You guys. Dandelions have TAKEN OVER OUR YARD. We mowed on Sunday and they are already a foot above the grass. One day, I was feeling pumped up and began pulling a crap ton. Those roots are insanity. And they almost gross me out. It’s like pulling a dozen thick worms. And then there are spiders and other creatures everywhere. And the roots just break most of the time as you pull them. So it’s not even satisfying. And that means they are going to grow back. It’s so frustrating. And all these people on my instagram told me I need to leave the dandelions because the bees need them. Which I 100% get. But we have neighbors who have the most beautiful lawn on earth and I’m pretty sure they were hoping for neighbors who would actually care for their lawn, unlike they’ve had in the past. I don’t mind having a couple dandelions, but that just isn’t possible. When there is one, there is about to be one thousand. That’s just a simple fact. What the hell to do?
Moving on. After living with carpet for the past year and now having only wood floors…omg. It grosses me out. I might as well keep sweeping and mopping every single moment of every single day. I can’t imagine what our carpet looked like deep inside. And how do people with dogs that shed A LOT keep up with that sh*t? Jackson sheds a good amount, but they are small hairs so you can’t see them as easily. And the hair still drives me absolutely nuts. But for real, the floors are always dirty. Have any of you bought a Rumba? I think that needs to go high on our priority list. Probably after furniture since we don’t have that yet.
I just found the best self tanner ever. EVER! My calluses may be brown, but whatever, at least my skin is a little darker without tanning beds!
My eye will not stop twitching. Two days now, two freaking days.
Wait, back to the house stuff. Stop getting distracted. I’m so excited because since we’ve ordered furniture, placed an order with a friend to make our dining table, got a new mattress and started working on the bedroom, I’ll soon have some house furnishing posts for you! Spicing it up a little bit. There will still be lots of food, fashion fridays and workouts, but now there will be a little home decor ideas as well! I recently started posting pictures of my vanity area in my bedroom, but that still needs a couple touches. So I think I’m going to talk about my mattress I got recently. Because it’s amazing. Have you ever heard of intellibed? It’s a non toxic, gel material bed that has amazing back support and helps regulate blood flow. When I started doing research about beds when we moved into our new house, the stats about this bed and all the amazing feedback won we over. I seriously had no idea how toxic a mattress can be. Frightening.
But get this, I’ll even have a discount for you guys. Yessir. I’m working with this company to save you money and get you sleeping a healthy, deep sleep. Sofreakingpumped. But until then, drink this. Because it’s delicious. And inspired by Ginger Newtrition adrenal cocktail which uses cold pressed orange juice, collagen, and salt to make the most delicious drink. This time I just spiced it up a little bit! Thanks for the inspiration, you amazing health coach you!
Raspberry Sunrise Breakfast Shake
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 1/2 cup cold-pressed orange juice
- 1 cup frozen chopped bananas
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 heaping tablespoon coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon Great Lakes Collagen
- pinch of himalayan pink salt
Instructions
- If you don’t care about the swirly look, you can blend this all together until completely smooth.
- If you want the swirly look: first blend together the raspberries and orange juice until smooth, set aside.
- Then blend together bananas, almond milk, coconut cream, gelatin and salt until smooth.
- Pour banana mixture into 3-4 glasses, then top it with the raspberry mixture and swirl around with a straw.
- Serve immediately.
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my eye has been twitching for at least 3 weeks now 😉
and yes, we have a Roomba and it’s the best thing ever. hands down. we bought ours at bed bath and beyond, and when the battery starts to wear out or something breaks off we trade it in for a new one. we have had at least 3 over the past 6 years and only paid an upgrade fee once. we have a german shepherd, or german shedder as we affectionately call her. get one. even before a couch. you could sit on your clean floor………… just saying.
We bought a house with espresso brown, dark hardwood floors. They are stunning, the 5 seconds a year they are clean.
We have all hardwood floors on our main living floor, and we <3 our Roomba!!! We have a german shorthaired pointer, and he sheds his short hairs like you wouldn't believe. And Roomba picks them right up plus all the dirt he brings in on his nails after digging for chipmunks in the backyard. The dog did attack Roomba once, but Dad set him straight on that point. And Roomba has been safe ever since. Best wedding present we got, hands down.
I moved into a new house about 18 months ago and had the same type of lawn care issue but with crabgrass. No matter what I did it kept coming back. I decided to let the professionals handle it and I got a TruGreen contract. I’m not sure if you have TruGreen in CO, but I’m sure you have someone like them. They take care of everything: weeds and fertilizing, and you can also get shrub care and insect control. I pay $450 for the year and it is well worth it. AND, if they don’t kill something you want killed they’ll come back for free as often as needed. It’s saved me a ton of time and headache. [No, I don’t work for them and I wasn’t paid to write this.]
Ooh what’s the self tanner you’re using!?
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Drench-Instant-Tanner-Lotion/dp/B0082MSGDQ
Does this self tanner come off when you work out and sweat? I’m usually drenched during and after my workouts and previous tanners I have used come off on my work out clothes and the towel I’m using to wipe the sweat from my face. And does it smell bad? And I love your house, congrats!!
nope! and no it doesn’t smell either
i sometimes get a real twitchy eye. I increased my magnesium supplement and “magic” it stopped.
I have wood floors and a very sheddy yellow lab, and this thing changed my life. http://www.neatorobotics.com/robot-vacuum/xv/xv-21/ (I think you can find them cheaper on Amazon…) I’ve had it for months, I use it almost every day, and no complaints!
I also have a Neato, it is awesome. Program it to run once a day and it keeps up with the fur.
I also highly recommend the Furminator dog brush – it brushes out a disgusting amount of fur from my lab!
Swiffer for the hard wood floors! I actually like having all hard wood instead of carpet. It feels much cleaner to me. Just keep a swiffer and a broom nearby and give it a once over every day or so and then do a full cleaning – vinegar/water combo once a week.
Yes, I need to know what self tanner you are using ASAP!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Drench-Instant-Tanner-Lotion/dp/B0082MSGDQ