Month: August 2014

Not funny!!!

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So I got an email from United Blood Services the other day saying my blood type is currently in high demand. They probably say that to everyone, but I decided to take it as a sign, and went on to make an appointment. When I first moved to Wyoming, I started giving blood on a regular basis. They have a great facility here and they make it super easy to schedule your appointment, go in, and get on your way (with cookies!). Then I started selling my plasma (for a short time) – also a nice facility in the area – but that just wasn’t the same. Then after going to Belize, I had to put it all on hold for a while – it’s one of those travel areas where once you get back they make you wait a year in case you are harboring something in your blood. I’m so glad to get back to it though! I signed up to give whole blood but they needed plasma most, so that’s what I gave today. Give me a …

The week I started PiYo over… twice…

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I said I would do PiYo. I never said how long it would take me or how many times I would have to try before I succeed ;) I joined a challenge group because I thought it would be motivating. It was motivating… but maybe I just wasn’t mentally ready… or maybe it’s the 10-13 hour workdays finally weighing down on me… or maybe I’m just lazy lol I don’t know. I just know that I’m going to keep trying… keep starting over until it sticks. I’ll keep you posted on my progress, though. I’m convinced I’m going to finish the whole thing (plus, it’s on my 30 before 30 list… which means I have to do it, right!?). Either way, even if I keep starting over, at least I’m still getting the workouts in! The only problem I have with it so far is how hard they push Shakeology. I get it – healthiest shake in the world. But I’m still not on board with the whole ‘you have to drink this or you’re never going to …

3rd Trimester Gift Box

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I had big plans to make/sew stuff for this box… but then I got lazy (or didn’t have time… etc… I’m afraid I have no good excuses). :/ Contents: Bravado! nursing bra (the name makes it sound very exciting… I just liked the pink zebra print) A mini massager (I was assuming she would need this by now, but apparently her pregnancy has been pretty low key on the sickness/pain/etc. front) Completely adorable top from ASOS (they sent the wrong size… hopefully it still fits okay) Knit black maternity skirt from H&M Now, there are a couple of stories behind this box. At first, all I’d planned for was the bra, massager, something handmade, and bath salts. I was going for the relaxing end of pregnancy stuff. But when the bath salts came in the mail (I ordered everything from Amazon), the container was open and the bath salts had infiltrated the entire box :/ Bad part was, the nice relaxing lavender chamomile scent smelled almost exactly like kitty litter. To me, anyway. And I’m pretty sure Sissy deals with enough …

Groceries for Mom

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Okay, so I didn’t actually get her groceries, but I did make her a cloth grocery bag to go with her (very late!) birthday present this year. I used this super easy tutorial… and will definitely be making more of these for myself! Quick… easy… very useful!   This was also one of those times where I take pictures, but don’t load them onto my computer to realize they aren’t really in focus until after I’ve already sent the gift to its recipient. I hate when that happens. :/ Oh well… there it is nonetheless… more to come! In the meantime, my focus is on prepping for my sister’s baby shower coming up in September. Having way too much fun coming up with ideas (both things I’ll be making for the shower AND for my little nephew)! :) Until next time,