March 2011
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Fashion Attack! The Ped Egg, Pedicures Done Easy
I love getting pedicures. I love picking the color that will go on my nails, sitting in the salons and feeling indulged once in awhile. However, I am a student and haven’t started my full-time gig yet, so I have to make some beauty concessions. The Ped Egg is one of my best beauty saving buys ever! The Ped Egg only costs $3! I calculated that by using the Ped Egg, to soften my feet saves me...
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February 2011
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Daily Food Log: Lunch and a Prized Accessory
Lunch consisted of leftover Chipotle salad courtesy of this amazing coupon and some tea.
Yum! Chipotle tastes even better on the second day! And although I am spending my whole day in my room paper writing, I thought I would still wear something pretty (I conjure up motivation in the weirdest ways). My sister purchased this ring for me two years ago and it is still hands down my favorite piece...
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For Your Information: Free Pancakes From IHop...
Reminder: This year, National Pancake Day will take place on March 1, 2011. From 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., you can get a free short stack (three) of IHOP’s buttermilk pancakes. There’s a limit of one freebie per guest, and the offer is available dine-in only, while supplies last (It’s IHOP though…can they really run out of pancakes?).
Technically, the giveaway is actually a fundraiser—if you’re so...
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Daily Food Log: A Warm Monday in Denver
I woke up so early today. I am talking 5am early. Why? Because I have programmed myself to get up that early to go to my favorite cycling and yoga classes. But I am taking a self-imposed break from working out, so I will see how that works out. I did get some blogging and reading in. I chugged some water with lime in it, read some more, then made breakfast!
Breakfast included:
1 cup of Safeway...
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Daily Food Log: Downtown Sunday
Breakfast was bright and early. I had a medium tomato (a tomato that is plain and cut up is life-changing).
Breakfast:
1 medium apple
1 medium tomato
1 cinammon raisin bagel thin with “I can’t believe its not butter!”
2 over easy eggs
1 trillion gallons of water with lime juice (I was thirsty than a mug! Chicago slang for you.)
Then I hopped on the Denver light rail to...
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For Your Health: Cocktails Get Quirky and Low-Cal!...
Pinnacle Whipped Vodka - Maybe you’ve heard of whipped cream infused with alcohol (it exists and is likely super-fatty!)… but alcohol that tastes like whipped cream?? This stuff is fat-free with stats comparable to standard vodka. (A 1.69-oz. serving, about 1 shot, has 125 calories.) There’s even a Chocolate Whipped version (and other wacky flavors too)! We’re already...
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WatchMusic Monday: “Freaks and Geeks” Childish Gambino X Donald Glover
There is a video for this song? Mind blown.
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For Your Health: Healthy Reflections, The Secret...
Positive people tend to have many similar characteristics, such as respecting everyone’s contribution to a project and knowing during hard times that things will get better. They have the power to make that change happen, an understanding that their attitudes can directly affect outcomes, and a commitment to increasing positive thoughts and diminishing negative ones. Are you putting effort...
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Fitness Check-In: Plateau
I have hit the dreaded plateau so I will be taking a break from working out this week. Well it isn’t a full break. I will still be going to Bollywood Dance because it gives me life and it is only one day a week. I will also continue my 10 minute daily videos from Sparkpeople. I will probably go crazy, so stay away. How do you deal with a weight loss plateaus?
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For Your Information: The Last Day of Black...
In 1984, Michael Jackson, popularly known as the “King of Pop”, wins eight Grammy awards and makes his mark as one of the best artists of all time. An entertainer, singer, dancer, songwriter, and philanthropist, Michael Jackson grew up in Gary, Indiana where he got his start in music singing with his brothers in the band, The Jackson 5. He would later move to California and continue his career...
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Fashion Attack! Who Wore It Best, Last Night at...
Last night I attended an Oscar Watch Party (my first time watching it, ever) and I really enjoyed it. What stood out to me most was the fashion. Who do you think wore each style better?
Gwyenth Paltrow vs. Many Moore in Gold Tones (I was in awe that I saw Mandy Moore! Remeber when she released this song in 1999?!)
Scarlett Johansson vs. Mila Kunis in Lace Shades of Purple
Anne...
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For Your Health: Udi’s Gluten Free Printable...
One of my favorite bread company’s UDI’s just released a coupon!
Here is a new printable coupon for a $1.00 off any one Udi’s Gluten Free baked goods product. This coupon is located on my printable coupon page!
Udi’s Gluten Free coupon
The Udi’s coupon is under zip code: 80126 (you can change up top of the page) and then under foods.
Thanks coupon dad!
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Daily Food Log: Saturday Eats!
My favorite breakfast:
1/2 cup of rolled oats
4 strawberries
1/3 cup craisins
1 cup of soy milk
1 tbsp of Nutella
I got this coupon on the internetz. Buy one get one free Chipotle? Yes, please!
I had a nice little walk. I tried to enjoy the weather as much as I could, considering I was going to spend the whole day in the library.
I headed to the very first CHIPOTLE location ever! It...
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WatchFor Your Information: Racial Inequalities Shine So Bright in 2011
This video hurt my feeling so much, I felt sick.
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WatchFor Your Entertainment: A Day with Odd Future
These cats are bananas and I love them. OF are so true.
“You can be whatever you want. I am fucking unicorn, I’m a fucking table. As long as you believe that you are you can be whatever you want.” Odd Future
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WatchSaturday Inspiration: Homeless Beauty Queen Has No Place To Hang Her Crown
A lot of people that I know are just one paycheck away from having no home. This story really hits home.
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For Your Entertainment: Get to Know Healthy Glow
My first blog trend survey.
Without further ado…
A. Age: 24
B. Bed size: Queen for a OHEMA.
C. Chore you dislike: Cleaning the bathroom. But I do it any because I hate dirty bathrooms.
D. Dogs: I wish!
E. Essential start to your day: Breakfast, yoga, cycling, mixtapes. Specifically John Legend X The Roots “The Fire”
F. Favorite color: Lavender and Carolina blue for my...
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For Your Entertainment: Donald Glover from NBC's...
Today, Donald Glover from NBC’s “Community” revealed his IAMDONALD Tour schedule with the tickets going on sale next week.
16-Apr Ames, IA - Iowa State Center
18-Apr Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
19-Apr Salt Lake City, UT - Vertigo at the Complex
21-Apr Seattle, WA - Neumos
22-Apr Vancouver, BC - The Rio Theatre
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For Your Information: First Openly Gay Man to...
The Obama administration made history today, appointing the first man and openly gay man as White House Social Secretary. The administration announced today that the job will be filled by Jeremy Bernard who currently serves as the chief of staff to the U.S. ambassador to France.
picture courtesy of Clutch Magazine
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Keep up with all the happenings at Jo'burg Fashion... →
My International Culture: Jo’burg Fashion Week
I die.
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Daily Food/Exercise Log: 2 Breakfasts and One...
Today, I was craving breakfast all day! Breakfast for breakfast and breakfast for lunch! I had a semi-regular lazy girl dinner. Food that went un-pictured: 2 Back-to-Nature Peanut Butter Creme cookie (SOOOOOOOOOO good!), low-fat tortilla chips and mango salsa!
Breakfast:
1 slice of whole wheat nutty toast
1/2 overflowing cup of chopped onions sauteed in 0 calorie spray and seasonings
1 cup of...
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For Your Information: Tell the White House What...
For the first time, the White House is releasing government agency plans online for public comment and feedback. The open comment period is open to everyone. New America Media, the country’s largest association of ethnic news outlets, urges its audiences to make their voices heard on these public policies that will impact the lives of all of our communities.
(Learn more here.)
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Recipes: The Best Damn Breakfast Mess Ever.
I love my new camera! RIP Nikon, you served me well in Indonesia, South Korea, the U.S., Canada, Malaysia, Ghana and Singapore. Sorry for the tangent. This post is about a crazy breakfast that I made yesterday. I have a whole bunch of produce I have been meaning to get rid of. I bought a bag of organic potatoes 3 weeks ago and all of the potatoes are sprouting! I knew I had to find a way to add...
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Fashion Attack! Fortune Cookie Coin Purses
Aren’t these sick?!
This lovely little change purse is by Diana Eng… —Courtesy of Oh Joy Blog
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Hardcore Happy Hour Head: Movie Inspired Drinks,...
The Punk Genius Billionaire Inspired By: The Social Network 2 oz. DOBEL Tequila ½ oz. Blue Curacao Splash Tonic
Shake DOBEL tequila and blue curacao with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Add tonic and garnish with a lemon
The Vintage Sunrise Inspired By: 127 Hours 1 oz Maestro DOBEL tequila ¾ oz crème de cassis 1 oz orange juice 1 orange wedge Club Soda
Combine DOBEL Tequila,...
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Fitness to the Test: Why You Feel Embarrassed at...
Picture courtesy of ridgefieldct.org
I love Fit Sugar! They give such practical advice. Anyway, I attend this Bollywood Dance class that I absolutely love. However, every time I ask any of my friends who are looking to get into shape to come with me, they say no. They usually hit me with an excuse that sounds like this:
“I don’t want to make a fool of myself.”
“I...
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Fashion Attack! Gucci Fall/Winter RTW 2011 -2012
I die. I just love the color blocking and the use of bright colors. Any women wearing Gucci next Fall/Winter will definitely having heads turning amongst the snow!
How sick is the cranberry lip on all of the models?
Pictures courtesy of fashion bomb daily.
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Fashion Attack! Target GO International Designer...
Available from March 13 through April 10, 2011 at most stores and Target.com, Target will celebrate their five-year anniversary of its GO International line by featuring 34 dresses from 17 past GO International designers. The prices ranges from $24.99 to $44.99. The collection features dresses from Luella Bartley, Tara Jarmon, Paul & Joe (by Sophie Albou), Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler...
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Daily Food/Life Log: Library all Day
My day started out with sunshine and positivity.
Then I completed day one of the SparkPeople Boot camp.
Then it was followed by a light breakfast.
An even lighter lunch and some other snacks I forgot take a picture of.
Natural Peanut butter and raspberry jelly sandwich.
Then a whole yellow bell pepper to snack on. Doesn’t it look like the color of a highlighter?
Then a...
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Music Monday: Mac Miller’s “She...
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“I accept you and I value you! You are a prized possession! You are the apple of...”
– Adapted from JO!
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For Your Information: Free Pancakes at IHOP on...
Mark your calendars: This year, National Pancake Day will take place on March 1. From 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., you can get a free short stack (three) of IHOP’s buttermilk pancakes. There’s a limit of one freebie per guest, and the offer is available dine-in only, while supplies last (It’s IHOP though…can they really run out of pancakes?). The giveaway is actually a fundraiser to support the...
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For Your Information: Today In Black History,...
In 1965, Malcolm X, a civil rights activist and nationalist, was assassinated following a bombing at his home. To learn more about X visit his official website.
Picture courtesy of caraway1965 blog
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WatchMusic Mondays: Moesha Theme Song, Throwback
When I was younger, nothing gave me more pleasure than running home after school to watch Moesha. Tell me that theme song isn’t catchy. If you say no, I won’t believe you. Happy Monday.
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Fashion Attack! Jessica Simpson's Dany Platform...
“These are the highest wearable shoes I think I will ever own.”
Described as a “funky, retro-inspired look with a black upper and a chunky wood-finish heel and platform.”
The Dany was inspired by the Charles Anastase’s Spring 2009 Wooden Platform with Simpson’s version being released later that summer. I purchased them from Jessica Simpson’s website...
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For Your Health: National Eating Disorders...
“…Through February 26th. It is a collective effort of primarily volunteers, including eating disorder professionals, health care providers, students, educators, social workers, and individuals committed to raising awareness of the dangers surrounding eating disorders and the need for early intervention and treatment.
Visit the official site to find events or speakers in your...
