Tone it up

So I will admit it, I’m really bad about working out on a regular basis. I know I need to do it more often and that it makes me feel better, but I have the worst self control. My lazy butt always says ugh I don’t feel like it, I’ll work out tomorrow. Clearly that gets me no where. The last few weeks I have been trying to get in a schedule of working out and I am absolutely loving the workouts from Tone it up. There are lots of free videos on their website and on Youtube. Currently they are doing the love your body series until Valentines day. The toning videos are tough but they really work and are pretty short so you can’t make up the excuse you don’t have time. You also should be running or doing some sort of cardio, which I have not been doing. I have a great running trail right by my house but it’s dark before I go to work and after I come home, so I just need to start doing some cardio at the gym.  I’m warning you though, the men in your life will be drooling over the cute girls Katrina and Karena in he videos. They also just started airing the show Toned Up on Bravo which is a hilarious behind the scenes look of what they do on a daily bases. Watching the show made me love these girls even more as they are just so goofy and their quirky personality truly shows. So in case you are having a hard time getting motivated to keep your new year resolutions, check out these videos and get toned up!

Target Home Deals

I was at Target a few weeks ago just perusing the aisles like I love to do and oh my goodness they have some great pieces for your home at amazing prices! I couldn’t believe how good these pieces looked and they were matched with a low target price! Most the cool pieces I saw were small furniture pieces but we are maxed out on our space or I would be picking some of these beauties up! Keep on eye on Targets great home collections when you stop in the store or online.


Threshold ottoman $39.99 link not available

Threshold side table, link not available

Threshold Ottoman on sale $50.99 online

Threshold upholstered grey ottoman, link not available, $34.99

Threshold accent chairs $34.99 (yes I’m serious!), link not available

Room Essentials concrete lamp with teal accent $14.99-22.99 base. shade separate

Room Essentials dipped cement lamp base $21.99-29.99

Threshold end table, link not available


Threshold tufted ottoman on sale $62.99 online

Threshold tufted bench on sale for $89.99 online

Threshold green vase $14.99-34.99
I hope this gives you all some inspiration that you can get amazing designs for great prices! Where are your favorite places to shop for pieces for your home on a budget?

Crafting

 

I'm having fun working on a button crafting project! Can't wait to show you guys in a few weeks! Look at all these cute pink buttons I got! Stay tuned for the post showing what I made.

I'm happy to now have a pin it button showing on all my images. Hover over the top left side of the picture and you can easily pin it. As many of you know I love Pinterest for everything from recipes to inspiration for interiors. If you aren't already following me on Pinterest, you can follow me here! I'm warning you though, I have a lot of pins! Hope you all are enjoying your weekend, I've been pretty lazy today!

Recipe Review: Pomegranate Mojito

A new favorite drink of mine is the pomegranate mojito. I enjoyed making these for some friends over New Years Eve. I started with this recipe and then adapted it to my taste. I cut the sugar in half and it is still plenty sweet for me. Sometimes I add a few more mint leaves or more club soda. You will figure out what you like! Here is my modified recipe:

1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
12 mint leaves
6 tablespoons white rum
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup club soda

In a tall glass place the sugar, fresh squeezed lime juice and the mint leaves in the bottom. Use a muddler to mash up the mixture to release the flavors of the mint. Add the rum and pomegranate juice. I just used the bottled POM juice for mine. Fill the glass with lots of ice so you can keep this drink nice and cold. Top with club soda, I normally don’t measure this out and just do a little bit to fill it to the brim. Finish with a stir of the straw and sip away.

For those who don’t like pomegranate juice, omit the juice but add a bit more sugar, up to an extra half of a tablespoon, depending on your preference.