OPI Snob

So for the longest time I didn't do my nails because I did a ton of dishes by hand with the bakery. It just didn't last & I didn't have the time to mess with it. BUT I love to do them so I am a little excited to be able to again.

I am a little snobbish when it comes to nail polish. I LOVE OPI and that is what I mostly grab. I will buy some others but like I said OPI is my favorite. I went in for 1 bottle a few weeks ago & came out with 3.....oops.

So tonight I finally had time to do my nails & I have to tell you I am in love with this color, I might never change it.

 

dutch 'ya just in love - OPI

 

It is such a great fall color & not super bright. So with all my rambling what is your favorite color & brands?? I love to try new products!

Couponing....

Yes I coupon......not in a completely crazy way but in a yes we have extras on hand. The super sweet thing about living up in MN right now, I am by a ton of stores. So I have been taking advantage of some sales & freebies. As some stores you can only use so many coupons, ect. My favorite place to coupon......Target. I don't have my lists done yet but tomorrow night I will finish cutting coupons & head to score some bargins Wed/Thursday night.

There are some great facebook pages to follow easily. Some of my favorites Totally Target & Wild for Wags. There is a Walmart one also along with several local groups. I don't often shop at Walmart just for personal reasons so I tend not to even plan going there unless there is something I have to have. They are not coupon friendly so I would rather pay a little more to have the comfort provided at Target.

I hopefully will start posting some of my trips or at least my lists so you guys can share the bargins if you so want to. The great thing about couponing is being able to help others out if needed.  I love to take boxes to families in need or the animal shelters.

So as the holidays get closer take a look at how you can help others in need. Even if it is a small token, volunteering or a kind word, it all makes a difference.

Long Week....

I know everyone has these weeks, the ones that never end during the work week but weekends fly by. This week was busy at work due to meetings, busy at night due to dinners & other projects I am working on, and busy this weekend getting the yard ready for winter. Which by the way is a better workout than stepping foot in the gym, boy am I sore today!

Traffic one morning, but everyday sucked this week.

 

I did get some snow this week in Minnesota. I also had some great workouts this week. I need to step it up a bit and get my butt back in gear. I have been slacking a little & I can tell. Work is great BUT I think we are going to stay in Iowa so I need to find something back here. I hate to say that because I love my job but I love my family more & no job is worth breaking up a marriage.

 

This makes everything better. I LOVE this creamer....

 

Hope everyone had a great weekend & I need to get back to my to-do list!!





Home Sick

It has been a hard week for me be being away. I haven't felt the greatest, my back hurts & my workouts have sucked because of all the above. I need to just keep reminding myself of that statement above. I know if I am strong everything will work out no matter where we land.

On a wonderful note......tomorrow I head home for the weekend!! I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about this!!!! So goodnight. I am off to bed, its going to be an early morning!

Fall Fun

So it has been a busy few weeks. I was in 3 state a few Fridays ago! Sounds cool...but it wasn't. Fall is upon us & I am in love.

Check out this great picture on my way back to Iowa!

 

I spent 1 weekend in a small Iowa town called Elkader. I thought it would be a little boring town....it is nothing even close! Yes it is small but there is so much personality, small shops & great food. Another plus....the scenery is beautiful. I adore this town & can't wait to go back. While I was there I took a little drive to Dubuque to finally visit the All Things Sweet Shop, a little cupcake shop. I not only was excited to meet the owner as we have been talking back & forth but I have been dying for some baked goods! Jenn delivered on all levels. Yummmmm now I am craving a muddy farmer cupcake.....

 

drool

 

I spent last weekend locked in my house. I have been homesick & was excited to be back. Friday we partied it up at a wedding & a friends birthday. Poor Sunday I didn't leave my cuddle duds......I did cook up a storm for the hubby to have some dinners & lunches while I am away this week. I am already counting the days till I am back home!

 

On the new job.....it is going well. I just can't get over how quiet it is. We just need lots of prayers to get the hubby up here on the job front. I don't think we will be able to keep going back & forth for long term. I have been throwing myself in the gym & have lost 5lbs!! Exciting I know.



Fall Beauty

 

 

One of the great pictures I took on my way back to Iowa. I love the fall!!

Step 2.....

Step 2 is to stay in the moment.......

So to finish up last week work was ok. Training is never fun & always just a little boring. But it was exciting to go home Friday & spend the weekend with my husband & cats! I can not describe the joy it was to see him when I got home. I think it was even better than when we 1st starting dating......

He did a great job of spoiling me & I hope I did a good job with him. Monday morning was sad BUT I only teared up a little leaving. Skype has been a great tool for us. Its nice to see each other, even if you get to see up someones nose.....

This week has been better but I find myself planning going back to Iowa. Planning the worse case in my head. Maybe its the quiet office or maybe its the missing of my family. I keep pulling myself back to now & here. I need to give this my all whether it works out or not.

So with that being said I have been throwing myself into the gym. Tonight I did my 1st body pump class & boy I can already feel it.......Lord help me tomorrow.