Fun Snacks!

 Fun snack ideas for kids.. I know my Lore is more willing to eat things when they look fun. Its a cool way to get kids to eat their veggies and enjoy it! And gives mommies a chance to be a little creative.

Fun Kid's Crafts

 I found some really cute kid's crafts... today we are going to try some of them out. My lore (3 yrs old) loves to paint, especially with her fingers. And all of these would go great in a frame to save and hang in a room or play room. Even great to send to grandma!
.. I'm sure any kid would love to do some of these crafts!


1. a handprint caterpillar

2. Fingerprint/handprint trees

 3.Q-tip rainbows

4.Painted tree with popcorn leaves 

Inspire Yourself

Post-its place them around the house and leave yourself inspirational messages. Sometimes we all need a little reminding.

All the nutritional benefits of oatmeal and fruit can be enjoyed in this simple, healthy smoothie.

Yield Serves 2-4
 Ingredients
 1 cup ice
 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt
 1 banana
 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup coconut water (or other liquid, such as juice)



Directions 1. Place ice and raspberries in the bottom of blender, and all other ingredients on top. Whir until completely smooth. Serve.

week 2

This is week two of my clean eating and exercise, I think it is going well. I am down 5 lbs and i feel amazing. Not just because the number on the scale is lower. I feel new; clean. I already feel stronger and less dependent on all the unhealthy stuff i was indulging on. I have cut soda out (which led to a weeks worth of migraines). We as a family have cut out fast food...It wasnt easy.. But change never is. My body is adjusting to the exercise-i think. Everyday of working out gets a little easier. I feel refreshed! I wake up everyday happy and excited to get another chance to better myself.

Saying goodbye to the 728th squadron

So, we are stationed here in florida.. eglin afb. We have been here almost 3 years. My first base. My first home with my husband and children. My first home away from home.

Last week we found out that due to military budget cuts they will be shutting down my husband's squadron.. which for us means that we will be sent elsewhere within the next year. I am so nervous and so excited. I am already over 2000 miles away from home i cant exactly get further haha i am hoping that this will bring me closer to my family back in CA...

I have to say, i am kind of sad to leave florida. This has become my home. I have gotten so used to it already. The beach is literally minutes away walking...

The best and most positive way for me to look at this is...

We are going to experience a new adventure together. It will be amazing.

My Beginning..

so here i start...

I am 20 years old and have 2 kids. Before children i weighed about 140-145. It is my goal to get back to that point. For myself and for my children. My lack of health has kept me from doing things with my girls. I started my journey 3/3/2012.. since then i have been following a jillian michaels plan and beeen doing some circuit training and a balanced calorie counting diet. I already feel so much better; about life, myself, what i can accomplish if i just try and push through my pain and discomfort.

I am down 5 lbs. Lets keep it up :)