holiday splurges

enjoying my eggnog latte by the warm fire on this snow-dusted morning, a regular for me on this lovely family trip. breakfast will be decadent maple-syrup drenched bacon, herbed eggs and warm blueberry muffins, soft in the middle and with a sweet crispness to the top. i do love good food, flavors, textures and always eager to try something new. 

i have certainly overdone it this vacation. i do know moderation is key and i do love living a healthy lifestyle. i love feeling good, energetic and happy. it sure is hard to feel bubbly when you are weighed down with heavy food. 

i will enjoy these decadent splurges and look forward to kicking it back into healthy gear when i once again am joined back with reality.  

until then we shall enjoy each moment and savor each new experience. 

free deodorant!

Dont sweat it!  Free deodorant!

Free Bic Soliel razor!

a fun freebie- and we all need to shave our legs, right?  ....though this razor may offer more than just that...  either way, a free razor is a good razor!  anything to help us run faster, right???  ;)

Easy Crockpot Irish Colcannon inspired meal

Dipping into my Irish heritage i truly LOVE potatoes and cabbage.  LOVE THEM.  Especially cabbage.  Cant get enough, just ask my family ;)

chicken lime throw it together crockpot soup!

Soup making is a skill of mine I have to admit.  I love to browse random related recipes and get inspiration for dinner.  Using only what I had on hand I whipped up this fantastic soup.  It was very good!  and so very easy :)

this is what i had on hand.  and it worked!

Nescafé with Coffee-Mate Review: a swift kick in the pants! and coupon!

I got the opportunity to give a fun new product a try!  I can honestly say this is my first time trying a Nescafé product.  A true Seattle girl I am a fan espresso shops as well as powerful, quality rich coffee made fresh at home.  Here is my review...

Fabletics Review- my totally honest opinion, from a tall mama

I had to do it.  That bribe of a beautiful, flattering and high quality 2 or 3 piece yoga/running outfit at a bargain-basement cheap price.

You know they had me 'discount'.