Love Me For Me Quote

"If your going to love me for when I am at my best then you'll have to also accept me for when I am at my worst."

Connecticut Fireworks Schedule 2011

Hi Everyone,

I LOVE fireworks. Below is a link to all the Fireworks in Connecticut for this upcoming weekend.

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/2011-connecticut-fireworks

Enjoy :)

Fun Summer Facts #9 Fireworks

Did you know...

• It is believed that fireworks originated in China and were used to scare spirits away, although some experts actually think that fireworks may have been invented in India or in the Middle East.
• Early fireworks were exploded for the sound until chemicals were added for color, starting in Italy in the 1830's.

Source: http://www.life123.com/holidays/july-fourth/fireworks/fireworks-facts.shtml

Love Quote

"Do I love you because you're beautiful, Or are you beautiful because I love you?" Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Cinderella

Fun Summer Facts #8 BBQ Food

Did You Know...

• Top Four Foods Grilled on Memorial Day in order... 1st hamburgers, 2nd steak, 3rd chicken and  4th hot dogs Source: http://www.grillmaestro.com/fun-memorial-day-bbq-facts.htm
• Did you know Labor Day is the third most popular day for grilling? July 4th and Memorial Day are the top two. Source: http://www.largemart.com/misc/labor-day.htm
• BBQ in no longer a male dominated activity. 51% of males BBQ while 49% of women BBQ too. Source: http://www.hotsauceblog.com/hotsaucearchives/fun-bbq-facts/  BTW-this is one task I refuse to do :)

Love vs Hate Quote

"Hate leaves ugly scars, love leaves beautiful ones." Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic's Notebook, 1966

Fun Summer Fact #7 Sand

Did You Know...

• Wet sand weighs less than dry sand.

Source: http://www.bitoffun.com/fun_facts.htm

Your Life Quote

‎"Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life." Omar Khayyam

Fun Summer Fact #6 Toads

Did You Know...

• One toad can eat 10,000 insects in one summer.

Source: http://community.scholastic.com/scholastic/board/message?board.id=summerreadingbuzz&message.id=247106

Fun Summer Fact #5 Jelly Fish

Did You Know...

• Jellyfish are 95% water

Source: http://community.scholastic.com/scholastic/board/message?board.id=summerreadingbuzz&message.id=247106

Fun Summer Fact #4 Suntan Lotion

Did You Know...

• It was not until the late 1970's that there was the recommendation to protect skin from the sun, using a suntan lotion with a higher SPF count. Until then most tanning lotions contained mostly oil, which would cause burning and more skin damage than using nothing at all might.

Source: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5079571_suntan-lotion.html

Fun Summer Fact #3 Bikini Invented

Did you know...

• The modern bikini was invented by French engineer Louis Réard in 1946

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikini

Happy Friday!

What a week..Started off pretty crappy, weather's been crappy most of the week but it's Friday so I am in good spirits. I picked up one of my favorite bottles of wine, Red Velvet by Cupcake and am looking forward to sharing the night with a dear girlfriend of mine in her new neighborhood, Black Rock, which I haven't hung out in for years...prob since my college years.

The key to my summer rental came in and I can't wait to turn my blackberry off and enjoy the beach. Just a couple more weeks and I am on my way! Good things are always around the corner, it's getting past those bumpy roads that can make life tricky!

So with that all said have a Happy and Safe Friday & Weekend! Remember Keep Smiling!

Summer Fun 2011

Feel Good Song: Beautiful People

Women vs Men

I was having a discussion with my husband about articles and women when he told me today a man said to a woman in discussion how "women are crazy but men are stupid."

I could not help but agree. Now I don't think women are all really crazy and that all men are stupid but the fact is we are completely opposites. Women are extremely emotional and men really are clueless sometimes. Wouldn't it be great if both sexes could have a balance!

I can recall several incidents
where I overreacted and husband didn't think twice about it. Women over analyze, we stress to much and allow ourselves to get too emotionally involved in situations that are unnecessary. Men tend to under emotionalize situations.Most men make a decision and then never look back.

In a perfect world there would be balance! Think about how much conflict and divorces would be avoided if we all just understood another better. I think this whole discussion shed some new light on my life. I have to be less emotional, less indecisive and not think things through so much. I am a reactor and it has often done harm instead of good. So going forward I am going to practice what I preach and hopefully live more carefree not careless but carefree.

Feel Good Song: Police I don't wanna lose your love tonight

It's raining here in CT and gloomy and thought this would get everyone in better spirits. One more day and it's Friday!!!

This is sure to get you all up and dance a lil ;)

Fun Summer Fact #2 Ice Cream

I scream you scream we all scream for...

Did You Know...

• The average American eats around 5 1/2 gallons of ice cream a year, more than any other nationality. The late President Reagan declared July National Ice Cream month. It is also the month the most ice cream is sold.

Source: http://womens-place.com/features/summerfacts.php

Woman Happiness Quote

"How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being." Oscar Wilde

Fun Summer Fact #1 Watermelon

Did you know:

• Watermelon is actually a VEGETABLE! It is from the botanical family Cucurbitaceae and is most closely related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash. The watermelon is composed of 92% water and early explorers often used hollowed out watermelons as canteens.

Source: http://womens-place.com/features/summerfacts.php

Life Quote

"The man who views the world at fifty the same as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life." Muhammad Ali

The Circus is Here in Connecticut!

The Big Apple Circus is in Connecticut and you can save $15 now on tickets. They'll only be here until July 4th so hurry and order your tickets today!

To purchase your discounted tickets to the Big Apple Circus*:
· Online: http://bigapplecircus.org/pop11ct.aspx  and submit the code POP11 in the Promotional Codes box in the lower left of the page.
· By Phone: CALL 888-541-3750 and mention code POP11
· In Person: Bring a print-out of this offer to the Big Top Box Office (no service fees)

  *Offer good on select seat locations and performances. Must present this email to receive discount at the box office. Performance schedule subject to change. Offer is subject to availability; not valid on prior purchases; cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. This offer can be revoked at any time. Discount amount varies. Limit 8 tickets per order. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and Internet orders are subject to standard service fees.

Actions Speak Louder than Words Quote

     “Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Feel Good Song: Katy Perry Last Friday Night

I know it's only Monday but after the crappy day I had to post a feel good song to help me get through this week! Enjoy!

Enjoy Your Weekend

Happy Friday Everyone!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and spend it with those you love. Also I want to send love out to all the Father's out there. I have a wonderful one and am grateful that my daughter does too.

Take this time to appreciate those around you and remember that life is about surrounding yourself with those you love and care about. We spend most of our lives wondering what if, holding on to anger and not realizing that everyday is a gift so enjoy everyday! Whether you have a good day or a bad day remember life is too short to be unhappy! Cherish those god gave to you and never take anything or anyone for granted...something we all tend to do.

Happy Father's Day Weekend!

Friend Quote

"Don't think or judge, just listen." Sarah Dessen

Love Quote

“To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.” Brandi Snyder

Happy Birthday to My Hubby

Wishing My Hubby a very Happy Birthday and many more wonderful Birthdays to come!



Man Worth Your Tears Quote

It's been a really tough weekend for some of my gals so I thought I would post this for them:

“No man is worth your tears, but once you find one that is, he won't make you cry.”Similar Quotes

Did you Know...Hiking vs Jogging on the Beach

I love the Woman's Day Magazine and in their July Issue they posted this fact I found interesting.

Did you know...

30 mins of hiking up hill will help you burn 375 calories vs 30 mins jogging on the beach you will burn 300 calories.

Hiking it is :)

Don't Love For Material Things Quote

“You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.” Similar Quotes

Feel Good Song: Beyoncé - Run The World

Great Song to Work Out to!

Snack Time: Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Fruit Yum!

This is an awesome power snack filled with protein, calcium and yummy-ness!

• 2 tbs non fat Greek Yogurt
• 2 tbs low-fat Cottage Cheese
• Strawberries
• Grapes
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries

Chop fruit and top with yogurt and cottage cheese. Yum!

Love What's Infront of You Quote

“You've spent your whole life running and running, trying to catch up with something that has never been there for you. And all you've done is go farther and farther away from the precious love that's been waiting for you all the time.” Similar Quotes

Best Baby Sunscreen for 2011

The summer has just begin and I am already lathering my lil one in sunscreen. Below are the top rated baby sunscreens for 2011. Always remember to test if your child is ok to use the sunscreen by applying a small amount on their leg to make sure they do not have an allergic reaction before applying to their whole body.


*All of these scored very well on the 2011 Safe Sunscreen Guide.



•Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Mineral Block Face Stick, SPF 50

•Loving Naturals Sunscreen Stick, SPF 30+

•Badger Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+

•Badger Sunscreen Face Stick, Unscented, SPF 30+

•California Baby No Fragrance Sunblock Stick, SPF 30+

•California Baby No Fragrance Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30+

•COOLA Baby Unscented Natural Mineral Sunblock, SPF 45

•Goddess Garden Baby All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+

•Kiss My Face 100% Natural White Sun Stick, SPF 30

•thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen, SPF 30+
 
*Source http://pregnancyandbaby.sheknows.com/blog/baby-safety/best-baby-safe-sunscreen-for-2011/

You Become What You Think Quote

"We are like magnets - like attract like. You become AND attract what you think" The Secret

"You will attract everything you require - money, people, connections.. PAY ATTENTION to what's being set in front of you" The Secret

Feel Good Song: Katy B - Katy On A Mission

Benefits of Lemon Water

I love water but of course it gets boring at times so I sometimes add a slice of lemon. Check out the wonderful benefits:

Lemon Water Fact:

• Drinking lemon water regularly will aid in the cleansing of the bowels, which helps eliminate constipation and diarrhea.*
• Lemon water helps clean the toxins out of your body. Your skin can't look healthy if your body is holding onto toxins! When you get rid of toxic waste in your system, your skin will show it first! Your skin will be the first thing you notice cause it looks rejuvenated and not sallow or full of acne. **
• Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn,  and parasites.**
• Because of its high Vitamin C content, it is used to prevent and treat many infections, hasten wound healing, and diminish allergies. Lemon juice also relieves symptoms of asthma, tonsillitis, and sore throats. **

  Sources:
*http://www.livestrong.com/article/111175-benefits-lemon-water/
**http://www.lookgreat-loseweight-savemoney.com/lemon-water.html

Help Create Your Destiny Quote

"Sometimes in life you can not wait for things to just happen, you have to give it that little push to get things moving!"

Protein vs Carbs Tip

When I was getting married I did the low carb diet and lost a ton of weight. But as we all know once you incorporate carbs back in your diet you blow up again. So I started reading the Insulin Resistant Diet book and this was a great tip:

You must offset carbs with protein. So as I understood it if you eat 30 grams of Carbs make sure you eat it with at least 15 grams of protein to slow the process of carbs turning into sugar. I have been following this diet for 6 weeks with meds and exercised and lost over 12 lbs. Now this diet is not for everyone but it does make sense.

More tips to follow!

Feel Good Song: Who Says

I love this song...it's cute

Friends Quote

"Friends help keep us young at heart."

Funny Conversations of The Week

People seem to amaze me and I have noticed that this week has been filled with funny conversations so I thought I would share some with you. Please note these are all conversations I actually had with people.

*I was at a picnic and while everyone was swimming a 75 year old woman leaned in and asked me:
“I don’t like people with tattoos...not sure why I just never did. Oh wait do you have any tattoos??” lol Old People

*One of my girlfriends and I were speaking and I love that I am open with her and we argue about everything and anything. When I wasn't agreeing with her she responded:

“You only hear what you want to hear”

My Response“Wait What?!”

“SEE!”

*I was driving my daughter home and she has been a little too bossy lately so she's in the backseat bossing me around:

“No we need to go that way…that way…that way Mamma”

My response: “Baby girl I can’t drive that way I’ll drive into a tree if I do!” 

“Ohhh”

*One of my clients was having a rough day and left me a message. It cracked me up:

“I am swamped, and it's been a crazy week. I am having a heart attack over this…well not really I never have heart attacks but I am  really stressed out”

* I needed to cancel my session with my trainer who also happens to be my brother-in-law which I knew after doing this face-to-face I should have just texted him, haha

"I can't train Sat afternoon"

"Fine come Fri night"

"I can't do Fri night"

"Fine come Saturday at 9:00"

"I can't it will be too early."

" I am the trainer, I make the rules. Get up and get there by 9:00"

I swear my life could be a movie!

Happy Wednesday!!!