Fall Fun

We have been busy having some fall fun.

Here we are making caramel apples. I have never done this before and know it will become a family tradition every year now. Sticky mess and all, Jaise had a ball!! I think she still looks cute, even with her jacked up hair that she cut a few weeks ago!

Here is Jaise playing in the leaves. Jake was too busy climbing a tree to be involved with throwing leaves in the air, but she had a ball!!!

And here she is with my sister (the trendy, skinny one)....well, really the only sister I have. We were at Jake's Football game and Jaise is obsessed with sunglasses and shoes and having her picture taken. I know, she looks hot in these sunglasses. These are actually her "ok" glasses. She has pink ones that open up to the side and are quite frankly a little freaky.

I promise to post some deals tomorrow for you to keep in mind for next week.

Aloha Friday

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

Today’s question is:

Do you have a favorite workout song? If so, let me know so I can add it to my IPOD.

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Hot for the Holidays Update and some Healthy Snacks

I talked about my experience in doing 5 miles all at ONE time last Sunday. I'm not sure if that helped me or hurt me since I couldn't move the next two days without feeling like I was 97!!! Anyway, I scaled it down a bit and did 1 mile on Wednesday and 2 miles on Thursday. I am more and more conscience of the foods I am eating. I have to hand it to McDonald's, whoever thought up the Happy Meal Idea was brilliant in the field of Marketing. I have mentioned that my sons new thing is Hot Wheels and guess what the toy is in the meal? Yep, Hot Wheels. So, after he was very patient helping me run errands the other day I stopped for him and instead of ordering a snack wrap or chicken sandwich...I ordered a parfait!!! It was really yummy......I have never had one before.
So, that is one of my new healthy snacks to share with all of you. Vanilla yogurt layered with fruit.........not brilliant or new, but yummy and healthy. My other healthy snack to share with you is a Tortilla Wrap: One tortilla with a thin layer of garden vegetable, chives, any kind of cream cheese you want, then a slice of turkey (any lunch meat you want), lettuce and roll it up. You can even pop these in the fridge for those times when you are STARVING and they are already made for you.
Ok, Christie wanted us to share with you our favorite and not so favorite part of our body. It was pretty easy on my not so favorite part of my body.....the baby bump but, without the baby. Yes, the bump is still there. I need the "muffin top" to go away when I wear my jeans!!! My favorite part of my body are my hands.
And now for the weigh in........I lost 1.2 lbs. this week. I'm taking it since it is not a gain and it is just reinforcing what we all know......eating healthier and exercising is the way to go.
You can read about more HFH updates at Baby Tea Leaves.

Heads Up...

Walgreens has a $5 off $25 purchase for Oct. 17th and the 18th. This is good instore and online and you can get it here.
Kohl's has stationary kits of Hello Kitty, Hannah Montana, My Little Pony, Tinkerbell, etc. on clearance for $4.99. They also have Hot Wheels/Matchbox items on sale for 45% off. Many, if not all of the Halloween decorations were 60% off. Seriously, if you ever pay full price at Kohl's, you are crazy!!!!
Meijer has Bratz dolls on clearance for $3.99 and Video Nows that were $34.99 are now $13.99!!!! These were all found in the toy clearance section.

My New Favorite.....

I guess it's time for me to admit to all of you that I am a lip product junkie. I think that the obsessive nature regarding my lip products has increased since I took the plunge and did the Victoria Beckham bob (yes, the one that everyone has)....I didn't say I was unique ( I just like certain things). Since I can't exactly use my hot rollers or "fluff" in too many places, I find myself wearing earrings more consistently and needing to not leave the house with out a lip gloss in hand/purse/car, etc. Well, this is my new favorite one. I love the "cute" unique packaging. You unscrew the top and there is an applicator that you pull out to apply the gloss. I am not sure how many different ones there are as mine was a gift.

Free Coffee, Baking and Michaels Coupons

Click here to get your FREE Coffee from Starbucks coupon.

Here are numerous baking coupons from Nestle and Libby. Get ready for the holidays.

Finally, you can get a 40% off Michael's coupon here. They have great craft kits and activities for kids there that would make great holiday gifts.

Wordless Wednesday

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