Minutes Not Miles

You need to have big goals! You need to believe that you can achieve your dreams- whether those dreams are financial, spiritual, family, health or fitness.

However, sometimes we get discouraged when those dreams seem so unreachable. Step back and think about the small steps you need to accomplish those goals. Think- what can I I do now that will get me one step closer to that big goal? Then go after that today.

Think in minutes, not miles today!

Carrot Fries

Have you ever had carrot fries before? No!? Well, you are missing out! We tried these the other week and my kids LOVED them. They are definitely making their way onto our plates again in the very near future!

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Carrot Fries
1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
1/4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
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Preheat oven to 425. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss carrot sticks with olive oil and spices. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until carrots are tender and beginning to crisp.

The 21 Day Fix breakdown: 1 Green, 1/4 tsp
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Recipe-courtesy of Beachbody. Photo credit-alagraham.com

Strawberry Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Do you need a new, healthy breakfast idea that will leave you satisfied? I could eat this 5 days a week!

Strawberry PB Oatmeal:

1 cup water
1/4 cup oats
1 tsp all natural peanut butter without sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Boil water, add oats and cook, stirring frequently for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add peanut butter, milk, and sliced strawberries.

21 Day Fix Breakdown: 1 Yellow, 1/2 purple, 1 tsp

Recipe from the 21 Day Fix Extreme Food Guide

Variations: blueberries with almond butter
blackberries with cashew butter
raspberries with almond butter

Straight or Curly?

About a month ago I was sent the L'Oreal Smooth Intense line to try for free. I have fine, curly hair that I straighten quite often. My hair straightens pretty easily, but tends to get super dry even with a heat protection balm.

There were three products to try use in the shower. A shampoo, a Straightening Shampoo, a Boosting Pre-Conditioner and the Straightening Conditioner.  I frequently forgot to use the second step Straight boosting pre-conditioner because I'm so used to just two steps in the shower. I didn't seem to notice a difference from the times I used and the times I didn't.

I loved the Staight Perfecting Balm though!  You apply it before you dry your hair and it is supposed to give you protection up to 450 degrees. With frequent straightening my hair becomes dry and has a lot of static. I haven't had any problems with static since starting to use the Smooth Intense Straight Perfecting Balm.  It goes on easily and doesn't leave my hair sticky or weighed down like some products have. The bottle is going to last me at least the whole year which I am excited about because I usually forget to pick some up once I run out!

Overall I liked the products, but I'm not sure if I would spend more than what I usually spend on hair care products for this line. I will be buying the Straight Perfecting Balm again though!

Accomplish Something Today!

With 4 kids 7 and under so often I find myself doing the same things over and over and over again. At times I will get to the end of the day and wonder what I did all day! I read somewhere that if you feel like you can't accomplish anything you should do one thing that can't be undone- dishes and laundry don't count! 

I tried this out and it really works! Monday I finished a wreath that had been sitting unfinished for 3 years! I felt accomplished and it only took me 15 minutes. Every time I've walked past that wreath this week I think "Wow! I did something!" Today I exercised- that can't be undone my two little toddlers!

What are you going to do today that can't be undone?