Weekly Recap! Happy Monday, It's a Jungle in Here!

I had a great weekend at home with Hubby and Baby A! It was really nice to just relax for a weekend. Although relaxing for us just means not running around like crazy, it never really means lazy. 

We actually did a lot this past weekend, around the house and for ourselves which was really nice. 

We both worked out on Saturday, I got a really great workout in. Squats and leg presses really got me. I also threw some deadlifts in there. I am pleased to announce that finally my waist is back to where it was before Baby A was born ( the skin it still not back, but I think that will take years)...I measured myself this morning at 25 3/4 inches! I was very pleased :) 

We also ordered more of our supplements and vitamins. We got some amazing deals with sales and coupons!!  It is always nice to get good deals when it is something that you buy often....especially when you don't expect the coupon/sale!

I have been working on my review of the Naturally Fresh Deodorant and the MoistStic!

Baby A's "mommy" spider plant with tons of shoots.

We took care of our balcony garden. Which now has been over watered from so much rain. The rain was nice in the beginning, but now our poor plants are suffering from all the rain and not enough sun!

We have a lot of avocado seeds still sitting in the window sill. A lot of them are cracked and a couple are split and starting to want to sprout. We are excited about this as once they are sprouted we can then plant them in some soil. We planted some organic peach pits and pear seeds in some dirt too, just to see what happens.

Avocado pit after several weeks, getting ready to sprout!

Baby A is loving her spider plant which is absolutely flourishing, we have a ton of little "babies" after only a couple of weeks of having the plant. Her aloe plant is also fairing well, she got that 2 weeks ago also. I have been doing a lot of reading up on how to take care of our new plants, and to say the least our house is starting to feel like a jungle hehe. I am loving it.

Baby A's aloe plant.

How are you? How was your weekend?

"Baby" spider plants that we just planted.

Here are last weeks posts:

• Upcoming Reviews, Nature Hikes, and More!
• (TT): Groceries, Plants, and Lip Balm....It's the Little Things.

I would love to hear how you are doing, and what you would like to read about!

Have a fantastic week!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Weekly Recap: Upcoming Reviews, Nature Hikes, and More!

I am so happy to share with you that we had AMAZING summer weather this weekend DESPITE the forecast for 7 straight days of thunderstorms. It was sunny, 90, and yes a little humid, but simply gorgeous! 

We took Baby A to the park for some grounding....she loved running barefoot through the grass. We also took a nature hike through the woods ( with shoes on of course!) and just simply enjoyed nature!

In addition to that, I went to the allergist yesterday and learned that I do not have as many allergies as I used to! In fact, I barely have any. I only have one severe one, DUST MITES This is why I had such a bad allergy attack a couple of weeks ago. Thankfully though I am getting allergy shots weekly and it should help a ton! I also learned that I don't really have asthma, that I actually just have asthma like attacks from severe dust mite reactions. Whew! What a relief. I love good news. Being healthy and getting into nature has really impacted my health in amazing ways! I encourage everyone to get into nature and eat clean....your body will love you for it!

Even more exciting news!! I have 2 reviews lined up for you guys!! One is a review of The Better Chips newest flavor, I cannot wait to get it in the mail so I can share it with you all!
And  secondly, I just received Naturally Fresh Deodorant products in the mail for review! They included a Moisture Stic which I also cannot wait to try and share with you! The best part about their deodorant is it is ALUMINUM FREE! I will be testing it through workouts, nature hikes, and this next weeks hot weather! Please keep reading to see a review of this product! 

Without further ado......

Here is this weeks weekly recap:

• Last weeks weekly recap
• (TT): Some days you are just thankful for life...

Last week was short on posting but I am bringing a lot of content to you all. It takes a while to take all the pictures and write up the posts, but I hope that you will enjoy what is to come. Please keep reading, and as always, I love your comments! 

How was your weekend?

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Weekly Recap! : Allergies, Weather, and Father's Day!

What a wonderful weekend! 

I got a really good workout in on Saturday, despite major allergies having me down.

I go to see an allergist on Monday, the allergies this year are outrageous. I want to get off the pharmacuetical medication, so I am hoping that allergy shots and herbal medicine will be the answer. Do you suffer from allergies? What do you use to keep them under control?

I have to admit I am really nervous to go as I will be exposed to many allergens that will cause reactions....including my food allergies. I will keep you all updated!

Father's Day was wonderful!  Baby A and I enjoyed celebrating Hubby. He is an amazing husband and father, he deserved a day to celebrate him. We made him ice cream and brownies ( the healthy kind of course!) and a yummy pizza ( again the delicious healthy kind)! It was definitely a yummy day :) We all enjoyed our time together.

The weather has been crummy and rainy lately! Very little sunshine is peeking through. How is the weather where you live? 

Here are last weeks posts:

1. (WR) Allergies and Lazy Days
2. What I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming a Mommy!
3. (TT) Gym, Thunderstorms, and Sleep!
4. My Message To Humanity...

Have a wonderful week!

Happy Tuesday!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Weekly Recap!: Allergies and Lazy Days

This weekend was super beautiful weather!

Unfortunately, I was unable to enjoy it.

After going off my allergy medication for a couple of months ( with no issues), I had an allergy attack, and it is taking a long time to get better! Itchy eyes and skin, swollen throat, stuffy nose, raspy voice....even body aches....you get the picture. I was not happy. I have been getting outside every nice day this spring/summer, and this weekend was the first I was unable to enjoy. It was also the nicest weather we have had in a week!

What confused me was I have been on nature hikes, etc, all outdoors, with no issues....yet I go into a dusty office building and boom! allergy attack.

Hopefully this goes away. I am on day 3 of misery. I did steam clean the entire house top to bottom to clear allergens from the air and turned the  air cleaner on high. I am back on my allergy meds. I am also doing the apple cider vinegar and honey thing, but the combination is still taking a really long time to work.

What really has been helping is the saline nasal rinses! If you have not done those, and you have allergies....give it a try! 

I sat outside for 5 minutes yesterday which was nice. I just wanted some sunshine as it is a really rainy week forecasted. It has already rained today.

On the plus side, I got a lot of laundry done! :) I also got some much needed rest and a lazy day on Sunday!

What have you been up to?

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies?

What helps you?

Here is the weekly recap:

• Weekly Recap from Last Week
• Gotta Love GREAT Customer Service!
• (TT): Thankful for the Rain

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Weekly Recap! : 50th Birthday, Fun in the Water, Cracker recipe coming soon!

We had a wonderful weekend!

My mom's 50th birthday party was on Saturday, and it was a total surprise. I enjoyed spending time with our family.

We also took Baby A to the new splash pad at the local park, she loved it!! She kept calling it a "show show" (shower).

We have been enjoying the sunshine, but the weather has been cooler the past couple of days, not very summer-like at all.

I will update you more on our avocado tree growing soon! I would write more about it today, but I did not take pictures to show you yet.

I also have been making a lot of cracker to go with the hummus recipe ( find in the ReInvented Recipes tab). The crackers are delicious! I just cannot wait to share the recipe with you!

How have you all been?

Here is your weekly recap:

Last Weeks Recap

(TT): Laundry Mats, Curious Baby, and Sleep

What You Can Do To Prevent Stretch Marks

I am hoping to post a lot more soon! Things are just now starting to calm down around here. 

I have been and am in the process of changing my daily routine with Baby A, and we just started limiting the pacifier to night time and naps only, so it has been interesting around here!

Thank you so much for understanding my lack of posts that past couple of weeks!

Be Happy Healthy and Strong,

Lolli

Weekly Recap! : Sunshine, Playgrounds, and a Summary of Posts!

It was a beautiful weekend! 

Hubby and I both go to work out at the gym on Saturday, it was a good day for a work out. I have really been pushing my limits in the gym lately and the change is showing!

I am looking forward to sharing my 18 months progress pictures since Baby A was born! It is very exciting!

We spent a lot of time outside on Sunday, another gorgeous day....although the forecast had called for thunderstorms?! What do they know, right ? ;)

Anyway, Baby A got to play at the playground for 2 hours and make new friends. It was wonderful watching her crawling and climbing, and doing new things! 

What was your weekend like?

Now on to what you have been waiting for!

The Weekly Recap.

I hope you find some posts you enjoy!

1.Last weeks Weekly Recap
2.ReInvented Recipe: Mildly Spicy Hummus with Hemp Hearts


3.(TT): Growing Avocado Trees. New Roof, and To-Do Lists

4.Diaper Rash Cream Recipe


5.Wanna Know More About Cloth Diapers?

Have a wonderful week!!

Keep reading.

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Weekly Recap! And a Belated Mother's Day Wish!

I apologize for my lack of posting, but I was enjoying a wonderful Mother's Day weekend with Hubby and Baby A!

I want to wish all the mommy's out there a very Happy Belated Mother's Day!

I am so blessed that I have  a Hubby who let me take a day of rest yesterday. He cooked and did the laundry, and brought me flowers! Baby A drew me pictures outside on the porch with chalk.

The best reward was time spent with them and lots of hugs!

What made your Mother's Day special?

Here's last week's posts in case you missed them.

I hope you find something you like...

• Weekly Recap: A Little About My Weekend
• (TT): Fitness, Being A SAHM, Gardening
• Very Inspiring Blogger.....Are You Inspired?

Last week I didn't post as much as it was a very busy week here at home. However, I hope that you enjoyed the posts all the same.

Happy Monday!

Have a great day!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Weekly Recap!

I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend!

Our weekend was filled with sunshine and outdoorsy activities including hiking and spending time at the park. We also took Baby A to see Sid the Science Kid at a local library event....she got a free book (Dr. Suess)!

What did you do this past weekend?

I would love to hear your news!

In case you missed last weeks posts amidst all of your fun filled days, here is a recap:

1. Weekly Recap (last weeks) http://reinventing-lolli.blogspot.com/2013/04/weekly-recap-what-you-may-have-missed.html
2. Thankful Thursday (Protein, Gym, Family, Food) http://reinventing-lolli.blogspot.com/2013/04/thankful-thursday-tt-protein-gym-family.html

There weren't a lot of posts last week as it was a busy week and we spent a lot of time outside with Baby A. 

It is nice not being couped up in doors.

It is 75 and sunny here today so I will be headed out for a bit!

Enjoy your week!

Keep reading for some new recipes coming up soon!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

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Weekly Recap! What You May Have Missed!

This week the recap is on Tuesday because I thought that an Earth Day post was more important!

We had a wonderful day yesterday and spent some extra time out in nature! I was wonderful!

We got a good portion of our garden planted as well! To further celebrate Earth Day, Baby A and I turned off the extra lights in the house and used the sunlight from our windows instead! It was wonderful!

Here are some posts you may have missed from last week:

• Monday Recap....A Day Later.
• Nature Walks, Rediscovering Self, and the Joy of Being a Parent.
• Are You Drinking Dead Water?
• Thankful Thursday: Loving This Sunshine!
• Fancy Friday: Treepee & WeWOOD

I hope you found a post you enjoy!

Also don't forget to check out yesterday's Earth Day post!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Monday Weekly Recap....A Day Later.

I apologize for the lack of posting yesterday...

I was having a wonderful time in nature this weekend and didn't have any internet at the time....and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Here's Your Weekly Recap April 8-15:

• Monday Recap April 1-7
• Thankful Thursday: Teething and Fevers
• Beachbody's Newest Programs ( Sponsored Post)

I know that I didn't post as much last week, but don't forget to check out my other posts. Browse the blog! I hope you find something you like!

If you do like what you read, please vote for me on the fence ( 1 click and done), like my page on facebook, and leave comments! I love to hear from you!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Monday Recap! April 1-7

I hope you find some posts you enjoy!

Here's your weekly recap for April 1-7, 2013:

• Monday Recap March 25-31
• Just a Little Update on Me.
• Thankful Thursday!
• My Favorite [Natural] Stain Solution!
• Environment Furniture....Fancy Friday

Have an amazing day!

Let's make this a great week!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Monday Recap!

We had an amazing Easter with Baby A yesterday. I hope that you all had a wonderful Easter too!

It was so fun coloring eggs with her and making healthy treats together. She absolutely loves the baby doll that the Easter Bunny brought her. 

I feel incredibly blessed to have had such a great weekend. The weather was nice enough that we got to go for walks the entire weekend.

Soooo...moving on, here is the weekly recap:

March 25-March 31, 2013

• Monday Recap March 25
• Weight Gain After Weaning Toddler
• Spring Into Green Mother's Organic Giveaway!
• An Easter Without Candy {With Linky}
• Hungry For Change Movie {Free Screening}- ended
• Thankful Thursday
• Spaghetti Sauce You Won't Believe! {GF/CF/Nightshade Free}
• Green Child Magazine {Preview in Post}
• Easy Coconut Oil Chocolates {Make Great Easter Candy}

I submitted the Spaghetti Sauce & Coconut Oil Chocolate recipes to this Nomday Monday Linky. Come Join Us!

I hope you enjoy these posts! 

If you like what you read, please take the time to vote for me on Picket Fence by clicking the icon....it's that easy!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Monday Recap!

In case you missed them, here are last weeks posts:

(March 18-24, 2013)

1. Weekly Recap March 11-17, 2013
2. Do People Think You Are Weird For Being Healthy?
3. Crazy Week, Easter Bunny, and Food Processor Moment...
4. Himalayan Salt Lamps
5. Thankful Thursday!
6. Spaghetti Sauce Recipe You Won't Believe! (Coming Soon)
7. Earth Hour

I hope you found something you like!

If you would like to see more of something, or something new on the blog. Please leave it in the comments! I want to share what interests my readers.

If you like what you read, please vote for me on the fence! ( Right hand side of blog, click and done! easy!)

Thank you for reading!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Monday Weekly Recap !

Weekly Recap for the week of:

March 11-17, 2013

1. Weekly Recap on Tuesday
2. Skin Reactions from Gluten
3. Clean Mouth Without the Chemicals (recipe)
4. Thankful Thursday

I hope you find a post you like!

Leave your thoughts or suggestions in the comments below!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Weekly Monday Recap ....on Tuesday.

I apologize for the lack of posts and for this being late. I was under the weather the past several days. I am still not 100% but I am doing a little better. 

So, late is better than never....right?

Here is your weekly recap ( past 2 weeks):

February 25- March 11:

1. Monday Recap : Posts You May Have Missed  February 18-24
2. Chopra & Oprah Perfect Health Meditation Challenge
3. Just Say NO!....to Canola Oil.
4. Thankful Thursday February 28th
5. Thankful Thursday: Missing In Action

I hope this helps  you catch up on any posts you may have missed!

Happy Tuesday :)

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Monday Recap! Posts You May Have Missed.

Posts from the week of :

February 18-February 24, 2013

1. http://reinventing-lolli.blogspot.com/2013/02/health-fitness-with-fibromyalgia.html
2. http://reinventing-lolli.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-message-to-potential-sponsors.html
3. http://reinventing-lolli.blogspot.com/2013/02/thankful-thursday-another-day.html
4. http://reinventing-lolli.blogspot.com/2013/02/nightshades-and-fibromyalgia.html

I hope that you are enjoying reading my blog!

Happy Monday!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Monday Recap! Posts You May Have Missed.

Posts you may have missed from week :

February 11-17, 2013

• Monday Recap! February 4-10, 2013
• My Nighttime Cloth Diapering Solution
• Thankful Thursday: Love and Hard Work!
• Recipes To Make Your Valentine's Day Delicious!
• What Do I Eat? (Part of Getting My Body Back Series)

I hope you enjoyed catching up on the blog! If you like what you read, please leave a comment and vote for me on Picket Fence ( right hand side of the blog, 1 click).

Happy Monday!

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli