Today was my 2nd weigh in and I am excited to say I lost 1 pound. I would have loved for this number to have been a little higher, but I am going to say it's a loss and that's what matters! It's another pound gone and I am excited about it. Last night I started back my walking on the treadmill so I hope to see some great results come next weeks weigh in.
The recipe that I want to share with you today is Weight Watchers Pumpkin Muffins. They are only 2 points per muffin. My husband and older son just love them too.
1 (18oz) box spice cake mix
1 (15oz) can of Pure Pumpkin
1/2 cup of water
Mix well and place in your muffin cups and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 min. (Note: I have seen some recipes that call for more what up to a cup. The points value does not change if you add more or even less.)
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!! I hope each and everyone of you had a wonderful Christmas and that the New Year is off to a good start.
I was looking and I have not posted since December 8th, I have been so busy with the holidays and the kids being out of school and daycare that I have not had a moment to do anything.
We had a wonderful Christmas and so far so good, we are off to a great New Year. This past Christmas is one that I will never forget and I don't think any of us here in the NC mountains will forget any time soon. It all started on the 18th of December, it snowed about 14inches, then on Christmas day we had a very bad ice storm and we lost power for 3 days. The ice storm put our county in a state of emergency. My mom and dad where actually out of power for 5 days. So it's been an eventful past couple of weeks. The thing is we still are getting snow and the temps are in the single digits and wind chills below zero.
So how many of you out there do New Years Resolutions? I am one to do it, I love the fresh start to a new year. I usually do well with them too. I have several but my main goal is to loose 15-20 lbs. I started doing weight watchers once again on December 29th, I wanted to get a jump at it. This week I am proud to say I have lost 3.2lbs, and can't wait to see what next weeks weigh in brings. I know I can get to my goal and will get to my goal. I would like to be at my final goal by April 2nd, our 11th Anniversary. I received money for Christmas and I am holding on to it, as I want to have a shopping day with that money.
Starting next Tuesday I will do my weigh in of how much I have lost and try to share a wonderful healthy weight watchers recipe with you all.
I was looking and I have not posted since December 8th, I have been so busy with the holidays and the kids being out of school and daycare that I have not had a moment to do anything.
We had a wonderful Christmas and so far so good, we are off to a great New Year. This past Christmas is one that I will never forget and I don't think any of us here in the NC mountains will forget any time soon. It all started on the 18th of December, it snowed about 14inches, then on Christmas day we had a very bad ice storm and we lost power for 3 days. The ice storm put our county in a state of emergency. My mom and dad where actually out of power for 5 days. So it's been an eventful past couple of weeks. The thing is we still are getting snow and the temps are in the single digits and wind chills below zero.
So how many of you out there do New Years Resolutions? I am one to do it, I love the fresh start to a new year. I usually do well with them too. I have several but my main goal is to loose 15-20 lbs. I started doing weight watchers once again on December 29th, I wanted to get a jump at it. This week I am proud to say I have lost 3.2lbs, and can't wait to see what next weeks weigh in brings. I know I can get to my goal and will get to my goal. I would like to be at my final goal by April 2nd, our 11th Anniversary. I received money for Christmas and I am holding on to it, as I want to have a shopping day with that money.
Starting next Tuesday I will do my weigh in of how much I have lost and try to share a wonderful healthy weight watchers recipe with you all.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Loveable Labels Review & Giveaway!
I am a clean freak, so it's just in my nature to be organized too. How excited I was to received a whole pack of goodies for my son Chandler. This will make life so much easier, as I now can label his cups for daycare, his blankets, coats, and extra clothing. This way I do not have to worry about trying to find a special pens that will keep his name on all these items!
These labels are great! They are kid durable, dishwasher to washing machine friendly and the best part is they are personalized labels. They come in a great colors and shapes that your little ones will love! Loveable Labels was gracious enough to offer my readers a great stocking stuffer for your little ones.
It's a Santas Stuffer package that includes:
6 Star Shaped Fun Stickies
30 Slimline Stickers
16 Dots (4 Lg, 4 Med, 8 Sm)
8 Shoe Labels
These will be personalized for your little one, the packs are just the perfect size to put in your little ones stocking and they are already gift wrapped and contain a message from the Elves!
Enter to win:
- If you would like to be entered in this giveaway, leave me a comment.
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This contest will close Thursday December 10th, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. I will announce the winner on Friday December 11th, 2009! The winners will be picked randomly by random. org.
Disclosure: Loveable Labels did provide me the items above for me to review and keep, but I was in no way paid to write my review. This review comes from my heart!
Winner Is:
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Congratulations Nanette! I will be in touch with you soon!!
Congratulations Nanette! I will be in touch with you soon!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion Review and Giveaway!
On Friday when I received my own bottle of Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion I was so excited. My hands have become so dry since the weather has got colder. They have even cracked in a couple spots, and the thing is I put lotion on several times a day. I guess with me washing my hands all the time it has something to do with it also.
I broke into the package and applied some of the lotion, I could not believe the feel of it. It was like putting on no lotion that I have ever put on before. The lotion felt funny at first only because I am use to most other lotions. Then it made my hands feel so smooth and wonderful. As I used it over the weekend it has really improved my hands. I love this lotion and actually plan to purchase some in the future.
Few great things I found out about this lotion is that it's not just for your hands, it's for use on your entire body. It's made right here in the US and they use only high quality natural ingredients, and its over 90% all natural. It is free of harmful fragrances, parabens, and colorants making it hypoallergenic. It's a great product that you can even use with your little ones, all the ingredients are considered to be of food grade and are also on the FDA's most safe list.
This would make a great stocking stuffer for Christmas for anyone and I am sure they will love it as much as I have and that's with me only having the product just just a few short days!!
How would you like a chance to win your very on bottle of Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion ?
Enter to win:
- If you would like to be entered in this giveaway, leave me a comment.
- Follow me on Twitter @Cinoutnumbered and come back and leave me a comment that you did so.
- Tweet about this giveaway and come back and leave me a comment that you did with the link.
Disclosure: Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion did provide me the items above for me to review and keep, but I was in no way paid to write my review. This review comes from my heart!
The winner is:
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Congratulations Xenia!! I will be in touch with you soon!
Congratulations Xenia!! I will be in touch with you soon!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thankful Thursday!
I missed last week simply because I was spending some much needed time with my family and being thankful for them. This week I want to tell you that I am thankful for my two wonderful boys! God has granted me two great boys and I love them to death. Yes, they are some years apart, 9 years and 20 days apart. At times I feel we are raising two different families or people that see us out think so that's her kid by her first marriage then they have a new one or the other way around. For those that know us, they know they are both our boys. There is a reason for that and you can read that here. As I look back, I wished they where closer in age. However, I know this was God's plan.
Devon our oldest is 10 years old, very smart young man. I should call him that right, as he is growing up on me. He loves to play baseball, and be outside with his dad. Especially being out side and hunting. I was only 17 when I had Devon and as a young mom I worried about everything. I can remember actually thinking to myself after we brought him home, so now what? No doctors or nurses are going to come and check on him? Now it sounds funny but I could not believe that they where turning Brad and I loose with this new little one.
Devon is so funny, he just says things and makes us laugh. Everyone and his class even his teacher tells us that he always makes everyone laugh and smile. His goals as of now, lets remember he is only 10, he wants to attend The University of North Carolina (see the shirts) and become a dentist. No going to Appalachian State University, here in our town and where I work. I tell him to do his best and enjoy life! No matter what his dad and I will be there to support him every step of the way.
Now our newest member of the family, Chandler. Oh Chandler man is a gift that we wanted for a long time. Chandler is now 16 months old and growing like a weed! He always has a smile for me when I walk through the door and those arms fly open for me to pick him up. It's amazing to see him changing every day, and I do mean everyday. Just this past Monday, he stood at the refrigerator took out a yogurt and waited with it in hand for my husband to open it and feed it to him. Small things like that just melt my heart.
I sit back and enjoy every moment I can spend with my boys, I know one day they will be grown. Sniff Sniff.... the joys of being a mother.
Devon our oldest is 10 years old, very smart young man. I should call him that right, as he is growing up on me. He loves to play baseball, and be outside with his dad. Especially being out side and hunting. I was only 17 when I had Devon and as a young mom I worried about everything. I can remember actually thinking to myself after we brought him home, so now what? No doctors or nurses are going to come and check on him? Now it sounds funny but I could not believe that they where turning Brad and I loose with this new little one.
Devon is so funny, he just says things and makes us laugh. Everyone and his class even his teacher tells us that he always makes everyone laugh and smile. His goals as of now, lets remember he is only 10, he wants to attend The University of North Carolina (see the shirts) and become a dentist. No going to Appalachian State University, here in our town and where I work. I tell him to do his best and enjoy life! No matter what his dad and I will be there to support him every step of the way.
Now our newest member of the family, Chandler. Oh Chandler man is a gift that we wanted for a long time. Chandler is now 16 months old and growing like a weed! He always has a smile for me when I walk through the door and those arms fly open for me to pick him up. It's amazing to see him changing every day, and I do mean everyday. Just this past Monday, he stood at the refrigerator took out a yogurt and waited with it in hand for my husband to open it and feed it to him. Small things like that just melt my heart.
I sit back and enjoy every moment I can spend with my boys, I know one day they will be grown. Sniff Sniff.... the joys of being a mother.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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