tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34016149956193157882024-03-12T21:40:20.386-07:00The Looking GlassFashion, Fitness and FoodJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-39299149172434762652014-08-19T07:27:00.000-07:002014-08-19T07:27:16.302-07:00Inspirational Women ~ Donna Smaldone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am so incredibly lucky to be able to introduce the next wonderful woman in the inspirational women blog series! Donna Smaldone is both a wonderful friend and an amazing ambassador for health and happiness! She is a Take Shape for Life health coach as well as the founder of The You Evolution! Not only does Donna inspire one to be the best person they can be, she also has an infectious smile and can make you see amazing aspects of yourself that you didn't know was there! </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>1) What inspired you to found The You Evolution?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I believe we are ALL unique creatures, designed by God to be individual – each like NO other. My hope through The You Evolution is to challenge each one of us to embrace our own unique journey so we may contagiously enjoy community, relationship, and health with each other. No matter who you are, what color you are, what faith you embrace, where you went (or didn’t go) to school, who you were born to love, or if you’re right or left-handed, The You Evolution speaks to the human core of individuality and reminds you that you're beautiful just as you are -- and that all of us can be Seekers Of The 'Er (...happiER and healthiER). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>2) What is your favorite thing about what you do?</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Without question, my favorite thing is sharing hope with others.... especially because so many have given up having any. I believe in others until such a time that they can believe in themselves. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>3) If possible, what would you tell your 18 year old self?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Be true to yourself. Be unabashedly YOU and experience all that strikes a fancy. Don't be afraid to make mistakes (it's how you learn what you love). Live in the present, be kind always, and best you can, be a general lover of life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>4) Do you have any advice for a woman (or anyone) starting their own business?</b><br />Do it for the right reasons. Don't do it for fame or fortune but for FULFILLMENT because you WANT to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>5) What do you do to keep your mind and body healthy?</b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I engage with those who inspire, love, challenge, and encourage me. I do Pilates 2-3x every week (for the last two years) and I walk my dog *almost* every day. When it's sunny, I grab 10 minutes of Vitamin D (and just let the sun shine on my face and soak in the sounds of nature). And I eat healthy fuelings every 2-3 hours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;" /></span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-90378824517727481462014-02-09T08:19:00.001-08:002014-02-09T08:19:32.881-08:00Inspirational Women ~ Natasha LaFayette<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am thrilled to announce the launch of an Inspirational Women blog series on The Looking Glass. Throughout the next few weeks I will be posting interviews with women I find exceptionally inspirational in my life. One of the greatest female role models in my life is Natasha LaFayette. I have been lucky enough to be able to call Natasha my Pilates instructor and my friend for about three years. She has taught me so much about fitness, entrepreneurship, and how to live life to the fullest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Natasha discovered the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning while as a dancer as a way to keep up with the strenuous demands that dance puts on the body. After practicing Pilates for over 20 years it has become an integral part of her life. Natasha pursued her Pilates education through Power Pilates® in NYC. She has since received her Gyrotonic® Certification, MELT Method® and Reiki certification throughout the following years. She often describes her experience with Pilates as one that allowed her to dance longer and stronger injury free. Her Pilates training opened the door to other modalities to introduce to her clients as an effective means for re-patterning movement and moving pain free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />Natasha’s love of Pilates and anatomy has developed into a passion of teaching her students and watching them discover their own physical capabilities within their bodies as they grow through practicing the classical Pilates, Gyrotonic®, and MELT Method® techniques. She finds it especially fulfilling to see her clients excel at their crafts as performing artists and athletes when they develop that core strength that too will keep them going longer and stronger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Natasha may speak first hand about the results she has achieved through Pilates and what she has observed in her clients. Her reputation extends far beyond Saratoga Springs but to Boston, Nantucket, New York as she has worked with professional athletes from major sports teams all over the US, and talented dancers from New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Boston Ballet etc. She has traveled internationally for both dance related projects and teaching Pilates. Natasha has also been affiliated with the Saratoga Summer Dance Institute teaching their Pilates program during the summer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>It was my love of movement. Having retired from a successful ballet/dance career, where I thought "hey this can be just as big" and you can help more people get out of physical pain like I had personally experienced. It truly was a challenge of seeing how successful I could push this business and industry too! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I would say "clean your room!" I function the best at work with a clean, clear de-cluttered space. It's when I'm the most creative. If only I had a clear, de-cluttered space, my thoughts would have been way more organized at that age and maybe my suitcase too! I traveled so much and was always forgetting things like tooth-paste and a hairbrush! Every hotel I ever stayed in was always getting a call for random things I forgot. Had my room been clean and my bed made, it would have made for a more harmonious mindset like I experience now. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>My lavender eye pillow! I can't sleep without it! I travel so much and I like it really dark while sleeping plus the smell of the lavender is really relaxing.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-63012929212752686222014-01-11T22:25:00.000-08:002014-01-11T22:25:01.617-08:00BestowedMy normal snack routine can get pretty dull. My go-to snacks usually include carrot sticks with cottage cheese, anything dipped in hummus, fruit, almonds, and chocolate. However, I was lucky enough to receive a box of delicious healthy snacks from Bestowed this holiday season. Bestowed is a subscription based company that delivers boxes to your door full of snacks selected by nutritionist, Heather Bauer. You can sign up for a monthly subscription or for a year's worth of healthy snacks, drinks, and more. The December box was full of yummy food perfect for cold weather and offered some great healthy takes on comfort food. My box included a Kind granola bar, Pacific chicken broth (perfect for a soup), the best mediterranean herb dip (all you have to do is add greek yogurt), a Thai red curry sauce that I am dying to try, and a bunch of other awesome on-the-go nutritious snacks!<br />
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<i><br /></i>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-43638783030362938862013-10-13T09:22:00.002-07:002013-10-13T09:22:32.745-07:00The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Alice Medrich, the author of <i>Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cookies</i>, takes cookies to the next level. Her recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies is simply perfection. The cookies are exactly what we need to survive the upcoming chilly fall weather! The recipe's secret is melting the butter and letting the batter refrigerate overnight so the wet ingredients really soak into the dry. Drop whatever you are doing right now and make these cookies. As tempting as it is to bake them right on the spot, let them sit for at least several hours!</span><br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-36342002332150866502013-02-24T19:17:00.000-08:002013-02-24T19:17:00.897-08:00The Academy AwardsThe Oscars this year are proving to be amazing! Seth MacFarlane is very funny and the musical performances have been great. The theme of the dresses on the red carpet this year is very simple and elegant. My top 5 dress picks were very easy to choose this year. They are:<br />
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I just realized that there are three Jennifer's on this list... I guess Jennifer is just a really amazing name : )Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-58178539174738966162013-02-18T18:47:00.000-08:002013-02-18T18:47:13.002-08:00Trident CafeMy go-to lunch/brunch spot in Boston is the <a href="http://tridentbookscafe.com/" target="_blank">Trident Cafe</a> on Newbury Street. Not only is it a cozy cafe but it also is a well-stocked book store. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is so much fun! My favorite dishes are the momos and the sweet potato fries (make sure to ask for the curry and bbq mayo dipping sauces)!<br />
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Just in time for Valentine's day, the Disney short "Paperman" has been nominated for Best Animated Short at the Oscars. It's a charming romantic comedy set in New York during the 1940's. Watch it for a quick smile! <div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-22505471646490729572013-02-08T21:41:00.000-08:002013-02-08T21:42:57.424-08:00Holiday Party 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This post may be a few weeks/months overdue (my computer has been acting kind of funky) but here it is...finally!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>~Spiced Nuts (Recipe <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Sugared-Spiced-Nuts-102242" target="_blank">Here</a>)</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>~Cheese Plate (Brie with Fig Jam, Goat, Cheddar, Manchego, and <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Parmesan-Crisps-Frico-105253" target="_blank">Parmesan Coins</a>) </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>~Chicken Satay served with a Peanut Sauce (Similar Recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce-recipe/index.html" target="_blank">Here</a>)</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>~Mini Meatballs (Recipe <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/grape-jelly-meatballs-72826" target="_blank">Here</a>)</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>~Traditional Bruschetta (Recipe <a href="http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/13624/traditional-bruschetta.aspx" target="_blank">Here</a>)</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>~Oreo Balls (Recipe <a href="http://dinnerwiththedonnells.blogspot.com/2011/09/oreo-balls.html" target="_blank">Here</a>)</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>~Rosemary Shortbread (Recipe <a href="http://jen-thelookingglass.blogspot.com/2012/08/rosemary-shortbread.html" target="_blank">Here</a>)</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>~Espresso Chocolate Chip Shortbread (Recipe <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/12/espresso-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/" target="_blank">Here</a>)</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>~Nutella-Stuffed Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt (Recipe <a href="http://thebitesizedbaker.com/2012/09/18/nutella-stuffed-browned-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies-with-sea-salt/" target="_blank">Here</a>)</i></span></div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-16316578541732093742012-12-20T07:58:00.000-08:002012-12-20T07:58:03.608-08:00SmileCheck out these <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/lovenote/" target="_blank">love notes</a> from Lululemon! They got me in the holiday spirit!<br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-16523827647740627642012-12-16T19:40:00.003-08:002012-12-16T19:40:36.745-08:00Gift Guide #3: For the Foodie<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.deandeluca.com/pantry/olive-oil-iso/black-truffle-oil.aspx" target="_blank">Black Truffle Oil</a> ($35) = Happiness. Enough said.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthropologie <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-kitchen-aprons/25842147.jsp" target="_blank">Mille-Feuille Apron</a> ($38). Almost too cute to just wear in the kitchen!</td></tr>
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-63334700764893611942012-12-10T16:53:00.000-08:002012-12-10T16:53:35.751-08:00Gift Guide #2: For the Beauty Fanatic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/cheeks/multi-use/the-multiple/orgasm" target="_blank">Nars' multi-purpose stick</a> ($39, shown here in "orgasm") blends seamlessly into cheeks, eyes, and lips giving her an all over glow. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not only does <a href="http://www.philosophy.com/charity-shower-gels/to-believe-cranberry-currant-charity-shower-gel,en_US,pd.html" target="_blank">this shower gel</a> smell amazingly, but every purchase also donates money to whyhunger $20.00.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With 200+ full-color photos and step-by-step instructions for applying makeup in less than 10 minutes, <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/product/2310/8026/Learn/Books/Books/Makeup-Manual/index.tmpl" target="_blank">this book</a> ($32) is perfect for any busy and put-together woman.<br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-83262901189877678782012-12-09T14:16:00.001-08:002012-12-09T14:16:25.224-08:00Gift Guide #1: For the Fitness Guru<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://jawbone.com/up" target="_blank">Up</a> by Jawbone, $129.99. To track her workouts and sleep habits.<br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lululemon <a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/women-tops/Run-Swiftly-Tech-LS-32870?cc=7356&skuId=3473994&catId=women-tops" target="_blank">Run:Swiftly Tech Long Sleeve</a> $68. Fitted where it should be, loose where you want it to be, warm, anti-odour properties, moisture wicking, and thumbholes! What more could you ask for?<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Funky sneakers like <a href="http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/product/lunarglide-4-id-running-shoe/?piid=27911&pbid=886851241#?pbid=886851241" target="_blank">these</a> ($145) to brighten up her workout! PSA~ as the daughter of a sneaker designer I feel it necessary to remind everyone that you should be running in sneakers that are fit for you by a professional. You're welcome Dad!<br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Or get her a gift card to <a href="http://www.youbars.com/popularbars" target="_blank">YouBar</a> (prices vary). She picks the ingredients, names the bar, and enjoys it! Perfect for anyone who only wants the best ingredients in what they are eating.<br /></td></tr>
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It's hard to believe that the holiday season is already here! Although it may be a very stressful time of year for everyone with traveling, final exams, family, cooking, and holiday shopping, it is important to remember that these things are what make the holidays fun. Finishing your exams, taking the red eye to see family you love, and planning a party (stressful in the beginning but so worth it) are the best things this time of year. With that in mind, today is the official launch of the 2012 Holiday Gift Guide! To help inspire you to find the best items for every single person you love. Here's to a season of love, relaxation, and cookies (it is the holidays after all)! Happy Holidays!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-904355740337689522012-11-20T19:42:00.003-08:002012-11-20T19:42:53.261-08:00BestowedIt can sometimes be very frustrating and time consuming to find healthy and yummy snacks, but thankfully I have found a solution, <a href="http://www.bestowed.com/" target="_blank">Bestowed</a>! Each month nutritionist, <a href="http://www.bestowed.com/pages/our-experts" target="_blank">Heather Bauer</a>, hand-picks 5+ tasty snacks to send out to Bestowed members. They were kind enough to send me the October box to sample!<br />
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The box contained amazing products from Justin's, Svelte, Enjoy life, Reboot, Trader Joe's, Amy's, and Fruit bliss. My absolute favorite goodie in the box was the Trader Joe's Pumpkin Butter! It is amazing! Full of spices and zero fat. I'm still trying to come up with yummy ways to use the pumpkin butter but have so far used it on homemade scones and am going to try to use it in a yummy fall recipe! I would definitely recommend becoming a Bestowed member as I plan to!!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-69420444409819991492012-10-31T14:52:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:26:22.115-08:00Angie's Popcorn Giveaway<br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-86111037856660745802012-10-31T10:43:00.000-07:002012-10-31T10:43:03.708-07:00Happy Halloween<div style="text-align: center;">
In honor of today's festivities I have decided to share with you something that has been making me cry with laughter for the past few days. It's also halloween related so it's a win-win situation! I am proof that you can watch this videos several times an hour and still find it hilarious. </div>
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With Hurricane Sandy quickly approaching the East Coast I thought it would be helpful to go over some hurricane survival tips.</div>
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While I still have power I plan on catching up on all of my favorite shows, Big Bang Theory is on the top of my list! Check out my favorite scene. Ever. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQdpZV1yRhw" target="_blank">Sheldon on Valium</a></div>
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~ This article made me laugh out loud for several hours <a href="http://hellogiggles.com/top-10-tips-and-tricks-for-a-winter-body" target="_blank">Tips & Tricks for a Winter Body</a></div>
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We also always have to head over to the Concept 2 tent to hold our annual erg competitions and try out any new machines. This year it was the Skierg. It was actually a great full body workout ~ I felt it in my core, arms, and legs and was exhausted after only a few minutes! I will definitely start looking for it at every gym I go to. Luckily our school gym just acquired one, hopefully I can redeem myself and win the family competition next year!<br />
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I recently watched the heartwarming documentary Love Etc. The movie depicts five different love stories of people living in New York City. The each story is so different from the other and they vary from an elderly couple to a single dad. I highly recommend the movie, it has won countless awards and is absolutely wonderful! Check out the trailer here:<br />
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I recently had the opportunity to sample several of the water flavors from <a href="http://www.metromint.com/" target="_blank">Metromint</a>. Metromint is a flavored water company that uses fresh mint in combination with a variety of other natural flavors. All of their gourmet flavors were delicious and refreshing but the two that stood out the most to me were the spearmint and the lemon mint flavors. I would definitely recommend trying Metromint! It was a super easy to stay hydrated because the water was so delicious!<br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-57256665652144746002012-08-31T12:15:00.000-07:002012-08-31T12:15:02.317-07:005 Reasons Why I Love Paddle-Boarding<div>
During the summer months, my motivation to exercise always tends to dwindle. The weather is just so nice and instead of sweating it out at the gym, I would much rather be outside by the pool, on a picnic, or road tripping. UNTIL NOW. Here are 5 reasons why I love stand-up paddle boarding:</div>
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1) Paddle boarding is a great full body workout. When you really get into it an average woman can burn up to 800 calories per hour. Aside from the great cardiovascular exercise, paddle boarding will also help strengthen muscles. Paddle boarding mostly works your core muscles, but also strengthens your arms, legs, butt, and even feet.</div>
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2) Another health plus ~ spending a little time paddle boarding in the sun will up your dose of vitamin D, which boosts the immune system, helps your skin heal, and protects your body against microbes.</div>
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3) The view from the water is gorgeous. Finding a beautiful spot to paddle board is very important! Another great thing about paddle boarding ~ it's a great and fun way to get a workout while on vacation. Going out early in the morning will ensure calm waters and a stunning view.</div>
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4) It is super easy to pick up. First off, you only need a few pieces of equipment, a board (I like SUP boards like <a href="http://www.bicsup.com/technology/acs-technologie,31.html" target="_blank">these</a>), a paddle, and a life jacket (only cool people wear life jackets ~ safety first!). It's also really simple and easy to learn. I may or may not have fallen into the water at least 7 times on my first outing. However, by the second time I was a pro... and only fell in three times...</div>
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5) It's fun! I don't think I have had such a blast exercising in such a long time! Going with a group of friends makes it even more fun!<br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-86766812682081378602012-08-17T15:33:00.001-07:002012-08-17T15:33:26.228-07:00Rosemary Shortbread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
After buying many rosemary shortbread cookies, I finally decided to attempt to make my own. I couldn't find a recipe for rosemary shortbread cookies so instead I used the recipe for twice-baked shortbread from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crispy-Crunchy-Your-Mouth-Cookies-Medrich/dp/1579653979" target="_blank">this</a> AMAZING recipe book and slightly tweaked it. They were delicious! Very crumbly though so it turned out to be quite difficult to cut them into neat pieces... but that wasn't too upsetting as they were still yummy!</div>
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11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and still warm<br />
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar<br />
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour<br />
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary<br />
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Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with foil.<br />
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<u><br /></u>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454416188459800895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401614995619315788.post-18588958122015736892012-08-08T18:46:00.003-07:002012-08-09T08:43:11.744-07:00Fall.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Although it might be a little too early to start thinking about fall, I already am! Fall is my favorite season mostly because I absolutely LOVE fall clothes. Boots, cute jackets, and sweaters make going back to school pretty fun! I have already booked an appointment with a personal shopper at Nordstrom to help me find some additions to my autumn wardrobe. I used their personal shopping service last fall and absolutely loved it! The experience is incredible and I found so many great clothes. I will make sure to take pictures and summarize in great detail this year's experience. Until then here are some outfits that are inspiring my fall wardrobe:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The knot at the bottom of the dress is such a great idea! (Via <a href="http://keelantoldmeto.tumblr.com/post/24373920903/i-love-the-knot-in-the-bottom-find-me-the-perfect" target="_blank">Keelan Told Me To</a>)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simplicity plus a gorgeous ring. (Via <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/business_country/set?.svc=copypaste&embedder=0&id=42145840" target="_blank">Polyvore</a>)</td></tr>
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