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I'm quite under the weather this weekend so I figured I could use my down time at least somewhat productively.

Here's some things I've been loving lately

 

 Kyle got this for me for Christmas and I LOVE the pink tones. I have the second one as well but I think this is my favorite so far!!

 

 I was a little weary of the bb cream trend but I have to admit that I am definitely on the bandwagon now. It's so easy and not too heavy. These two are my favorites... One for each price point ;)

 

 Apparently being late to the party is my thing these days. Everyone has been raving about this show so I finally started it on netflix. I'm almost finished with the second season and will be very sad to have to wait to get caught up.

 

 

 The Xbox One is a little creepy but does have a lot of upsides. Kyle and I have both tested out the fitness app and I really like it. I was already a Jillian Michaels video fan and now they are super convenient. There are a few free ones and/or you can buy the full programs. They have several different options such as BeachBody, Tracy Anderson, P90X, etc. I used it a few times this week when I couldn't make it in to the gym. So far so good!

 Hope you're feeling better than I am this weekend!

Post Holiday Blues?

Normally I feel a giant dose of the post-holiday blues but I have to admit I feel a little relieved to be back to regular programming. :)

We finally got the entertainment center put together and it looks fantastic! I love putting together our little space slowly but surely!

 

 Don't worry, our Christmas tree is down now! Putting away all of our Christmas things is a little bit depressing but it's nice to have all of the normal space.  My goal is to do a blog house tour eventually. Just have a little bit more to do before I share.

On Saturday we took advantage of Bank Of America card discount weekend at the Perot Museum. If you have a BOA card, the regular exhibits are free on the first weekend of every month. We still paid to see the Animals: Inside Out exhibit, but overall it was a significant discount. If you have yet to check out the animals exhibit, I really recommend it. Super cool!

  This past weekend was smashing success with getting our house back together and back on our regular post-holidays schedule. At least it was a smashing success right up until I put too much food in to the disposal and clogged up the pipes. We tried all Sunday night to get it fixed to no avail. $300 and a plumber later...We're back up and running! My first major house fail... Whoops!

I have a lighter week at work this week and I am so grateful! It's nice to get back on track and feel a little more balanced.  For me this means:

 1) meal planning ----> Having the energy to make real meals

2) Getting back to my gym routine ----> Kyle has joined me at home when I can't make it to the gym and I am so happy for the company!

3) Quality time with my handsome husband ----> We've been having at least one night where we do something at home together without the computer/phones/etc. Love it!

4) Reading---> Book reviews coming soon!

 Meal Plan This Week:

• Buffalo Chili- Buffalo is leaner than beef and tastes delicious! We make our chili from scratch.
• Baked Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
•  Skinny Taco Casserole with chicken
• "Spaghetti" with spaghetti squash instead of noodles. I LOVE spaghetti squash.
• One dig night... which almost always means breakfast for dinner for me!