tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47755328587227141942024-02-06T19:05:49.705-08:00The Motivated Wannabethe wannabe giada de laurentiis... carrie bradshaw... jillian michaelsThe Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-26246341429004525522014-07-14T13:26:00.002-07:002014-07-14T13:26:44.348-07:00crafts in the mail.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A friend of mine, Brittany, introduced me to something called <a href="http://www.darbysmart.com/" target="_blank">Darby Smart </a>. It is a website where you can pick out crafts that you want to do and they send you everything you need and directions to complete the craft. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are so many different types of crafts. Some that take 5 minutes, some that take a little longer. They even have different crafts for weddings are well. <i>You can get $10 off your first purchase by using the code:</i> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>howdydarby</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I started off with a craft that was easy and involved glitter and gold. My two favorite things. I got the <a href="http://www.darbysmart.com/projects/champagne-flutes" target="_blank">Confetti Champagne Glasses </a>. One of my favorite things about this craft is the shape of the glasses, something I haven't seen before. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's hard to get an idea of what the glasses look like, but super cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I mean... literally, my 2 year-old niece could do this craft, it's that easy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I mean honestly... it's easy. With my $10 coupon, I paid $9 (free shipping) for this craft. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overall, fun activity to do and super quick. I would definitely continue to try some of their crafts. Next time, I would try one that require a little more brain power. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Don't forget... Use the code </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">howdydarby </b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">to get $10 off your first craft!</span></div>
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The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-3950114566799641222014-07-13T20:05:00.002-07:002014-07-14T07:27:46.019-07:00Recap.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It seems these weekends continue to go faster and faster. I can't believe that tomorrow is July 14th, half way done with July. Which means that much close to another school year starting. Yikes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not part of the weekend (unless you don't work, then everyday is the weekend) but Thursday I was able to meet up with 5/6 bridesmaids! It was such a great time to be able to have them all meet and take some time to pick out the bridesmaids dresses. I went in there with a pretty good idea of what I wanted. A champagne color. Well, that changed in a matter of about 15 minutes of being there. Because we are getting married at night at an art museum, I decided to go with black. I feel that it will look so classy and chic and look good on EVERYONE. I am so excited to share this experience with my six bridesmaids and look forward to the next few months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We went to dinner and laughed a ton. I am so glad to have just ONE MORE THING crossed off my list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you are like me and LOVE lists (I think I have like 10 different notepads with lists on all of them) then you have to get <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-brides-essential-book-of-lists-amy-nebens/1114553543?ean=9781454908449" target="_blank">The Bride's Essential Book of Lists </a>. It is amazing. It has so many lists and divided into categories. There are so many things that I didn't even think about when I was looking over the lists. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Saturday, Tony and I went to our FAVORITE restaurant in Sheboygan. I'm drooling right now even thinking about it. We then met up with some of my high school friends who were in town. I love to meet up with my old friends because everything is just the same as it was when we were in high school. We laughed a ton and had such a great time talking and reminiscing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today, we were VERY lazy. Didn't get up until super late and grabbed a salad at the Public Market and headed to Bastille Days, which is a festival in Milwaukee. Seeing as I am on day 7 of my 21 Day Fix... it SUCKED (sorry, but really...) there was a million different restaurants and all sorts of beer and drinks... and I could have NOTHING. It was miserable. My stomach was growling and I walked as fast as possible to get out of there. Beignets, creme brûlée, deep fried chocolate chip cookies with salted carmel dipping sauce...(licking lips) yeah it took a lot to not get anything, but I managed. I can't wait to go next year where I can maybe have a little treat, everything looked amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, in the beginning of the school year this past year, I found <a href="http://www.emilyley.com/" target="_blank">Emily Ley</a> and she is <b>AMAZING. </b>She makes tons of different organizing products and prints. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I can't believe that in less than </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">seven </b><span style="font-size: large;">months I will be married to my best friend. Tony and I dated for 4 1/2 years before he popped the question. When he proposed in May, I figured what's the point of waiting 2 more years, so we made our wedding date for January. When it was May, January seemed SO far away. Well, it's already July and January is literally around the corner. One thing I said I would do is try to have A LOT of the stuff done by the time I started working again in the Fall. It's safe to say I have <strike>almost</strike> done that!</span></span></div>
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The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-38216173509259633282014-07-07T08:41:00.002-07:002014-07-07T08:41:52.040-07:00a year and a half later.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I can't believe I have not blogged in over a year and a half... So much has happened this past year and I can't believe I haven't even logged in since 12.12.12.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, I'm hoping to change that today. Here is a year (and a half) review.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. Went to 3 Packer games and enjoyed them every time! So ready for the next season to start.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. Traveled to Chicago, Vegas, Tennessee, Florida, and Mexico.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3. Moved to Cleveland, WI (yeah... not a lot of people know it exists). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4. Then... moved to Milwaukee about 3 weeks ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5. Went to 5 weddings and have MANY more coming up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">6. Spent time with my family, especially when I was in Cleveland.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">7. A big one for me... GOT ENGAGED!!! May 2nd, 2014 Tony asked me to marry him and of course it was obviously a YES!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">8. Because we got engaged, we were planning to move to Milwaukee, which meant I had to leave my beloved job in Green Bay. It was one of the hardest things I have done this far and will miss all of my friends from my school.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">9. Relates back to #4, but moved to the Third Ward in Milwaukee, I think moving to the Third Ward allowed me to accept moving here because it's my favorite area in MKE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">10. Got two job offers for schools in the MKE area and I am now just trying to figure out where I will start the next chapter in my career path.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There we go... a year and a half in review. Like I said, I was EXTREMELY busy! I am really going to try and keep up with my blog. It's something that I really enjoyed doing and I'm not working right now, so I don't have an excuse! I've been thinking about maybe revamping my blog a little bit, but I'll take that one day at a time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My question to you today is... What has your biggest accomplishment been so far this year? It's July, so over 1/2 way into 2014.</span></div>
The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-63916685482423172162012-12-12T18:00:00.006-08:002012-12-12T19:48:45.915-08:0012.12.12<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I can't believe how fast this month is already going. Also, that it's 12.12.12! If you didn't know, that means its Aaron Rodgers day! Tony and I decided to celebrate tonight by going out for sushi. Okay.... Just kidding, it's just Wednesday and we usually always do sushi on Wednesdays. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I can't believe I haven't blogged in so long... I've been trying to keep up, but time is getting away. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This past weekend, Tony and I went to a restaurant we had never been to before. The original one we had in mind had a 45 minute wait and we were both starving. It was a Mexican place we had never been to and if you know me, I can always use s good margarita. I mean, I am my mother's daughter! Of course, I forgot to take pictures of our great </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">food. I had a mushroom fajita and Tony had an amazing burrito. His was way better!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Again, didn't take pictures of the food because before they could put it down, it's half gone! It's an Italian restaurant. That night I had calamari, and it's grilled and not deep fried. I love it grilled way better! I then had carpaccio, not sure on the spelling, which is like rare (maybe raw) beef with an arugula salad. I'm literally drooling as I type this. I did manage to get a pretty nice picture or Tony and myself. I also got to see my three favorite kids, my nieces and nephew. Unfortunately, miles couldn't make the shot...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The next day, Tony and I got up and went home to get ready for the Packer game! It was the first real snow fall in Green Bay so I figured it would be beautiful and it was! Until about the 2nd quarter where I couldn't feel my feet or body. We really enjoyed it though! Will Ferrell was there to do "Roll out the Barrel", it was pretty much awesome! We were excited about the Packer win and the hot, I couldn't wait for the burning shower when I got home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, I'd like to think my "diet" officially starts tomorrow. Tony already told me it will only last 3 days... Thanks for the motivation bud. He told me he is using reverse psychology...</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> He'll be eating his words for dinner :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tonight I'm trying a breakfast that I have read about all over blogs and Pinterest- overnight oats. I got a recipe from </span><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/skinny-overnight-oats-in-jar.html" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Skinny Taste</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">. I used this website a lot last year when I did SO well on my diet and was probably my thinnest since college. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anyways, I thought I would give this a try. I'm not adding any sweetener like the recipe calls for. If you didn't click on the link, here is the recipe. </span><br />
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The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-6494831934184017362012-12-02T13:00:00.001-08:002012-12-02T13:03:30.352-08:00lazy sundays.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not too exciting of a weekend. Which is okay! Tony was gone from Monday until last night for work, so last night we just went to Chili's to grab a marg! They have the best ones there. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My sister showed me a website last year. It is called <a href="http://www.maybooks.com/" target="_blank">May Books</a>. On the site they have planners, notebooks, calorie logs, and wedding planners. The best part is, they are designed by you! They have tons of different patterns and then you can personalize it. I decided to just ge a notebook this time. On Cyber Monday they had free shipping so I took advantage of that. They are a little bit pricy, so I wouldn't buy these unless I had some sort of coupon code or they were offering a deal. Here is the one I designed!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-42781291852854126502012-11-27T18:20:00.002-08:002012-11-27T18:20:58.125-08:00hello. is anyone out there...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Remember when I used to blog... almost everyday... and then a few times a week... and then NEVER!? Well, it was recently where I decided it was time to get back into the blogging world. I've missed it. Another reason I really decided to get back on the blog is because I am lacking motivation (still I know...). Not sure if it is just me, but lately I have been just lacking any sort of motivation to do anything related to health and fitness. I have been dying to get myself on some type of diet to lose some extra pounds that seem to stay on my waistline. I also have had ZERO motivation to get myself working out. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In September, we celebrated this little mama's 50th birthday. Doesn't she look great for being 50 :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Followed by that birthday... was my little niecy girl, Sloaney's!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So far... this year has been wrapping up great. I feel great also about having started back up my blog... I've missed it :)</span></div>
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The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-1878661869197937682012-08-20T17:03:00.000-07:002012-08-20T17:03:13.933-07:00more raspberries.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I still had some leftover raspberries so I decided to FINALLY make the raspberry banana bread recipe that I found. It also is considered a "skinny" recipe, which I'm not sure if that is really that true. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I worked all day in my classroom and got SO much done! I can't wait to share the pictures once it is all done :) I made a lot of my stuff this year and laminated all of it so I won't have to do it again for quite awhile. I didn't use a lot of my stuff from last year because I had no idea if I would even have a job this year! SOOOOOOOO glad I can finally say I am good with a job for awhile :). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So back to the banana bread! I used just frozen raspberries that I had. The recipe also called for applesauce and I've never baked with that. It really was good in the bread! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Here is the <a href="http://www.skinnymommy.com/2012/04/skinny-rasberry-banana-bread.html" target="_blank">recipe</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"></span></div><div style="color: #777777; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">1 1/2 cups flour<br />
1/3 cup of sugar<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
2 tsps cinnamon<br />
2 large ripe bananas<br />
2/3 cup of all natural applesauce (I used strawberry flavor.)<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/3 cup of vegetable oil<br />
1 tsp of v anilla<br />
2/3 cup of frozen organic raspberries<br />
All natural raspberry jam (optional, but recommended)</div><div style="color: #777777; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Preheat the oven to 350. Mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, sugar and salt together. Whisk the eggs, vanilla, oil, smashed bananas and applesauce together until smooth. Mix in the raspberries and then stir in the dry ingredients. Pour into a 9×5 pan coated with cooking spray. I topped with about 1/3 cup of all natural raspberry preserves and “swirled” it around. Bake for 45 minutes-1 hour or until your fork comes out dry. Let the bread cool and then shake onto a plate. (It may be helpful to loosen the sides first)</div><div style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I used Jams, Jellies, and More Raspberry Rhubarb jam where it called for jam. That's probably where the "skinny" can go out of the recipe! For some reason the bottom o the bread got stuck on the pan. I was pretty disappointed because I felt like I used enough Pam. Oh well, just because it doesn't look great DOES NOT mean it doesn't taste great!</span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-81956534811894155222012-08-17T14:27:00.000-07:002012-08-17T14:27:21.029-07:00if only money grew on trees.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Yesterday I went to IKEA with my mom. YES! Only the best place in the world! Seriously if I had more money I probably would've gone crazy, but being the end of the summer that isn't quite the case. I really didn't need much of anything, but made away with more! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I needed frames so I really bad. Because they are SO cheap there I stocked up! They are actually excellent quality too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I got some very cute dish towels as well. Maybe these will help me get back into baking cupcakes. Just haven't gotten there quite yet... I think I just need to find some new recipes to try out! Looks like Todd decided to photobomb this picture too! What a crazy cat :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Overall, it was a great day and I didn't feel like I spent TOO much. I just love being able to spend time with my mom and we are a pretty good shopping team! We literally shop until we drop! I was soooo tired today when I had to get up for work this morning. Good thing I may have to take just a little nap for like 5 minutes :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-76968705273755057302012-08-15T16:36:00.000-07:002012-08-15T16:36:48.653-07:00it came from a candle.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So first off... NO I'M NOT ENGAGED... let me just start there because when you see this ring you may have thought different.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So first off... let me say sorry for not blogging like I should be. Nothing exciting is happening right now... just getting my classroom ready... and summer school...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I bought a Groupon for one of these<a href="http://www.diamondcandles.com/" target="_blank"> Diamond Candles </a>I have been seeing. It was $15 for the Groupon so I basically spent $15 for this soy candle. Not too bad considering how huge these candles are. I got the Cozy Cabin scent and I feel bad saying this... but it smells... bad. Not a fan at all of the smell. So, I decided to light this sucker because I say the ring and it was about 3 inches from the top so I figured it wouldn't take too long to burn to get down there. Well... then this happened...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">WOO HOO! The $5000 ring!! Or so I was wishing. Blah... pretty sure it was a $10 ring. Let me tell you though... it looks real :) and funny thing is it is the same shape of diamond I like!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-56762607765551557972012-08-08T15:00:00.000-07:002012-08-08T15:00:04.607-07:00online shopping is destroying me.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Man... this online shopping biz is killing me (not really mom and dad... just over exaggerating. I'm not going broke or anything like that). A friend from work recently introduced me to this website <a href="http://www.veryjane.com/" target="_blank">veryjane</a>. You must check it out! But don't say I didn't warn you... you will become addicted. They have new deals everyday and everyday there is SOMETHING that I usually want. The good thing about it is the deals are relatively cheap! Most of it (if not all??) is handmade, which I really love. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Another online shopping site I'm obsessed with is Groupon. I'm a big fan of Groupon Goods. I blogged about my purchase of a body wrap! I will be doing my body wrap closer to the wedding I'm in at the end of my month and blogging about my results (if any ;) ). I also ordered tranquility bracelets that I love! I ordered them in black and white and received my black beads today! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>What website is your downfall for online shopping?</b></span></div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-6853232964116801392012-08-07T15:00:00.000-07:002012-08-07T15:00:05.578-07:00gettin' crafty.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I've been on a little bit of DIY stint lately. I most recently made a magnetic make-up board. I have the problem of my make-up being shoved in a bag and covered in powder or blush. I also notice that it is so hard to find anything too. I saw a ton of these going around Pinterest and decided I needed to try it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I got fabric and magnets and was just going to use an old pan that I had because it was looking pretty gross. After I had it all done, I decided I was NOT into it. It did not look that cute at all. I don't think that it the magnets would've worked either.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I went to Hobby Lobby to get some other stuff that I needed and found a frame that had a magnetic board already in it. I was going to buy a frame and then go to Home Depot to get a metal board until I ran into this little number. It was 50% off too! Even better when things are one sale :)</span></div><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I then hot glued all of my make-up with magnets and put them on the board. I also wanted to revamp my brushes because they were getting ruined in my bag. I got 2 vases from the Dollar Tree and those glass pebble things (?) also from the Dollar Tree! They are very accessible now and are in a lot better shape!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I love the way it looks. Now I just need my own area (maybe a 2nd bathroom) where I can have all my stuff. I don't think that Tony likes having all my "crap" all over the bathroom! I've been reading a blog and her little vanity area is amazing! That is one stipulation when looking for a new place to live one day!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Before summer school though, Tony and I were able to get away for a long weekend to my cottage where my grandparents live in the summer WAAAAAAAAY up in the U.P. and right on Lake Superior. We got to go with my sister and her family. It takes a good four hours to get there and it even switches to eastern time zone which always messes with me! We left Thursday afternoon and drove up there and got some pizza and got to our cottage at about 8. We lounged around and watched the Olympics (which I am VERY obsessed with!!). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-82912143413816362872012-08-01T15:46:00.000-07:002012-08-01T15:46:07.130-07:00surprises.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I can't believe how long I haven't blogged! I went through a phase where I thought no one was reading it... until I had a few people ask why I haven't been blogging! Always a good feeling. Well... I was pretty busy planning a SURPRISE party for my wonderful boyfriend. Tony and one of his friends started a business nine months ago from TODAY! His partner's finance and I planned a great party to celebrate the unbelievable success of their company. We had it at a local bar and had drinks and food. I can easily say I was beyond stressed out and nervous. All I wanted was for Tony to be surprised. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So we (okay... they) started the day by going golfing. A little guys day, it was perfect! The girls then quickly ran over to the bar to do a little bit of decorating. Nothing over the top because we were running behind. The guys thought we were going to a winery, little did they know!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The standing banner was a huge pain in the butt to put together... but we finally figured it out and it looked awesome! The place also had an outdoor patio where we ended up spending a lot of the night because it was a beautiful night!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">After we rushed home got ready, the girls and I went to the restaurant for our reservations. The restaurant was about 2 blocks from the party so it was a good way to get the guys close to the party. We went to a sushi place and the guys met us there and could not figure out why we were rushing so much. They were still clueless and we ate our dinner (fast) and were on our way to the party.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> I told Tony we had to stop by a birthday party for a friend from work. They weren't completely into it, but we finally got there. Tony had to get some money out from the ATM so Michelle and I quickly ran upstairs and saw that everyone was off to the side so you couldn't see anyone when you walked in. We joined the group and waited for the guy to walk in. When they did, they were stunned and looked quite confused. I wish I would have gotten some good pictures. They were both stunned and I was so excited because they were soooo surprised!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-61390362456489785962012-07-25T16:00:00.001-07:002012-07-25T16:00:04.370-07:00i'm becoming obsessed.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So... I think I'm officially becoming obsessed... with cupcakes! I love to make them... not even eat them! After my <a href="http://themotivatedwannabe.blogspot.com/2012/07/cupcakes-fail.html" target="_blank">huge fail yesterday</a>, I thought I needed to pick myself up and TRY AGAIN! Okay... it really wasn't THAT dramatic. Today I decided to make <a href="http://familybites.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-08-31T09:57:00-05:00&max-results=7" target="_blank">Mint Chocolate Oreo</a> cupcakes. I cheated today though... used a box... They were still very good (I had a bite of Tony's). I think my favorite part was the frosting, it was the perfect consistency. </span><br />
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</div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-60331843347336891462012-07-24T16:28:00.000-07:002012-07-24T16:28:18.277-07:00cupcakes. fail.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">What a busy baking day... I was all set to go into my classroom and quickly changed my mind when I went to Target. I had to go there and get stuff for my cupcakes and I needed milk and eggs. Don't think those would do too well in a hot car while I was in my room. So I scratched the classroom stop from my list pretty darn fast.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So, I had quite the mission today. 2 types of cupcakes. Blueberries. Bacon. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I started off making my wonderful bacon cupcake I was talking about. Well... it turned out great! It was a <a href="http://lifewithcake.com/2009/05/french-toast-and-bacon-cupcakes/" target="_blank">french toast cupcake</a> with a <a href="http://passthesushi.com/maple-french-toast-bacon-cupcakes" target="_blank">maple, cream cheese frosting</a>, and bacon on top :). Got the recipe from Pinterest... obvi! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Two of her friends through her a beautiful baby shower at Louise's Trattoria. It was perfect.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Especially those chocolate covered strawberries! They reminded me of going to The Melting Pot with Tony. I had to go back for seconds for those strawberries :).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was also so good to catch up with friends from high school. I haven't seen some of those girls in at least 6 months!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were only missing a few of our other closest friends! Look at how cute Amy looks! You can hardly even tell which one if pregnant! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-31331439162016534132012-07-23T06:53:00.037-07:002012-07-23T07:54:00.224-07:00weekend fun. part 1.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">What a weekend! It was such a great weekend and so good to see my high school friends. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We had a great time and ended up staying out ALL night! I won't lie, I'm not used to seeing that time on the clock anymore! It was a really good night though and hopefully Sammy had a nice birthday.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We had to get up Sunday morning and head down to our friend Amy's baby shower (that post will come later today!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I had a great breakfast this morning! I had my favorite... waffles (Nutra Grain Low Fat) turkey bacon, and coffee. When I was home yesterday, my mom gave me fresh blueberries. I ended up putting those in a pot this morning and just heating them up a little bit so they became a sauce (sort of). They are so good and they were great on the waffles this morning!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Awesome breakfast! Not too much going on today, just babysitting tonight. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Don't forget to watch for my post on Amy's baby shower later on today :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-26290140933457355202012-07-21T07:25:00.000-07:002012-07-21T07:25:03.577-07:00my addiction could be worse.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">First things first, I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to the victims and families in Aurora. What happened that night is horrible and breaks my heart...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Yesterday, I had a busy day! I am going to my hometown tonight for my friend Sammy's birthday! I decided to make some cupcakes. I have been all over Pinterest looking up recipes. I found this fun one, <a href="http://thecupcakerecipes.com/?p=597" target="_blank">Sparkling Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes</a>. I have been trying to cook a little healthier lately, but I had to splurge on these! I haven't tried them yet, but Tony said they are amazing :).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Check out that Andre! Used to be my drink of choice back in college ;) I went the easy way (shhhhhhh) and used boxed cupcake mix!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Out of the oven! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And frosted and decorated! I LOVE them. I gave myself a pat on the back for sure :). Maybe a career in cupcake making?! I have a few other ones I want to try. I was planning on buying some cupcakes from the place my friend Andrea got for the <a href="http://themotivatedwannabe.blogspot.com/2012/07/50-shades-of-whaaaaaaa.html" target="_blank">50 Shades of Grey party</a>. I decided (being the <a href="http://themotivatedwannabe.blogspot.com/2012/07/housegirlfriend.html" target="_blank">house{girlfriend}</a> I am) I would make them on my own!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I didn't get to make it to Zumba yesterday because I was clearly busy! While the cupcakes were baking I made a new necklace as well! Okay... I didn't really make it, but more or less just put it together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I took a chain, a key charm, and pendant charm, and paper. I cut the paper to the size of the pendant and put them all on a chain... yes that's all I did!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Pretty cute for being so cheap and easy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">After I got the cupcakes all ready to go I got myself ready for my addiction... sushi. I am honestly obsessed with it. I went with Molly and Kayla and ate myself sick!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">After dinner, we went across to the street to a restaurant that has an AMAZING patio deck right on the river. It was PACKED, but I managed to swoop in and grab a great seat by one of the fires!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>The Motivated Wannabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02880937191656342692noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775532858722714194.post-58455644786321969082012-07-19T18:37:00.000-07:002012-07-19T18:37:22.163-07:00house{girlfriend}<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">What a rainy, rainy day. I actually kind of liked it. Some days it's just nice to have rainy day. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I went to Zumba again and just like kickboxing, I'm starting to get the hang of it. I got some more done in my classroom today. I took advantage or the cool day to get some work done. I'm hoping to get back there tomorrow, but we'll see how I feel :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I made my boy a good meal tonight! I stopped at the grocery store on my way home and looked on my Pinterest boards to get an idea of what to make. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I've been looking at these <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/04/bacon-wrapped-caramelized-sesame-asparagus/" target="_blank">bacon wrapped asparagus</a> for awhile now. So, I decided to give the a go. I changed it up a bit. I used turkey bacon and instead of brown sugar I just used about a tablespoon of Sugar Free Maple Syrup.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I also made a <a href="http://www.smokedngrilled.com/easy-healthy-shrimp-scampi/" target="_blank">Shrimp Scampi</a>. It was super easy and from what the recipe said, healthy! I microwaved some brown rice and served that as well. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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