Have you noticed how when you are depressed nothing makes you feel better than eating chocolate? I was just tossing down handfuls of them in hopes of getting a pick me up.... the only thing that you get from them is more discouraged thinking now you are gaining more weight that you don't want! You know the saying a moment on the lips a life time on the hips - Isn't that the truth!
Anyway, I weighed myself last night I am up to 132lbs., I'm not really sure what I had gotten down to maybe 120lbs. but I felt ALOT thinner back than and looked a whole hell of a lot better than I do now so I want to get back to that!
I also want to check my measurements to see where I am with that, I've noticed that since I have been gaining it is ALL going straight to my belly!
I have got to find the old me who was sassy and had energy again. This Donna is always tired and depressed - Be gone with her!!!!!
For breakfast I had two eggs with 5 slices of moringstar farms bacon and a water.
Lunch I had 2 sliced of regular white bread (I can't buy the 45 calorie whole wheat bread I usually get), buffalo chicken patty, a little mayo, a little ketchup and a few grapes.
For dinner I had fried rice, morningstar farm buffalo chicken patty, peas & applesauce.
I did cheat with some peanut butter (which I used to HATE but now I LOVE it) and some more chocolate morsals.
Then while watching Julia & Julie the movie I had another bowl of oatmeal with a few chocolate morsals tossed in. Yikes! I am out of control with eating!
Help!!!!!
On a good note, my husband got a call about a possible job! It is only a couple of days if he gets it so we will see but we are desperate for some money......
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Holidays
I find the holidays to be such a sad time......
We haven't even gotten to December and I feel like crying already! I get a knot in my belly when I read about all those who went black Friday shopping and did their Christmas shopping already. I smile at those folks who tell me what they are going to buy for this person or that person knowing I will not be able to get those I love what I want for them this year. We have had hard times before and by God grace we got thru them, which I pray will happen again this time. When you get into your 50's things should not be this hard. I have said it before but it is true, I never in my wildest dreams thought we would be in a situation where we have to decide every time we shop which items to buy and what we have to do without just because we don't have enough money. I just HATE that this is my granddaughter's first Christmas and I will be lucky if I can buy her a $15.00 glow worm doll! I feel like shit to tell you the truth. As I said we have been in this situation before when my husband ran out of unemployment and we had no money coming in at all. That's an eye opener for sure, you just pray a lot that things will improve. I feel the same situation is lining up for us again, he runs out of unemployment right after Christmas, which is a terrible time to be looking for a job! We are up to our eyeballs with bills (It's funny we have very few bills compared to most others but we still can't get them paid), we owe the electric company two months come Dec. 11th. so we should be getting a shut off notice any day now for the $130.00. Then we have car insurance which we wait to pay until we get the cancellation notice each month from them. We do have internet which costs us $41.00 a month which we try and pay just before the next payment is due so they don't shut that off (my husband has been searching for jobs with it so it is needed). The killer is the car, it broke down two weeks ago, that bill was around $250.00 - we paid $150.00 from that weeks unemployment check which put us behind on all of our bills. Then what happens this week, Yep the dam thing broke down AGAIN and had to be towed in. Here's the kicker this time it cost $400.00 to get fixed!!!!! So now we owe the car repair guy $500.00, he said we can pay a little each week which is very nice of him since my husband is going to need a working car if he is ever to get back to work. But we are just at our wits end thinking about how we are going to make it thru this week with only $38.00 left in checking and we won't get another unemployment check until Dec. 10th.!!!!! We have no food stamp money left either, we get that on Dec. 8th. but I think I have enough things on had to get us thru on food (I hope). We can't ask my son for money because they are up to their eyeballs with all the new expenses with having a baby so where do we turn....... Prayer is our only hope.
If you don't mind please keep us in your prayers.
Thank You!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
We haven't even gotten to December and I feel like crying already! I get a knot in my belly when I read about all those who went black Friday shopping and did their Christmas shopping already. I smile at those folks who tell me what they are going to buy for this person or that person knowing I will not be able to get those I love what I want for them this year. We have had hard times before and by God grace we got thru them, which I pray will happen again this time. When you get into your 50's things should not be this hard. I have said it before but it is true, I never in my wildest dreams thought we would be in a situation where we have to decide every time we shop which items to buy and what we have to do without just because we don't have enough money. I just HATE that this is my granddaughter's first Christmas and I will be lucky if I can buy her a $15.00 glow worm doll! I feel like shit to tell you the truth. As I said we have been in this situation before when my husband ran out of unemployment and we had no money coming in at all. That's an eye opener for sure, you just pray a lot that things will improve. I feel the same situation is lining up for us again, he runs out of unemployment right after Christmas, which is a terrible time to be looking for a job! We are up to our eyeballs with bills (It's funny we have very few bills compared to most others but we still can't get them paid), we owe the electric company two months come Dec. 11th. so we should be getting a shut off notice any day now for the $130.00. Then we have car insurance which we wait to pay until we get the cancellation notice each month from them. We do have internet which costs us $41.00 a month which we try and pay just before the next payment is due so they don't shut that off (my husband has been searching for jobs with it so it is needed). The killer is the car, it broke down two weeks ago, that bill was around $250.00 - we paid $150.00 from that weeks unemployment check which put us behind on all of our bills. Then what happens this week, Yep the dam thing broke down AGAIN and had to be towed in. Here's the kicker this time it cost $400.00 to get fixed!!!!! So now we owe the car repair guy $500.00, he said we can pay a little each week which is very nice of him since my husband is going to need a working car if he is ever to get back to work. But we are just at our wits end thinking about how we are going to make it thru this week with only $38.00 left in checking and we won't get another unemployment check until Dec. 10th.!!!!! We have no food stamp money left either, we get that on Dec. 8th. but I think I have enough things on had to get us thru on food (I hope). We can't ask my son for money because they are up to their eyeballs with all the new expenses with having a baby so where do we turn....... Prayer is our only hope.
If you don't mind please keep us in your prayers.
Thank You!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Friday, November 28, 2014
Happy Day After Thanksgiving!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with their family & friends. We had a lovely lunch over at my son & daughter-in-laws house. Getting to hold my granddaughter is what life is all about..... so thankful!
And seeing her smile at me just warms my heart!!!
Being a grandma is like looking at your life all over again with glasses on : )
You are able to see all the things that are important and all the things you stresses over that really didn't matter at all.
I just pray my son and his family have good health, joy & laughter through out their lives!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Another Picture of Kylee Marie
My daughter-in-law had a photographer come at take Kylee's picture,
I thought this one came out great : )
Friday, November 21, 2014
Sorry I Haven't Posted Much.....
I had hoped to up-date this but for one reason or another I never seem to get here and post..... I think of things to say but yet don't do it!
Anyway, As you can see I keep changing the title of this blog from one name to another. I just can't seem to find the right title that fits me. I kinda like the new one I have come up with, I'll live with it for awhile and see if I'll keep it.
So much and really nothing has been going one. It is kinda like the running in place and not going anywhere mode. We are facing a rough patch right now and it is very depressing to say the least. My husband is STILL not working, but he is getting unemployment which keeps us some what afloat. We also qualified for food stamps which has been a huge help. What really scares me is the unemployment runs out right after Christmas, that's a really tough time to find a job. He doesn't seemed worried about it at all so I just try and not think about all that.
We are getting audited by the IRS! I sent all our paper work in on that mess, I sure hope they find that the error they are saying which will cost us to pay another $2,000 plus is not correct.
We have been having car troubles, one jeep leaks gas, the other jeep just died when we were at Target for no reason. Had to have it towed no less then a block away - they charged us $60.00 for towing (Yikes). That repair bill was $238.00, we paid the repair guy half and hope to be able to pay him some more from the next unemployment check but we are behind on our electric & car insurance - It never ends.
But as I posted the best thing is that I am a GRANDMA! Kylee is a doll. It really is so different being a grandma compared to a mom. I try and help when I can but I don't want to step on my daughter-in-laws toes. We hardly have gas money to get over to see her but when we do I hold her the whole time I can : )
Life sure does have many seasons, some good, some terrible, but it goes on.
Until Next Time - God Bless!
Anyway, As you can see I keep changing the title of this blog from one name to another. I just can't seem to find the right title that fits me. I kinda like the new one I have come up with, I'll live with it for awhile and see if I'll keep it.
So much and really nothing has been going one. It is kinda like the running in place and not going anywhere mode. We are facing a rough patch right now and it is very depressing to say the least. My husband is STILL not working, but he is getting unemployment which keeps us some what afloat. We also qualified for food stamps which has been a huge help. What really scares me is the unemployment runs out right after Christmas, that's a really tough time to find a job. He doesn't seemed worried about it at all so I just try and not think about all that.
We are getting audited by the IRS! I sent all our paper work in on that mess, I sure hope they find that the error they are saying which will cost us to pay another $2,000 plus is not correct.
We have been having car troubles, one jeep leaks gas, the other jeep just died when we were at Target for no reason. Had to have it towed no less then a block away - they charged us $60.00 for towing (Yikes). That repair bill was $238.00, we paid the repair guy half and hope to be able to pay him some more from the next unemployment check but we are behind on our electric & car insurance - It never ends.
But as I posted the best thing is that I am a GRANDMA! Kylee is a doll. It really is so different being a grandma compared to a mom. I try and help when I can but I don't want to step on my daughter-in-laws toes. We hardly have gas money to get over to see her but when we do I hold her the whole time I can : )
Life sure does have many seasons, some good, some terrible, but it goes on.
Until Next Time - God Bless!
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
I'm A Grandma!!!!!
Isn't she just darling??????
She was born on October 17th at 6:o3am., weighing in at 7lbs. 3oz.
I'm in LOVE : )
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Life Has Taken A Turn For The Not So Good
Sorry it has been so long since my last post!!!!!
Life has taken a turn for the not so good at my house : (
My husband got fired from his job...... needless to say I am a nervous wreak about it.
There aren't many jobs/companies looking for 53 year olds to hire. To be honest with you I am scared to death. As you get older the jobs are just not there any more, the job service he signed up for called and told him about a job being a handyman at a church 3o hours a week at $9.00 a hour! Hello, how the heck could we live on that! That is $5.00 less an hour than he was making and we were falling behind with that. Anyway, the issue that is causing me to loose my mind is food stamps! I have filled out all of the paper work faxing everything over to them that I could, and I mailed a copy of the loss of income form to his former employer to sign. I have no idea if his former employer will take the time to sign it and mail it back to them or not.... he did fire my husband so they aren't on the best of terms. Food stamps says they need him to sign it or I can't get it. So needless to say being a nervous eater I am binging on all the wrong stuff. I have already gained a TON of weight back which makes me so sad : ( I was so proud of myself for losing all of that weight and I had never felt so good in my life about how I looked but that is all out the window. I NEED to get ahold of myself and get back on track but when ever I think of what is all going on right now, no job, no food stamps, no money is makes me grab for something to put in my mouth...... all of the great cool looking clothes I bought at the thrift stores are getting too tight for me to wear which makes me so mad.
Well I'm sorry this post is such a downer!
I hope to get myself out of this funk and find my MoJo again soon!!!!!
Until Next Time - God Bless!
Life has taken a turn for the not so good at my house : (
My husband got fired from his job...... needless to say I am a nervous wreak about it.
There aren't many jobs/companies looking for 53 year olds to hire. To be honest with you I am scared to death. As you get older the jobs are just not there any more, the job service he signed up for called and told him about a job being a handyman at a church 3o hours a week at $9.00 a hour! Hello, how the heck could we live on that! That is $5.00 less an hour than he was making and we were falling behind with that. Anyway, the issue that is causing me to loose my mind is food stamps! I have filled out all of the paper work faxing everything over to them that I could, and I mailed a copy of the loss of income form to his former employer to sign. I have no idea if his former employer will take the time to sign it and mail it back to them or not.... he did fire my husband so they aren't on the best of terms. Food stamps says they need him to sign it or I can't get it. So needless to say being a nervous eater I am binging on all the wrong stuff. I have already gained a TON of weight back which makes me so sad : ( I was so proud of myself for losing all of that weight and I had never felt so good in my life about how I looked but that is all out the window. I NEED to get ahold of myself and get back on track but when ever I think of what is all going on right now, no job, no food stamps, no money is makes me grab for something to put in my mouth...... all of the great cool looking clothes I bought at the thrift stores are getting too tight for me to wear which makes me so mad.
Well I'm sorry this post is such a downer!
I hope to get myself out of this funk and find my MoJo again soon!!!!!
Until Next Time - God Bless!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
I Am So Excited My 1st.Mini Coupon Haul : )
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Monday, August 11, 2014
Couponing & Estroven
Hey All
I started my couponing journey!
I am reading two great books on the topic:
Extreme Couponing by Joni Meyer-Crothers
Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey by Joanie Demer Heather Wheler
I am really enjoying both books! I am just starting to understand what I have been doing wrong all these years while shopping - You never just go to the store and just buy when you need an items, Your paying too much doing that. You need to wait till the items you want go on sale and then "stacking" both store coupons and manufacture coupons together for that item you get it at rock bottom prices! Of course how do you go from grab and go shopping to having enough on hand to be able to wait out until the next sale is the issue. These gals all stock up big when they find a sale, they buy enough to hold them off for about 6 to 10 weeks until that item comes back on sale so that they never pay full price for anything. Sounds really good but I am trying to wrap my mind around it all and implement their tips & ideas to get it up an running a my house. At this point I don't have a dime extra to be buying in large numbers but I am hoping once I get the method down pat I will be able to save some of my grocery money and put it towards stocking up. I cut out a number of coupons and went to Target yesterday and saved $32.00, That's a good start!
One of the items I did buy yesterday was Estroven - Mood & Memory, my doctor had recommended it to me the last time I was in there for yet another urinary tract infections. She said that Estroven may help with it by increasing lubrication down in the old women parts. I read the box and it said you need to take one pill each day with food for a minimum of 60 days, so I'm guessing I wont see any changes till the product has gotten into my system for awhile. If you might want to also try this product you can go to their website and get a $3.00 off coupon. Target had it for sale at $9.39 I had my $3.00 coupon, so I paid $6.39 for it. I'll keep you up to date on how this product is working out for me.
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
I started my couponing journey!
I am reading two great books on the topic:
Extreme Couponing by Joni Meyer-Crothers
Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey by Joanie Demer Heather Wheler
I am really enjoying both books! I am just starting to understand what I have been doing wrong all these years while shopping - You never just go to the store and just buy when you need an items, Your paying too much doing that. You need to wait till the items you want go on sale and then "stacking" both store coupons and manufacture coupons together for that item you get it at rock bottom prices! Of course how do you go from grab and go shopping to having enough on hand to be able to wait out until the next sale is the issue. These gals all stock up big when they find a sale, they buy enough to hold them off for about 6 to 10 weeks until that item comes back on sale so that they never pay full price for anything. Sounds really good but I am trying to wrap my mind around it all and implement their tips & ideas to get it up an running a my house. At this point I don't have a dime extra to be buying in large numbers but I am hoping once I get the method down pat I will be able to save some of my grocery money and put it towards stocking up. I cut out a number of coupons and went to Target yesterday and saved $32.00, That's a good start!
One of the items I did buy yesterday was Estroven - Mood & Memory, my doctor had recommended it to me the last time I was in there for yet another urinary tract infections. She said that Estroven may help with it by increasing lubrication down in the old women parts. I read the box and it said you need to take one pill each day with food for a minimum of 60 days, so I'm guessing I wont see any changes till the product has gotten into my system for awhile. If you might want to also try this product you can go to their website and get a $3.00 off coupon. Target had it for sale at $9.39 I had my $3.00 coupon, so I paid $6.39 for it. I'll keep you up to date on how this product is working out for me.
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
BeingThrifty Using Coupons
Have you all used coupons?
I know I'm late to the party on this one, but that's me always the one lagging behind everyone else!
Really have you had success with them? I have reserved a few books on the subject at the library which I hope to pick up tomorrow. The internet is filled with tons of sites which I was surfing today and you know what I screwed up my computer downloading something I shouldn't have - maybe I picked up a virus I don't know. Any how, I am worried I will buy a ton of stuff I don't need going this route. I signed up for the free 4 week trial over at Grocery Game, they do all of the searching for you and tell you just where to find the correct coupons to use. I bought the newspaper on Sunday to start my coupon collection but it boggles my mind how you can "stack" coupons to come out with something free. I REALLY need to lower our food bill, we are really struggling with our bills so I figured why not give coupons a try. I will update you on what I find out and how it works out for me.
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
I know I'm late to the party on this one, but that's me always the one lagging behind everyone else!
Really have you had success with them? I have reserved a few books on the subject at the library which I hope to pick up tomorrow. The internet is filled with tons of sites which I was surfing today and you know what I screwed up my computer downloading something I shouldn't have - maybe I picked up a virus I don't know. Any how, I am worried I will buy a ton of stuff I don't need going this route. I signed up for the free 4 week trial over at Grocery Game, they do all of the searching for you and tell you just where to find the correct coupons to use. I bought the newspaper on Sunday to start my coupon collection but it boggles my mind how you can "stack" coupons to come out with something free. I REALLY need to lower our food bill, we are really struggling with our bills so I figured why not give coupons a try. I will update you on what I find out and how it works out for me.
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Friday, August 1, 2014
A Work In Progress
Isn't it funny to think at 51 I still feel like I am a "Work In Progress"!
I have an inner craziness going on that I really just can't explain.
Today's issue on my mind is: Thinning hair!
I have always had a lot of hair, I wouldn't say thick, but full would be a better word. I am now seeing that it looks like the hair at my temples is getting really thin and receding. I am not sure if this is from being over worked (I have used my hair dryer & curling wand more than ever these past few months), or is it another sign of the dreaded "menopause" or maybe it is just that I am getting OLD.
What ever the cause, I don't like it!
My hair has never been one of my better qualities, but since moving down to Florida it has gotten even worse. It goes without saying that the Florida sunshine can reek havoc on hair and my hair is no exception. I like to sit out in the sun and read a book towards late morning to get my daily dose of vitamin D (I know I hear you screaming at me - That's no good for your skin, just makes more wrinkles!) and all that sun must damage & dry the heck out of my hair. I have also been trying different brands of shampoos & conditioners (I haven't found any to be exceptional yet) which may also be some of the cause of my hair loss since I seem to be washing my hair way too many times each week.
A few of the books I have read said that possible options are to take the women's equivalent of Viagra (I don't think my hair loss is at that point yet), they also suggested shampoos that add volume - I might try that and get back to you. I'm not sure if maybe a shampoo that takes care of dryness might not be the answer also since the hair looks sooooo parched!
If anyone out there has had experience with this problem, I'd love to hear what you have done to either help the hair grow back or at least stop the hair loss.
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
I have an inner craziness going on that I really just can't explain.
Today's issue on my mind is: Thinning hair!
I have always had a lot of hair, I wouldn't say thick, but full would be a better word. I am now seeing that it looks like the hair at my temples is getting really thin and receding. I am not sure if this is from being over worked (I have used my hair dryer & curling wand more than ever these past few months), or is it another sign of the dreaded "menopause" or maybe it is just that I am getting OLD.
What ever the cause, I don't like it!
My hair has never been one of my better qualities, but since moving down to Florida it has gotten even worse. It goes without saying that the Florida sunshine can reek havoc on hair and my hair is no exception. I like to sit out in the sun and read a book towards late morning to get my daily dose of vitamin D (I know I hear you screaming at me - That's no good for your skin, just makes more wrinkles!) and all that sun must damage & dry the heck out of my hair. I have also been trying different brands of shampoos & conditioners (I haven't found any to be exceptional yet) which may also be some of the cause of my hair loss since I seem to be washing my hair way too many times each week.
A few of the books I have read said that possible options are to take the women's equivalent of Viagra (I don't think my hair loss is at that point yet), they also suggested shampoos that add volume - I might try that and get back to you. I'm not sure if maybe a shampoo that takes care of dryness might not be the answer also since the hair looks sooooo parched!
If anyone out there has had experience with this problem, I'd love to hear what you have done to either help the hair grow back or at least stop the hair loss.
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
On A Quest To Be The Best Me
I just LOVE to read books!!!! My problem is I get so many good books going at the same time, It takes me forever to finish them!
Right now I am reading:
Trim Healthy Mama
Master Your Metabolism
How Not To Look Old
How To Look Expensive
Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves
Rinnavation: Getting Your Best Life Ever
I Quit Sugar
Can't you tell from the book titles I am on a quest to be the best me!
I find it "funny" (not in a good way) how most of the books & websites I have read the women have all had plastic surgery of some kind to their bodies! I was shocked to read Angela Lansbury (I am a Murder She Wrote junky) had some work done, I just didn't think she would fall prey to that kind of madness but I guess when your livelihood is being in front of the camera you need to take drastic measures to look and stay beautiful. In Rinnavation, Lisa Rinna is very forth coming in saying she of course had her lips done, had a boob job & also has injections if I remember correctly once a month to get rid of the lines on her face. It must be so hard for actresses to get older in our society. Of course I have no intentions of having surgery or injections, I have neither the funds or the nerve to enhance my appearance in that way, so I keep searching for "beauty" books where the women actually are aging naturally and what products they are using - If you have found any please let me know?
I have found one tip so far to pass along to you:
In Trim Healthy Mama, they suggested trying Estriol-Care, using just a small amount on your face to help rid yourself of those pesky wrinkles and you know what I found it to be very helpful! Now of course nothing less than surgery is going to bring back that baby faced look you had when you were young but this product helped I think restore a "glow" to my face. I really noticed a difference in the fine lines too. When I ran out and have had to go now for a long period of time with out it due to no funds available to buy it my face looks much older again I think. If you get a chance read Trim Healthy Mama, it really has a lot of informative info. to absorb! I haven't even gotten half way with that book (it is huge) but I have found it to be very helpful.
Well I am off to try and finish us some of these books, My library must think I have lost them how long I have had them.....
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Right now I am reading:
Trim Healthy Mama
Master Your Metabolism
How Not To Look Old
How To Look Expensive
Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves
Rinnavation: Getting Your Best Life Ever
I Quit Sugar
Can't you tell from the book titles I am on a quest to be the best me!
I find it "funny" (not in a good way) how most of the books & websites I have read the women have all had plastic surgery of some kind to their bodies! I was shocked to read Angela Lansbury (I am a Murder She Wrote junky) had some work done, I just didn't think she would fall prey to that kind of madness but I guess when your livelihood is being in front of the camera you need to take drastic measures to look and stay beautiful. In Rinnavation, Lisa Rinna is very forth coming in saying she of course had her lips done, had a boob job & also has injections if I remember correctly once a month to get rid of the lines on her face. It must be so hard for actresses to get older in our society. Of course I have no intentions of having surgery or injections, I have neither the funds or the nerve to enhance my appearance in that way, so I keep searching for "beauty" books where the women actually are aging naturally and what products they are using - If you have found any please let me know?
I have found one tip so far to pass along to you:
In Trim Healthy Mama, they suggested trying Estriol-Care, using just a small amount on your face to help rid yourself of those pesky wrinkles and you know what I found it to be very helpful! Now of course nothing less than surgery is going to bring back that baby faced look you had when you were young but this product helped I think restore a "glow" to my face. I really noticed a difference in the fine lines too. When I ran out and have had to go now for a long period of time with out it due to no funds available to buy it my face looks much older again I think. If you get a chance read Trim Healthy Mama, it really has a lot of informative info. to absorb! I haven't even gotten half way with that book (it is huge) but I have found it to be very helpful.
Well I am off to try and finish us some of these books, My library must think I have lost them how long I have had them.....
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Meal Planning 101
I found a wonderful blog today off of the Trim Healthy Mama facebook page: Adventures In Womanland she has a lot of great tips & ideas on how to plan your meals. I always struggle with this and I think I spend a ton of extra money because of it. I am going to get my note book out as she suggests and get planning and see if I can't get more organized in that area!
Another bonus I found on her blog is she also dived into the exercise world via Jillian Michaels. I have requested one of the books written by Jillian that she suggested which looked really interesting, I can't wait to read it.
As for my plan to exercise every day has already hit a brick wall!!!! I do this I go all gun ho over something and then I just don't follow thru : ( I hope to get back with it tomorrow!
I did want to share with you one of my thrift store outfits, I bought everything: my jewelry, shirt, pants, belt, bra & shoes (except for my undies) used. I think I spend close to $10.00 for the entire outfit! I LOVE thrift store shopping : )
Until Next Time -God Bless!!
Another bonus I found on her blog is she also dived into the exercise world via Jillian Michaels. I have requested one of the books written by Jillian that she suggested which looked really interesting, I can't wait to read it.
As for my plan to exercise every day has already hit a brick wall!!!! I do this I go all gun ho over something and then I just don't follow thru : ( I hope to get back with it tomorrow!
I did want to share with you one of my thrift store outfits, I bought everything: my jewelry, shirt, pants, belt, bra & shoes (except for my undies) used. I think I spend close to $10.00 for the entire outfit! I LOVE thrift store shopping : )
Friday, July 18, 2014
Am I Becoming a Jogger? Oh My!
I was hoping to post each day since I started "jogging" on how it was going and already I missed a few updates! I must do better!!
Well, Okay your going to fall off your chair but it's true what they say that if you just get off your butt and get out there it really does make a difference! I got myself out there and "jogged" a bit & walked a bit trying to do a little more "jogging" each time and I am feeling a bit better. Today I was bone tired from not sleeping well (we have been having issues with people trying to shoot the wild pigs by our house again), I got up knowing I just did not have enough energy to do my morning "jog", but my body wanted to do something.... It was strange, I was kinda fighting with my body - It WANTED to get out there, but my brain was too fried to do it. I kind of compromised and got out there and walked my usual "jogging" route. I am liking the changes I am seeing already, now lets not get crazy here I'm not talking about major things I only started a few days ago but my insides are liking this new activity & just maybe I am a little less brain fogged. I hope I can keep this up!
I have found a wonderful website that has been a ton of help & a great motivator too:
http://www.organizeyourselfskinny.com/weight-loss-and-healthy-eating-resources-i-use/
She has a lot of wonderful tips & ideas on how to get started on exercising, weight loss & menu planning - Check it out you won't be disappointed.
Until Next Time God Bless!!
Well, Okay your going to fall off your chair but it's true what they say that if you just get off your butt and get out there it really does make a difference! I got myself out there and "jogged" a bit & walked a bit trying to do a little more "jogging" each time and I am feeling a bit better. Today I was bone tired from not sleeping well (we have been having issues with people trying to shoot the wild pigs by our house again), I got up knowing I just did not have enough energy to do my morning "jog", but my body wanted to do something.... It was strange, I was kinda fighting with my body - It WANTED to get out there, but my brain was too fried to do it. I kind of compromised and got out there and walked my usual "jogging" route. I am liking the changes I am seeing already, now lets not get crazy here I'm not talking about major things I only started a few days ago but my insides are liking this new activity & just maybe I am a little less brain fogged. I hope I can keep this up!
I have found a wonderful website that has been a ton of help & a great motivator too:
http://www.organizeyourselfskinny.com/weight-loss-and-healthy-eating-resources-i-use/
She has a lot of wonderful tips & ideas on how to get started on exercising, weight loss & menu planning - Check it out you won't be disappointed.
Until Next Time God Bless!!
Monday, July 14, 2014
I Need To Get My Butt In Gear And Excercise!!
Where to start.......
I am SOOOOOOOO disappointed with myself!!!!!
I had lost 50 pounds, and I was feeling GREAT - I mean it GREAT! I had a renewed sense of life, I was out and about always on the move. My body was HAPPY that's the best way I can explain it. Well not no more! I have gained I would guess around 10 pounds back (I haven't gotten on the scale because I am so sick of myself). The weight is all setting right in my belly so it is not hard to see. I complain about it all the time but the funny thing is I just don't have the drive to get myself back to where I want to be for some reason..... I just don't understand it since I felt so much better why would I let myself get like this again???? I ask myself that all the time too and I just can't seem to find the answers. Of course I can find a TON of reason why I allow my self to eat the junk that is adding on the pounds, like this morning I ate almost an entire box of weight watchers ice cream bars for breakfast - What the Hell!!!!! When I am stressed I eat, there is my problem. When I lost all the weight before life was good here, we had no money worries which made a huge difference for me. Now things are back to living week to week if that, we are usually borrowing for next weeks pay to get thru this week. My first thought is to get an ice cream bar or just a few pieces of candy or maybe grab a jar of peanut butter and eat away when I need to escape from my worries. I really want to stop this NOW before I gain more back and slip back to my old self which I didn't care for. So with your help I am going to add in exercise and try and get back to my better way of eating by blogging about my struggles instead of eating. I am grabbing myself by the boot straps and am pulling up : )
After eating the box of ice cream bars this morning I said no more and pulled on my sports bra & sneakers and got out there and jogged (I use that word lightly) around the block. I would be misleading you if I didn't tell you I only jogged just to my neighbors mail box and then had to walk most of the rest of the way around but I got out there it is a start. I went a little after 9am this morning and it was already too hot and humid here in my part of Florida (even my dog who I took with me had his tongue hanging down to the ground). Tomorrow I have to get my butt up even earlier and get out there. I am going to use a measuring tape to give me a starting point as to where I am now so "hopefully" I can see some improvement with my new exercise routine.
I want to get back to this happy body, picture taken 4/6/2014!!!!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
I am SOOOOOOOO disappointed with myself!!!!!
I had lost 50 pounds, and I was feeling GREAT - I mean it GREAT! I had a renewed sense of life, I was out and about always on the move. My body was HAPPY that's the best way I can explain it. Well not no more! I have gained I would guess around 10 pounds back (I haven't gotten on the scale because I am so sick of myself). The weight is all setting right in my belly so it is not hard to see. I complain about it all the time but the funny thing is I just don't have the drive to get myself back to where I want to be for some reason..... I just don't understand it since I felt so much better why would I let myself get like this again???? I ask myself that all the time too and I just can't seem to find the answers. Of course I can find a TON of reason why I allow my self to eat the junk that is adding on the pounds, like this morning I ate almost an entire box of weight watchers ice cream bars for breakfast - What the Hell!!!!! When I am stressed I eat, there is my problem. When I lost all the weight before life was good here, we had no money worries which made a huge difference for me. Now things are back to living week to week if that, we are usually borrowing for next weeks pay to get thru this week. My first thought is to get an ice cream bar or just a few pieces of candy or maybe grab a jar of peanut butter and eat away when I need to escape from my worries. I really want to stop this NOW before I gain more back and slip back to my old self which I didn't care for. So with your help I am going to add in exercise and try and get back to my better way of eating by blogging about my struggles instead of eating. I am grabbing myself by the boot straps and am pulling up : )
After eating the box of ice cream bars this morning I said no more and pulled on my sports bra & sneakers and got out there and jogged (I use that word lightly) around the block. I would be misleading you if I didn't tell you I only jogged just to my neighbors mail box and then had to walk most of the rest of the way around but I got out there it is a start. I went a little after 9am this morning and it was already too hot and humid here in my part of Florida (even my dog who I took with me had his tongue hanging down to the ground). Tomorrow I have to get my butt up even earlier and get out there. I am going to use a measuring tape to give me a starting point as to where I am now so "hopefully" I can see some improvement with my new exercise routine.
I want to get back to this happy body, picture taken 4/6/2014!!!!
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Happy 1st. Day Of Summer!!!!
Hope you all are enjoying your first day of summer 2014!!!!
Not sure why but time just seems to zoom by for me, the days go by so fast most times I don't even know what day of the week we are at.....
We have been having a tighten your purse strings types of weeks lately, You know where you have to watch every penny and just hope you don't bounce! I HATE living that way, I soooo enjoy being able to go to the resale shops and browse around and if I find something it really makes my day to buy a goodie here and there. I have had to table that and it has really put me in a funk. Today as for a change of pass, my husband got off of work early and he decided to take me to a few resale shops in our area and it sure did make me happy!!!! I found these hot as heck shoes/booties!!
They were $6.00, they are like brand new, the bottoms are clean as a whistle. Now they are a size 6 1/2 and I usually wear a 7 1/2 but I tried them on and they are snug but wearable. I LOVE them, now I just need to get my husband to take me out some where so I can wear them!
I am a little shoe crazy lately, I just love having hot shoes I can't help myself. My husband LOVES when I wear them so it is a win win situation : )
We had fun thrift store shopping (or I should say I had fun), I bought the hot booties, also since it was buy one get one free I got another pair of flat black sandals, another bikini ($4.00), a tank top ($2.00), my husband bought a pair of sneakers ($5.99) a vhs tape which I think was .50 cents. Since we are in the no money mode I have to curtail my thrift store shopping but today I spent under $20.00 and it really put a smile on my face. Sometimes you just have to splurge a little : )
Enjoy you Day!!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Not sure why but time just seems to zoom by for me, the days go by so fast most times I don't even know what day of the week we are at.....
We have been having a tighten your purse strings types of weeks lately, You know where you have to watch every penny and just hope you don't bounce! I HATE living that way, I soooo enjoy being able to go to the resale shops and browse around and if I find something it really makes my day to buy a goodie here and there. I have had to table that and it has really put me in a funk. Today as for a change of pass, my husband got off of work early and he decided to take me to a few resale shops in our area and it sure did make me happy!!!! I found these hot as heck shoes/booties!!
I am a little shoe crazy lately, I just love having hot shoes I can't help myself. My husband LOVES when I wear them so it is a win win situation : )
We had fun thrift store shopping (or I should say I had fun), I bought the hot booties, also since it was buy one get one free I got another pair of flat black sandals, another bikini ($4.00), a tank top ($2.00), my husband bought a pair of sneakers ($5.99) a vhs tape which I think was .50 cents. Since we are in the no money mode I have to curtail my thrift store shopping but today I spent under $20.00 and it really put a smile on my face. Sometimes you just have to splurge a little : )
Enjoy you Day!!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Our Get-Away At Dream Inn, Daytona Beach
I can NOT express how much I enjoy when my husband and I get to go on our little adventures! We try and find a spot for us to go to each month, We only spend one night but it really gives us that boost that is needed. We have found that by booking on a Sunday night it is cheaper and a little less crowded. Of course my husbands boss is not too happy about him taking off a Monday, but if he comes back from our trips a happier man I think it is a win all around : )
As you can see our room was beautiful!!! We loved the Jacuzzi in the room!!! It made for ALOT of fun : ) The room cost around $120.00 and we had added chilled champagne for another $15.00, doesn't that look romantic?
We had an excellent view of the ocean from our room
And the sunrise was to die for!!!
A tip that we learned in our mini vacations travels, try and find an early as possible check-in time. Most hotel/motels are around 3pm which ruins the whole day. The Dream Inn has a 1pm check-in which works out great, you get to enjoy the pool & room to it's full advantage : )
You don't have to travel far but if you want to add a little spark to your marriage I suggest mini get-ways, they do wonders for adding spice to your relationship!
We have gone on a few that I haven't posted about yet, I can't wait to tell you about them.
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Friday, March 28, 2014
Thrift Store Shopping 101 - What NOT to do!
I want to mention a thrifting nugget I NEED to share with you!!
If you find something at a thrift/resale/consignment shop that makes your blood pressure rise a bit or if you move with lightning speed to get to that item - BUY IT!
I have had at least two instances of late where I did NOT buy the item in question and I have kicked myself in the butt ever since!! On Wed. of this week I found these fantastic gold shoes that were AWESOME, I grabbed them so quickly off the shelf I was crazed over them. I held them in my hands and admired them lovingly. I turned them over and to my amazement they were a size 7 1/2 just my size. It was etched in the stars that these shoes were coming home with mama! On a side note I decided to try them on, they were flopping off of my foot (they were a cute as could be high heel pump with no straps). Hmmmm, I thought why Donna they don't fit very well maybe you shouldn't buy them..... HELLO, What the heck was I thinking!! I put the shoes back on the rack and left the store. I happened to stop at another store on the way home and found a kick ass dress - color you ask? Black & Gold! Yes, that's right gold. I went home and dreamed about how fantastic those shoes were going to look with that dress.... the thrift store where said shoes were located was closed Thurs. so Fri. I was the FIRST person in the thrift store when they opened and the shoes were GONE! I know this is overacting, but I felt like I wanted to cry! I pulled myself out of the store and hung my head all the way back to my car, yelling at myself for how stupid I was not spending the dam $5.00 for the shoes when I saw them! My thought at the time was when the heck would I wear GOLD shoes, and in the back of my mind I figured who else would be using GOLD shoes at this time of year either so if need be they would be there when I thought it over a bit..... big MISTAKE! This is just one example of how if you don't go for it NOW, it probably won't be there when you go back so PLEASE learn from my mistakes and BUY IT when you see that honey of an item that makes your heart sing - at thrift store prices it's not worth passing it over and having a heart break over it later.....
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
If you find something at a thrift/resale/consignment shop that makes your blood pressure rise a bit or if you move with lightning speed to get to that item - BUY IT!
I have had at least two instances of late where I did NOT buy the item in question and I have kicked myself in the butt ever since!! On Wed. of this week I found these fantastic gold shoes that were AWESOME, I grabbed them so quickly off the shelf I was crazed over them. I held them in my hands and admired them lovingly. I turned them over and to my amazement they were a size 7 1/2 just my size. It was etched in the stars that these shoes were coming home with mama! On a side note I decided to try them on, they were flopping off of my foot (they were a cute as could be high heel pump with no straps). Hmmmm, I thought why Donna they don't fit very well maybe you shouldn't buy them..... HELLO, What the heck was I thinking!! I put the shoes back on the rack and left the store. I happened to stop at another store on the way home and found a kick ass dress - color you ask? Black & Gold! Yes, that's right gold. I went home and dreamed about how fantastic those shoes were going to look with that dress.... the thrift store where said shoes were located was closed Thurs. so Fri. I was the FIRST person in the thrift store when they opened and the shoes were GONE! I know this is overacting, but I felt like I wanted to cry! I pulled myself out of the store and hung my head all the way back to my car, yelling at myself for how stupid I was not spending the dam $5.00 for the shoes when I saw them! My thought at the time was when the heck would I wear GOLD shoes, and in the back of my mind I figured who else would be using GOLD shoes at this time of year either so if need be they would be there when I thought it over a bit..... big MISTAKE! This is just one example of how if you don't go for it NOW, it probably won't be there when you go back so PLEASE learn from my mistakes and BUY IT when you see that honey of an item that makes your heart sing - at thrift store prices it's not worth passing it over and having a heart break over it later.....
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Loving My New Mascara : )
I wanted to share with you a GREAT mascara I have found!
It is called: CoverGirl Bombshell Volume by Lashblast
It is called: CoverGirl Bombshell Volume by Lashblast
I LOVE it! Now that I have gotten older my eyelashes are not as thick as they once were, this mascara seems to make my lashes pop. It takes a little getting used to having the two sided process but the results are worth it I think. It has a lot of staying power too, it doesn't rub off at all - which does cause a bit of a problem when trying to take it off at night but heck I would rather have something that actually stays on all day and keeps my lashes looking long and lush!
I bought mine at Target for $8.99 - It is a bit more than I usually spend on mascara but I think it is worth it.
If you are using it or try it let me know what you think of it.
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
My Excercise Bike
I can only do about 10 minutes on it. I honestly jump for joy when my time is up : (
I am trying to work out on it every night. I sooooo need to work my legs! I have a lot of cellulite on the back of my upper legs that I need to try and tone up some how. My body weight has been staying around the 128lbs area, but I constantly need to keep an eye on what I am eating because lately I have a major craving for Weight Watcher candy ice cream bars ($3.99 at Target)! I have a real problem with eating too many of them, I can't eat just one - I demolish the box. When I go to the store I tell my self I am not buy any more but they seem to just jump into the cart : (
I didn't work this hard to lose 50 pounds to ruin it now!!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Nifty & Thrifty At 50 "And Going To Be A Grandma!"
Wow! I sure have had a lot of changes during this year that I turned 50!
The biggest by far is that my son & his wife are going to have a baby!!!!
My daughter-in-law has had terrible morning sickness pretty much anytime she tried to eat anything she throws it up..... she threw up so much she had a lung collapse! The doctors said the lung collapsing was called "Pneumothorax". The poor girl was in such terrible pain, they put a chest tube in and drained the fluid. The doctor was very up front about the possibility of losing the baby during all of this, they were most worried about doing x-rays & of course the morphine they were giving her for the pain. She was in the hospital for 5 days, she is home now and I am happy to say so far both her and the baby are doing okay : )
I pray all goes well from here on out with her pregnancy!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
The biggest by far is that my son & his wife are going to have a baby!!!!
I pray all goes well from here on out with her pregnancy!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Sunday, March 2, 2014
What Do You Think Of Leather?
My makeup try is from another great book I am reading "How To Look Expensive" by Andrea Pomerantz Lustig. She suggested buying coconut milk and putting it in the fridge and using it as a moisturizer. I bought Goya brand coconut milk for $1.74 at Target kept in the fridge overnight and sure enough it solidified and is very creamy. I tried it this morning taking just a little and putting all over my face and neck - It was a little tingly when I applied it so I was a bit nervous, but so far so good. I'll keep you updated as to how it works out - Wouldn't it be great to find a moisturizer that actually worked for $1.74!
Until Next Time God Bless!!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
How Not To Look Old
I bought this book: "How Not To Look Old" by Charla Krupp on Amazon for $4.28. I would have gotten it from my local library, but they didn't have it. To interlibrary loan the book it would have cost me $2.00, so I figured I would just buy it. I have looked it over and it looks like it has a lot of good ideas and thank goodness she also lists affordable options for the products she suggests using. I want to go through each chapter and try at least one if not more of her suggestions and see how it turns out for me. I have never been a big make-up user. I usually just throw on black eyeliner & mascara and I'm good to go so this will be a change for me,
but what the heck right?????
I'll keep you updated on how things go.
Until Next Time God Bless!!
Casablanca Inn, St. Augustine, FL
My husband and I spent our 29th Anniversary there and really enjoyed our time there. We were in room #5 as you can see from their website it is their smallest & cheapest room. We checked in on a Sunday during their non-peak season to get the cheapest rate for the room - I don't call this blog nifty & thrifty for nothing. The room was decorated so cute! Yes, it was small but really how much room do you need : ) It had bathrobes, 2 hairdryers, tons of extra pillows, a few extra blankets, just everything you would need for a pleasant stay. Room #5 had an awesome flat screen tv hung on the wall which we enjoyed (we don't have tv at home so this was special for us). The only draw backs we had were: 1) Right outside to the entrance to our room which was on the outside of the building they had gravel which was pretty loud when other guests were walking around in this area at all times of the night. 2) When you are trying to check in it is very hard to find a parking spot to drop off your things, once you are checked in they have a designated parking spot not too far from the Inn for all their guests which is great if you want to take your car and go sightseeing. Also if you are into the paranormal there are stories that this home is haunted, You can read all about the "Lady with the Lantern". We weren't lucky enough to see her the night we spent there but it was fun to keep an eye out for her.... All in all we had a GREAT time and can't wait to go back!!
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
I Survived My Anniversary!
Happy 29th Anniversary Honey, let's drink to many more : )
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Thrift Store Find - Zigi soho boots
I found these Zigi soho boots priced at $3.00, the thrift store was running 25% off on everything, so I got them for $2.25 - Woo Hoo! I LOVE them! I have NEVER been the high heel wearing kinda gal in the past so I don't really know how to walk correctly in them, but the new me wants to give it a go : ) I'm taking them on my wedding anniversary trip up to St. Augustine tomorrow, I'm guessing the cobblestone walk ways up there are not going to be easy to maneuver but what the heck I'll give it my best shot. I do have to mention that I noticed that the "leather" is starting to chip off in spots, I need to look up shoe care and see if in the future when I buy such types of shoes if they don't need to be treated with something to help preserve them from such damage. It seems a shame that something that must have cost a lot of money new would not hold up over the years - Maybe I should contact Zigi soho and ask them.... I'll update you on how things go on my weekend away, unless of course I brake an ankle wearing my new boots : )
Until Next Time - God Bless!!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Welcome to 50 & Beyond : )
My first post on my new journey of trying to be fabulous during my 50's and beyond!
A little background on me, I turned the dreaded 50 on April 7, 2013. It hit me HARD to put it mildly. I am pretty shocked at how I have handled it so far... there have been great days and days when I have felt so depressed. It just seems to me I have just woken up and here I am 50, the best years behind me. I was so busy living my day to day life that I don't even remember where it all years went - which I find so sad! But enough with all the wallowing and onto the next chapter of my life. I feel both excited and nervous about life in my 50's, but like they say 50 is the new 40 right? : )
A little background on me, I turned the dreaded 50 on April 7, 2013. It hit me HARD to put it mildly. I am pretty shocked at how I have handled it so far... there have been great days and days when I have felt so depressed. It just seems to me I have just woken up and here I am 50, the best years behind me. I was so busy living my day to day life that I don't even remember where it all years went - which I find so sad! But enough with all the wallowing and onto the next chapter of my life. I feel both excited and nervous about life in my 50's, but like they say 50 is the new 40 right? : )
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