Fun & Practical Play Time

Owning my own home based business and having a 3 year old home with me during the day is not an easy task.  I actually do not get much work done during the day at all.  During her "work" time, I sit her desk next to mine and have her do worksheets.  Other than that, my "work" day is really non-existent.  Then there are the days I have to get something done but she wants to play... and usually outside.  As much as I am family first, a work dead-line is a dead-line so I must get it done.  So we must improvise...

Today she wanted to go outside and play hopscotch...

My solution: An indoor hopscotch floor decal in the living room, which can be easily covered up by the area rug when she is all done.  While my vinyl is cutting on the machine, I can even play a few rounds with her. 

Win | Win

{Home School Pre-School} The Weather Wheel

My daughter may only be three years old but I think she may be one of the best meteorologist in town.  She enjoys predicting the weather and seems to be pretty good at it.  I have seen a few weather charts for little ones online and came across a cute weather wheel I liked.  We decided to make our own variation of it.

  

The arrows have magnet backings so she can move them from day to day on what the weather is, and at night, she can move them to what she predicts the weather will be the next day.

{Faithfully Fit} 12 / 3

I have been using Herbalife for 3 weeks now and I must say, I have been feeling GREAT! I have had an Herbalife shake every morning and it gives me such a great burst of energy... it's such a good way to start my day... not to mention, they are SO yummy so it is like having a sweet treat!

A few people have asked me how I make these yummy shakes that help me loose pounds and gives me energy.  Well, I make a few different variations but my favorite is white chocolate peanut butter.  Funny thing is, I NEVER like peanut butter before.

I start off with 1 cup of crushed ice...

 

Next I add 1 scoop of Herbalife Healthy Meal (Formula 1), 1 scoop of Herbalife Protein Powder, 2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter (PB2) and 1 teaspoon of sugar free, fat free White Chocolate Jell-O pudding mix (powder)

 

I add 8 ounces of milk (which you could also add with water since you have the protein powder but I really like the creamy, milky texture)... and BLEND IT UP!

 Pour in your tumbler, then sip and enjoy!

I personally have been amazed by how much housework I get done with all this new found energy.  

So you may be wondering what is up with today's title, 12/3... well as of this morning, I have dropped 12 pounds in 3 the last 3 weeks.  The energy I get from the shakes also has me working out more and actually craving it... craving the yummy shakes too!

If you are interested in trying out the great line of Herbalife products, I would be more than happy to assist you with placing an order... or with information on how you can be a distributor and share with your own friend and family.

PROOF

For most of my life, I was a "have to see it to believe it kinda girl" until my faith took me to a point where I had to believe to see... and now I do.

I see "proof" all around me... and in me.  I am proof.


I am proof that a hard-headed youth can become an open minded adult... Everyone deserves to be heard.

I am proof that a foodie can enjoy food and still be in shape and healthy... with a little thanks to Herbalife.

I am proof that a teenager can have a baby and still raise an amazing teenager... Isaac is pretty incredible.

I am proof that you can overcome a statistic... I graduated high school with a tiny tot.

I am proof that a "doodler" can turn their doodles into something... Have you checked out www.ten23designs.com?

I am proof that a day dreamer can get somewhere in life... my imagination helps me be creative.

I am proof that you aren't a loser or drop out, until you quit... I haven't taken a college class in years, but haven't dropped out or quit my goal of graduating college.

I am proof that good things come to those who wait... I heard big, frizzy hair is coming back in style.

I am proof that you really be what you want to be even when others say you can't... Look at me now.  I am an artist and NOT starving!

I am proof that slow and steady wins the race... it may have taken me a while to get here, but here I am. Winning!

I am proof that depression does not have to be depressing... I laugh more than I cry.

I am proof that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree... I believe in fighting for what is right, like my father.

I am proof that you don't always have to know what you are doing to do it well... my children didn't come with a manual.

I am proof that a sinner will not catch the church roof on fire... our church ceiling may leak at times, but I am pretty sure it has been fire free.

I am proof that GOD doesn't love me any less because I did not know Him personally sooner... He blesses me everyday.

I am proof that a lot of wrong turns can still take you to the right place... I may not being exactly where I am going, but I know I am in a great place.

Front Porch Spring Makeover : Work in Progress

Although I am not completely done sprucing up my front porch for spring, I made a nice size dent in it today and I am feeling accomplished.

I finished up my new wreath... which was a bit of a challenge for me.  I wanted a bright wreath but with a black base. I really wasn't quite sure what I was doing and kind of let it "blossom" on it's own.  I bought the blank wreath from the Dollar Tree... for a dollar! I spray painted it black and added a bow from the burlap "ribbon" I bought for 50% off.  I love a good deal.  The sunflowers came from a spring collection bushel and was also 40% off.  I added the violet accents which were left overs from my fall wreath a few years ago.  All together, the wreath cost me less than $10 to make.  I know I need to add a little more pizazz but I think it is definitely good for now.

I added a new "Welcome" decal to the front door also... it seemed so bare without it.  Not to mention, quite a few people commented on the lack of "decalage" (<-- just made that word up) on my door.  

I finally hung up the wooden sign I made from my awesome Goodwill sign.  I found the sign for only $3... but wait, it gets better... it was 50% off... so only $1.50!!

I sanded it down as best as I could... the hardest part of the entire project because the lettering did not want to come off.  Then I painted it black.

 

 I made the vinyl lettering using and adhered it to the board...

...and then sealed out so it can withhold to the outdoor elements.

I am really loving the final product of the sign and love seeing it hanging there when I walk up tot he house.  Sometimes the littlest things in life really can make us the happiest...