Inspired by the 1920s

Whenever I started reading The Luxe series books by Anna Godberson I couldn't put them down! Once I was done with that series I wanted more from Anna, and she had another series about the 1920s in NYC. I started reading "Bright Young Things" and ever since that book, I have been loving everything that has reminded me of the 1920s. This is some of the fashion that are inspired by the book. First lets take a look at the 1920s: The Roaring 20s in America — a golden age of prosperity and progress, nestled in time between two great world wars. It was a time of rebellion against the traditional ways of the past, and marked the rise of cultural...

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Peanut Butter Cheese Ball

Peanut Butter Cheese Ball Ever since I discovered Peanut Butter when I was a child, we have been inseparable. For Christmas this year I decided I would make this Peanut Butter Cheese Ball to go along with my Mimi's cheese ball (the best I have ever had!). I found this recipe on The Girl Who Ate Everything Blog. It is real simple and easy to make and I suggest making it one day in advance.  I also could not find the Graham Cracker Sticks so I just used regular gram crackers and teddy grahams for dippers! Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature1 cup powdered sugar  3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (not all-natural)  3...

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Thursday's Workout

Thursday's Workout THURSDAY: ABS AND CARDIO BLAST For details on this workout, keep reading: Warm up: Any form of cardio that gets your heart rate up to around 80% of your maximum heart rate. Exercises: These exercises will target your upper and lower abs, obliques, and transverse abdominis. Remember to keep your core locked on tight throughout for maximum BURN. Do 15 reps of each (unless otherwise stated) and complete 2 sets (or 3 if you’re super keen!). Medicine ball crunches Hold a medicine ball (or dumbbell) and lie flat on your back with knees bent, legs hip-width apart, abs engaged, and arms extended straight up toward the ceiling....

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Wednesday's Workout

I have been super busy with the Holiday's and working lately, but now that its back to "normal" I wanted to share my Wednesday Workout! WEDNESDAY: TOTAL BODY SCULPT For details on this workout, keep reading:Warm up: Any form of cardio that gets your heart rate up to around 80% of your maximum heart rate.  Exercises: Choose appropriate weights for each exercise - you want to challenge yourself, but not injure yourself. Do 15 reps of each (unless otherwise stated) and complete 2 sets (or 3 if you’re super keen!) Dumbbell SquatsGrasp a dumbbell in each hand. Place your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart with your knees and toes pointed...

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Spring Forward

Here are some of my favorite things that I have found for Spring '12 For this look: The Aisby Chiffon Skirt-Jack Wills Ralph Lauren Ukiah Demin Western Shirt Jessica Simpson BeltHere are some other items I want for Spring: Paul & Joe Sister Astro Nude T-ShirtMoovBoot Dark Angels Savannah Boots The Edburton Umbrella The Ily DressTFNC Lace Dress Sleeveless with High Neck Free People Flare Jeans with Pintuck ASOS Sequin Bandeau Dress with Chiffon SkirtReverse Shirt Sheer with Cross Embellishment Ombre Asymmetric Ruffle Top- BebeSequin Stripe Cold Shoulder TopASOS Bright Zig Zag Print TopASOS Top With...

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