The Dirty Dozen and The Clean 15

Have you heard of the "dirty dozen" ?? Well if you haven't, you need to learn about it!! I found out the hard way that some of the "healthy" stuff we think we are eating is covered in harmful chemicals!! How did I find out??  Well, I went on a juicing diet for 7 days, only fruits and veggies in liquid form. I did great except for the fact that my face broke out in a weird rash..... I did some research and determined it was from the Kale I had bought. I didn't buy organic and probably didn't wash them well enough, so I was breaking...

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Catching Up

Here are my pictures from Thanksgiving FINALLY!! We didn't even get pictures of the food because we devoured it before the thought crossed my mind. Dandilion and Coconut, Dandi really needs a haircut! Mashed potato wasted Oh wine how I love you..... All the Grand-kids Siblings.... the "real" us he loves that playhouse! lots and lots of love !! So, how was my Thanksgiving?? Good! We had the typical set backs, I cut my finger about 10 times peeling the potatoes, Robby decided to take...

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Life Update...

I feel like a chicken with my head cut off lately. I have lots I want to accomplish and not enough time to do it all. I enjoy being busy, but when not being overwhelmed. I guess that's what the holidays can do to a person.  This weekend was a nice one though, not to busy..... but productive enough to satisfy me.  He couldn't be cuter if he tried! we watched lots of Frosty I love when my hair looks pretty ... visited downtown Phoenix   my niece Tylesha and Robby did some bonding outdoor ice...

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We're still working....

Robert and I are still working hard, when we can, on giving the blog a makeover... We want it to be great so its taking some time.... here is a sneak peek :)    Oh and this came in the mail!! LOVE getting catalogs in the mail :P...

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2nd hand stuff

I have been trying to deter myself from buying new and instead of running to target or the nearest mall for my shopping fix, go to a thrift store. So far so good, I've scored on some awesome things! I'm also working on not spending mass amounts all at once, but a few things here and there.  I found a few stores that I will for sure be going to regularly :) Here are the latest finds .....   A cute little hand painted ornament that came in its own little box:) Not sure if I want to gift this or keep it....  Awesome...

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Christmas Crafts!

Now that Thanksgiving is over, most Christmas trees are up and the decorations are starting to fill the houses, inside and out!! Here are a few crafts I love!! Expect a lot of these in the next few days!! pine cone garland diy glass ornament wreath creative ways to wrap presents Crochet Ornament  Knit or Crochet Stocking Retro Sew Stocking HAPPY CRAFTING FOLKS...

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Sweet Nothings

So I am sitting in a dark room while both my Roberts are fast asleep, going through pictures from yesterday. The fact that Robby is walking in all but maybe 2 of them..... I am reminded how fast time is going by. I am lucky to be home with him and able to experience new things with him. I just cant help but feel as Robby gets older and he learns how to make a bigger mess out of everything, its bittersweet. Soon he will be to occupied with other stuff to mess up the kitchen with all the pots and pans while I wash dishes or rip all of...

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Flashback Friday No. 2

This photo was taken in the summer of 2009, I am sitting in Central Park in NYC. I had a fabulous day that day! It was hard to choose just one photo. I was in Philadelphia visiting family and found a bus that will take me to NYC for the day and take me back for like 20bucks! So I went there alone and got lost in that amazing city! I was pretty broke and spent the last of my vacation money on food and few souvenirs. I took a nap in the park under a wonderful shade tree, got purposed to by a creepy foreign man, had lunch with a friend,...

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Swings

I think my love of swings was passed down to him . . .   Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving tomorrow!! Be grateful all year round and always tell those you love what they mean to you :) this weekend will be full of holiday festivities, posts on those next week...

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Simmering Stovetop Potpourri - Home Remedies

Its that time of the year again, where we get to indulge ourselves in so many great things !! I love the smells of Christmas almost as much as I love Christmas itself. I just love to fill our house with real smells, not the chemically filled and expensive smell of candles. If the house isn't filled with the aroma of a feast being made then you will for sure find a pot of stove top potpourri in our kitchen!! It is so simple and if you cook/bake regularly like I do, then you most likely have the ingredients in your kitchen already. ...

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Happy Monday! It is officially the week of Thanksgiving, finally!! I am so excited for Thursday, this is the first year I am doing all the cooking and both our parents will be joining us at our home. I mean talk about the pressure right!! I think that must be the reason I've been eating cheesecake all last week. Here are my Turkey day recipes: 1. Turkey2. Mashed Potatoes3. Green Bean Casserole4. Cranberry Sauce5. Apple Pie6. Spinach Mac and Cheese7. Pumpkin Bread8. Stuffing (no link - its my moms secret reciepe which I dont even know...

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