Comfort Food

Comfort food is different for everyone.  Mr. Dan loves peanut butter toast and a big glass of milk as comfort.  I agree but usually add raspberry jam to my toast.  Some people like soups, other's like mom's mac and cheese - really I think it depends on the person, where they are from and how they were raised.  But I think one thing we can agree on is that everyone has some type of comfort food, something that makes them feel warm and fuzzy, something they'll eat on a bad day, if they're sick or something that reminds them of home.  It's a good feeling to have that food.  It reminds me of home, of being a kid, of all the comforting things I remember.

Today I made home made mac and cheese.  Mom's recipe;)  Now I can't give you the recipe, it's a family secret, but what I can do is tell you that this wonderful, yummy, hot, soothing dish made my day so much better. The feeling of warmth and the memories that came back just made me smile.  I know we're due for a big storm later in the week and so it's got me wondering.  What is your comfort food?  What do you turn to in order to get that warm fuzzy feeling?

Wedding Wednesday - Invites

So we've only got 7 months til the wedding.  It seems like just yesterday we got engaged.  Where did all that time go?! I have a dress, I have a veil.  We have a guest list,wedding party, venue, caterer, photog....what else do we need....Oh yes, those ominous invitations!  Well, being the crazy that I am, I've decided to make my own invitations.  I want them to be fun, fit with the colours, simple and really just something nice that I can send to people.  Oh...and I'd like to not spend an arm and a leg or 4 months of my life making them.  Simple requests, right?  Well, maybe not.  I've spent MONTHS looking for invitations.  It's hard business. I couldn't find anything I liked.  It was too simple or it didn't fit or it wasn't what I wanted.  Here's some of the things I came across that were close but just not it...

It's alright..but not at all what I wanted.  First thing I found when I googled "red and yellow wedding invites".

This is super cute but it was out of price range.  And it's not quite right...

I liked this...in red and yellow.  But not quite it.

And then I found...

http://www.theuncommonbride.com/diy_thediyphoebe.htm

THIS!! I love it.  No it's not red and yellow but it's easy enough for me to switch out the black for some nice yellow patterned paper.  It's a DIY kit from the Uncommon Bride, which I believe is out of Montreal, and I'm in love.  I'm going to use this as my inspiration, tweak it a bit and let 'er rip!!  I'm quite excited.

I'll post pics once I've gotten a sample done.  Thoughts? Suggestions?

My mom...

My mom is wonderful.  I can't say enough good things about her.  She's one of my best friends, she's kind and giving and talented and funny.  I could go on.  Anyways, mom knew I was having a rough day and so she sent me this.  I love it!  The red is my favorite line;)

 Thanks for the cute e-mail mom!

Words for Women to Live By 

1. Aspire to be Barbie - the bitch has everything.

2. If the shoe fits - buy them in every color.

3. Take life with a pinch of salt.. A wedge of lime, and a shot of tequila.

4. In need of a support group? - Cocktail hour with the girls!

5. Go on the 30 day diet. (I'm on it and so far I've lost 15 days).

6. When life gets you down - just put on your big girl panties and deal with it.

7. Let your greatest fear be that there is no PMS and this is just your personality.

8. I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok. They know me here.

9. Lead me not into temptation, I can find it myself.

10. Don't get your knickers in a knot; it solves nothing and makes you walk funny..

11. When life gives you lemons - buy some Coronas.

12. Forget about the perfect man - he's living in San Fran with his boyfriend.

13. Keep your chin up, only the first 40 years of parenthood are the hardest.

14. If it has tires or testicles it's gonna give you trouble.

15. By the time a women realizes her mother was right, she has a daughter who thinks she's wrong. 

'Good friends are like stars.........You don't always see them, but you know they are always there'
'Remember yesterday, dream about tomorrow, but live for today'.

Oh deariest of days...

Sometimes in the dead of winter you need a good pick-me-up.  Apparently January 17 has been calculated to be one of the most depressing days of the year, or something like that.  Anyways, I think that's silly but I know that every once in a while winter gets you down and you need to get a grin.  In light of this I present, for your enjoyment, today's top 5 hilarious pug videos:





5) Falling asleep
4) Almost swimming
3) Pug vs Baby
2) Pug falls in!
1) The pug head tilt




Enjoy!

For those healthy types...

I know a lot of us have made new year's resolutions to be healthier so here are some things that I do to help me keep on track.

 Eat a variety of healthy foods.  Whole grains, fresh veggies and fruits, milk products, etc.  Choose low fat, less salt, etc when you can.

Get moving!! It's recommended that adults get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, while children need a full hour each day.  Get yourself moving - shovel snow, take the dogs for a walk, go to the gym.  But whatever you do : stick with it!!


Find encouragement!  I really find that having friends or family members along on your healthy journey helps.  I try to talk to at least one supportive person a day.  It really helps motivate you!

Track what you eat.  Get a journal, get a notebook, use your iPhone or BB, use something like Sparkpeople...I don't care how you do it but seriously, you NEVER know what you're putting into your body until you start tracking it.

I've successfully lost 12 lbs over the past few months by doing these few things.  I hope your new year's resolutions to be healthier, lose weight, eat better, etc go as well as mine!

New Year's Declarations

I don't like resolutions.  I prefer to think of them as declarations.  I declare that I will do X, this year.  So in honour of that here is my list for 2011...

1) Spend more time with Mr. Dan.
2) Continue my healthy living campaign (but don't lose more than 20 lbs b/c then I won't fit into my dress! EEP!)
3) Save $6k by the end of 2011.  This puts us half way to our 20% down payment for a house.

What are you declaring you'll do this year?

2011

Happy New Year, faithful reader!