Thursday, September 18, 2014

My Television Shows

I decided to talk a little bit about the TV shows I'm currently watching.  Keep in mind I only watch TV while I'm exercising on the elliptical machine at my house.  Right now I'm doing 38 minutes every day, so I can get through about an hour's worth of TV (fast forwarding through commercials) during a workout.  Here's what I've been watching lately.

1. The Biggest Loser.  This new season is all about former athletes (who have "let themselves go" in the words of my 13 year old son) getting a second chance.  I cried about 7 times watching the first show!  Seriously I don't know what makes me so emotional watching this show, but thankfully I have not fallen or injured myself while crying & working out.  I really really like the new trainers, especially the girl....can't remember her name.  One of the things she said was that you either operate out of fear or love.  Everything you do, every choice you make is either out of fear or love.  Wow!  Deep deep words that I really liked!


2.  Extreme Weight Loss.  I recorded several of these episodes during the summer and finally got around to watching them.  To be honest, some of them I couldn't really get into, so I couldn't make myself watch the entire episode.  But there was one gal named Georgeanna Johnson who became my favorite EWL contestant ever.  She started a really awesome website called FIT is WELL, and I have really enjoyed reading about her journey.


3. Fixer Upper.  This is an HGTV series based in Waco, Texas.  A really awesome couple (Chip and Joanna Gaines) takes really old houses and renovates them for really fun couples.  Some of their projects are monster undertakings.  And their style is just incredible.  I am ready to move to Waco, Texas and start stalking them.  Just kidding.  I do love this quote that Joanna put in one of the new homes.  TODAY IS A GOOD DAY FOR A GOOD DAY.  Yes it is!


4.  Parenthood.  This one makes me a little sad, because Parenthood is going to end.  I have been a faithful Parenthood watcher since day one.  I have laughed, cried, gotten mad, and wished I was a Braverman all in one episode.  I am sad to see this show end.  So I will have to cherish each episode this final season.  I'll probably be crying while I watch this show too.




kidecals Review!!

On occasion a company will contact me to review a product or book and usually I decline because I am way busy with three very active boys.  But when the folks at kidecals reached out to me, I couldn't say no.  The kids are back in school {hallelujah!}, so I have a little more time to get stuff done.  It also means we are on the go once school gets out....sports practice, games, meetings, dentist appointments, etc...

When my boys go to practice {right now we have football, soccer, & basketball happening}, they always take a reusable water bottle with them. And there are always about 7 water bottles that look the same. There's nothing worse than drinking from the wrong water bottle at practice!  Okay, there are some worse things, but I would rather my kids NOT share germs with the entire team.  I ordered these durable, water-resistant labels with our last name on them so everyone in the family could use them. And let me tell you, they are awesome.  They have stayed on the water bottles through the dishwasher and hand washing also!  No one has accidentally taken a swig out of our water bottles. {yay!}  


I also ordered some very trendy chalkboard labels.  I did have to buy a fancy chalk paint pen at Walmart, but it was only a couple bucks and looks way nicer than trying to use a thick piece of chalk.  I used one label on my homemade laundry detergent {which I need to make more of}.  And I am hopefully going to use the rest to organize my pantry which needs to be done so badly.



The last thing I ordered was a Christmas gift, so I can't show it.  But it is really cute and will be put to good use I'm sure.  So here's what I love about kidecals:

They are a Boulder, CO company {after living in CO for 5 years, I'm a forever fan!}

They offer free shipping on any size order!  {my order arrived in 2 days!}

You can save 15% off your first order if you sign up for their email list! {which lets you know about even more ways to save}

Maybe you're ready to start organizing, or Christmas shopping, or just need to label your kid's stuff. Either way, I highly recommend this company...you will not be disappointed in the quality of their products!!

*I received these products from kidecals in exchange for my blog post/review.  The opinions are mine.*