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Today I’m linking up with Michelle from The Vintage Apple for Oh, How Pinteresting!





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Christmas Giveaway!!!!

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{GUEST POST} Natalie from At Home With The Hinkleys

Today, Natalie from At Home with the Hinkleys is posting about one of her favorite holiday traditions. I hope you enjoy and show her some bloggy love!

Welcome, Natalie!

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Hello all, I am Natalie from At Home with the Hinkleys, and I am so excited to be guest posting today! 

A little about myself and my little blog:
The Hinkleys
As I said before, I am Natalie, and to my right there is Aaron, my husband of almost 1 year in January.  I am a 30 year old accountant, Aaron is a 31 year old student getting his PhD in Philosophy if he will ever get his dissertation finished…  We live in Houston, TX.  We are total goofballs.  I write about our life, and general talking points from subjects I find interesting or humorous.  We (I) hope you get a chance to pop by and say hi!
Aaron and I are celebrating our first married Christmas this year, and it is extra exciting because we are both Christmas fanatics.  As we were decorating and discussing the types of Christmas traditions we wanted to have for our family, we decided we wanted to start a Nutcracker collection.  I love them and find it very cool and interesting how many different varieties there are!
Who doesn’t want a hippie nutcracker??
If I had to pick a nutcracker for both Aaron and myself I think my pic for Aaron would be:
The guy is a Simpsons fanatic, so this would be perfect!
This would also be perfect
For the bow tie wearing philosopher in your life.
The only one I could find that was even close to an accountant was Scrooge.  🙁 (lol)
We aren’t that bad!
So aside from the obvious prejudices towards accountants that the nutcracker makers have, I am really looking forward to starting and growing our collection!
Is there anything special you collect, Christmas themed or otherwise??
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I’m LOVING Natalie’s collection of nutcrackers! I have collected a few over the years, but this makes me want to grow my collection even more. There are so many types out there now! Go check out Natalie’s blog! You won’t regret it.
Christmas Giveaway!!!
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Christmas GIVEAWAY!!!

Hello everyone! I am so excited to finally be posting this amazing giveaway! First off I want to thank all of my readers! Over the last two months I have gone from 3 followers to 250+! That is crazy awesome! Thank you all so much for reading my pointless thoughts and rambles. On to the giveaway…

The ladies on my sidebar are awesome and you should definitely go check out their blogs! They are giving away TONS of free ad space, a Magazine Subscription of your choice, Harmony Bay Holiday Blend Coffee, a $15 Starbucks gift card, $20 Starbucks gift card, $15 Target gift card, Personalized Wine Cork Letter, Hair Ties, and a $10 Subway Gift Card! All of this goes to ONE lucky winner! Yeah, I told you – they are AWESOME and so generous. Go enter below in the rafflecopter but first, meet the ladies:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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It’s Monday! What are you reading? (9)

“It’s Monday! What are you reading?” is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Post the books you finished reading last week, the books you are currently reading, and the books you plan to read this week.

Book(s) Read: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Currently Reading: Adulation by Elisa Lorello

For Review: The Bellwether by James W. Nelson


What I plan to read next: The Distant Hours by Kate Morton

What are you reading this week?

Christmas Giveaway

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Sunday Social (5)


Sunday Social




This week’s questions:





1. Favorite Holiday Movies/TV Specials?





-My favorite Christmas movies are Elf, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. My favorite T.V. special is obviously TBS’s marathon of A Christmas Story. We watch it every year.

Via
2. Do you do any volunteering during the holidays if so what? If not what would you do?






-We shop for Christmas gifts for children for a charity through our church. Once, I actually had the privilege of giving the children their gifts as well and it was so special. I’ll never forget it.

3. Favorite toy received as a Child for the Holidays?






-Our 4 wheeler was a pretty awesome surprise. Santa was good to me that year.

4. What was your must have item in high school for the Holidays?






-This isn’t really an “item” but I remember everyone would change their ringtones to Christmas songs (although I still do that).



5. Item you begged for the most and never got?





A dog. I always begged my parents for a dog but never got one until Pippa! This isn’t from my childhood, but for the last couple of years I have asked for a Michael Kors watch. We will see if I get it this year. (Hint to the hubs)

6. What do you do on Christmas Eve? 






-It’s different every year. This year, due to a busy Christmas day, Ryan and I will celebrate our Christmas together on Christmas Eve. We also watch A Christmas Story on TBS.

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Stacking the Shelves (4)

“Stacking the Shelves” is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews to spotlight the books you have added to your shelf. 

Purchased:

The Distant Hours by Kate Morton
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Weekend in Paris by Robyn Sisman
French Kiss by Susan Johnson
Hope in a Jar by Beth Harbison
Did you purchase any books this week?

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{GUEST POST} Tarole at “Island Livin’ with One Haole Girl”

Aloha all you Southern Sunflowers and Coffee Bean readers!

I’m Tarole and I blog over at Island Livin’ with One Haole Girl
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I’m stoked that Logan is allowing me to guest post today! I absolutely love her blog and I think she is so stinkin’ adorable! Don’t you agree?
Moving on..
Today I’m bringing you a post on health/fitness. I’m such a health nut and am always looking for work out routines and new healthy recipes. I have an entire blog dedicated to leading a healthy lifestyle (plus it acts as GREAT motivation!) You can visit it here.
There are SO many ways to lead a healthy lifestyle. Whether it be in the kitchen, in the gym, or what have you. People think they have to spend tons of money on “healthier” foods or memberships to a big fancy gym. No. Wrong. I don’t have a gym membership, nor do I waste money on those packages claiming to be “fat free” or whatever they say these days. 
Want to know the secrets to my success?
Yup.
She’s The Biggest Loser coach for a reason people! 
Things I love about the 30 Day Shred video:
  • You can work out in the comfort of your own home – not a stinky, sweaty gym with creepy guys staring at you. 
  • All you need is a set of hand weights, and a mat if you’re on a hard surface.  
  • It’s only 20 minutes with a 2 minute warm up and a 2 minute cool down.
  • There are THREE levels so you can work your way up as you get stronger and more fit.
  • She has two friends working with her. One for beginners and one for more advanced. You can make it as hard or as easy as you want.

Personally, I use a set of 5 lbs weights. I have a smaller frame, so to tone and be lean, I use a lighter set of weights, but that doesn’t mean I’m not still working my ass off. I also use a set of 2 lb ankle weights to add a little extra to the work out.

Don’t think I just get by on a 20 minute video work out. 

I’m also a huge fan of running. Living in Hawaii I am blessed with beautiful scenery which makes running a heck of a lot easier. But honestly, anyone can do it. And it’s the fastest way to shed that fat that’s covering up all of your defined muscles! 🙂
When it comes to running, people always have misconceptions. “I need to run hills”, “I need to run as fast as I can”, “I need to run every day”. 
Whooooaaa pump the brakes there Sally. 
No. Wrong.

Some facts about running:
  • Running on flat surfaces with slim you down, while running hills will bulk you up.
  • Women who regularly JOG live about 5.6 years longer than women who don’t jog.
  • Higher mileage isn’t always better – You don’t have to run 8 miles every time you run!
  • Running in the rain or cold does NOT mean you will get sick.
  • There’s no set speed you have to keep while running. Set YOUR own pace.



I am training for a half marathon, so I actually will run 5 nights out of the week. It’s *ok* to have a rest day or two. Your body needs time to keep up and change the way you want it to. 
Of course listening to music can help with the process. I like to listen to the “Workout” station on Pandora while I run. It has upbeat music that helps me to set a good pace and gets my mind off of the actual exercise. I also use the app “Nike+ Running” It works as a GPS, records your time, pace, and distance. It also has an option for “root me on” where people can drop messages to help you keep going! Plus, it still allows me to listen to Pandora!
Moving on to Health/Nutrition

You know that saying, “abs are made in the kitchen”? Well, it’s true. 
Often times people think working out on the regular will allow them to eat whatever kind of junk they want.
No. Wrong.

Working out will dramatically increase your fitness, but you have to be in full force if you want that dream body, or to simply live a healthier life style. 
“But Tarole, healthier foods are SO expensive”
I bet you there is a farmer’s market at least once a week somewhere close by where you live. These days people are all about locally grown and organic. Farmers markets are a GREAT way to save money while getting those healthy fruits and veggies you need to have a balanced diet.
Pay attention to your problem areas. There are specific foods that are geared more towards specific areas. For example, my problem are is the midsection. I like to store a lot of belly fat for some weird reason. So I like to stick to foods packed with protein, omega -3 fatty acids, and fiber (spinach, fish, and nuts). There are so many foods that can help sky rocket your metabolism. That in itself will shed body fat. 
Another app I like to take advantage of is called, “My Fitness Pal“. This is great for those of who who are dieting and exercising to lose weight, but it’s also great for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s basically like a food diary. You record everything you eat (you can even scan barcodes of packages and the nutrition facts are recorded for you) insert the amount of calories burned during your workout, and it tells you if you are good to go, or if you need to eat more or burn more calories. It’s a great tool to have!
I’m sorry this post was so long – but you made it through! I could go on and on about this subject. If you have any questions, concerns, or would simply like a few tips in the health/fitness department, shoot me an email – I’d love to help you out!
Stick to a daily routine of health and fitness and this could be your result!

That’s me!
Living in Hawaii – A bikini is an almost every day attire. 

I hope you enjoyed my post and found it semi useful! If you’d like, head on over to my blog for more tips and ideas. I have a whole page dedicated to a healthy lifestyle!
Thanks so much Logan for letting me take over and writing an obnoxiously long post. Isn’t she the greatest! 
Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) and Happy Holidays everyone!
Xoxo,

Isn’t she awesome!? And holy cow, I want her body! I know that during the holidays, I need a bit of motivation to stay away from the sweets and get off my tush to work out. I hope this gave y’all the extra push it gave me! Thank you, Tarole!

Be sure to go check out her blog for more tips!

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It’s Ok Thursday (2)


Its Ok Thursdays






It’s ok:







that I have called Bath & Body Works “Bed Bath and Body” all week. Oops.







that I cried when I heard Kate was pregnant.







that I want to move here:















that I’ve had zero time to read this week.





that it’s 78° in December.





that I bought 4 candles…for myself.





that I decorated for Christmas BEFORE Thanksgiving (gasp).





that I bought my dog a Christmas stocking.





that I don’t  have my Christmas cards yet.



What’s okay with you?



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Oh How Pinteresting (8)


 




Today I’m linking up with Michelle from The Vintage Apple for Oh, How Pinteresting!

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Happy Wednesday!

Helen’s Giveaway.

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Harry Potter Link-Up (1)

I’m linking up with Tarole, Ashley, and Kim for the Harry Potter Party! Whoop!


1. What is your favorite quote from the Harry Potter series?


“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
-Albus Dumbledore 


2. How old were you when you became a fan of the series?


I fell in love when I began watching the movies when they first came out in 2001 (I was 15), but I didn’t read the books until I as 22.


3. Have you ever tried any HP recipes at home?


No, but I’d love to! I wouldn’t mind getting the HP cook book! 


4. Which sort of obscure character would you want to know more about?


Via



This one is tough. Bellatrix, maybe because I am a psych nerd and her craziness fascinates me. I’d love to know what made her so crazy. I’d like to know more about that entire family (Sirius, his mother, Bellatrix, Narcissa, etc.).


5. Have you ever used Harry Potter to prove a point in your everyday life?


Not to prove a point, but I’ve been known to quote the books.


6. Be honest…would you dabble in the dark arts?


Absolutely! But I’d use it for good, not evil.


7. Shop you would most like to visit in Diagon Alley?


Via



Flourish and Blotts! Hello, book heaven in the wizarding world!

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