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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

sleepy head...

4:30am...you come too early.

Oh hi there!

First... you must see what Tank's weekend was like...

That little guy can sleep in any position!


and of course i must have a photo of clo clo...even tho its kinda blurry.


playing tug o war! I think there will be a new house rule oing into effect today...no horseplay on the couch! OMG...they are crazy!


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We had a busy weekend. And y'all.....I am horrible at capturing those moments. When I'm out and about...and having a great time...I forget! I should change that so y'all have more to look at...so you don't have to read a novel.

saturday...i had lunch and went shopping with my sisters! ah...it was much needed and we had such a blast!

And saturday night we were suppose to go to the houston cook-off. We had tickets...we had a good parking pass.

Well...we pull up to the parking lot we had a pass for...it was full so they turned us away. we decided to park across the street. BIG NO NO! we moved maybe 200 yards in one hour. we gave up. There was no way we were going to get a parking spot. Oh Houston traffic...how i dislike you! And the sad thing...it was only 6pm!!!!

Later this week i cant wait to tell you where my sisters booked my bachelorette party! yippee!!! They are the best!!

have a great day everyone!!
xoxo
manda
(i'll make sure to start taking more photos!!)









Monday, February 27, 2012

MMM - It's ok to slack sometimes...

Happy Monday!


We all need a little motivation right?!

I know I do!

I didn't do too hot last week with working out...I think I went to the gym twice...I blame Tank haha...but that's no excuse.

And I ate so much this past weekend!

But it's ok...we all have these moments or a week here and there that are harder than others.

As long as we stick with it in the long run and don't slack off for weeks in a row.

i know during the fall and early winter...I was really slacking off but I always feel so much better when I make it a routine.

I'm getting back to it this week tho!
And you should too!!

Just in case you missed it before...I've given y'all my workout routine....go {HERE} to try it out! start now so you can be feeling good for summer!!

Swee Melina over at Only a Flight Away asked for it last week. She has been doing a such a great job with working out and eating right lately...keep up the good work girlie!!










this butt will make me think twice before i eat thosse sweets this week!


Source: gilt.com via Abbey on Pinterest


Now link up ladies and tell us how your fitness journey is going!!

Grab the button and visit my co-host Ashley!
xoxo
manda

Friday, February 24, 2012

Giveaway Winner!


HAPPY FRIDAY!!

I almost forgot to choose a winner for the Elysia Crafts Giveaway!

Congrats Jordann from Makin Memories of Us!

You should stop on over and visit this pretty lady!
(I will email you soon Jordann!)

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I want to recap on a few coupon codes going on over here. I had some great sponsors this month and greatly appreciate!

10% off code at Elysia CraftsCUPCAKE10
She has lots of great earrings!

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15% off code at Murabelle: forloveofacupcake
She makes awesome headbands like what I wore in {THIS} post!!


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50% off code at Isacc & Rebekah: TAKE50OFF
Very cute cute earrings and rings!


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There is no coupon code for Poppie Jasper but she has some really awesome necklaces!
I'll prob be featuring one in an outfit post next week!!


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Don't forget to check out these other awesome shops as well!

Aos leather


 
 
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After you've looked at all the lovely shops...take a look at this receipe I found on Pinterest!
I really want to make it this weekend or next week!
 
Shrimp Lo Main 
 



Have a great weekend ladies!!!
xoxo
manda

Thursday, February 23, 2012

It's OK...to eat chili with a fork!

Hi there!
I'm linking up here today...

Its Ok Thursdays


It's ok...

...I had to eat chili with a fork! No spoons were available! Luckily it was thick chili!

...that all tank does is: play, sleep, eat and poop!

...that I seriously dislike the Oklahoma turnpike! They make you pay a toll but then refund you some of it back two minutes later! Makes no sense to me!!

...that I made E stop at an Amish store in Oklahoma for some homemade fudge and chocolate covered coffee beans!

...that I ate all those chocolate covered coffee beans all day Tuesday! Is it possible to overdose on coffee beans?!?!

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Now for your enjoyment....a quick video of tank playing on his first day home! You may need low volume...I'm talking in the background! Of course it's baby talk haha! And don't mind the messy house!

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And today is the last day to enter the awesome giveaway {HERE} by Elysia Crafts!


Hope everyone has a great day!
xoxo
manda






Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Why is everyone Flashing us?! plus...Pinteresting!

So as you know it was a 20 hour drive just to get Tank. (I nicknamed him...Tankers)

We rented a Ford Edge because my car is too small to hold a cage and Eric's truck is too jacked up and bumpy!

Oh boy...I fell in love with the heated seats! I had it on the whole way haha!!

Well we leave Houston, TX and get on the freeway...within 5 minutes a BMW gets behind us and flashes their lights. We were figured they were flashing us to get out of their way.

Halfway to Dallas...we pass a cop that has pulled someone over and he gives us the craziest look.

And one other time...someone gets behind us and flashes us again. Why are people being so rude??!

I think it was in between Dallas and Sherman TX (near Oklahoma) that we got pulled over by a cop.

We didn't have our headlights on the whole way! Which was about 5 hours driving in the dark with just our day lights running. I guess the raods were well lit lol!

The cop was cool and just gave us a warning.
Have you ever done anything crazy like that?!?!



Oh..and an update on Clo Clo and Tankers.
They actually ran around outside last night and played together!!


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Now I want to link up with Michelle over at the Vintage Apple.




 maybe clo and tankers will be like this when they get older haha!




I wish my hair would grow faster so Icould braid it like this!!




I am really liking the chambray shirts I've been seeing!

Source: polyvore.com via Devon on Pinterest


I really want to get a maxi dress..I've never had one!

Source: polyvore.com via Taylor on Pinterest


Can you tell I am ready for spring and summer lol??!
 
Have a great Wednesday everyone!!
Halfway thru the week!

xoxo
manda

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Meet Tank!

Oh y'all...

Meet Tank!



This was an extremely tiring weekend.
10 hours to missouri and 10 hours back! We left Friday at 7pm and got back Saturday at midnight.

This little guy hops and prances around with his big 'ole paws...so clumsy!

You would think we never feed the guy because he gets so excited and jumps around in circles when we're getting his food ready!

Chloe is still not sure what to think. It will take some time. Poor Baby. But I think it will be good for her in the long run.





Hope y'alls week is off to a great start!
Mine will be busy. this little guy has so much energy...we are all having to adjust!

and just FYI...someone just left a really mean comment about getting dogs at puppy mill. We did not get Tank from a puppy mill. As you know (if you've been a long time reader) we have done our research and the original breeder referred us to the breeder in missouri.

oh and I'm guest posting over {HERE} today! you should check out Elle Elizabeth...she is the sweetest!!!
 xoxo
manda

Monday, February 20, 2012

Sponsor Me?!?! It's so cheap!




Sponsorship can start at any time during the month and will run for 30 days!
As you can see...it is so affordable!

I LOVE my sponsors!!
(and so does Chloe and Tank!...and Eric!)

PLUS...I am still swapping buttons for free! I will never stop that!
I will place your 100x100 button on my blog...if you place my button on your blog!

xoxo
Manda

MMM - I don't like fast food!

Let's Link Up for Motivate Me Monday!
Link up and tell us about anything in your life that is fitness related!
For Love of a Cupcake

ok Y'all!

I have to admit...I didn't make it to the gym but maybe once last week. It was seriously a crazy week.

And I am so tired this morning...
WE GOT TANK THIS WEEKEND!
But more on that tomorrow!

Anyways...so back to the gym this week and eating good again.

I may or may not have told y'all...I don't really eat a lot of fast food. Well, this weekend...we were on the road the whole time...and what is there to eat on the road? FAST FOOD ONLY.

I feel like BLAH today!

Do you ladies eat a lot of fast food....or do you choose healthy choices if you eat at a fast food restaurant?

My fav places to eat...if I am getting something quick...would be Panera Bread or Subway. BUT mostly Panera Bread. I could eat that every day haha! I think I've prob mentioned Panera a few times!! And I can't believe some of you ladies don't even have one in your state!

As I've said before...

Source: google.com via Amanda on Pinterest


I dare you to cut down on your fast food intake this week!

I know lives get busy and it's soooo easy to eat fast food. But you can still make decent choices if you have eat at these places.

We normally eat fast food at least once on the weekend...eat it in moderation!

ok...now that I'm done telling you what to do...here is some fitness motivation to get you back in the gym...I know I need it!!

Source: facebook.com via Bodil on Pinterest


Tell us about your fitness journey!

Last week's MMM was about how Eric and I met! {HERE}
And enter the current giveaway {HERE}!

Now let's link up...

Grab the button and visit my co-hosts Ashley.

xoxo
Manda

Friday, February 17, 2012

A Giveaway from Elysia Crafts (Plus a giveaway winner!)


Happy Friday Everyone!!
I'm so sorry I haven't posted or commented much this week.
It's been crazy.

I am so happy to announce the winner of the Madre de Olivia Giveaway is...

Option: "Like" Madredeolivia on Facebook
(I'll contact you soon Breanna!)
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And now I want to introduce you to another wonderful lady!

Alicia of Elysia Crafts

She is so super cute and SOOOO nice!!


Alicia is giving away some really cute earrings that are perfect for spring and summer! A touch of turquoise and coral!



Here is some more awesomeness from her shop...


I'll let Alicia tell you a little about herself...

"I've been a crafter probably ever since I could walk! I've done
knitting, paper crafts, fine art, graphic art and now jewelry design!
I recently learned the art of jewelry making and beading and fell in
love. Elysia Crafts is a collection of beads and baubles that inspire
me and bring color and inspiration to my life. I LOVE the feeling I
get while beading, and making new designs, most of which are one of a
kind. I hope to share my creations with as many people as I can using
my Etsy site.
For more about me, personally, I'm currently in law school- I know,
crazy! But almost done with my degree. I hope that even though my
career may be stressful, I can find time to relax and enjoy crafting,
and share it with lovely people. I love to read, relax and spend time
with my friends and family. I also LOVE to hike and explore our
beautiful natural world! Read my blog for more about my personal life,
as well as Elysia Crafts."

She is offering 10% off to everyone for one month! Use coupon code: CUPCAKE10 at checkout!

Her ad spot will be on the left sidebar for the whole month for easy access!

You can find her here...

Are you ready to win some awesome earrings??
ok...enter below...there are lots of ways to enter!



a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck everyone and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
xoxo
manda

Monday, February 13, 2012

MMM...E and I met at the gym!

Let's Link Up for Motivate Me Monday!
Link up and tell us about anything in your life that is fitness related!
For Love of a Cupcake

ok...so this is sorta fitness related!


Did you know that E and I met at the gym?!?!


Well...we did!
...and I want to tell you the story!
Here goes...


I buy a membership to 24 Hour Fitness a couple days after the new year in 2009.
Being fit was my new years resolution!


After going a few times...of course I noticed E in the gym...he's the biggest guy there lol! But I'm so quiet and shy...of course I'm not going to just go up to a hott guy and start up a convo!


A couple months go by...and we are in the ab section...


I say..."are you using this machine?"
He says..."No."


And that was it!!


Seriously?

Maybe a few days later...he gets on the stair steppers by me. Doesn't say one word to me! He does drop something (some kind of band for working out). Later on as we are dating...I find out he was trying to get my attention by flicking it at me!! OK...back to the story.


A week or so later...we are on the stair steppers again. He gets on the one next to me. I'm pretty sure there were others open!


Anyways...he turns a little towards me and says...
"It's hot in here today."


I'm thinking...Umm of course it's hot! We are working out in the gym haha!
But of course I talk back and we chat for a minute! YAY!


A few days go by...we are in the ab section again!
(ok...maybe I went over there just because he was over there hee hee).


We start up another convo...and I find out he is a software engineer? This big guy? Really? He's a computer dork??!! haha!!


And after a few more weeks we have a first date!! It was a little awkward since we are both shy and quiet. But we got over it...and now he says I never stop talking! lol.

But that's our story (the short version)! I only thought it was fitting to tell you on MMM since we actually met at the gym!

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Now for some inspiration for the week!

It's time to start getting ready for that beach body! bikini season is around the corner! You have to start now!







Now let's link up...

Grab the button and visit my co-hosts Ashley and Whitney!

xoxo!
manda

Friday, February 10, 2012

A GIVEAWAY! from Madre de Olivia

Oh Ladies!
I have a treat for you!
Tamara from Madre de Olivia is giving away this BEAUTIFUL necklace (with your name engraved)!


Some other pieces in Tamara's shop that I love...
Everything is so unique!

and this is Tamara! (so gorgeous!)


Here is a little about Tamara and her shop...
Tamara Mello is an artist, an actress, a mother and a wife. She started her jewelry line MADRE DE OLIVIA when she was a new mom to her daughter Olivia. She loves the pairing of vintage and reclaimed metals with precious metals like 14kt gold and sterling silver. “I believe that nothing outlives it’s usefulness and there is great beauty to be found in old things.”. Tamara wanted to provide a beautiful, affordable line of jewelry that could be customized and passed down to future generations.

You can find her here...

So would you like to win a necklace and have your name engraved on it?!
Then enter below!
(Open to everyone!)


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck everyone!
and...

HAPPY FRIDAY!!
xoxo
manda