Resolutions commence!

I have too much free time these days. I really should be looking for a full time job but what's a girl to do when she loves her part time job so much?! I get to look at beautiful clothes and work with amazing people. And the 40% off apparel ain't so shabby either!
So for now I will rely on checking off some of my 12 Things To Do in 2012 items!

1. A new recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers found here! This yummy looking recipe is from Kimberly Snyder's blog (the nutritionist who wrote The Beauty Detox Solution I spoke about in a previous post)
Pictures and post of this recipe to come!

2. New work outs: Monday I purchased several work out dvds from Amazon.com that I am BEYOND excited about! During the winter I find it extreeemely hard to force myself to go to a gym, especially when it gets dark at 5 o'clock and all I wanna do is cuddle on the couch. Having dvds gives my flub no excuses!
List of videos:
Skinny Bitch Fitness: Booty Bounce (Read the Skinny Bitch book my junior year and very interested to see what the work out dvd is like-anything to do with bouncing a booty sounds right up my alley!)
Core Fusion Cardio - Pure Intensity
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Boot Camp (Honestly, who doesn't want their bodies??)
Look Better Naked  (Self-explanatory.)
They should be arriving tomorrow so I will have full reviews of each dvd after completion (hopefully completion...)

3. More DIY crafts: I have two empty wine bottles (soon to be 3) and I'm looking for a fun project to use them in - anyone have tips or ideas?

4. Eating clean 2x a week: This will probably prove to be THE most difficult resolution of all. If you know me at all you know my affinity to all things fat girl and the high I get from baking. Thankfully the tips and recipes from the Beauty Detox Solution book are very helpful and really motivate me to whip my everyday diet into shape!
This is my personal favorite: Glowing Green Smoothie, nom nom nom!

Recipe found here!

I leave out the celery because it's disgusting and substitute in cilantro.

Please leave any wine bottle/cork ideas in the comments below! 

Favies Favies Favies!

Since I just spent an obscene amount of time revamping the layout and design of the blog, here's a quick post on my current obsessions.

 

My list of 12 things to do in 2012: perhaps posting it for the world to see will give me more motivation!

New favy candle in Sugar Blossom ($10 from Target)

Cute mug collection on display 

I HIGHLY recommend this book-only 1/4 of the way through and I've already learned so much! 

Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect nail polish in Sea

Roasted Chickpea Tacos (my version of this Peas and Thank You recipe)

Next post I'll share some of the tips I've learned from The Beauty Detox Solution book so come back sooooon!

xoxo,

MuffinTopMistress

The natural progression of resolutions to cheeses.

Thanksgiving has been devoured.
All the Christmas presents have been opened.
And New Years Eve was its typical failure.

With the holiday season behind us work as gotten MUCH slower, many more on call shifts and unfortunately many less dolla dolla bills. So what's left to do but blog!
To say it's been awhile would be a vast understatement and knowing myself my next post will probably be another 6 months from now. I apologize in advance.
and now on to New Years Resolutions. Typically I opt for the traditional resolution, to "work out" and "eat healthier" knowing that it always turns into "bake more" and "watch Paula Deen marathons."

I just can't help myself! Once I get on a sugar kick (which is always) I just can't stop. It's a monster and as am I when I can't find chocolate. Yesterday I went to Target in hopes that trying on bathing suits would be enough motivation to jump start my spring bod. Instead I left the dressing room depressed and heading for the cookie aisle. And what did I leave Target with? A Cosmopolitan magazine, candle, and double chocolate chunk cookie mix...For heavens sake Sarah! I managed to purchase the most girly and pathetic items all in one swoop! Did I mention that I also ate the cookies and read Cosmo WHILE watching The Bachelor?
Top notch,
I hit my fat girl peak as I shrilled with delight when I thought Bachelor Ben was taking Kacie B. to a cheese factory.

A simple walk around Sonoma? What a let down Ben...And what evil camera man zoomed in on a cheese factory sign that had nothing to do with the date?
How did I digress from resolutions to cheese? Typical...

xoxo,
Muffin Top Mistress