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BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!!!

I’m coming at y’all with a late post today, but I got up early and went Black Friday shopping this morning.  I found some REALLY GREAT deals that I want to share with y’all!

Some of these deals only last through today (like GAP and Athleta) and others will last through Monday!!  These would be perfect “gifts” to yourself or for those women you love in your life!

If you’ve followed my blog for a little bit then you know how obsessed I am with my faux leather leggings.  I love that these can be both dressed up and dressed down and the camo gives it a fun twist.  These are expensive at regular price, but they are on sale through the weekend!!


 I have a few pieces from the GAP body line and when I saw earlier this morning that GAP had the same pieces but in long sleeves AND ON MAJOR SALE, then I knew I needed to share it with y’all because I bought myself a top and new pair of bottoms!  These are the most comfortable lounge pieces ever!!




 Mom and I also stopped by Athleta this morning, and I have to admit–I prefer tops from Athleta and leggings from Lululemon.  Athleta never has sales, and today the sale was 20% off!  I love this top because you could work out in it if you want, or you could wear it for a regular day.  Their tops are so soft and hold up well as long as you wash it the right way.



I love this time of year because I can wear sweaters all the time!  This sweater is loose for a comfy fit and could easily be front tucked (like the picture above) to help create a shape on your body if you don’t always want to wear oversized tops.  Best part??  It’s under $25!!

Tips for Staying Healthier During the Holidays

With Thanksgiving happening tomorrow (so crazy!) and then Christmas parties just around the corner, there will be LOTS of opportunities to overeat and ruin your diet.  And most of us have more than one Thanksgiving feast to attend–which means a lot of eating.

I thought I’d share with you some of the tips I’m going to try to follow in order to make sure that I enjoy the holiday and don’t leave regretting everything I ate.

1. Fill up on the protein.
Turkey is a lean protein, so get more turkey and less sides.  Just make sure you stay away from the skin if your turkey has been fried or baked.  


2. Allow yourself 3 sides.
Instead of getting a little sample of every side (which can add up), pick 3 that you want to treat yourself to and sample those.  My favorites that I’m definitely putting on my plate are dressing and baked mac and cheese.  We actually have 3 meals to go to, so I guess I’ll just decide on my 3rd when I see all of the sides available!


3. No breads!
Do you really need a roll?  You don’t.  And if you are going to get dressing like I’m going to, then that counts as your bread since it contains cornbread.  Yes, rolls are good but they aren’t essential and are unnecessary calories.


4. Allow yourself a tiny dessert.
I’m going to allow myself a tiny slice of pumpkin pie since it’s a once a year dessert.  Usually I would get a piece of this, a piece of that, and eventually, my dessert plate might have 3 things on it.  Pick the dessert you want the most, and treat yourself!


5. Get some exercise in!
Our first Thanksgiving is tonight, so I will be exercising this morning to try to get my metabolism going.  Maybe in between cooking, take a break and go out for a brisk 15 minute walk.  You’ll feel much better going into Thanksgiving knowing you’ve had a little exercise–that always works for me 😊


6. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
If you overeat, then don’t be so hard on yourself.  Give yourself some grace, but also be cognizant of what you eat the rest of the day.  If you overeat at one Thanksgiving, don’t go home and eat your leftover pie you made.  This morning I’ll be eating 2 hardboiled eggs for breakfast, and then for lunch, I’ll have some deli turkey meat and a few veggie straws.  Both are filling meals and healthy meals to prepare for tonight’s calorie-filled feast 😜


And if you want to wear something stylish, yet comfortable…
–this sweater  (on sale!)
–my favorite leggings!!


Do you have any other tips that you follow to ensure you are healthier during the holidays?

The Song That Plays When You Walk Into a Room

Have you ever thought about that?  What song would you want played walking into a room?

Well, for some reason I have thought about that and I can’t decide between two.  Both songs have great beats at the beginning that would allow me to make a great entrance 😜

“American Girl” by
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers



“Voodoo Child” by
Jimi Hendrix


Now it’s your turn!
Leave a comment telling me what song you would want to play as you walked into a room?!