Here are your links - I had so many to choose from this week. With the return from Christmas break the blogging world has boomed again and there are many inspiring posts and posts that will help you get your butt in gear for 2014. Hope you enjoy these!
Let's Make 2014 Your Best Year
Some of you who have seen my Facebook feed may have already watched this video, but in case you did not... watch.this.video.right.now - it is fabulous! A friend of mine suggested it and to quote her it will put "the fire back in your belly". Wow - what a description! And if you think her description is good, just wait until you watch the video. Not sure about you, but I have decided that 2014 is the year I take over the world (or at least my world) and this certainly gave me that extra push.
Green Plate Rule - Sunday Night Prep to Eat Clean All Week
In keeping with the taking over the world theme - or at least getting myself organized and my life under control, I thought this post was filled with great ideas to make healthier eating easier throughout the week. Not only does she have great suggestions for getting organized and making quick meals, but I just adore that image of her organized fridge. Need I say more?
Ghost Parties - Five for Redness
As a shout-out to my fellow pink-tinged, pale or redheaded friends out there, this post has some suggestions on products for reducing redness. If only someone could find a product for blushing...
Glitter Guide - YouTube Channels for Exercise at Home
I do a lot of my workouts at the gym, mostly on a spin bike or yoga mat, but sometimes I like to mix it up and try some workouts at home. This article gives you some suggestions on YouTube channels to check out. I have recently tried Blogilates and have enjoyed it so far. I also like Z-Wow and Sarah Fit.
Into the Gloss - Best Beauty Advice of 2013
This was a really interesting article to read. Some of the perspectives are a little out-there, others are insightful. I am especially intrigued by aqua cycling and love the references to epsom salt baths - I swear by them!
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Showing posts with label organizing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organizing. Show all posts
Monday, 13 January 2014
Monday, 18 November 2013
Monday Musings: Some DIY Finds
Check out my musings for the week, which all seem to be DIY-inspired. Hope you enjoy!
Simplified Bee - Organizing With Labels
I loved looking at the organizational eye-candy in this post. I also promptly printed off the Staples coupon and made my way to label heaven. I picked up a few labels for Christmas basket items and the hair ties (just ordered some new colours! let me know if you want to order some).
Brit + Co - 17 Ways to Bring Your Instagrams to Life
Like many of you, I also heart Instagram. In fact, you can normally find me showcasing my beautiful beast Hugo as he provides me with daily entertainment. In terms of this list, I can personally vouch for Casetagram, I used this for a puppy-related anniversary gift for my husband. We were both thrilled with the result. The service was quick and the product was beautiful! I really want to try BumbleJax, CanvasPop and Coastermatic.
Clean My Space - DIY Natural Home Deodorizers and Air Fresheners
As a result of a puppy-related incident this past weekend, I had an urgent need to find a natural deodorizer. This post came to my rescue! We tried out the gingerbread concoction and it was a raging success!
Simplified Bee - Organizing With Labels
I loved looking at the organizational eye-candy in this post. I also promptly printed off the Staples coupon and made my way to label heaven. I picked up a few labels for Christmas basket items and the hair ties (just ordered some new colours! let me know if you want to order some).
Brit + Co - 17 Ways to Bring Your Instagrams to Life
Like many of you, I also heart Instagram. In fact, you can normally find me showcasing my beautiful beast Hugo as he provides me with daily entertainment. In terms of this list, I can personally vouch for Casetagram, I used this for a puppy-related anniversary gift for my husband. We were both thrilled with the result. The service was quick and the product was beautiful! I really want to try BumbleJax, CanvasPop and Coastermatic.
Clean My Space - DIY Natural Home Deodorizers and Air Fresheners
As a result of a puppy-related incident this past weekend, I had an urgent need to find a natural deodorizer. This post came to my rescue! We tried out the gingerbread concoction and it was a raging success!
Monday, 11 November 2013
Monday Musings: From Eminem to Coady
Well hello November! Are we really in November? It would appear that it is essentially Christmas as it dawned on me while in Michael's that Christmas carols were being played over the stereo system. Sigh. Which leads me into my links, only one of which has a Christmas reference - I promise!
It's Overflowing - Home Organization Ideas - November
With Christmas around the corner and our holiday party to plan for, it is very clear that we need to get our butts moving and get organizing. I love how she organized her kitchen and know that I need to spend time reading about how to de-clutter.
From Fries to Fit - Homemade Protein Bars
Given my lack of carnivorous desire, I am constantly looking for ways to increase the amount of protein in my diet. I can't say I'm a fan of store-bought protein bars except the Honey Stinger Protein Bars, which aren't too bad, but I always try to find ways to make things at home. With that, my brother, and fellow blogger over at the Daly Dose On Sports came over to test out this protein bar recipe. We also tried these from Oh She Glows - I have yet to find a dud recipe on her blog! Both recipes were good; however, I found the pumpkin bars a little bland - but I think they could be jazzed up by adding raisins or some nuts. As for the Oh She Glows squares? They are a-maz-ing! This is a must try recipe!
I wanted to give a shout out to the new Eminem album out this week; I have been listening and loving it. (Never had any doubt that I would adore it!). Rolling Stone pens an article about the success of the album thus far.
Another shout out goes to Lynn Coady who won the Giller Prize for her collection of short stories Hellgoing. I have yet to read the collection but will definitely pick it up to see for the words that won it for my fellow Nova Scotian. Maclean's points out the timing of the win, one month after Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize - where fiction is traditionally dominated by the novel. The Toronto Star also examines this feat and wonders about an increase in popularity for the short story.
It's Overflowing - Home Organization Ideas - November
With Christmas around the corner and our holiday party to plan for, it is very clear that we need to get our butts moving and get organizing. I love how she organized her kitchen and know that I need to spend time reading about how to de-clutter.
From Fries to Fit - Homemade Protein Bars
Given my lack of carnivorous desire, I am constantly looking for ways to increase the amount of protein in my diet. I can't say I'm a fan of store-bought protein bars except the Honey Stinger Protein Bars, which aren't too bad, but I always try to find ways to make things at home. With that, my brother, and fellow blogger over at the Daly Dose On Sports came over to test out this protein bar recipe. We also tried these from Oh She Glows - I have yet to find a dud recipe on her blog! Both recipes were good; however, I found the pumpkin bars a little bland - but I think they could be jazzed up by adding raisins or some nuts. As for the Oh She Glows squares? They are a-maz-ing! This is a must try recipe!
I wanted to give a shout out to the new Eminem album out this week; I have been listening and loving it. (Never had any doubt that I would adore it!). Rolling Stone pens an article about the success of the album thus far.
Another shout out goes to Lynn Coady who won the Giller Prize for her collection of short stories Hellgoing. I have yet to read the collection but will definitely pick it up to see for the words that won it for my fellow Nova Scotian. Maclean's points out the timing of the win, one month after Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize - where fiction is traditionally dominated by the novel. The Toronto Star also examines this feat and wonders about an increase in popularity for the short story.
Monday, 12 August 2013
Monday Musings: Week 2
I found it hard to pick my fave posts this week - there seems to be a recurring chocolate theme. It was difficult to do, but I managed to narrow it down to only one chocolate item!
Eat Yourself Skinny - Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Many people tout the virtues of avocado and the versatility of this fruit, but, until I saw this post I didn't really consider cooking or baking with it. I am now completely sold and anxious to give this recipe a whirl!
Tatertots & Jello - How to Upholster a Chair
My husband and I are trying to make our new house feel more like a home and constantly looking for ways to spruce it up. I have been perusing thrift stores to find items like chairs, lamps and end tables to add finishing touches to our rooms. Here's hoping we have some luck so that we can get our DIY on!
Brit + Co - 20 Beautiful Organizational Tools
Wherever I go I leave clutter in my wake, but, in my heart of hearts, I am an organizer. Can you say - Martha Stewart's Staples collection? In terms of this post, I can personally vouch for the Behance line, their products are wonderful, even my husband uses some of their smaller notebooks! I am especially intrigued by some of the apps - I haven't been impressed with some of the other "list" apps out there and am hoping to find a winner with one of these.
Happy reading and don't forget to check me out on bloglovin' - seriously loving this site!
Eat Yourself Skinny - Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Many people tout the virtues of avocado and the versatility of this fruit, but, until I saw this post I didn't really consider cooking or baking with it. I am now completely sold and anxious to give this recipe a whirl!
Tatertots & Jello - How to Upholster a Chair
My husband and I are trying to make our new house feel more like a home and constantly looking for ways to spruce it up. I have been perusing thrift stores to find items like chairs, lamps and end tables to add finishing touches to our rooms. Here's hoping we have some luck so that we can get our DIY on!
Brit + Co - 20 Beautiful Organizational Tools
Wherever I go I leave clutter in my wake, but, in my heart of hearts, I am an organizer. Can you say - Martha Stewart's Staples collection? In terms of this post, I can personally vouch for the Behance line, their products are wonderful, even my husband uses some of their smaller notebooks! I am especially intrigued by some of the apps - I haven't been impressed with some of the other "list" apps out there and am hoping to find a winner with one of these.
Happy reading and don't forget to check me out on bloglovin' - seriously loving this site!
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