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ReInventing Lollihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.comBlogger494125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222200573519000188.post-82754475963331977932016-09-20T01:27:00.001-04:002016-09-20T01:27:59.652-04:00Mommy of 3!I am back! It's been a long absence but I am a mommy of 3 now!! Baby A, Baby B, and Baby 3 are all doing well. Baby 3 is 3 months old, and growing!<div>I have so many new adventures to catch you all up on! </div><div><br></div><div>Be Happy Healthy and Strong,</div><div><br></div><div>Lolli</div>ReInventing Lollihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222200573519000188.post-71973339921856033292014-08-25T14:45:00.001-04:002014-08-25T14:58:54.156-04:00MIA....again....but I'm back!I am so<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> sorry to leave you all hanging around. Hopefully some of you still read my blog after such a long break.</span><div><div>I know I promised a sunscreen recipe and I will definitely post it, just unfortunately summer is basically over 😕.</div><div>I have been extremely busy getting ready for Baby B and finishing up school that I just have not had the time to post really at all.</div><div>Baby A who is not such a Baby any more is almost potty trained! She has been making huge strides after a setback a while ago. She has been potty training since mid-May and will be 3 in November of this year! 👍</div><div>Since she isn't such a Baby anymore, I will be referring to her as Princess A or Princess from now on. I cannot believe she is growing up so fast!!</div><div>I am currently 35 1/2 weeks pregnant with Baby B. I have been keeping up with weight training and adding in cardio and yoga through out the week. I have slowed down on the cardio though as my big belly makes it hard to go very fast without getting winded. I am squatting 50 lbs and rowing with 25 lb dumbbells, as well as bicep curling 15 lb dumbbells. This is much lighter than what I was doing before Baby B, but I am so pleased to still be lifting heavier while pregnant, especially this close to my due date! 😃</div><div>We still have a ton of work to do before Baby B gets here. We will be washing a lot of clothes, cloth diapers, etc. i also have to pack birth center bag and prep some meals. We couldn't be more excited though. </div><div>I am pleased to announce that with everything going on, I turned in my Master Project for school!! I am very happy to have a break, and hoping to hear soon that I got my Master Trainer Certification, this would make a wonderful year even better!</div><div>I am hoping to post on the blog more, so I hope you will stop by again! 😋</div><div>What is new with you? I would love to hear from my amazing friends and readers.</div><div>Here's a belly pic I promised. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ztt0oKOlV7aHPtcxRBwlgCHibRCrpYLUEkU57MeHgGAwyc58a5xDkQbEX6tteUq4_KX8WDa24VGJDNAeDfpBLwa78NE8VBzGsrFHpf5Xs5mbwKgUhZlD6qpiL4aRNiUN0ciUGGgCDM4/s640/blogger-image-1307568666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ztt0oKOlV7aHPtcxRBwlgCHibRCrpYLUEkU57MeHgGAwyc58a5xDkQbEX6tteUq4_KX8WDa24VGJDNAeDfpBLwa78NE8VBzGsrFHpf5Xs5mbwKgUhZlD6qpiL4aRNiUN0ciUGGgCDM4/s640/blogger-image-1307568666.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Be Happy Healthy & Strong,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lolli</div>ReInventing Lollihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222200573519000188.post-81260056273966343462014-06-27T16:52:00.001-04:002014-06-29T01:32:24.732-04:00Hello 3rd Trimester!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow, I cannot believe that I am 27 weeks pregnant already, with a healthy Baby Boy! </div>
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Baby A is super excited about the arrival of her little brother. There are still so many things to accomplish before he arrives, but we are working on it. </div>
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I am happy to announce that I am still weight lifting, running, jump roping, and doing yoga! </div>
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I completed the last workout of the Burn Circuit for ChaLean Extreme today & starting on the Push Circuit Monday! </div>
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So far I do yoga daily, weight lifting 3 days a week (10,15,20 lb dumbbells), and cardio 2-4 times a week depending on how I am feeling! </div>
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It has made a huge difference! I have gained 15 lbs now and am keeping my muscle tone. </div>
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Baby B is in face down position and growing like crazy! I have started to get to the tired phase of pregnancy, but am happy to have many less symptoms this time than I did the first time. It is a wonderful relief to be able to get comfy at night and not be using a giant pregnancy pillow!! </div>
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I finished my CCS certification and am now on my SAQ certification for my Master Trainer Program! I will be finishing up the end of August! 1 month before Baby B is due! Perfect timing :) </div>
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I don't have a lot of pictures today but I will post some belly pictures for you all soon!</div>
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Head on over to her blog and enter <a href="http://ohhshesocute.blogspot.com/2014/06/give-away-announcement.html" target="_blank">here</a>! </div>
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I am 23 weeks pregnant today....</div>
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We are very excited to have one of each :) </div>
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So far I have gained 11 lbs. which according to the charts is right on track for my weight gain goal of 25-30 lbs.</div>
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With Baby A I had gained 42 lbs. which was definitely over what was necessary. I ate healthy, but not as healthy as I do now, and I didn't really work out all that much....just yoga and light weights here and there.</div>
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This time I have kept up with regular workouts. I took a month off when we moved ( our move was hectic and crazy and there is STILL work being done on the house).</div>
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My workouts consist of weight training, cardio, and yoga! I have been managing to do all 3. My current workout routine is 5-6 days a week, with either Saturday or Sunday off....and sometimes we go for long walks on those days!</div>
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I feel best when I am active.</div>
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Since starting back after the move I have experience a lot of soreness from the weight training, but it was totally expected despite having trained before. Any time I take a break I am always sore for a little while.</div>
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I have been doing well with school! I should finish up in August! I am very excited. I so far have completed my personal training certification and 2 other certifications, I now have 2 certifications and 1 final project left before I achieve the Master Personal Fitnesss Trainer title. I am very excited about this.</div>
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After that I will take a break for Baby B to be born and for bonding time.</div>
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Then I will hit the books for nutrition and I am thinking fitness chef too!</div>
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I have goals of a Masters degree in sight as well. I am hoping to complete all of this very quickly :) </div>
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It feels good to be following my passion. What are you passionate about? What are you doing to pursue your passion?</div>
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I personally wish I had pursued education for my passion about 5 years or so ago, but I wasn't mentally ready then for all that I decided to take on now.</div>
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It is interesting juggling school, pregnancy, a move, and a 2 1/2 year old! In addition Hubby works and is in school too, so we both have a lot on our plate! </div>
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We wouldn't have it any other way though. Our lives are full and happy.</div>
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Oh and one thing I am super excited about....</div>
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Katie offered to send me one to try out and I couldn't resist. She picked a surprise color for me ( as I am the most indecisive person on the planet). Seriously though the colors were all beautiful and I couldn't decide.</div>
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The diaper I received is a custom newborn diaper. I estimate that it would fit a 5 or 6 lb baby up to about 22 lbs. or so. My daughter Baby A tried it on at 28 lbs. and was on the last leg snap, but it still fit! </div>
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Baby A is 2 1/2 years old. She weights almost 28 lbs. She is thick thighed with a skinny waist. Her snap placement on a OS diaper is usually on the next to smallest snap setting, but the legs are usually on the next to biggest. She is an extremely heavy wetter....extremely, and she poops 1-2 times a day.</div>
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All that being said. When Baby B arrives, we will be trying this diaper again for another more accurate review on a newborn. This review however can tell you how the diaper functions when stressed to the max both size and wetness wise.</div>
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The snaps work extremely well and are placed evenly on the diaper. There is a row for hip snaps, and a row of waist snaps as well. For the leg settings there are 2 rows of snaps, one for each leg.</div>
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The diaper is made of high quality materials. and the stitching is even and spot on. No stray threads or mistakes on this diaper!</div>
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We had ZERO leaks with this diaper, she wets heavy day or night and there were no leaks when she wore the diaper, even with it being a little tight due to her size vs. the size of the diaper. I expected a compression leak of some kind, but no leaks at all.</div>
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She had zero rashes or skin irritations from the diaper!</div>
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This is a fantastic diaper! Zero complaints! I highly recommend. The diaper held up to washing with extremely minimal pilling on the insert!</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">K: I'm a single mom and can't find work at the moment. Instead of sitting around I wanted to do something using my degree in apparel design. The more I researched cloth diapering, the more I wanted to make and use them myself. I knew I could create a quality product to share, so I created my patterns! </span></div>
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Her diapers get a thumbs up in my book! Having gotten to chat with her, this woman has a wonderful personality and great attention to detail! Being a mom herself, she knows that diaper quality is important!</div>
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I personally think that CutieDoodie Diapers is one of the best diapers I have tried so far. </div>
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My favorite one size pocket that I always reach for in my stash is a Kawartha, the styling on this one is similar in the way of fit! So if you like Kawartha pockets, you have GOT to try these!! I like it way better than my Sunbaby pockets!</div>
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Not name dropping there, but letting you know how it stacks up so some cloth favorites out there!</div>
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View yesterday's video preview <a href="http://reinventing-lolli.blogspot.com/2014/05/cutiedoodie-diapers-preview-video.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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The <b>CutieDoodie Diapers</b> blog review~! </div>
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This is a preview of what you can expect in tomorrows review!</div>
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EVENFLO CARSEATS RECALLED:</div>
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I apologize for being MIA lately. It has been extremely busy around the ReInvented Household. We literally just finished moving into a HOUSE this weekend. So happy to be out of apartments!<br />It was a long move and with a 2 year old, well, you know that can be both fun and challenging. </div>
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On top of that I have been studying for school and getting ready for a big test, so that has been time consuming as well.</div>
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I am 15 1/2 weeks pregnant with Baby B now. It is amazing how much more I feel Baby B early on than I felt Baby A! Also my tummy is much smaller than last time! I haven't even hit maternity clothes yet.</div>
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We have a birth center orientation this week. We are very excited! A new one opened up last year, and a friend told me about it, so we are checking it out. A birth center and home birth weren't an option with Baby A, but both are options with Baby B! </div>
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So many differences, yet so many similarities.</div>
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I ended up with a PUPPP rash at 12 weeks with Baby B, but with Baby A I didn't get it until 34 weeks. I have been using natural remedies and THE RASH IS ALMOST GONE! The itch is very minimal. I am so grateful for essential oils.</div>
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We have been shopping for cloth diapers, we recently bough some diapers for Baby B...some Kawaii's and Diaper Safari's. We love them...</div>
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Then in a cloth diaper group on facebook I met a really nice woman who just opened an Etsy shop! She sent me a diaper to review!! </div>
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I cannot wait to share my review with you! It is a newborn size diaper, and the quality is incredible. Keep a look out in the next week for a review on Cutie Doodie Diapers!! </div>
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Here is her etsy link the in the meantime so you can check her diapers out:</div>
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Back to unpacking! We are setting up Baby A's room in the new house, and then tackling the rest of the kitchen! The kitchen here is huge, I feel so spoiled!</div>
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I absolutely love reading Green Child Magazine!</div>
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This issue I thought was a particularly good one, it is filled with recipes, an article on breastfeeding, and sustainable diapering options.</div>
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Today marks 11 weeks pregnant with Baby B! We are super excited and this pregnancy seems to be going fast.</div>
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Thankfully I have not had a ton of morning sickness, but let me explain.</div>
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Although I did not have morning sickness for more than 3 weeks, it was REALLY bad. I was sick all day every day and couldn't stand the smell of anything. I am so happy to not have a puke bucket anymore, haha.</div>
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I have kept up with my workouts, with an exception of the couple of weeks I had the morning sickness. It feels good to be jump roping, doing HIIT, weight training, and doing prenatal yoga. I love being active and I feel like this has helped me this pregnancy.</div>
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As for weight gain, I haven't really gained any. I gained a couple pounds in the beginning, but then lost it immediately with the morning sickness, and haven't gained since. </div>
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My bra size on the other hand has grown like crazy. Forget wearing the same shirts, but at least I am not in maternity clothes yet, LOL. With Baby A I would have been in maternity clothes already.</div>
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I still have food aversions this pregnancy, even though the sickness is past. However, I really do enjoy all kinds of fruit, as well as chicken, and turkey. I have found ways of sneaking spinach ( one of my faves) back into my diet, as I think the baby needs more green stuff. Avocado has been a staple as well.</div>
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My lines have softened and my muscles aren't as big as they were, but that is due to all the wonderful baby making hormones in my body!</div>
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I feel like even though I was healthier than a lot of people when I was pregnant with Baby A, I am doing even better this pregnancy.</div>
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I still consumed some sugar while pregnant with Baby A, I also allowed myself a coconut ice cream treat at night when pregnant with her.</div>
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I have not consumed sugar at all since Avani was a couple of months old, and I no longer allow any cheats to my diet at all, and I am happy about it.</div>
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A lot of people have been asking me for my diaper rash cream recipe. This recipe came about because Baby A was getting some bad rashes at one point. We had tried other CD safe diaper creams, and while they helped, they didn't get rid of the rash. </div>
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I found that when I used my shea body butter on Baby A, her rash got a little better, but it needed a boost...and this is how the "Whipped Shea Baby Butt Butter" was born.</div>
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This has worked miracles on Baby A's bum, and she rarely ever gets rashes now, not even the little rashes!</div>
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I have never had problems with this building up in my cloth diapers either. I use various different kinds of cloth diapers from hemp, bamboo, to microfiber inserts, and even the few pocket diapers I have, haven't had any issues. It may or may not build up on yours, use your own judgement.</div>
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I wanted to post a video review of a few of my favorite cloth diaper brands. </div>
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This is only the second video I have done, and it was on my phone, so I apologize if there are any quality issues.</div>
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This is an unpaid review of diapers that I have purchased and used on Baby A since she was born.</div>
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The diapers reviewed in this video are Kawaii, Kawartha, Econobum, and Sprout Change (the pink/green one, I forgot to mention brand).</div>
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Baby A cannot wait to be a big sister!! </div>
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All of the Biggest Loser Finale controversary has gotten me fired up.</div>
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I have been a victim of SKINNY HATE for years. Jealousy, anger and resentment leads people say some of the meanest things to people that they WISH they looked like.</div>
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When I was "skinny fat" at 5 ft. 1 in. tall. I weighed 110 lbs. I had cellulite in my thighs, I slept 14 hours at a time, and I could not carry a laundry basket. After I got fit, and before I got pregnant with Baby A I weighed 98 lbs. and was the healthiest of my life. Full of energy and bicep curling 15 lbs.</div>
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After Baby A was born I got back down to 101 lbs. but I looked just as "skinny" as before Baby A, but I was the fittest of my life. I gained a six pack, some biceps, and could bicep curl 25 lbs.</div>
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After a several month break due to some overtraining ( I loved weightlifting heavy as often as possible) I came back to working out at 103.8 lbs. but at 103.8 I had some work to do. Through weightlifting and HIIT workouts I have gained my leanness back and am bicep curling 20 lbs. BUT am in the best shape of my life.</div>
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I still look skinny at 98, 101, or 103.8 lbs.<br />
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At 110 lbs. when people thought I looked great, I was NOT great. I couldn't lift 3 lb dumbbells without being out of breath.</div>
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Stop picking on scale numbers. Just stop it. </div>
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I was FAT at 110 lbs! Yes, I admit it, I was a binge eating, cigarette smoking, lazy butt, and FAT at 110 lbs.</div>
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If you are offended you may want to stop reading now because the rant continues.</div>
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I am sick of FAT and SKINNY FAT people making fun of, belittling, and shaming people who are in shape and healthy, simply because they don't like the number on the person's scale. What is worse is they do it because they are jealous and wish that they could look like that person.</div>
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I have friends who have been picked on for their size, and told "put meat on your bones" or "one donut won't hurt".</div>
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That is BULLYING.</div>
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I am not supposed to call a FAT PERSON FAT, but a FAT PERSON can call me ANOREXIC because they don't like how I look?</div>
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The difference is the fat lazy person is actually fat and lazy, and I am not anorexic. I eat a balanced diet with unprocessed foods, I work out on a daily basis (5-6 days per week), and my BMI is spot on. I have muscle tone and energy.</div>
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As for the skinny fat person getting their panties in a bunch, you are no better judging muscular women saying " they look too manly" or " I can eat whatever I want and stay thin"...tell your intestines that when the Splenda and Diet Coke catch up to your genetics....perfect storm for cancer. You too at 100 lbs or whatever are also FAT and LAZY!</div>
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I get it. I was there, but the difference between me and you? I didn't sit around feeling sorry for myself and telling other women that they are ugly, too thin, too fit, obsessed, blah blah blah because of insecurity. I got off of my FAT LAZY ASS and DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!</div>
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The latest in skinny hate is people hating on Rachel Frederickson..... You do not know how she lost the weight. In addition her BMI isn't horribly low at 5 ft 4 in and 105 lbs. It is low, yes. but that is no reason to judge her. She has muscle tone in her arms. She says she feels great. </div>
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So WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE HER?</div>
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She is a person with thoughts and feelings and can be hurt easily....just like you. </div>
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She lost a bunch of weight and people should be proud of her.</div>
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She busted her butt and then walked out on tv to reveal her body...</div>
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only to be JUDGED and PICKED ON and BULLIED by the public?</div>
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That is enough to destroy a person who has made so many strides.</div>
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Shame on you all who judge her. Especially those who are sitting there, on their lazy butts, watching the show and stuffing their faces, and feeling sorry that they are too unmotivated to do something about it!</div>
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Wake up America.</div>
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Are we so used to seeing fat unhealthy people and stick figure models on the runway that we don't even know what healthy looks like anymore?</div>
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Don't get me started on the newest term "orthorexia" which is a giant load of crap.</div>
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Congrats on your win Rachel, you earned it fair and square. Only you know if you are healthy and how you feel! Good luck with the rest of your journey, and don't let the haters get you down.</div>
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How amazing would it be if people would just start loving each other?</div>
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If someone is overweight but is working out and eating healthy, I don't consider them fat, I consider them healthy because they are living health. If someone is underweight and eating healthy and exercising....Do I think anything is wrong with them?<br />
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Now, everyone who has hated on someone skinny, go apologize! </div>
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If you have written something mean about this Rachel girl on social media, go back and apologize!<br />
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This post isn't to make fun of people or make people feel bad, nor is it to make fun of fat people. Rather it is to draw attention to the reverse bullying that is now taking place in our society. It is to draw attention to the fact we all have worth, whether skinny or fat.</div>
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We have gotten to such a place of un-health that we don't know how to handle seeing healthy people. </div>
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ReInventing Lollihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222200573519000188.post-76102026375103027512014-02-02T16:09:00.003-05:002014-02-02T16:10:44.513-05:00Check Out This Awesome Blog!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I read an article the yesterday about kids at a school in Utah getting their lunches taken away.</div>
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First off let me say this...if anyone took my child's lunch away for ANY reason....I would be livid.</div>
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If a child is deprived of any of these things, it is child abuse.</div>
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Plain and simple. </div>
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Children have a RIGHT and a NEED to be fed!</div>
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If a child spends 8+ hours at school every day, I as a parent would want to know my child has food, bathroom privileges, safety provided by the staff of the school, etc.</div>
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If ANY of these are taken away from a child, it is a disgrace. It is a shame. A child should feel safe at school.</div>
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I am sick of all these anti-bullying campaigns....yes they are helping kids keep from being bullied by kids...</div>
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BUT I have read numerous articles of kids now being BULLIED BY SCHOOL STAFF! This is UNACCEPTABLE.</div>
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I do not care if the school has apologized. I do not care if they say they are sorry. It should have never happened in the first place. </div>
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The issue of money is between the parents and the school. Send the parents a bill in the mail, call a conference with the parents...but DO NOT for ANY REASON take a child's lunch away. PERIOD. </div>
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In my opinion, school lunch should be provided free of charge since your child will spend the majority of the day there. It is a basic human necessity. If it is charged for it should be paid for in advance....like a college meal plan for example.</div>
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I do not believe however that children should pay for a school's lack of funds or a parental mistake.</div>
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If my child is in the care of a school, they should be safe for the entire day. My child is to be fed, remain clothed, feel safe, be able to go to the bathroom, get a good education, have access to water when they are thirsty, and not be reprimanded in any way without contacting ME!</div>
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It is sad to me that so many schools are getting away with being BULLIES to the children despite an ANTI-bullying policy.</div>
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I think that the Principle needs a detention...aka FIRED. </div>
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I read recently about a male teacher embarassing a student by removing her shirt in front of class, I read about a child locked in a closet by a teacher, I have also read about a deaf boy who wandered off school property because no one was paying attention to him....this is UNACCEPTABLE!</div>
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<i>A message to the schools:</i></div>
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<i>Safety first. It is our children you are dealing with. You may see it as a pain or a challenge to take care of them while they are there, but they are our CHILDREN. We love our children, cherish them, and want them to be safe. If you are not a person who cares about this, then you should not be working with children. My child's safety, learning, and well being come before your paycheck, the school's convenience, or any other bullshit excuse you may come up with for humiliating a child. It is my hope and prayer that you all get your shit together before my daughter is old enough to go to kindergarten.</i></div>
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I have been looking for ways to get cardio in at home. Sure it's great running and doing the elliptical, but sincerely, I HATE long runs and the elliptical bores me.</div>
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Workout videos are okay, but honestly, some of the dance moves make me trip over my feet. It doesn't matter how long I have been working out, it still happens.<br />
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I decided I REALLY wanted to jump rope. </div>
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I have never been good at it. </div>
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So a few weeks after my first skip, I am hooked at doing a billion times better than I ever had in the past.</div>
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Here is our <a href="http://www.buyjumpropes.net/Boxers_Jump_Ropes_p/013boxerstrainingjumprope.htm" target="_blank">jump rope</a>... and our <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005U53DW2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005U53DW2&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwdrsaraso0c-20" target="_blank">mats</a>.</div>
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Buddy Lee is who I am inspired by for jump roping! He is incredible at what he does!</div>
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I recently created a group on facebook called "Inspire Me Fit", it is a place where there is no judgement and we motivate and support each other.</div>
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Now that the holidays are over, I am sharing my wishlist for the year 2014! </div>
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Some things on this list are things I use everything and just know I need more of soon, but figured it may help someone else out...</div>
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and other things are things I like and would love to have!</div>
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1) All kinds of jars!<br />
Since I make our own body butters and other home products, I find myself going through a ton of canning jars and always needing more.</div>
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Here are the kinds I am putting on my list:</div>
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2) Honeybee Gardens Make up</div>
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Hubby just got me some of their make up for my birthday & I love it. Here are some more items of theirs I want to try!</div>
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3) Leggings & Tees! </div>
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I have been jumping rope a lot for cardio and now would like to get a good one! Here are the two that I want to try.</div>
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6) Essential Oils of all kinds. I normally buy NOW essential oils, but I also think that I would like to try doTERRA essential oils at one point.</div>
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Here is the next essential oils on my list.</div>
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So there you have it! These are the things that I am interested in currently. Do you keep a running list through the year?</div>
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I am not someone who tends to want a bunch of "extra" stuff. A lot of stuff that I like is stuff that can be worn, used up, or used to chisel my body the way I want it.</div>
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For me those "extras" ( collecibles, etc) tend to take up space & sit around, and I don't like clutter.</div>
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ReInventing Lollihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222200573519000188.post-40461291680272648132014-01-02T15:10:00.000-05:002014-01-02T15:10:09.488-05:00Starting 2014 with ReInvention in mind!! <br />
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We had a wonderful Christmas here at the ReInvented Household. Baby A is loving her wooden play kitchen, Melissa & Doug food, and the other ecoconscious toys we got her. We <i>managed</i> to make it through the holidays without much waste or tons of unneeded junk. <i>*happy dance!* </i>We enjoyed a <u>smartphone free</u> Christmas day and<u> spent every moment making memories with Baby A</u>. It was such a wonderful day and I cherish the memories we made.</div>
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During the day we started off New Years with some housecleaning & taking out the recycling....<i><u>starting off the New Year clean & bright!</u></i> Hubby and I got in a weightlifting workout at home & Baby A joined us! <i>I also got to catch up on some sleep thanks to Hubby! </i><b>It was wonderful and refreshing to start the New Year in such a great way.</b></div>
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Holiday season 2013 is a whirlwind, starting with Baby A's birthday on November 22nd, 2013 and ending on my birthday January 9th, 2014. A month before that was Hubby's birthday October 9th! In between we had a birthday party for Baby A, Thanksgiving, our 3rd wedding anniversary, my big test (<b>I passed!! YAY!!</b>), family Christmas celebrations, Christmas day, and New Years. </div>
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<u>Lots of fun and stress all bundled into one!</u></div>
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It was a great holiday season, I am happy for life to get some what back to normal, although not calm.</div>
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Even though I am now a <i>certified personal trainer</i>, I am still in school. I have more certifications to complete for my Master Personal Trainer certification....by August 2014. So there will be a lot more of studying and tests. Hubby and I decided to start school about the <i>same time</i>, and his is no piece of cake, so he<b> too </b>is studying super hard at the same time.</div>
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In the mean time, Baby A is potty training<i> (sort of)</i> and learning new things every day! </div>
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Right now she is working on Spanish and colors! She already knows ABC's, can count to 14 ( sometimes higher), and knows most of her shapes! Her favorite spanish word is 'sopa'! The one color she remembers is pink. </div>
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<u>I couldn't be more happy and busy at the same time. Though this has kept me from more frequent & fun blog posts, I have to say that I will have a ton to write about when things slow down. </u></div>
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<b>Never a dull moment in the ReInvented Household. </b></div>
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<i>ALLLLLLLL of that being said.....</i></div>
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I have kept every New Years resolution for the past 6 years, many years having made several....this year will be <u>no different.</u></div>
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<u><i>I am entering into 2014 with ReInvention in mind :) I have set several goals to better myself and I cannot wait to see how this year turns out!</i></u></div>
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Thank you for taking the time to catch up with me! I would love to catch up with you!....</div>
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<br />ReInventing Lollihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222200573519000188.post-51148147985307248362013-12-23T16:51:00.002-05:002013-12-23T16:51:50.362-05:00The Meaning Of Christmas...and All Winter Holidays<div style="text-align: center;">
I am a Christian and get really tired of seeing " Jesus is the reason for the season" written all over the place.</div>
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Yes, he is the reason for MY season, but not for everyone.</div>
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The reason for the season is love, goodwill, sharing, good thoughts, good wishes....in general... joy and happiness.</div>
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Jesus brings these things for me, but for someone else it might be different.</div>
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What is the reason for your season?</div>
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I say Happy Holidays because I want everyone regardless of their religion to know I wish them a wonderful winter season.</div>
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!</div>
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ReInventing Lollihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222200573519000188.post-56827815956565445422013-12-19T16:10:00.004-05:002013-12-20T16:06:02.568-05:00Spending Undivided Time With Your Household This Christmas....And Avoiding Consumerism.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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I have a<u> huge</u> issue with consumerism lately. I used to be one of those people who "<i>shopped til you dropped</i>", unfortunately that lead to excess stuff I didn't need, wasted money, and generally made me more unhappy than if I hadn't bought the items in the first place.<br />
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How many candles do you really need? What about the endless amounts of scented lotions that end up thrown out? Or the clothes that go unworn and end up donated or trashed <i>( please don't trash them!)? </i></div>
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I just ran across this news report:<a href="http://www.blogger.com/%C2%A0http://www.cnbc.com/id/101276268" target="_blank"> http://www.cnbc.com/id/101276268</a></div>
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It appears that ToysRUs will be open <b>87 hours straight</b> for shoppers to get their last minute shopping in. It appears that Kohl's has decided to stay open for <b>100 hours straight</b>. </div>
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<u><b>All of this happening after Black Friday, Cyber Monday, etc.</b></u><br />
<u><b> Is all of this really necessary? </b></u><br />
Do we really need STUFF that badly, or are we all trying to fill a void?<br />
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For many that void can be time that is uncomfortable around family and friends, others the over inflated ego that comes with giving an expensive presents, for others just the compulsive feeling to BUY BUY BUY.<br />
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I get it. I understand. I broke the habit. I am STILL uncluttering from years ago due to the need for "<i>just in case</i>" items, and " <i>I can't throw away because Aunt Sally gave me</i>" presents.</div>
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<b>Honestly, our time with our families gets interrupted so much through out the holidays. Wouldn't it be great to sit down with your kids on Christmas day? </b>No phone calls, no clutter? Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy Christmas movies, a big breakfast, and bake a birthday cake for Baby Jesus?</div>
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The time you spend UNDIVIDED with your kids goes a<u> long </u>way, and they <u>deserve</u> it. The traditions you have with your children set the traditions they have with their children.<u><i> I think that the love they feel will spread the love to their children and beyond.</i></u></div>
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<b>Do we really need 100 hours of shopping without stop? Do we need to fight the crowds on Black Friday for the best deal? What are our children seeing and learning from this? What is the take away message?</b></div>
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<u>How loved can our children feel if we are sitting with our iPhone's glued to our ears or faces on the Christmas holiday?</u> Sure, the texts and Merry Christmas's do give me a boost, but is it really necessary when I have already sent a card? Could talk to these people at other times? Do I need hour long phone chats while my child is playing on the floor? <i>How is that condusive to family time?</i></div>
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These things all swim through my mind this season.<br />
<u>To my loved ones: You may not get a Merry Christmas text on Christmas day this year, if you call it may go unanswered until it is convenient for ME.</u> It is nothing personal, I am just playing with my daughter and her new kitchen, or finally getting a few minutes to sit with my Hubby who has a day off. Maybe we are in the middle of cooking dinner or watching a Christmas movie.</div>
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You won't see us rush to a ton of stores. You won't see us in the return lines either. You won't hear us worried about our wishlist or what we did/didn't get for Christmas either. </div>
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<u>We are the ReInvented Household. </u>We call ourselves <b>ReInvented </b>for a reason. We are ReInventing our lives, and asking others to join us. We want to have better relationships with each other, our child, and YES our family and friends. <b>One on one time is so much more important than the hustle & bustle. It is so much more important than the presents.</b></div>
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Ok, so you are uncomfortable at a family gathering? Play a game instead. <i>Do you really need presents to connect?</i> Chances are you hate that ugly sweater anyway, and the gift you are giving someone else probably isn't their cup of tea either. <b>Put the wine down, put the food down, put the presents down....put the credit card down. </b>Take a breath and look around at the atmosphere, the people you are with, your children, your pets. <u><b>Spend time</b></u>. Turn off your phones & just be with the people who are with you.....you can talk to the others another day.</div>
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<i>This is how I feel</i>. Hubby and I aren't showering each other with gifts this year, and I am sure the stores hate us for it. <b><i>Who cares</i></b>. I am perfectly happy if we don't buy each other a thing. <u><b><i>Love is all we need.</i></b></u></div>
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Please share below! I would love to hear from you!! All opinions welcome!!</div>
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ReInventing Lollihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222200573519000188.post-55545221211433565542013-12-14T05:47:00.001-05:002013-12-14T23:40:28.625-05:00Please Think Before You Buy For My Kid...or ANY Kid.I just read an amazing post from another blogger here: <a href="http://igaveupbynoon.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-message-to-those-without-children.html?m=1">http://igaveupbynoon.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-message-to-those-without-children.html?m=1</a><div><br><div>I appreciate her post for many reasons, but I'll share two:</div><div> 1) Baby A's 2nd birthday was Thanksgiving, then we follow up with Christmas right after...this makes for a huge gift mess & a lot of extra stuff filling our already too small apartment.</div><div> 2) I have been thinking about gift giving & if its the thought that counts, then why is the giver thinking of themselves when buying a gift, instead of thinking of the receiver? </div><div><br></div><div>The above post inspired me to write my own. I have been wanting to write on this topic for a while, but frankly was a little timid due to people with big egos...who will most likely be hurt for no reason at all.</div><div>I hope you will read on...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAis1nRPHjDDRezJnqOt61kC_jJfXrPf_vS2_Lamc4rIvlV6SqBc4CY13ZPT6J1eoJwJwpp1Ws7xP7JHzYvGrtnv5T3T6bFypIABYRXj7iK9Pnx9SOH09M56lPkITGPvkcr8jETQLq6A/s640/blogger-image-1569385732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAis1nRPHjDDRezJnqOt61kC_jJfXrPf_vS2_Lamc4rIvlV6SqBc4CY13ZPT6J1eoJwJwpp1Ws7xP7JHzYvGrtnv5T3T6bFypIABYRXj7iK9Pnx9SOH09M56lPkITGPvkcr8jETQLq6A/s640/blogger-image-1569385732.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Here in the ReInvented Household we really, REALLY care about the health of our minds, bodies, souls, and the planet we live on! Thoughtless gifts create waste & clutter not only in our homes but our minds & the landfills as well....unused.</div><div><br></div><div>Unfortunately even people close to us can be completely rude & thoughtless, maybe unintentionally, but still, common sense goes a long way. </div><div><br></div><div>Grandparents,friends, family, and strangers <i>(yep, even strangers have given us things we dont need or want!</i>) all give thoughtlessly...and sometimes not giving at all is better than to "surprise" someone with something they dont want.</div><div><br></div><div>Here is a list of <b>BIG no-no's</b> when giving gifts to Baby A:</div><div><br></div><div>1)<b> No stuffed animals please!! </b></div><div>- My daughter already has a ton of stuffed animals and only plays with 2-3 of them, more stuffed animals equal more fuzzy things to gather dust, breed bacteria, take up space, and just generally be a <i>pain</i>. Dont get them. Just <i>dont</i>. That aside, a handmade doll when gift giver informs us ahead of time would be well recieved....as it took actual thought.</div><div><br></div><div>2)<b> No big flashy noisy annoying toys!! </b></div><div>-yes we have recieved big toys that make tons of noise and take up space, we were even told it was to annoy us?! So the gift was given in complete distastefulness? Take it back to the store, we don't want it</div><div>!</div><div>3) <b>Playdoh</b>. </div><div>- having a gluten free household is not the only reason for no playdoh, it is also messy, toxic, and gets stuck to things. If my child wants playdoh I will make it for her.</div><div><br></div><div>4)<b> Loads of plastic toys.</b></div><div>- Plastic is highly <i>toxic</i> and <i>not welcome</i> in large amounts in our home. Sure there are a few items, but they are a select few that Hubby and I decide on. When Baby A outgrows a few toxic toys, they will be donated. Naturally sourced toys are a better option, but frankly? Baby A prefers helping mommy in kitchen over playing with toys most days.</div><div><br></div><div>Here is a list of things that are <b>welcome</b> in our home:</div><div><br></div><div>1) <b>Coloring books & washable crayons</b></div><div>- We love it stimulates her creativity & she loves to make us little works of art.</div><div><br></div><div>2) <b>Wooden/eco-friendly Toys!</b></div><div>- We <i>love</i> wooden toys and have been transferring Baby A's toys over to natural wooden toys and other <i>non-toxic</i> materials. We are loving Melissa & Doug and the B. brand! </div><div><br></div><div>3) <b>Puzzles</b>.</div><div>- It challenges her mind and Baby A is obsessed with puzzles. She will sit for an hour playing with puzzles.</div><div><br></div><div>4) <b>Educational Toys/DvDs.</b></div><div>- Something that teaches her a new language, math skills, reading skills, etc. <i>Those are cool!</i></div><div><br></div><div>5) <b>Books!!</b></div><div>- Baby A reads <i>a lot</i> of books and she can never have too many of those. In leiu of presents for her birthday this year, people brought books!! She has read every single one and some multiple times. </div><div><br></div><div>6) <b>Practical Clothing.</b></div><div>- pants, t-shirts, skirts, socks...in current size & season. Don't know? <u><i><b>Then ASK!!</b></i></u></div><div><br></div><div>7) <b>Gift cards</b>. </div><div>Kids <i>always</i> need something. Gift cards no matter what amount are <i>always</i> appreciated.</div><div><br></div><div>In addition, I have to agree with the other blogger<u>, that the gift of your time and love is most important!</u> </div><div><br></div><div><i>If asked this year what to get Baby A? I would say nothing at all, just time & attention, she <b>doesnt</b> need more "<u>things to take up space"</u></i>. Dance to music with her, take her on a walk, or teach her how to write her name....these things give her <b>more joy </b>than any toy or present could.</div><div><br></div><div>I am not a minimalist but I am practical. People get so caught up in buying things to make <i>themselves</i> happy that they <i>forget</i> not everyone needs or wants stuff to be happy. The longer I am a parent the more I enjoy the simple things like nature, spending time with those I love, and just 'being'.</div><div><br></div><div>What do I want for Christmas this year? Quiet time on Christmas Day, just me...Hubby...Baby A...no interruptions. Time making a birthday cake for baby Jesus, and dancing with my daughter to Christmas music, watching Christmas movies...<i>being in the moment</i>. No chatter. No excess. Just a few eco-friendly non-toxic gifts from us & Santa for Baby A. </div><div><br></div><div><b>What do you want for Christmas?</b></div><div><b>Do you feel too much emphasis is placed on giving in the sense of obligation/material possessions?</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>What are your pet peeve gifts/givers?</b></div><div><br></div><div>I would love to hear your thoughts!</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Be Happy Healthy & Strong,</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lolli</div>ReInventing Lollihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.com0