Here is an interesting graphic I saw the other day on children's exposure to junk food.
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Lolli
Showing posts with label miscellaneous. Show all posts
Showing posts with label miscellaneous. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
MENU MONDAY!
Thanks to This Flourishing Life for hosting her Menu Monday hop!
What's on my menu this week?
TODAY: Sweet & Tangy Stir Fry w/ Pineapple & Hearts of Palm
Tuesday: Turkey Corn Shell Tacos
Wednesday: Thai Peanut Stir Fry
Thursday: GF Soy Sauce Stir Fry
Friday: Chicken Stew
Sat & Sun: Will be travelling, so I plan on eating Z Pizza's gluten free/vegan options!
What's on your menu?
♥
Lolli
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Love Being a "Crunchy" Mama!
"Sh*t Crunchy Mamas Say"
Saw this video the other day & thought it was hilarious!
Especially since I have found myself saying a lot of these things!
♥
Lolli
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
What To Pack For The Hospital.
Hopefully this helps some soon to be mommies!
Here's my list:
- Copies of my birth plan
- Birthing ball & air pump
- Onesies for Baby A
- Diaper Covers & Inserts
- Wet bag
- Pads ( most hospitals provide these too )
- Nightgowns (2)
- Take home outfit for Baby A
- Make up
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Bodywash
- Vitamins
- Gluten Free Food ( our hospital didn't cater to the gluten free allergies of mine so I had to pack all my own food )
- Coconut Oil ( instead of Lanolin for breastfeeding)
- What To Expect & Hypnobirthing books
- Carseat
- Nursing Pillow
- Breast pump ( the lactation consultant showed me how to use it!)
- My going home outfit
- Hubby's clothes
- Baby bath stuff
- Baby grooming kit
- Tennis balls for labor
- Back massager for labor
- Nursing pads
- Underwear/ Nursing bras
- Camera
- Baby Journal
- Full water bottle for car ride to hospital
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Lolli
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
More than just a shoe.
Or maybe you are like me, someone who before baby prided themselves in looking their best every day. Dressing even if not leaving the house, doing full face makeup and hair- just to greet hubby at the door with a beautiful smile.
I don't know about the rest of you ladies, but when Baby A came, that changed. Nothing changed my mindset though, I would still LOVE to greet my hubby at the door with full face make up, nice jeans & a pretty shirt, maybe even heels if I had to run to the grocery store. Unfortunately, there is not enough time in the day, I take a shower but usually that is all Baby A lets me have time for ....either she needs to eat or has a diaper changed, or maybe is waking up from a nap and wants mommy time. Or some days it is the housecleaning that gets in the way, Baby A's nap time is my cleaning time. Laundry, sweeping...you get the drift. On top of that I still don't fit into 99% of my wardrobe, so it's yoga pants & a t-shirt most of the time.
My point is, motherhood has left me feeling less than gorgeous...and I'd love to get out my heels again (my feet haven't shrunk back yet either, making this an impossible task), but for now, I am focusing on what is most important....figuring out life with Baby A. Maybe in a few weeks (or months) when Baby A & I get a better routine, I can be "me" again ~ a less scrubby feeling more beautiful feeling mommy & wife.
You know what though, I am still loving every minute of being me right now. I have a beautiful daughter whom I love & a handsome hubby that I adore! What could be better than that?
I can be happy with me now because I know that I will get back to being ME 2.0 soon enough ;)
♥
Lolli
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Mission: Getting My Body Back After Baby! (3)
This is week 10 since I gave birth to Baby A!
She is growing & I am shrinking! That's the way it should be :)
Week 8 I weighed in at 113 lbs, down from 118 lbs.
Week 9 I weighed in at 112 lbs. and 29 1/2 inches waist measurement.
I feel like I am shrinking! My biggest accomplishment this week was putting on a pair of my old jeans. Granted, they were a pair of my larger jeans, but they zipped AND buttoned!
My stats this week:
110 lbs!
29 inch waist
I am LOVING that I lost 2 lbs. this week & 1/2 an inch around my waist! That is amazing! I am so happy.
I have been working really hard. I did 2 weight training workouts this week & will be doing a 3rd tomorrow. Today is abs and yoga. Also, I got some bonus activity in as we had 2 days of 60 degree weather, in February! That is not common around here. Hubby and I took Baby A for 2 walks this week. So wonderful!
Here are my progress pictures for week 10:
Thank you all for following me on my journey to get my pre-baby body back!
❤
Lolli
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Salad Dressing Recipe! (2)
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
1 Tbs. yellow onion, minced
Salt & Pepper ( to taste)
2 Tbs. Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Mix together.
Enjoy on a tasty salad :)
Be Happy Healthy & Strong,
Lolli
See my disclaimer page. Make all recipes at your own risk. Do not copy or use my recipe for profit, you do not have permission to do so. If you post my recipe on your blog/site/book please give me credit by linking back to this post. I spent many hours in the kitchen coming up with this recipe on my own. You saw it on Re-Inventing Lolli blog first.
Remember you saw these recipes first here on ReInventing Lolli blog :) If you use one of my recipes, please give me credit, as I work hard to come up with all of my recipes.
Always check labels for gluten free/ allergen free status before using any ingredients.
Be careful when handling sharp objects, never leave children in kitchen unsupervised.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Menu Monday!
This Flourishing Life has started Menu Monday!
So. here's my menu for the week:
Monday: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
So. here's my menu for the week:
Monday: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
Tuesday: Meatloaf
Wednesday: Thai Chicken
Thursday: Tacos
Friday: Chicken w/ Asparagus & Brown Rice
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: SUPERBOWL FOOD
- Wings
- Loaded Nachos
And yes! It's all gluten free dairy free around here!
You can be gluten free and have tasty food :)
♥
Lolli
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad!
Today marks what would have been my father's 51st birthday.
Sadly, he died August 15, 2011 after a long battle with colon cancer.
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| Me & My Dad July 2010 |
Even though he is not here, I would like to celebrate his birthday.
This birthday celebration is for the life he lived! The wonderful 50 years he had on this earth.
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| My Dad |
But I don't want you all to know about him for his cancer.
I want to share with you what a wonderful man he was.
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| Labor Day 2009 |
My father was the kind of man who would bring food to a homeless man on the corner of the road, take a lost teenager under his wing, help those in need. He cared about each and every person he met, no matter who they were, or what they believed.
My whole life, I remember growing up with a father who loved me and who loved my siblings, and who loved my mother with his whole heart.
And more importantly, he loved God.
He never let anything distract him from his family or from God.
He was a man who made sacrifices of things he wanted or needed to take care of us and others.
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| My Dad doing what he did best. |
I have taken a lot of lessons from my father but three stand out in my mind.
Live life with love.
Be selfless.
Respect yourself and others.
So, as I go about my day on January 28, 2012 , I will remember all the birthdays that we celebrated with my father & all the years I had with him.
Happy Birthday Dad!
Today is a celebration of you!
I love you Dad.
Today is a celebration of you!
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| My Dad's 50th Birthday 1-28-11 |
❤
Lolli
Lolli
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| This year Dad, we are sending your birthday wishes up to Heaven. (balloon photo source: photobucket) |
Monday, January 23, 2012
Super Bowl Snacks (Pinterest Post!)
Ok so these snacks aren't gluten free, nor healthy...but I can drool over the pictures anyway right?
Enjoy!
It's going to be a great Super Bowl :)
♥
Lolli
Saturday, January 21, 2012
I Am Listening...
Please leave your ideas in the comments section.
Thanks for reading, and I'm always listening!
❤
Lolli
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Thursday, November 10, 2011
20 kids and counting?
I have nothing against large families or people who want to have a lot of children.
I do however worry about the Duggars with so many children. Especially with the health issues of both mom Duggar and baby in her last pregnacy (#19).... now the Duggars are having another baby?!
My personal thoughts: How many will be enough? What about the mom's health and the health of the baby she is carrying?
What are your thoughts?
The Duggars seem like a wonderful family & have a great TV show. They seem to have plenty of love to go around for all their children.
My thoughts don't matter in this of course, as it is their decision. I wish them the best and many blessings.
An article: http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-duggars-pregnant-baby-health-20111108,0,6932968.story
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Lolli
Lolli
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Hamilton Beach True Air Odor Eliminator [Review]
As you all know, hubby and I have been working on the nursery. While the new furniture is beautiful, it can also be a little "stinky". The furniture needs to air out.
Well, when we were at the store the other day, we saw the Hamilton Beach True Air Odor Eliminator. It retails (on their website) for $14.99! Not a bad deal!
Here's where to find it:http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/products/odor-eliminators-true-air-plug-mount-odor-eliminator-04530gm.html
It comes with an optional fragrance cartridge. I didn't want to use the fragrance cartridge, so I plugged it in without.
We went back into the nursery later, and the air smelled fresh & clean!
The best part is the carbon filter lasts for 3 months, and we bought a replacement filter pack ( there are 3 in the package). So this should last us through Baby A's first year. I also like that it has a filter change indicator on the front so I will know when to change the filter.
I think this is an amazing addition to the nursery & at a great price!
I am excited to see how well it works on keeping the air fresh when the diaper pail is full :)
♥
Lolli
Lolli
*These are all just personal opinions of the blogger. Blogger is not associated with the company in any way. The blogger did not receive compensation of any kind for this review.*
Monday, November 7, 2011
A Case Of The Mondays!
Ever just feel like Mondays are bad days no matter what?
What makes Mondays so special that they get to dictate your mood every single week?
You know the kind of Monday where you wake up late, the car won't start, the kids are screaming, your dog won't wait to get let outside, the package you have been waiting for arrives damaged in the mail? One of those kind of days....why always Monday?
I think it's all in how we approach Mondays.
If we expect the day to go badly, if we anticipate a bad day, chances are it will be a bad day. We attract what we believe.
Now, try thinking of Mondays as a good day. A day to be productive after a restful or fun weekend! Let's turn those frowns upside down & those Mondays around!
Monday can be the start of a great week!
If you are on a diet, or workout, then Monday can be a fresh start toward new goals!
Monday can be great.
Try it this week. If you are having a bad Monday, start over. Right now. Anticipate the best, and make the most out of this fresh start you've been given.
1-2-3...go!
♥
Lolli
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Football Sunday!
Every Sunday at our house is football Sunday.
It's a great way to spend these chilly fall days. Whether
it's a game I'm interested in or not, it's still a great way to
spend time with my hubby and relax.
Our team is the New England Patriots!
Who is your team? Do you watch football in your home
? If not, how do you spend your Sundays?
♥
Lolli
Friday, November 4, 2011
Thank you for the mail!
It's nearing Thanksgiving time and I am thinking of things/people that I am thankful for.
Today I am grateful for the mail person, this is someone who might get overlooked.
Have you thanked the mail person lately?
Today I am grateful for the mail person, this is someone who might get overlooked.
Have you thanked the mail person lately?
Or the FedEx person?
Or the UPS person?
Well, I just want to say thank you to the people who have tracked numerous packages up to our 3rd floor apartment for Baby A. Some of which were pretty heavy- like the crib.
Thank you.
I make sure to say thanks for every package that arrives. I can imagine that people take the mail person for granted.
Maybe there are other people who make your life a little easier. Who do you need to thank?
♥
Lolli
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Word-Full Wednesday!
I see a lot of blogs with "Wordless Wednesday" posts, which I think are pretty awesome. These posts usually will consist of a picture or a series of pictures.
I decided today is going to be a "Word-Full Wednesday" picture post.
I hope you enjoy!
♥
Lolli
Lolli
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
What Does The Number 1 Mean To You?
Happy 1st of November.
This year November 1st dates 11/1/11. How cool is that?
So it got me thinking, what does the number one mean to me?
For some it means:
#1 Sports Fan
#1 Athlete
#1 Musician
#1 ....etc.
To me, I just want to be
#1 Mom & Wife.
Family is my #1 priority.
The number 1 to me also means new beginnings.
In this case we have a chance to start over the first of every month. We don't have to wait until New Year's Day to resolve to be better. We can start now.
This November I will be a mom for the 1st time. I am so excited!
My hubby and I celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary.
Our daughter will experience her 1st Christmas shortly after she is born.
Then it will be 1/1/12.... the New Year.... the first year I will experience without my father. I am sad he is gone, but when he was here he was the #1 Dad, and always will be in my heart.
What does #1 mean to you?
♥
Lolli
Lolli
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