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Monday's Motivation

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:40:00 +0000

After having a terrible eating weekend. I'm using something material for this week's motivation.

Clothes!!! I hate clothes, well, I should say, I hate shopping for clothes for myself. I'm not a fashionista, or even own anything fancy. I've always been a jeans and tee kinda gal. Hell, who I am I kidding, more like a sweats and tee gal. Why do I need to get dressed up when most days I don't leave my house, and there is usually snot or something on me. Gross, right?!

Anyway, this weekend my little sister cleaned out her wardrobe a bit, and let me have first dibs on the amazing clothes she has. She has always dressed amazing, heels, make up, hair did, adorable clothes, she's like a model! So with the opportunity of having some of her clothes, I jumped at the chance. Granted, I can't fit in them YET, I still took out a few. I am most excited about the jeans from Bebe. I've never owned anything from there, and have only been in there with her. Anywho, I'm going to put the jeans where I can see them, and when I have the urge to eat an M&M, or any crab that I know is going to hinder me from fitting in those jeans, I'm going to walk away! I really, really want to fit in them, and you know, as well as I do, if we put our whole head and heart into something, we really can do it!

I hope you are ready to face this week. Make good choice and find something to motivate you, find your strength!

Caramel Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:07:00 +0000

How many of you LOVE Dunkin Donuts Iced Latte? I do! It's my favorite!! I don't make it to Dunkin very often because it's not close, luckily, but I crave their iced lattes.

While playing around I came up with a delicious iced coffee with 102 calories, saving you 18 calories if you get the 16 oz with skim.

All you need is:
Caramel (the kind you put on your ice cream)
Condensed Sweetened Milk
Your favorite 0 calorie coffee (which is most)

For the 102 cal version
1 tbs of Caramel
1 tbs Condensed Sweetened Milk
coffee to top

I let mine cool for a little bit before putting it over the ice, but you could do it either way.
No sugar or sweeteners needed, it is already sweet with the combination of the two ingredients! Of course if you want to have more caramel flavor, add more.

Enjoy! Hope you are having a fabulous week!

ProgressOH! Soup

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:05:00 +0000

For all you lovelies that are trying to lose weight, or maintain it, here's a 200 calorie lunch or dinner that is OH SO Tasty!!!

Have you tried the Progresso Light Soups? There is an amazing variety, and I couldn't even tell the difference in taste between the regular and light. I'm a stickler on taste, and honestly, these are AW-MAZING!

I eat salads most days of the week, but when it's cold outside, and have I no desire to eat another salad, I pull out a can of Progresso Light. If you all don't know, I try to be a thrifty shopper, I watch sale ads, and use coupons as much as I possibly can. I always watch for Progresso sales, because truthfully, it's my favorite soup in a can. I can usually get 10 cans for $8, sometimes less, depending on how many coupons I can get ahold of.

Be sure to check out the Progresso Website and become a fan on Facebook! They have recipes, ideas, and so much yummyness!

Making healthy choices in the kitchen is the first step to any weight loss. Here are a couple pictures of myself so far. The first one is in October, and the second is from 2 weeks ago, (2 weeks after I started eating better.) You can see the difference in my face. I'm still working on my body, but I will say I've lost 10 pounds in January.

One lucky reader could win this cool prize pack. I received one, and loved it! Leave me a comment to let me know your favorite Progresso Light soup, and what you're doing to help lose weight in the new year! I will randomly select one of you to receive the same thing I did! US residents only, sorry my Canadian and overseas friends! :(

"Disclosure: The information, products and ProgressOh! gift packs were provided by Progresso through MyBlogSpark.

Monday Motivation

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:14:00 +0000

Good Monday Morning friends!!! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! I stayed home and played all weekend long, it was nice to just relax, well other than daily chores.

My question to you today is, what is motivating you this week? Have you set a weekly goal? I stepped on the scale today, and decided to work a little harder to lose the pound I gained from cheating this weekend. I know better than to eat out of my ordinary box, but I get an urge and I can't refrain. If I get it in my head I want fried rice, I have to eat it, which wouldn't be a problem if that was the only bad thing I ate all weekend, but of course I can't live without my pizza too. I have to get it in my head that I can only cheat at one meal for the entire weekend, not every meal because it's the weekend.

I am so close to my goal, yet so far away. I have a number in my head of what I want to weigh, but I also have a picture of what I want to look like. With that in mind, does it matter what the scale says or being happy with how I look?

I so wish that on December 31st I would have had hubby take a picture of me and measure me, so that I could have seen how good/bad I've done this month. I know weight is coming off, I just don't know where from. I still have time to take the pictures and measure and see how much I progress in the next month, but I won't have something to look back at from this past month.

Here's a little picture I found to keep in mind. I'm beginning to notice, are you? Make today's workout count! Get off your booty, and do something, ANYTHING! Work a little harder and it will pay off! YOU've got this! Happy Monday All!! xoxo BJ

Java Mocha Oatmeal

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:33:00 +0000

Good Tasty Tuesday Morning my friends! For all you folks out there trying to lose weight, love chocolate and coffee, I've got the recipe for you!!! I found this recipe on fitness.com and adapted it just a bit!

What you'll need:
1/2 cup Oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (very chocolaty, less if you don't want really chocolaty)
1 tsp sweetener
raspberries or fruit of choice

Boil water and coffee, add oatmeal and cook 4-5 mins
Let sit for 1-2 mins
Add Cocoa powder and sweetener
Top with favorite fruit and enjoy!

Only 207 calories with 1/2 raspberries!

Oldie but goodie, Valentine's Craft!!

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:51:00 +0000

For all of you out there that are starting to get your Valentines gifts, party ideas and recipes ready, I thought I'd share a craft I did 2 years ago that's super simple and teachers love it!! If you'd like to see step by step check out my tutorial here!

Hope you have a Fabulous Friday!! xoxo BJ

Wordless Wednesday- Snow Fun

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:12:00 +0000

Motivation

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:03:00 +0000

Good Monday morning all you pretty people!!! I hope that you had an amazing weekend! We had a wonderful weekend, spending time as a family.

We all have different motivations as to why we do anything. Different things motivate us for different reasons, and one motivation might not be the same for all aspects of our lives and the things we do. I have several motivations as to why I do things. I thought I would make Monday's, "Motivational Monday" I will share something every week that motivates me, or something I find that might help motivate you.

Of course my biggest motivator in my life are my boys! They are the reason I'm running and eating better. I think about all the things that could take me away from them, and I've decided that I'm going to do what I can to prevent that! (Well the things I can prevent) If choosing to eat better and running is going to make me healthier, I can at least attempt that.

Every night I pray that I live a long healthy life so that I'm here to watch them grow up and to grow old with my amazing husband. I think about the friends I've had that have been taken from this world too early, and it makes me sad. I don't want that for anyone! Life is too short not to enjoy every second you have. I know that having a milkshake once in a while or 2 slices of pizza isn't going to be what kills me, but if I live the lifestyle of making poor food choices, sitting on my butt and doing nothing, what does that teach my boys? I not only make the choice I do for myself, but for them. If they see me choose a piece of fruit over a bag of chips, hopefully they'll make the same choice. If I sit down at lunch and drink a glass of water, they don't think that they have to something else to drink because water is the better choice.

Last night while watching The Biggest Loser, I thought about the kids on the show. Did they make themselves that way, or did their parents contribute to their overweight. I don't think we can blame our children for their mistakes. If a child is given a donut as a reward for something, who's fault is that? Of course if that's all they know, that's what they are going to choose. We as parents are not only responsible for ourselves, but the children we bring into this world. They learn not only what they are taught, but what they see. Lead by example! Taking them outside for a walk, play kickball, teach them to play any sport, even if you are not a sports person, that doesn't mean that they don't have to be. Give them choices and let them make their own decisions. If they want to stay inside and play the xbox, I don't see a problem with that as long as they are not sitting on their butt doing it. Pop in Dance Central and let them shake their booty, and yours too. They don't care if you look like a goofball and you're not good at it, they see their parent having fun with them! Exercise doesn't have to be a chore, it can be fun, you just have to make it that way.

By no means am I an expert, or saying that anyone is not raising their children right. Everyone has their own way of doing things, but we can't blame a child for being overweight, or say that, because their parents are, they are going to be, that's straight up BS, sorry, that's just how I feel. Make the difference you want to see, right?

Anyhow, share in a comment what motivates you, pin it on pinterest and share your link. We could all use a motivator, what's yours?

Have a fabulous day! xoxo

Body Image

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:14:00 +0000

When I was pregnant with my youngest, I told myself that I wanted my old body back when I was finished breast feeding him. When that time came, back in October, I didn't do much about it. I've really thought about that statement. I want my old body back, the more I think about it, the more I don't want my old body back, I want a new and improved body. I'm ready to take the steps to be one hot, smokin mama, as my six year old says.

When I was in high school, I was in shape. I played sports year round, and even in college I stuck with it. I wasn't bulky or defined really, but I wasn't fat and I actually went to the gym. After college and since, my weight has gone up and down, I've dieted, and quit, and repeat. You all know how it is I'm sure. After my oldest, I started running to get back down to my high school weight, and it worked. I loved being the old me. Ever since my second, I haven't hit that weight, and am a horrible food cheater. If the food is here, I will eat it. I'm trying to weed out most of the snack food, but I have to keep some for my boys. I don't have anything that's really bad for us, but I still shouldn't eat it.

I actually started taking the right steps to a better me on Monday, I decided I wasn't waiting until the first or second to start being the best me I can be. I have searched and searched on the internet, pinned all kinds of new ideas and recipes and even started running again, granted I'm not as fast as I was, but I will get there.

As for the new me, I want to eat cleaner, more fruits and veggies, less processed foods, which is extremely hard to do, at least so far it is. I want the defined muscles, the ones that people say wow, I want those. I've owned P90x for years, and am going to actually start using it. I'm going to start making more time for me before and after the kids are in bed. I want not only myself to be healthy, but also my family. It is going to be hard work, but nothing worth keeping is easy, right?

What goals have you set for yourself? Share them in a comment, and we can motivate each other!

Here are a couple signs I found on Pinterest. I find them a little motivational.

If you'd like to follow me, and see my fitness and running boards, click here.

Good Luck and Happy Thursday!

Coffee and Banana Smoothie

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:43:00 +0000

Here is a great treat that I adapted from a recipe in Health Magazine to help with that mid afternoon hunger pain. It's delicious and it helps you feel full until your next meal!

What you'll need:
1 banana
1 cup Chocolate Almond Milk
1/2 cup cold black coffee
2 tsp sugar
Ice

Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Serves 2 and is 95.5 calories per serving! Not bad, right?

If you have any great Hunger busters, please share a link in the comments, I would love to try it!

New Year's Traditions, Resolutions and Superstitions

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:51:00 +0000

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Happy New Year's Eve all! I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday season, and are ready for what the New Year has in store, I know I sure am.

We had a beautiful Christmas. There is nothing better than seeing your kids eyes on Christmas morning! Each and every gift is a surprise and excitement, it makes me feel like a kid again.

One of my favorite things about the new year is reading superstitions, celebrating traditions, and saying that I have resolutions, most of which I break before days end. I'm going to try really hard this year to stick to my resolutions, which I'm going to share, I figure if I write them down, I might have a better chance of following them.

Let's start with superstitions. Here are a couple of websites I look at every year to refresh my memory of the things I should and shouldn't do, Snopes.com and Happywink.org. Some of the superstitions I have done for years because they were passed down as a tradition, others I have picked up as an adult and added to the traditions.

Kissing at Midnight, well that goes without saying. I've also heard that whomever you are with at midnight is who you will spend the year with.

Nothing goes out, this is one we read last year, and figured what would it hurt to try? I'm all about trying new things, and sticking with what works.

New Clothes, I really like this one. I like saving one thing I received for Christmas and wearing it on New Years Day, it's usually a piece of workout clothes, since I usually start my eating better and getting on the treadmill on New Year's Day.

Food, this one has been passed down for years. We always eat Pork of some sort, my uncle's cabbage recipe, and black eye peas, I found a new recipe to try this year. Each helps with luck, money or good fortune, all of which I'll be glad to have.

A couple of traditions that I do myself is clean, I mean really clean. I make sure I donate anything I don't need anymore, clean every nook and cranny, including cabinets, scrub everything, and wash all our clothes. I like the thought that if the house is clean going into the new year, it might have a chance of staying that way, but with three little boys, it's just wishful thinking.

I burn a bayberry candle into the new year, here is a little history into that and there is always money placed outside to bring money into the new year.

This years Resolutions aren't much different than years past, I want to lose weight and make better food choices. I've been trying to lose weight for a while now, but fell back into old habits over the holidays, and I know it's nobody's fault but my own. I have actually started today, I figured, why wait until tomorrow to do something good for myself that I can start today? I've been tracking my calories in My fitnesspal and went and got on the treadmill, granted I didn't jog, but it was better than nothing. I plan on running at least one 5K this year, but would love to train for a half marathon. I need to work on getting out of my own mind, I let my mind take over and tell myself that I'm tired and can't do it, when I know I can! That will be my true test this year, to not listen to my head.

I would love to have the chance to write more. I miss blogging, and all of you. I plan on writing at least 3 times a week, that's the goal, if I get a chance to write more, I will, but something is better than what I've been doing. Somedays it's just really hard with the two little ones, they want no part of me sitting at the computer when I can be playing with them.

My biggest goal this year is to pinch pennies more. I'm a pretty good couponer and thrifty shopper, but I want to be better. I want to save more money so that we can enjoy the things we do more. I'm really bad at not wanting to go anywhere or do anything when we are on vacation, but we need to do more, let the boys try new things and I need not worry about the money, but I do. I'm really bad at spending money on the boys, and not myself. If you were to look in my closet I can tell you that I have had clothes in there for years, yes years, some over six. That's pretty bad!! I would rather buy the boys clothes than myself.

With that being said, I hope that you all have an amazing New Year's! Be safe, have fun and be ready for what's to come in the New Year!

Love always!! BJ

Best Peppermint Mocha Ever!!!

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:37:00 +0000

Holy geez friends, I'm totally in love with Dunkin Donuts Peppermint Mocha coffee. I received a bag for my birthday the other day from my beautiful sister, and I'm addicted!! Now don't get me wrong, it's delish brewed fresh by itself, but today, I thought I would give it a little something extra, and BAM, there is no turning back!

Grab a bag of Dunkin's Peppermint Mocha coffee
and
Your favorite hot chocolate powder mix

Add the powder in your cup and pour your coffee over, mix and enjoy!

Seriously, best cup of Peppermint Mocha you'll ever taste, and you don't have to leave your house, or spend $4.00 a cup {wink}

Moshi Monster Prize Pack Winner!!!

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:59:00 +0000

What better way to celebrate my birthday than to spread some holiday cheer and announce the winner of a cool new game and prize pack?!!!
Congratulations to Ashley from Wanna Be Green @AshCuesta for winning the Moshi Monster Prize Pack!!!

I'm sure she is going to have a couple super excited little ones!!

Congrats!!!

Hope everyone has a SUPER Day!

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:50:00 +0000

Does everyone have all of their Christmas shopping done and ready? For a change, I'm ahead of the game, I'm finished shopping and wrapped! It is so relieving to be done. I have to worry about is the baking and cooking.

I thought I would share with you all one of the ideas I used this year for a holiday present. I've found a lot of people are making sugar scrubs this year, so I thought I would try it out. I used what I had around the house for the first batch, then went in search of better products and ideas!

The first time I tried I used vegetable oil because one recipe said you could. That was definitely a fail! It was gross, and didn't mix well with the sugar. I put the finished product in mason jars that I had and put it by my sink, grant it, it still made my hands softer than before use, but I wasn't really happy with the outcome.

The next batch came out amazing, worthy enough to give away as gifts!

What you'll need
1 cup of Almond Oil (best thing to use!) Health Food Store
1 tbsp of Vitamin E Oil
20 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
2 cups Sugar
1 jar of choice

Mix all ingredients together
For Candy Cane effect separate 1 cup out and add food coloring

If you want the candy cane effect, you need red food coloring, about 20 drops
Put enough scrub in bottom of container to fill bottom
Pat down with back of ice cream scooper, or whatever you have around the house

Layer
Seal and add a cute little label. The back of my label has the directions for use.
Enjoy!

Prancer's Punch

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:50:00 +0000

Here is a great recipe for a punch this holiday season!

What you'll need
1 quart raspbery sherbert
2 quarts ginger ale
1 quart cranberry juice
1 (32 oz) can pineapple juice

Soften sherbert in punch bowl. Add ginger ale, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice; mix gently. Enjoy!

If you're looking to make it a little more adult, add some Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay! Yummy!

Moshi Monster 3DS prize pack

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:49:00 +0000

Happy Tuesday all! I thought it would be fun to have a giveaway to celebrate my birthday!!! I love to give as much as receive, and what better way to celebrate my birthday in a few weeks than to give you all something to win!

One Lucky winner will win this!

A Nintendo 3DS Moshi Monsters Moshlings Theme Park Game (not compatible with DS)
A 3 Day Membership to Moshi Monsters
and
Moshi Monsters Magazine

Cool, right? It's rated E for everyone, so it's for the little ones to play without worry!
***It does say for Ages 7+ for 3D mode. 3D images by children 6 and under may cause vision damage

Activision is making more and more games for the little ones and everyone to play, and some of the hottest games this holiday season! Be sure to check out their website for more information.

Contest begins today, and will go through the 17th, the winner will be announced on my birthday, the 18th!! so get busy, and good luck!!

If you still need a gift or two for Christmas, check out my shop, it's all customizable just for you!

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Weight loss

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:07:00 +0000

How many of you are or have been on a weight loss journey? I've been trying to lose weight since the baby was born, but I guess you could say I don't try really hard. What is the line between trying and trying really hard? Knowing that when you put those Cheetos or donut in your mouth that you could have made a better choice, but by the time you realize it, the damage is done. I been trying to put all my calories into my fitness pal, but there are days I don't feel like it because I'm just to ashamed to see how many calories I go over. I've been on the treadmill again 3-4 days a week, but it's even half assed. I walk at 4.0 on a 2 incline, I guess that's better than not at all, but I know that I could be running at a 6.0 for those 30 mins, really getting a burn. Why do I choose to just do it halfway? Sometimes I know it's just like a mental block. I talk myself out of running, not because my body can't do it, but because my head says I can't. It is so frustrating! I use to run 4 days a week before my middle guy, and loved it! I had no problem turning down bad food or drinks. So what has changed? Why can't I do it? I have some really great support from MFP friends, but I still just can't get past the mental block! I'm also not into taking pills or drinking shakes, or any of that other stuff. I like doing it the old fashion way, exercise and healthy eating.
I my birthday is in 15 days, I would love to lose 15 pounds by then, but I know that's to many, to fast.
I'm looking for ideas, suggestions, support, anything you can offer. I'm all ears. Today, so far, I'm doing well. I've had my eggs and a banana, I've even started drinking my coffee black again. I know if there's a will, there's a way, I just need to see my will again.

I hope you all are having an amazing day, and a wonderful weight loss journey! xoxo BJ

Shop Small Saturday!

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:06:00 +0000

What better way to celebrate Shop Small Saturday than to open my own store! I am so nervous and excited. I hope you'll go by and check it out. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Just click on the link on the left sidebar and it will take you there! Happy Shopping!!! xoxo BJ

Thanksgiving Wishes

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:27:00 +0000

Wishing all my readers, friends and family a very Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for so many things in my life especially each and everyone of you!

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If you still need the perfect Cranberry Salad, check out the post from last year! You won't regret it!

Caramel Apple Dip + Apples = Delicious Turkey??

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:37:00 +0000

1 week until Thanksgiving, and we all begin to get the stuff we need for our Thanksgiving feast. I found this adorable picture and thought my kids love apples, what cuter way to serve them around Thanksgiving?

Caramel Apple Dip

1 1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a heavy saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and about 1/4 cup of the milk together. Stir until mixed and dissolved.
2. Add the remaining milk and corn syrup. Cook until bubbly then cook and stir for two more minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and add the butter and extract. Let cool, add to a bowl, use a candy corn for the nose, a couple chocolate chips for eyes, and add your apples around it.

ENJOY!!

Gobble, gobble!

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A Family Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:40:00 +0000

Wishing you all a Very Happy Halloween, from our family to yours!

I hope you all are safe, especially our friends and family on the East Coast, you all are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Army Man, Rex, Woody, Buzz and Little Bo Peep! xoxo BJ

Pumpkin Pretzels

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Last Friday was D's Class Halloween Party. I love to make everything cute and memorable! I decide to try to make pumpkin pretzels. It was pretty simple, and they turned out really cute! The kids and teacher, or course, loved them!

All you need is a bag of pretzels
green M&M's (I found a bag of all green ones, mint)
2 bags of orange Wilton's chocolates

After you dip the pretzels in the chocolate, lay them on your wax paper and place the M&M on them while they are still hot, once cool, it will stay in place.
They look more like pumpkins if you add a lot of chocolate to them, not so much if you're easy on the chocolate.

Halloween drinks

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:48:00 +0000

For all you homeroom mom's or those of you that just like a cute idea. Here are the drinks that I made for my little guy for his Halloween party tomorrow.

All you need is Juice boxes, the actual box kind
google eyes
white duct tape

Wrap the boxes with the tape, add the eyes, wrap the eyes so they stay in place and viola, you're done. It takes a while, but they turned out so cute. My little mummy army.

Be sure to leave the opening on top for the straw.

Pretty simple and so cute, thanks Pinterest for the idea.

Hope you all are having a fabulous week!

xoxo BJ

Vampire Bite Cocktail

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:36:00 +0000

Who's ready for The Vampire Diaries to return tonight? I AM!!! It has been a long summer without Damon! So to celebrate Thirsty Thursday and The Vampire Diaries return, I'd like to share a cocktail that looks and taste delish!

A Vampire's Bite

Ingredients
1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
1 oz triple sec
1/2 oz white creme de cacao
Drizzle of Grenadine

1. Blend all ingredients in blender except grenadine, until smooth
2. Pour into glass of choice
3. Drizzle grenadine over top
4. Enjoy!

If you have a recipe you'd like featured on iBlog4me, email it to me at DATSSOCUTE(AT)GMAIL(DOT)COM or tweet me today and let me know!

Be sure to say hi and hashtag #cheers! Here's to a great day, and an excellent return of Damon, and The Vampire Diaries!

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Birthday Love

noreply@blogger.com (DATs so Cute) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:19:00 +0000

My how a year flies. You really don't realize how fast they go until you have little ones, and they do so many things in a year that it passes without you realizing it.

I have spent the past year getting up every three hours in the middle of the night to feed my precious angel, changed more diapers than I care to count, given 365 baths, wiped countless noses, and tears, rocked my angel until I can hear his beating heart, and kissed more boo boos than I've had in my adult life. I've also gone through all of my lasts, like watching a new baby smile, roll over, crawl, sit up and walk. It is not only extremely rewarding to watch them grow up, but terribly sad. If you blink it's over, that's probably why you don't get much sleep the first year, who am I kidding, you don't sleep much the first 18.

Anyhow, today is my baby's 1st birthday. As a woman I've never been happier than during the life of my babies. They bring me such joy and heartache (good of course) all at the same time. I thought I would share with you all some of the pictures that I'm most proud of.

Happy Birthday Little Man, we love you more than words can say!