Friday, November 16, 2012
Big news!
We're getting hitched! J popped the question at the Magic Kingdom on vacation last weekend. Couldn't be happier or more excited. Be warned that this blog may temporarily turn into a wedding blog :) inspiration and idea blog recommendations are welcome!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Disney!
Hi Friends!
Sorry again for the blog silence. Lots of things have been going on lately, and things are only going to get busier by the day with the holidays on the way! Can't complain though, it is certainly my favorite time of the year. To make it even more exciting this year, John and I are going on a Disney vacation starting tomorrow! I am so excited that I can barely contain myself at this point. I am seriously feeling like a 10 year old, but I'm ok with that.
We booked the trip back in the summer when Disney was offering a free dining deal when you booked park tickets and a Disney hotel. If you are considering Disney at all, I HIGHLY recommened trying to book when they have free dining. I am convinced it saves a fortune. Disney is already an expensive place to go, so knowing that all meals are paid for in advance (and free for us) is awesome. We even get to use our "table service" meals at really nice restaurants where some of the entrees are $30 or $40 per person, so obviously you can enjoy some really lovely meals that you might not otherwise spring for on vacation, too.
I will also make anothe recommendation if any of you are thinking of planning a trip: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2013 has been the best resource. I cannot say enough good things about this book. It is insanely organized and gives great tips about everything. I mean everything...even how to avoid blisters. You heard it here first :) I'm planning on using their "scientific" Touring Plans for each of the parks, and supposedly they can shave up to 4 hours in wait times and wasted time off of your day. This makes my organized little heart sing. John thinks I'm a psycho for so much planning ahead, but I assured him that Disney is something that requires a ton of prep, and is not exactly a place you go to relax. I think he'll appreciate my over the top research once we get there.
I'll report back next week with photos and stories, I'm sure. Follow along on Instagram too if you'd like (bchappell86). xoxo
Sorry again for the blog silence. Lots of things have been going on lately, and things are only going to get busier by the day with the holidays on the way! Can't complain though, it is certainly my favorite time of the year. To make it even more exciting this year, John and I are going on a Disney vacation starting tomorrow! I am so excited that I can barely contain myself at this point. I am seriously feeling like a 10 year old, but I'm ok with that.
We booked the trip back in the summer when Disney was offering a free dining deal when you booked park tickets and a Disney hotel. If you are considering Disney at all, I HIGHLY recommened trying to book when they have free dining. I am convinced it saves a fortune. Disney is already an expensive place to go, so knowing that all meals are paid for in advance (and free for us) is awesome. We even get to use our "table service" meals at really nice restaurants where some of the entrees are $30 or $40 per person, so obviously you can enjoy some really lovely meals that you might not otherwise spring for on vacation, too.
I will also make anothe recommendation if any of you are thinking of planning a trip: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2013 has been the best resource. I cannot say enough good things about this book. It is insanely organized and gives great tips about everything. I mean everything...even how to avoid blisters. You heard it here first :) I'm planning on using their "scientific" Touring Plans for each of the parks, and supposedly they can shave up to 4 hours in wait times and wasted time off of your day. This makes my organized little heart sing. John thinks I'm a psycho for so much planning ahead, but I assured him that Disney is something that requires a ton of prep, and is not exactly a place you go to relax. I think he'll appreciate my over the top research once we get there.
I'll report back next week with photos and stories, I'm sure. Follow along on Instagram too if you'd like (bchappell86). xoxo
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Election Day 2012
I'm not going to use this space to talk about personal political views (those of you who know me know who I voted for), but I want to encourage everyone to VOTE! It's such an important right to exercise. So, no matter who you are voting for, just get out there and do it!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Week End Recap
Happy Friday friends! I had a really mixed week, productivity-wise. Started out procrastinating way too much, but I've had weird spring cleaning bursts of energy every night! It's like I cannot possibly clean or organize enough things in my house. I'm still trying to purge my closets too, so those are a work in progress. I will share at some point though!
Detox has still been going well. I have slipped up a few times and eaten more carbs than I would like (I confess to eating 3 pieces of cake at the office potluck on Wednesday...oops). Otherwise I've been doing well in the diet department, and I think I have lost about a pound. Very good news. Exercise isn't going quite as well, but I have gotten back into Just Dance for Wii and I went for a walk last night. Baby steps. It's also been 7 days without any unnecessary spending! All I've spent money on is food. Hopefully all these trends continue, because I'm feeling really good overall.
Since I've been taking a lot of things out of my life, I've decided to add something really important that I've been slacking on lately, which is phone calls to my nearest and dearest. Started the trend last night by calling BFF Julie, whom I had not spoken to I longer than I'd like to admit. So so good to catch up with her. Next up is my lovey who is in Denmark in grad school. I can't wait to hear how that is going, and when I can come visit :)
Happy Friday, loves! Hope you have an incredible weekend!
Detox has still been going well. I have slipped up a few times and eaten more carbs than I would like (I confess to eating 3 pieces of cake at the office potluck on Wednesday...oops). Otherwise I've been doing well in the diet department, and I think I have lost about a pound. Very good news. Exercise isn't going quite as well, but I have gotten back into Just Dance for Wii and I went for a walk last night. Baby steps. It's also been 7 days without any unnecessary spending! All I've spent money on is food. Hopefully all these trends continue, because I'm feeling really good overall.
Since I've been taking a lot of things out of my life, I've decided to add something really important that I've been slacking on lately, which is phone calls to my nearest and dearest. Started the trend last night by calling BFF Julie, whom I had not spoken to I longer than I'd like to admit. So so good to catch up with her. Next up is my lovey who is in Denmark in grad school. I can't wait to hear how that is going, and when I can come visit :)
Happy Friday, loves! Hope you have an incredible weekend!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Diet 101
Don't make delicious Paula Deen chocolate chip pound cakes for your coworkers. You will be tempted to eat the whole thing way before it makes it to the office.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Life Detox
Happy October everyone! While I'm sad to see September go, I'm happy to welcome October. This month I'm taking advantage of the mini beginning of the month "fresh start" and detoxing a bunch of different parts of my life.
1. Diet
2. Exercise
3. Shopping/spending
4. Home
Diet: John and I both managed to reach some gross out point this weekend and have vowed to to some sort of "detox" diet for the month of October. Caveat: this is not a true detox. We're mostly just ramping up some healthy eating, and mostly limiting our carb intake. I think this diet will end up being a lot like the Paleo diet, but with dairy. I just need to stay away from the Halloween candy aisle!!
Exercise: I just need to start doing it. Period. Gym, Wii, dvds, running outside. Don't care what it is, I just have to do something. It'll probably end up being some combo of all the above just to keep it interesting.
Shopping: I've talked about my "no shop" months on the blog before. I haven't been keeping up with them as much as I should have this year. And after switching a lot of my spring/summer wardrobe out and my fall wardrobe in this weekend, I realized (again) that I have more clothing than any human being would ever need. Seeing a lot of it piled up on my guest bed just sort of put me over the edge. And saving money never hurt anyone! I'm on the verge of paying off my car (2.5 years early!) and making a really special big purchase I've been wanting for years. Noshop-tober will help with both of these things.
Home: Purging more of the clothes mentioned above. I. Have. Too. Many. I do love most of them, which makes it hard, but I seriously need to take about 100 more items out of my closet and to consignment. We'll see how this goes...
I'm planning a post later this week with some "truth" photos of all my closets and clothes piled on my bed, just to show the general clothes/shopping gluttony. Its bad, but its time to be honest!
1. Diet
2. Exercise
3. Shopping/spending
4. Home
Diet: John and I both managed to reach some gross out point this weekend and have vowed to to some sort of "detox" diet for the month of October. Caveat: this is not a true detox. We're mostly just ramping up some healthy eating, and mostly limiting our carb intake. I think this diet will end up being a lot like the Paleo diet, but with dairy. I just need to stay away from the Halloween candy aisle!!
Exercise: I just need to start doing it. Period. Gym, Wii, dvds, running outside. Don't care what it is, I just have to do something. It'll probably end up being some combo of all the above just to keep it interesting.
Shopping: I've talked about my "no shop" months on the blog before. I haven't been keeping up with them as much as I should have this year. And after switching a lot of my spring/summer wardrobe out and my fall wardrobe in this weekend, I realized (again) that I have more clothing than any human being would ever need. Seeing a lot of it piled up on my guest bed just sort of put me over the edge. And saving money never hurt anyone! I'm on the verge of paying off my car (2.5 years early!) and making a really special big purchase I've been wanting for years. Noshop-tober will help with both of these things.
Home: Purging more of the clothes mentioned above. I. Have. Too. Many. I do love most of them, which makes it hard, but I seriously need to take about 100 more items out of my closet and to consignment. We'll see how this goes...
I'm planning a post later this week with some "truth" photos of all my closets and clothes piled on my bed, just to show the general clothes/shopping gluttony. Its bad, but its time to be honest!
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