Apparently, I’ve become a “once a week” blogger!! Geesh.
However, I’m happy to say that my “crazy, constantly running, pull out my hair, nutzo life” is officially calming down to just “normal crazy.”
Phew.
In fact, my less chaotic schedule and the beautiful spring weather we’ve been having has made me feel particularly motivated! I’m in the mood to clean my entire house, throw everything away, organize the crap out of every little thing, kill it in the gym and clean up the diet!
Yay. I still DO NOT have enough hours in my day, but I’m going to do my best to work hard, maximize my time, be productive and get ‘er done.
…makes me giddy as a school girl.
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Since I haven’t been blogging a lot (super lame), I have a lot of things to share!
First off, I was so excited to have a couple of my recipes featured in the digital March issue of Personal Trainer Magazine, a UK publication for personal trainers and fitness enthusiasts.
It is a FANTASTIC magazine full of so much helpful information! They featured my Spinach, Watermelon and Chia Seed Protein Shake and my Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies! I was thrilled.
I was also thrilled to receive a fun package from Kohl’s recently.
Kohl’s recently started carrying Bliss products in their stores and since I’m a part of the Kohl’s Health and Wellness Preview Group, they sent me some to try out.
I LOVE both of these products so much!!! The Body Butter is phenomenal. It has a refreshingly clean scent, moisturizes very well and seems to absorb almost instantly. I hate lotion that makes me feel greasy…this lotion makes me feel refreshed, soft and clean.
Love, love, love.
The Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask is AH-Mazing as well! Seriously. It made my skin feel SO clean and healthy. It tingled and seemed to pull out all of the impurities on my face.
I’d never tried Bliss products before, but now I’m a HUGE fan. I LOVE Kohl’s so much as well!
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I also thought I’d share a few pics from our crazy weekend last week!
I got together with some of my most favorite people in the world on Friday night.
We were all friends and roommates (just the girls, hee hee) down at college and had SO MUCH fun together! I’ve been friends with Melodi (dark hair) since birth and Ali (blonde hair) since Junior High.
We got together with our spouses, had dinner and laughed all night long! I must also say that my friend Melodi is such a health inspiration to me! She is a health coach, Reiki Practitioner and incredible cook! You can find more information about her services here. She is amazing folks.
We also celebrated two of my kiddos birthdays on Saturday!
This little cutie turned SEVEN and is growing up WAY too fast!!!
We had a fun time going to Airborne (indoor trampoline park) and then getting some Chinese food at my son’s favorite Chinese restaurant. I took this cute pic at the restaurant that I just have to share…
My cutie pie baby LOVES eating so much! If anyone has food or drink anywhere near him, he smacks his lips, leans forward and tries to get it. Ha ha. He is so much fun!
Here’s another example of my baby’s food obsession (he’s also just in the cute “grabby baby” stage)…
My FOURTEEN year old daughter had a small party with some friends Saturday night. They did funky makeovers on each other, had pizza and enjoyed this giant Costco Chocolate Cake.
BTW, I’d never tried that Chocolate Cake before (although I’ve noticed it in the store for YEARS!), but I don’t think it was all that great. It tasted just like your typical store-bought cake; nothing to write home about.
Oh and my cute son went to Prom that day/night too…
He had a great time and looked entirely too grown up! What in the world is happening to my kids!??!??! They keep getting older and I’m not a fan. 🙁
Kev also started getting our Garden boxes ready over the weekend and I’m so excited!!!
We haven’t planted a garden in two years and I’ve really missed it! Oh, and my sweet seven year old has always loved helping Kev in the garden. He was thrilled when he saw his dad out there working and quickly grabbed a shovel.
Too darn cute.
Oh, and I told Kev that I’m SO GLAD his dad was/is such a great gardener! Kev learned so much from him and I’m so happy we can benefit from his knowledge and “skills.” I also told Kev that I’m glad his DAD was the gardener and not his MOM. Hee hee.
Kev actually enjoys gardening and I help where I can, but mostly I just call him the Little Red Hen and I get to be the Cat or the Dog. It’s a great arrangement.
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Well, it’s getting late and I need to go to bed.
I do want to say that since life has calmed down a bit, I’ve become super motivated to “Get a Grip” on my life and my health. I’ve been upping my workouts, making more of an effort to eat well, trying to get more sleep and drink more water.
I actually have a whole bunch of deep thoughts to share about healthy living, but I will save it for another day (hopefully tomorrow!) I’m sure y’all can’t wait. BUT, I NEED to go to bed.
I hope you all have a wonderful night! It’s almost Friday! Eeeee.
**I received the complimentary products from Kohl’s, but the text and opinions in the post are entirely my own. #PureBliss #Yes2You #YesMoment**
Melanie you look great! And you have such a nice smile. Congrats on the recipe publishing!
Thanks so much Jill! You’re so sweet. 🙂
Congrats on being featured in a magazine for your recipes, that is awesome! your baby is so cute grabbing food to eat..so adorable. That lotion looks like I need it, anything that says butter in it, i am all for it lol. And happy birthday to your two kiddies 🙂
Thanks so so much! I’m loving this “grabby baby” stage. He is so much fun! I really do love that lotion so much AND I love anything with butter in it too. Ha ha!
Love seeing all the fun you have celebrating friends and family!! I can’t believe your son is old enough for prom!!!
Looks like y’all are going to have a huge garden!
I couldn’t believe my son could be so old either!?!?!? I know, our garden boxes are huge! We always end up planting more produce than we can use and giving it all away, lol!
wow ! You have been busy ! I love to see kids grow up and become happy, fun, confident young adults. Mine are 16 and 13 and its scary to think in a few years they could be out of the house.
Amazing that your recipes are pictured in a magazine, great accomplishment. Have a wonderful weekend in your crazy busy life ! Mine is like that too but that is what makes it so interesting.
I cannot believe how quickly kids grow! I’ve been thinking about how soon my kiddos will start leaving the house too. It seriously blows my mind.
Thanks so much for you kind words and for your perspective. I love what you said about how busy life keeps life interesting. So true!
Congratulations on the recipe features! And your kids are terribly cute. My husband does container gardening, since our yard is little and well shaded. I used to do much more elaborate gardens at our last house, and burned out on it a bit. I tell him I’ll put whatever he grows to use, but I’m not going to be in charge of it before that. It just doesn’t float my boat anymore.
Thanks so much! I know gardening is SO MUCH work. If it wasn’t for my husband, I don’t think I would do much with it. I LOVE the fresh produce in the summer though!
I LOVE your babies love for all the eats!! Those photos are too funny. AHH YOUR SON went to prom! I feel like I just went to that…but really…it was eight years ago. WOW.
My baby is seriously into food and it cracks me up so much! I feel like I JUST went to Prom too! It was 20 years ago, but time flies!
It’s already t-shirt and garden prep weather there? I have to say, I’m a tad jealous 🙂
Congratulations on your recipes being featured in Personal Trainer. I know every time you show your meals on your blog I begin to get hungry. That’s fantastic news!
We have had the most mild “winter” and beautiful spring that I can ever remember. I have loved it so much and wish it was like that every year! Thanks, as always, for your sweet comments Charlotte!
Now I kind of want to roll my body in a huge stick of butter? LMFAO!! Um……. Huh?
Ha ha ha! That actually sounds kind of fun!
Oh my gosh, the baby is getting so BIG!
Congratulations on all of your success. I want to try those cookies!
I know, he is growing up SO FAST and it kills me! Thanks so much!!!
Oh my goodness having your recipes featured is a huge accomplishment!
Thanks Abby! I was so happy with how the recipes turned out. 😉
Congrats on being in the magazine, that’s huge!!!
Thank you so much Jen!
Congrats on the magazine feature, so exciting!! Your baby is so adorable and I bet all his siblings just eat him up! Oh and please don’t feel bad about posting once a week, that isn’t a bad thing. I only post once or twice a week at the most. I honestly find posts more than twice a week a bit overwhelming and can’t read them all. Posting too often can be counterproductive so don’t worry about it, post when you can and we are just excited to read what you write! I love your posts and family adventures!
Thanks so much Brandi! I really appreciate your insights. I agree, I know some bloggers post 2-3 times A DAY and it’s overwhelming to me as well. I try to post as often as I can, but sometimes even once a week is pushing it!