As I was paying for gas at my local 7-Eleven, this sign grabbed my attention:

Now through the end of February, 7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee on Saturday. Just download their app for the free coupon. 

While it may not be a gourmet item, Slurpee's bring back childhood memories of hot summer days at the beach   We would stop at the local 7-Eleven for Slurpee after a day at the beach to cool off. 

Love the freebies!

New Year - New Goals

It's that time of the year again.... Most everyone takes the new year as an opportunity to make changes in their life. I am no different, hoping to meet a few goals in 2017.
1. Healthy happy weight - after having lost almost 100lbs, I have gained some weight back. I am very unhappy with my personal appearance and I am trying to get back to my happy number.
2. Along with eating healthy, I also want to try to work out at least 3 times per week. I started a weight training class which meets twice a week. I had previously attended these classes but due to family issues, I stopped attending.
3. Lastly, I want to improve my spiritual life by becoming more involved in my church.

Hoping to tackle these goals with small steps...

I found a great blog that I started to read. It is a low carb dieter that offers not only great suggestions and tips but also includes week long meal plans and grocery shopping list. I am starting to do Low Carb way of eating again as this is what provided the best results. I need to drastically lose the 10lbs that came on after the holidays.

Here is a link to her site:

I Breathe I'm Hungry

I recently signed up to be a Creative Memories Advisor. I truly love to scrapbook and love to share my love for preserving and sharing life's memories. 

For Mother's Day, here are limited edition items we will be offering:

MomsDayBundle

How great to make an album for a mom, grandma, or aunt in your life.

Father's Day

In celebration of Father's Day, I made this special gift for my Miami Dolphins fan. It was a great hit!

Frozen Birthday Party

This weekend was my niece's birthday and the theme was Disney's Frozen. It was a great success, with many of the items made by myself and my sisters. Here are a few photos and the castle centerpiece is available for purchase at my Etsy store. 

Snow Castle Centerpiece

Meal Planning for the week of January 5th

One way I am hoping to organize my household is by pre-planning dinners for the week. This will not only help with organizing my life but with our budget. Pre-planning meals helps cut down on the return trips to the grocery stores, eating out and purchasing unnecessary items.

Monday: Slow Cooker Chili
Tuesday: Lasagna
Wednesday: Leftover Chili from Monday on Baked Potatoes
Thursday: Crock Pot Chicken Picante  from Skinny Taste
Friday: Leftovers