Insta Friday

We're linking up to Life Rearranged

for Insta-Friday.  

Ok, so we're back on track for Insta Fridays... we got a little, um, busy in November and December (read: organized chaos), but we are back to our normal craziness, which is completely manageable on most days.

Anyhoo.... Like MANY, I re-dedicated myself to more healthy eating after Christmas. I didn't even wait until the first- I was in full swing on Dec. 26th.  That "organized chaos" that I mentioned above also was hazardous to my diet- I was a little out of control on the sugar-diet.  So, I reigned it back in and I'm already down about 8 pounds since then.  I feel much better already and I would really like to get down to my REAL goal, which is still about 20 pounds away...

So, after a couple of weeks of eating chicken and fish (I don't eat red meat), I found myself studying the spice aisle for some creativity.  I decided to try this and it has added a nice little "kick" to my boring chicken.  Tonight, I made a salad with grilled chicken over arugula with red peppers and cucumber.  It was YUMMY.

The other component to the healthy lifestyle is, of course, exercising almost every day.  I just really do not feel good if I don't do something most days.  I was running in the fall and I was liking it, but never got to the point of loving it.  "They" say that once you get past a certain point, yada, yada, yada... I may pick it up again, but for now, I am enjoying my hour long walks in our beautiful neighborhood.  We have many hills, so it's a pretty good hike.  

I've been a little obsessed with making these felt flowers lately.  I've made several versions, but this one is my favorite. You cannot even believe how easy it is.  I love to wear them on my jackets or sweaters- a great little pop of color, especially in the winter.  We're going to make these at our March workshop, so if you are in town, be sure and sign up... so fun!

I was running errands the other day and I parked near this car that has eyelashes. Seriously? I want this. 

This is a couple weeks old, but it was so sweet, I had to share. The pre-teen boy and I were texting...And I love that he still tells me that he loves me. at 12 1/2. I know these days are numbered, but I am cherishing them right now. 

My husband is a bit of a goof.  He was very excited when I returned his level the other day- I had been holding it captive at the store.  He put it on his head and exclaimed, "I'm so level headed." Yes, this is what I live with.  Oh, and this is not a very good picture of him- he's much more handsome without the instagram effects.    

So, that's it.  My week in review in cell-phone photos. Don't you just love technology? 

Until next time....

Kim