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Anita
MidWest, USA
Wife, Mom, Lover of the Simple Life.
Interests: Cooking, reading, gardening, spending time with my family and friends.
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From what you have shared about the school, and what I've read, it's an excellent choice.
Toggle Commented Sep 16, 2011 on First Day of School at Bluebirdbaby
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Vitamin Water Zero. It's a nice refreshing treat to have on occasion. It does contain Stevia. Low Sugar Quaker Instant Oatmeal. Easy to fix for a quick breakfast, 25% less sugar and has less calories than the diet version. Progresso Light Soups or High Fiber Soups. Easy lunch with less... Continue reading
Posted Sep 14, 2011 at walking a different walk
Aw. She looks so darn cute!
Toggle Commented Sep 14, 2011 on First Day of School at Bluebirdbaby
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My gorgeous friend Karen reminded me this past Saturday the importance of tracking our food intake. Especially when you are trying to loose weight and maintain good health. I was reminded that I had an account set up at Spark People and had used it when I started my weigh... Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2011 at walking a different walk
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It would awesome to be like some of my friends who run marathons, but that's not me. At least not at this point of life. So I walk. Today I'm hitting the track with the goal to be walking 60 minutes per walk in roughly 12 weeks. I'm using a... Continue reading
Posted Sep 12, 2011 at walking a different walk
I'm finding a lot of nifty ideas for repurposing clothes. The idea of learning how to repurpose clothing came up when I shared a shirt on my facebook that I could no longer wear because it had become too big with my weight loss. I asked if anyone would want... Continue reading
Posted Sep 10, 2011 at walking a different walk
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I have been wanting to post a complete day of what I'm eating, but I keep forgetting to take a pic of my dinner. So I thought I would post the pictures of the past two days breakfast, afternoon snacks and lunches and simply write what I had for dinner.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 9, 2011 at walking a different walk
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This is what my night life looks like most evenings just before drifting off into la-la land. (Of course I do shut down my computer and put the books away.) My husband sleeps like lead rock, once his head hits the pillow he's out. Whereas I struggle, I even have... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2011 at walking a different walk
We got into hooping last year and loved it. Currently I'm not able to hoop becasue of my hernated disc issue, but my daughter hoops and loves it. Below is a video from Elizabeth Mitchell on how to make a hoola hoop for those of you interested. elizabeth mitchell -... Continue reading
Posted Sep 7, 2011 at walking a different walk
I continue to heal and strengthen by doing yoga. I discovered two wonderful yoga work outs designed for people like me. People that are not in good shape, who have pain and health issues. The programs are called Healing Yoga: For Aches and Pain and Healing Yoga: For Common Conditions.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 7, 2011 at walking a different walk
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It was suppose to be her final year of homeschooling, but my daughter and I had a bad 2010/11 school year health wise, which meant school time was put on the back burner more than I want to admit. We are going to finish up her senior year in the... Continue reading
Posted Sep 6, 2011 at walking a different walk
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Sep 5, 2011
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Last week my daughter and I ate our lunch from the Whole Food Markets buffet/deli. On their buffet they had a sweet potato casserole. The ingredients read, "Sweet potatoes, bananas, pecans, brown sugar." SAY WHAT? Bananas in sweet potatoes? Really? Despite the odd combination of bananas and sweet potatoes, the... Continue reading
Posted Sep 5, 2011 at walking a different walk
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I'm reading this book right now and so far I LOURVE IT!!! Lots of great advice in a cute and sassy way for us 40 something women. Continue reading
Posted Sep 3, 2011 at walking a different walk
Glad you all are okay. FYI:: They are not calling it a hurricane for insurance and FEMA purposes.
Toggle Commented Sep 2, 2011 on checking in at beauty that moves
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Oh and I'm gonna get a pair of Aurora's soon. I have to pay high prices for my shoes anyhow, I wear a size 12!!!
Toggle Commented Aug 28, 2011 on i'm off! at Bluebirdbaby
Be careful! I'm praying for your safety during this storm!
Toggle Commented Aug 28, 2011 on i'm off! at Bluebirdbaby
Be careful! I have a cousin who lives in Queens NY. She said she's should be okay too. But I am praying for all those I know and know of on the East Coast! You included!!
Toggle Commented Aug 28, 2011 on The Fair at Bluebirdbaby
Okay...besides your adorable little girl. Let me just say...my eyeballs where drawn to the donut boys sign! LOL. Now you know where my mind is. Looks like fun. Do you all think you'll be effected by this hurricane that's hitting the East Coast?
Toggle Commented Aug 26, 2011 on The Fair at Bluebirdbaby
Awe. It'll be okay. Chin up.
Toggle Commented Aug 26, 2011 on thoughts at Bluebirdbaby
She's probably unsure about it because it's something new, once she gets there she'll love it.
Toggle Commented Aug 25, 2011 on thoughts at Bluebirdbaby
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