Foods I'm Liking

Some of you know that I've been watching what I eat and trying to lose baby weight. I've lost 14 pounds since January 23! 34 pounds lost since giving birth. I have more to lose to get to my happy weight. Somehow I've been able to take care of my 3 month old and 3 year old, cook healthy meals and workout. Anyone can lose weight if they want to!

Stuff I've been eating-

JELL-O Sugar Free Mousse Temptations-60 calories. I've tried the milk chocolate, dark chocolate and chocolate mint sensation. The last is my favorite! I usually eat one of these if I'm still hungry after dinner.

Chip'ins! These chips are gluten free and 100% natural. Found them at WalMart. You can eat 20 chips for 120 calories and only 2.5grams of fat. I like the Sea Salt flavor the most.

I'm trying to eat a small salad every night before dinner. Loving this Asian Sesame dressing. It's spicy! I only use 1 T. and that is 35 calories.

These small packs of cheese are a good choice for an afternoon snack.

Is anyone else trying to eat better?

Foundation Questions

I've decided to go out on a limb and put together a professional makeup kit. It's been a while since I've been out and doing makeup on others. Missing it now!

There will be all kinds of brands in my kit. From ELF to Revlon to Tarte. ....Right now I'm trying to figure out foundation. I would like to have at least 4 shades to start with. I think flawless skin is very important to complete a look. I feel like Make Up Forever in HD would be a great choice but it's on the pricey side. I want a nice feeling foundation with decent coverage.

You might say well, what do you use on yourself? I've always used whatever new bottle I get my hands on. I don't have problematic skin so it's never really mattered what I put on. Once my blush & bronzer is on I think I look okay. So, if you have skin issues your answers will help me. What foundation do you like?

love these two.

(Violet,3.5yrs and Zander,11weeks)

Were going to a Valentine's Party with our playgroup. Then I'm making Chicken Cordon Bleu, mashed potatoes and salad for dinner at home with my hubby. Very low key and that's how we like it! Hope you all have a nice day with loved ones!

Eating Better

For the past 3 weeks I've been eating better. I'm trying to cook wholesome dinners every night of the week. There have been some hiccups like a birthday dinner and the Super Bowl. But other than that I've stuck to my plan of eating 1500-1800 calories a day. Eating more calories on the days I work out.

Here's some pictures of dinners I've recently made with links to the recipes. All of them are very low in calories.

"Chipotle Style Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice" from skinnytaste.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Allrecipes. I used craisins instead of cherries and added a can of chopped water chestnuts.

Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp with Jasmine Rice from Skinnytaste.

Creamy Tuscan Bean and Chicken Soup served with mini buttermilk biscuits.

I've been having fun finding new & healthy recipes. What sites do you visit to find recipes?

Versatile Blogger Award

I received an award! Thank you Lala from Lipstick on your Pillow. She has a fun makeup blog and is always creating unique looks.

So, here's 7 things about me and some blogs that I visit often.
7 Things-

1. I always put the toothpaste on the brush before wetting it. I've heard some do the opposite. Not sure which is more popular!
2. I love cooking new recipes.
3. I enjoy being a stay at home mama to my 2 little ones.
4. I like planning things and making list.
5. I visit my family (mom,dad & 3 sisters) every weekend.
6. I'm trying to lose baby weight and eating 1500-1800 calories. This is my third week.
7. I lost 9lbs. the first 2 weeks. I hope this week turns out well!

Blogs I Award-

The Busy Budgeting Mama

Gaby's Blog

Jordie Porgie, Sister's Blog

Those RedHead Girls-
Mom's Blog. She's really behind on blogging but has some interesting reads.

The Girl and her Sewing Machine-
Mandy's Blog

Her Bloomin' Cheek

Face of the Day

I wore this look to my sister Justine's birthday dinner. I kept my eyes simple since I wore a bold pink lip with pink cheeks. Hair was curled with Revlon Jumbo Ceramic Waver.

Lips- Just Bitten in Crave. I've done a review about this color. This lip stain last forever!
Cheeks- MAC Her Bloomin Cheek. I got this blush for Christmas and haven't got that many chances to try it out yet. But I like it!

(I look so round here to me! This was me 3 months after having Zander)

Snow Day

We finally got a real Snow Day!

I think we got 6 inches at our house. That's a lot to us Texas folks!

Me & Violet. No Makeup! I was up really late with the baby and threw on my husband's hat.

Violet liked drawing in the snow.

Bye Bye for now!

Go HERE to see our snow day from last year.

Broadway Nail Dress

Sexy, Sexy!
LOL, my husband said they were a little ghetto. I like them. They are a design that I could never paint on myself. So fun :)

This was my first attempt at Nail Wraps. I found these at Walgreens. I decided to try the cheaper version first to see if I could even get them on my nails. This set was about 6 dollars for 28 wraps. Took around 15 minutes to put them on. I should have trimmed the sides down to get a better fit. But I just wanted them on and quick. I didn't apply a top coat. I'm on day 2 of wearing them and my tips are already fading.

Will a top coat help? Have you tried these or Salon Effects?

Walgreens Trip

I decided to venture up the street to Walgreens yesterday. I was so giddy like a little kid getting to go out. My daughter was skipping through the store singing, "I'm so excited!" Poor child has been confined to the house all week because of below freezing temps.

What did I get?

1. Lacey Lilac nail polish
2. Hershey's dark chocolate to share with Matt.
3. Colorsilk in Bright Auburn. I haven't colored my hair since August, sounded like fun! This shade is like my natural but amplified.
4. Broadway Nail Wraps. They are 5.50, half the price of Salon Effects and you get more!
5. Got2B hair products were buy one, get one free. I got Smooth Operator and Kinky curling spray.

Snowed In

Outside my front door

Violet played for about 5 minutes out there. Too cold to play!

My precious boy is 10 weeks old.

This was day 2 of being stuck in the house. We had a sleet storm early monday night. Now there is bad ice all over the roads. Today is one of those days that I need to find a moment just for myself. I thought that would happen once my hubby got off work. He's watching the baby right now. But Violet has decided to start screaming for coke and it's a little annoying! My husband already gave her a little bit in her cup. Because you know coke isn't exactly good for a 3 year old. But she wants more, more, more!!! I'm thinking about locking myself in the bathroom to take a bath and give myself a manicure.

A mommy can dream!