now that I have experienced all these things, here are my top 11 of 2011 :)
1. Falling/being in Love
2. My 18th Birthday (Yes, it was that great!!)
3. Graduating High School (with high honors!!)
4. Going to College
5. Prom
6. Canyoneering @ Zions
7. St. George trip
8. My last Girl's Camp
9. Halloween w/ my roomies
10. Thanksgiving--nothing like coming home
11. Christmas/Skyping Cory
I know there is more that I experience this past year, just not enough room on my list or in my memory haha. Now, time for the classic, cliche list of resolutions. I plan and intend on actually keeping and doing these. In fact, I want them to become habits (don't we all). I also think that maybe if I actually post my list of resolutions, that this will somehow make me remember and keep them better...I don't know why, Probably because of the fact that people will read this and actually expect results and something from me. So here we are:
1. The classic "health and weight" category. I decided to not have a weight goal but more of a fitness goal. I want to go to the gym and exercise classes, eat healthier (no soda, sweets, etc unless special occasions or necessary splurges) and drink more water. From this I am hoping to see myself become more tone and lean! Sorry for the unnecessary explanation..
2. Spiritual: Read the Book of Mormon daily, whether it's just a verse or several chapters at a time. I hope to improve my relationship with my Heavenly Father and my testimony.
3. Personal: I just need to learn to not care what people think and be more out there! From what I have been told, I need to give people "something to work with". So that is something I am really going to try and work on. Be more outgoing and meet new people.
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and wish them the best of luck with their resolutions and brand new year. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
1. Falling/being in Love
2. My 18th Birthday (Yes, it was that great!!)
3. Graduating High School (with high honors!!)
4. Going to College
5. Prom
6. Canyoneering @ Zions
7. St. George trip
8. My last Girl's Camp
9. Halloween w/ my roomies
10. Thanksgiving--nothing like coming home
11. Christmas/Skyping Cory
I know there is more that I experience this past year, just not enough room on my list or in my memory haha. Now, time for the classic, cliche list of resolutions. I plan and intend on actually keeping and doing these. In fact, I want them to become habits (don't we all). I also think that maybe if I actually post my list of resolutions, that this will somehow make me remember and keep them better...I don't know why, Probably because of the fact that people will read this and actually expect results and something from me. So here we are:
1. The classic "health and weight" category. I decided to not have a weight goal but more of a fitness goal. I want to go to the gym and exercise classes, eat healthier (no soda, sweets, etc unless special occasions or necessary splurges) and drink more water. From this I am hoping to see myself become more tone and lean! Sorry for the unnecessary explanation..
2. Spiritual: Read the Book of Mormon daily, whether it's just a verse or several chapters at a time. I hope to improve my relationship with my Heavenly Father and my testimony.
3. Personal: I just need to learn to not care what people think and be more out there! From what I have been told, I need to give people "something to work with". So that is something I am really going to try and work on. Be more outgoing and meet new people.
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and wish them the best of luck with their resolutions and brand new year. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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