21 Day Fix Take 1

Okay so I am so sick and tired of trying to diet, lose weight, work out, etc and having it derailed every.single.time... so I am enlisting the help of my bestie to do the 21 day fix with me.... 21 days... 3 weeks...504 hours...THAT'S IT.... I can and will do this.... I ordered the 7 little containers for both of us from Amazon to get us started.... there are about 9 billion recipes and ideas on how to tackle this on pinterest and it's all free... no intro package of $300, no you have to buy this kind of food, no you can't eat for two days.... just normal straight clean portion controlled healthy eating... So today I will eat panera and tomorrow I will have cocktails BUT on Sunday I will food prep for the week... I am hoping this is the something new that I need to get motivated and back in the swing of things... We WILL both lose 20 pounds within the next 2 months... and we will blog to keep us held accountable and motivated.... 

#twobestieslookingtodropsomelbs

I found two good recipes that I def. want to try out this week: 


Cheddar and Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados 

Blog down due to bug...

I had a fun hair product post planned, then the stomach bug rolled in.... Stay tuned!

Xo

J

Favorite Blowout Products

Blowdrying your hair is daunting... Here are 2 of my favorite products to make your blowdry easier, last longer & look great :)

* I have highlighted, course hair so these products work best for me :)

• PUREOLOGY 21 COLOUR FANATIC •

http://m.pureology.com/systems/colour-fanatic-hair-treatment-spray

This spray is awesome... It does the job of "21" products in 1! It is a detangler, leave-in conditioner, heat protectant, miracle worker :)

• AVEDA BRILLIANT ANTI-HUMECTANT POMADE •

http://www.aveda.com/product/5222/16395/Collections/BrilliantTM/Brilliant-Anti-Humectant-Pomade/index.tmpl

Be careful with this jar of heaven... It's super dense, so you only need a tiny bit each time you apply it. One tub has lasted me for over a year... Run a tiny bit through your ends, starting underneath your hair, then finish smoothing the top of yourr hair last to avoid looking oily. It magically tames fly aways & leaves your hair looking healthy & shiny!

Happy Hair Day!

Whip It Up Wednesday on a Monday

Crispy~Eggplant~Parm

We had this for dinner last night and it was just tooooo good not to share.... We had it with a side of linguini, a fresh salad and a nice bottle of Woodbridge Cabernet with some friends... DELISH... highly recommend... ENJOY! and Happy Monday!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/crispy-eggplant-parmesan-recipe.html

A fun movie for all of us Moms :)

Last night after the kiddos got snuggled in bed & Joe declared that he MUST watch the new Hobbit Movie, I scrolled through my OnDemand movies and came across this free movie:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3014666/

From the m o m e n t this movie started, I could totally relate to it & knew all of my mommy friends would as well.  I had never heard of the movie and the reviews were inconsistent, but I am so glad I decided to watch it.  

It was about a married, stay-at-home, mom of 3.  She was trying to start a blog (AMEN) and only had 3 followers.   She was tired and was constantly on the go. Then she decided she needed a Moms' Night Out and so the fun began....

The movie was so cute.  Had some funny moments, and some silly moments, but overall it totally hit home.  All of us moms, regardless of working or not, 2 kids or 5 kids, are tired.  And everyday we hit roadblocks and feel like failures... but we are ALL doing our very best and LOVE our kids fiercely, which in the end is all that matters :)

XO

J

Style It Up

So happy to say that Adornable.U has launched! They have so many beautiful pieces that we cannot wait to share!  This piece has been a leading favorite since day 1!  8 Different looks, check it out! Works for casual, dressy, work or fun :) If you are interested in hosting a party or becoming a part of this amazing BRAND NEW company, let us know!! #pursueyourhappy

Whip it Up - Sausage & Egg Casserole style

A few years ago my Aunt Michelle shared this recipe with me & it has been a brunch/breakfast staple ever since… 

it is the perfect recipe to take to any party/work breakfast/potluck :)

Enjoy!

XO

J

Spinach & Egg Breakfast Casserole

 

•1 box/bag seasoned croutons 

•1 pound Bob Evans sausage roll-original - (they now sell cook, chopped turkey sausage that is perfect for this recipe)

•4 eggs

•2 1/4 cups milk

•1 can cream of mushroom soup, condensed (I have subbed cream of cheddar cheese OR cream of potato)

•10oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

•8oz bag shredded cheese (cheddar-jack)

 

Spread croutons on the bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Crumble sausage into small pieces in a skillet  - cook and drain (or use pre-crumbled and skip this step!) Spread over croutons.  Whisk eggs and milk together then add soup, cheeses, and spinach. Pour egg mixture over sausage and croutons.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.  Bake on 325 for 50-55 min or until set and lightly browned on top.