Babalou

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:17:29 +0000HomeDaily FunWeddingShoppingDogsGardeningLifeFoodHealth/FitnessMusicLocal Love (OKC)ThriftyKeeping positiveKicking HabitsPhotoshop FunSmoothieTravelUnemploymentmovieBabalouhttp://deb22faith.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Deb)Blogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-6810573341444690260Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:28:00 +00002012-03-14T14:31:58.943-05:00Daily FunFoodHealth/FitnessHomemovieSmoothieA Movie and A Smoothie This past Friday evening I was having a conversation about food - well, most of my conversations center around food - and my friend asked if I had seen the documentary "Forks Over Knives".  I had not seen it, yet, but knew it was on my mental movie list. So, Sunday afternoon, after Sparky and I had risen at 4:00 am to drive to Skiatook, OK for a road race and then drove home, all I http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/03/movie-and-smoothie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-4461469085846089990Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:59:00 +00002012-03-07T14:59:57.032-06:00Daily FunFoodLifeLocal Love (OKC)Local Love & Green Goodies by Tiffany If you didn't already know, I'm a huge supporter of buying local.  I love small businesses and the creativity and kindness that typically comes along with it.  OKC and the metro area have been promoting local businesses for a while now and the best part is that there are so many incredible local businesses to offer almost anything you might want.   There are two really http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/03/local-love-green-goodies-by-tiffany.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-8122660341625789378Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:25:00 +00002012-03-01T14:25:36.648-06:00Daily FunDogsHomeKeeping positiveLifeHello, March!I have always loved the month of March.  I don't really have any one specific reason to explain this love for a random single month for me; it's not the month of my birth or any family members of mine.  I think this love for March is a feeling that this month, for me at least, is a turning point every year that provides positive energy and hope for the remaining year.  I know many http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/03/hello-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-6028590959777913607Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:26:00 +00002012-02-29T12:27:00.915-06:00DogsHomeKeeping positiveLifeUnemploymentUnemployment - Keep Positive, Keep Busy Today is a beautiful leap day outside.  The sun is shining, there is hardly any wind, and the temperature is supposed to reach a perfect 71 degrees.  I can't believe it is still February.  Rewind back to last week and I thought I would never get well.  I spent most of last week feeling weak, tired, and groggy.  I finally had the flu hit me Thursday night to explain all http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/02/unemployment-keep-positive-keep-busy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-5546198866653698648Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +00002012-02-17T09:30:23.035-06:00Daily FunFoodHealth/FitnessHomeLifeConfidence and Coffee Today I am feeling confident.  I have some big decisions still to make but I feel like I'm moving in the right direction.  I feel like I am where I need to be and I will go where I am supposed to go. When I made the decision to leave my job, my biggest worry wasn't necessarily where am I going to work now (although that was on my mind).  Honestly, my biggest worry was what am Ihttp://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/02/confidence-and-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-445041336136977689Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:05:00 +00002012-02-15T14:05:22.139-06:00HomeLifeDecisions Life is all about choices...right?  And with all those life choices we are obligated to decisions.  Every day we can make decisions from the simplest or mundane forms to the life altering and life changing.  We are most often exposed to the simple.  The life changing decisions can define who we are or who we want to be in this world; they help build the foundation of our http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/02/decisions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-8988532982408032297Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:31:00 +00002012-01-25T11:31:31.835-06:00Daily FunDogsHomeLifeChihuahua, It's Cold OutsideIt is a cloudy, rainy, wintry day and although I enjoy any reason to cuddle and drink coffee while wrapped in a blanket with cozy house socks comforting my rice paddy feet, Miss Harley does not like chilly weather whatsoever.  She is wondering when Spring is going to arrive!  Her little Chihuahua body is in need of sunshine! Keep on Keepin on.http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/01/chihuahua-its-cold-outside.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-5598337945903363951Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:09:00 +00002012-01-16T14:09:59.619-06:00LifeMartin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr.  January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968 Image via here Martin Luther King Jr. was always a historical figure that intrigued me and one that I respect greatly.  I don't know if growing up in a mostly white community made me a little more aware and interested in the history of racism since I'm only partially white, or if the gravity of Martin Luther King http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/01/martin-luther-king-jr.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-2447755923300478193Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:35:00 +00002012-01-10T16:35:31.280-06:00Daily FunFoodHealth/FitnessKicking HabitsLifeA Little Treat: Rice Cake w/Peanut Butter & AppleI am naturally a BIG SWEETS lover.  I'd be dandy just eating sweets, mostly dark chocolate, all day long if it was good for me.  Unfortunately, it is not as good for me as I like to sometimes justify in my mind.  Also, I pretty much like food in general and love to eat...constantly.  I crave and think about eating something literally ever hour on the hour. When I first moved http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/01/little-treat-rice-cake-wpeanut-butter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-2542473443766458022Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:23:00 +00002012-01-08T15:23:43.570-06:00Daily FunHealth/FitnessLifeTravelTop 5 of 2011 <!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-namehttp://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2012/01/top-5-of-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-4603080921077152206Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:18:00 +00002011-12-11T16:18:04.378-06:00Daily FunHomeLifeNew Posts On Their WayIt has been so long since I last provided a new post.  At the same time, so much has happened and changed that I can't wait to share it with you all.  I have some new posts and things in the works that I think you all would be so excited about!  I promise to start sharing soon.  Keep checking back for some upcoming excitement!  Meanwhile...enjoy some laughter while I'm http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-posts-on-their-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-3169609094300598084Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:54:00 +00002011-07-07T15:03:20.288-05:00FoodLocal Love (OKC)Yellow Potato & Squash CurryLately I've been trying to cook meals that use more fresh products rather than processed foods.  One of our new favorite dishes is a curry dish I got from Kathleen.  I started with her recipe and adapted it to fit what we have hanging out in our kitchen.  I've also made it a point to shop at the Farmer's Market to get some of my goodies. Our dinner last night - Yellow http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/07/yellow-potato-squash-curry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-5568861451715095965Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:14:00 +00002011-07-06T07:14:00.213-05:00Daily FunLifeMusicMy Birthday PresentSo my birthday isn't until later this month, but my wonderful husband informed me of what we are doing for my birthday.  And this totally DID NOT come about by me calling him yesterday morning and telling him exactly what he could get me for my birthday if he didn't already have something clever up his sleeve... I'm going to see "A Chorus Line"!  EEEE!  My nerdy show choir http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-birthday-present.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-1877130371522578054Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:09:00 +00002011-07-05T15:52:37.606-05:00Daily FunFoodHealth/FitnessHomeLifeLocal Love (OKC)ShoppingLong Weekend RundownSparky and I had a long holiday weekend jam-packed full of greatness.  We took advantage of the 3-day weekend by making it a 4-day weekend instead.  It was glorious.  We played hard and got a little bit of rest somewhere in there. Our weekend consisted of (I'll try to go in order if possible): 3 barre3 workouts 140 miles of bicycling Home depot looky-loos Antique shopping Being a http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/07/long-weekend-rundown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-8187022836791081497Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:21:00 +00002011-06-21T16:26:22.879-05:00Health/FitnessKicking HabitsApples and Ginger JuiceRecently, I have been changing up my diet to be more healthy and conscious of what I'm actually putting in my body.  No, I'm not on a diet.  I don't believe in diets for many reasons but I won't delve into that subject because it can be a very personal and sensitive topic for many.  But, for me, I'm all about trying to do what's right and best for the one body I have and sticking http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/06/apples-and-ginger-juice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-3731115125390786983Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:41:00 +00002011-06-20T13:41:48.570-05:00Daily FunHomeInspiration: KitchensI have been dreaming of a new kitchen for a long time.  I frequently pine over other blogs and websites that feature beautifully renovated kitchens.  Oh to have new functional cabinets and more storage for organization.  sigh. Sparky and I have two rooms in our house that need some serious reno-love.  The master bath and our kitchen.  The master bath is smaller so Sparky http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspiration-kitchens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-5980035395127578123Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:29:00 +00002011-06-18T16:29:43.580-05:00GardeningHomeHandmade Hanging Planter BoxesA few months ago, Sparky and I were perusing one of our local greenhouses when I spotted a super cute and simple hanging planter.  I am not normally one for hanging flower planters but I really liked the one I saw that day.  It had a modern and Asian feel to it.  It was just wooden slats stacked to form a box.  The problem?  It was pricey...and I didn't really care for http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/06/handmade-hanging-planter-boxes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-3283048696214582768Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:12:00 +00002011-06-02T12:12:13.554-05:00GardeningHerb GardenThis year I decided I wanted to try having an herb garden.  Sparky and I normally go all out with our homemade garden every Spring, filling it with various tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and a fruit here and there.  We haven't been too lucky in the vegetable garden department since last year's hail storm wiped ours out completely and we never really recuperated our garden afterwards.&nbsphttp://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/06/herb-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-1046907864997349768Mon, 30 May 2011 16:14:00 +00002011-05-30T11:14:37.613-05:00FoodHealth/FitnessMini Banana MuffinsOne of my favorite and relaxing hobbies is baking.  Unfortunately, I really only know how to bake banana bread.  Why?  Because I end up having to bake a banana something all the time.  You see...I have a really odd love-hate relationship with bananas.  I LOVE bananas when they aren't ripe.  In fact, green means good in this case.  I buy and eat bananas green andhttp://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/05/mini-banana-muffins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-1904186806863181029Fri, 06 May 2011 16:57:00 +00002011-05-06T11:57:12.865-05:00GardeningHomePlanter BoxesThe Start.  You can see that Sparky had already stained the deck and the "big" pergola.  The front was left alone after the "vision" of planters popped in Sparky's head and he was determined to build large planter boxes on the front of the deck. Sparky first started  by building a frame along the already existing step.  We had so much left over decking wood from the http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/05/planter-boxes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-1679103709722562274Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:25:00 +00002011-04-28T14:25:31.869-05:00Daily FunWeddingRoyal Wedding Guest NameIn continuation of being silly and enjoying The Royal Wedding coverage and anticipation, we are not only speaking in English accents, we are finding our Royal Wedding Guest Names.  Because you know we are all guests....right. Here's what you do: 1.  Start with either Lord or Lady 2.  Your first name is one of your grandparents' names. 3.  Your surname  is the name of http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/04/royal-wedding-guest-name.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-1730348807844118863Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:04:00 +00002011-04-28T12:06:02.184-05:00Daily FunLifeWhat's Your Happiness-Success?About every 6 months or so I get in a mental mode of self evaluation.  I get really critical about my life choices and I analyze all my levels of success in terms of happiness and all the factors that make up my own definition of happiness.  My dad once told me, "You really need to lighten up or else you're going to give yourself an ulcer."  There may be some truth to http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/04/whats-your-happiness-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-704027644922021166Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:49:00 +00002011-04-26T11:58:35.936-05:00HomeShoppingThriftyAnthropologie QuiltI have to admit that I am one of those people that love to change out bedding.  I am obsessed with bedding.  What I am not obsessed with is bedding prices.  So, I don't get new bedding near as often as I would love to primarily for this reason.  The other reason?  I live with 4 dogs and a gross boy.  Just sayin.  All the bedding I drool over are typically white http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/04/anthropologie-quilt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-4661530796474359685Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:03:00 +00002011-04-25T13:23:14.206-05:00Health/FitnessShoppingBarre3: It's All About The PantsWhile having dinner with friends the other night, my girlfriend and I were discussing a little bit about the Barre3 class we take in OKC.  We were trying to explain to our husbands that "it's all about the pants". We laughed hysterically about this concept...but there is quite a bit of truth and validity to it. Since I started Barre3 at the end of February, I have been obsessed with http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/04/barre3-its-all-about-pants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20761121.post-9182812920703224707Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:31:00 +00002011-04-25T14:42:16.355-05:00Daily FunMusicWeddingRoyal Wedding = Royal English AccentI've decided since it's "Royal Wedding Week" that it's also "Speak in a Pretentious Royal English Accent Week"... I started this pretentious royal accent yesterday and I've already driven Sparky insane.  I might have to be careful about this... BUT, I just can't help myself. The accent just comes out all on it's own.  It's like I have an English accent turrets.  It's boggling http://deb22faith.blogspot.com/2011/04/royal-wedding-royal-english-accent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Deb)1