Hey lovelies! I feel like I am WAY over due on the blog! 2017 is going great so far and I have so many huge things coming up and I can't wait to fill you in on all the deets!

But I have to talk about this NOW!

If you are like every other fashionista or style enthusiast, you will know why I feel the way I feel about this post! Yes, this is ONE post dedicated to my newest obsession! MIRRORED FRAMES! I know they are not "new" and have come and gone in decades past, but can I just tell you how much I love these?!

First off they come in a variety of styles and colors. From rounded to full on cat eye and from black to cool silver. My personal favorite, which I have been obsessing over, Rose Gold!

Second, they are super fashionable. Most have slim frames and are very light weight. These babies make any outfit look good! Not to mention they can serve as a quick lippie check!

Last but not least, these are probably the mot feminine glasses I have ever worn. They are ultra chic and just down right pretty!
Get the ones I have HERE!

I love a good pair of shades and these my lovelies take the cake!

Have you gave in to the mirror frames craze?! Why or why not?
Let me know in the comments below!


ps: Aren't my earrings cute! They are double sided pearls :)

Hello lovelies! How has your new year been so far? Starting off on the right foot?

Well, I have had a crazy week/weekend! I feel like I practically lived in the car this weekend lol. Anywho... a little over a week ago, I shared THIS printable with you! A simple way to help keep you organized and on track. Well, today I wanted to also share with you a few tips on meal prepping!
Over the years I have learned so many tricks and tips when it comes to prepping from my trainers, weigh loss buddies and of course Pinterest ;). So, I thought why not share the wealth!

So, if you are looking to lose weight or just make your busy life a lot easier, check out these easy steps you can take to meal prep like a pro!



Step 1- Plan your menu. This may seem like the easiest part but in my opinion, it's the hardest. Trying to decide what you want to eat for every meal for a full week can be kind of over whelming. I try to not plan my week with something I am craving because 9/10 times, I won't be craving it when I am done cooking it! I do however pick items that I do enjoy no matter what I am craving. Make sure when you plan your menu, you eat most of your carbs in the morning or if you tend to work out heavy at night, a smaller portion,

Step 2 -If needed buy separate Tupperware. I tend to do this every few months anyway. I get annoyed when pasta sauce or chili stains the dish lol. Plus you can stock up from the Dollar Tree!

Step 3 - Buy a food scale. If you don't have one, YOU NEED ONE! They are the best thing to have in your kitchen when you are [prepping, especially to lose weight! You can find one at almost any store. There are a ton out there and anyone will do. You don't have to get the top of the line either, a simple scale will work fine.

Step 4 - Set aside a "prep day". Try to choose a day where you rarely have anything going on. Prepping can take a while depending on what you make so make sure you set aside one day to stay home. If you get bored easily, have your pals come over to keep you occupied while you cook :)



Step 5 - Pick your veggies. When picking your veggies, try ones that can be cooked easily, eaten raw or leafy greens.
Try these: Broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, peppers, asparagus, spinach, romaine lettuce.

Step 6- Pick your Starch. Unless you are doing no carb/ low carb, you won't really need to worry to much about picking to many up!
 Try these options: Sweet potato, brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat pasta.

Step 7- Pick your protein- Make sure you pick lean/ extra lean proteins.
 Try these: Chicken breast, ground turkey, tuna, extra lean beef, tofu, eggs. Chicken breast and ground meats tend to hold the best. If you use seafood, try making enough for 2 days, anything longer can go bad quicker than the others.

Step 8- Pick your fruit. When picking your fruit, remember that some have more sugar than others. Also some fruits spoil quicker too.
 Try these: Apples, berries, melons, bananas, pears, watermelon, oranges.

Step 9- Pick your snacks. When picking snacks, try to avoid anything that is a "packaged snack" ie granola bars, 100 calorie chips or crackers.
 Try these: a cup of Greek yogurt ( I love Chobani!), almonds, fruit and veggies, peanut butter and celery.

Step 10- Make your schedule. Eating on time is just as important as prepping. If you go to long in between, your metabolism can slow down and if you eat to quickly you risk not feeling full and that only leads to over eating or eating too late.



 Meal prepping takes dedication and time. Don't worry if your first time is a little shaky or takes all day. Once you get used to the process of planning and prepping, it is super easy. Don't be afraid to ask for help and don't think that every prep will take just as long as the first one. All the work is worth it in the end when you don't have to fret about what you are going to eat for dinner on a stressful day. Plus you will be on your way to your goal in no time!
I hope you find these tips helpful!

What are your favorite foods to prep with? Let me know in the comments below!

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Hello lovelies! Can you believe it is 2017!? It seems like not that long ago everyone was all into the Y2K hysteria.. I know right?! Super crazy how time flies.

Anywho, as I was thumbing through my Instagram and Facebook around NYE, I seen tons of people post about their resolutions and how they were planning to make their 2017 healthier, happier and headed in the right direction. So I wanted to share something that I do to not only start my year off right, but keep my budget in check, healthy meals all around and a piece of mind when planning out our meals.

SO...

I have created my FIRST EVER PRINTABLE! Below you will find a weekly meal planner, a shopping list planner and a few a Grocery 101: a few of my favorite tips on grocery shopping!

So to go into a little more detail on those tips, here they are!


Plan ahead- Think about what you want to serve your family and make a menu. This will help keep the pizza ordering and stress level down a bit lol.

Create a list- Look through your cabinets to see what you need. Avoid buying stuff you already have.

Budget accordingly- Set a budget for your meals. If something is on sale you will be able to purchase more for next time or save it for something else!

Only buy what your family will eat- I love brussel sprouts, but I'm not going to buy them for my family! As much as it pains me to not see them eat them, I don't waste the money and I buy something more "family friendly".

Shop "around" the store- I read this back in 2011 I believe. I was at the library and they had this book from LL Cool J sitting on a shelf and it was talking about health and fitness. I was just starting my weight loss journey so I grabbed it. Hey LL is super fit so I knew it would have great tips. The one that stuck out the most was this one. Shop "around" the store. When you go to the store stay on the outside isles. This will help you avoid things like chips, sweets and over processed foods.

Buy whats in season- I know this can be a hard one, especially if certain seasons produce more of your favorite fruits and veggies. But shopping in season will help you cut costs!

Buy local- When you buy local, you are supporting local farmers. A lot of times believe it or not, local farmers markets have better, cleaner( no pesticides/organic) produce for a cheaper price.



I hope you like these printables that I created.. You can get them here!

What are you doing to get yourself on track this year? Let me know in the comments below!