Prefect Healthy Breakfast Eggs

August 13, 2012 superexhausted 6 Comments

Prefect Breakfast. My favorite meal is breakfast. Even better is a healthy breakfast. I love eggs but the doctor says I should not be eating many. So I do a yummy variation less cholesterol because it has whites and less yokes . I love to fill my eggs up with a ton of veggies. The key is a lot of veggies and adding flavor. Mushroom are my favorite I love the wood earthy flavor. I buy the pre-sliced so I can get my morning healthy meal on the table quickly. For me healthy eating has to be easy and quick.

3 eggs (1 yoke 3 whites)
1 cup of mushrooms sliced (you can also add carrots, peppers, spinach, onions)
cooking spray
salsa
Hot sauce (Like Petes red Hot )
1 multi grain English muffin
2 tbls of Trader Joe’s pepper spread
2 kiwi

Saute mushrooms with a spray of cooking spray (if you have a great pan use water)
cook eggs (1 yoke 3 whites) in pan add salt pepper and any hot sauce (for flavor)
leave eggs to cook on low/med (running or cover so steam can firm allow them to up)
add mushroom back in pan
add salsa
remove and plate
add fruit , English muffin spread with Trader Joes Pepper spread and enjoy

I like to leave the yoke runny-ish so when the yoke runs out it gives me the image of cheese. I know it’s not but I like to play games with my food when I am being sensible.

What do you make for Breakfast?

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Who is Annie Lennox?

August 12, 2012 superexhausted 2 Comments

Why did Annie Lennox sing at the closing ceremony? Because Annie Lennox is one of the best female singers that have ever graced this earth. She has sold over 80 million record. Don’t know Annie Lennox work well you should. She was part of the duo of the Eurythmics. Lennox has been named “The Greatest White Soul Singer Alive by VH1 and on the greatest singer 100 of all times by Rolling Stones. But why is she total awesome because she never sold out. She has made 4 albums why because she only every wanted to put out music she truly loved. Annie offered her fans only the best of best. Money was never the driving force behind her music.

I adore Annie Lennox for so many reasons for me in college it was Annie Lennoxs Album Diva that got me through the many sleepless nights of endless sewing projects. She has always spoke to me the soul in her voice is that of true grace. The Medusa Album was released it as equaly as amazing earthy and soulful. Bare her next album is a collection of great songs.

If you don’t understand lets put it this way Annie did her 1st studio album in 9 years. It was a collection of amazing called “Songs of Mass Destruction“. I love the album and find it really speaks to me for where I was in life. The Song “Sing“, is a collaboration between Lennox and 23 talented female artists: Anastacia, Isobel Campbell, Dido, Céline Dion, Melissa Etheridge, Fergie, Beth Gibbons, Faith Hill, Angelique Kidjo, Beverley Knight, Gladys Knight, k.d. lang, Madonna, Sarah McLachlan, Beth Orton, Pink, Kelis, Bonnie Raitt, Shakira, Shingai Shoniwa, Joss Stone, Sugababes, KT Tunstall, and Martha Wainwright. The song was recorded to raise money and awareness for the HIV/AIDS organization. The artist respect her so much so much they all showed up to help spread the word.

Take a listen to greatness :

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Fashion, Fitness Fridays

Fashion Motivation #FitnessFriday

August 10, 2012 superexhausted 1 Comment

So this past week I was busy to say the least. As you know I did Blogher in NYC. Food well there was not a ton but Hillary and I manged to get one good meal a day. Not a smart more for me because I am a type 2 diabetic. But I survived. I walked every where so in the 3 days I walked 20,000+ steps and walked 30 flights of stairs according to my fitbit.

Good News :

I am 260 again.. so glad the number is back. Now I have to eat health and avoid skipping meals.

I personally had a great Night last night. I went into the Gap and bought a Dress and a Jacket. Granted it was a XXL but and XXL at the gap is different that an XXL at a plus size store. It is a little short, but as usually I will rocket for the event I am wearing it to (power of positive thought) . Also I went to the LandsEnd event last week I tried on a Lands End dress that was a 1XL and it totally fit and I got a color not just black- hello electric blue!! Yea Me. The clothes alone are going to keep me on track.

Tip: Buy the clothes for the size that you are don’t wait till you are smaller one outfit will be all the push you need to keep going.

The best news of the week is that my husband who has had a hard time with his Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis, has joined a gym. I am so happy for him the movement will do him wonders. He walked 1/2 mile which is wonderful. He has agreed to a challenge with me.. more to come on that in the follow weeks.

Travel

Faces of My Blogher12: Recap #linky

August 8, 2012 superexhausted 3 Comments

So when you go to a blogging conference there are people so many people, Blogher12 had 4500 women. I can possibly coverall my blogging sisters that allowed me to have a great weekend but here are some and I wanted you to meet.

One of the people that I looked forward towards seeing again at Blogher12, was MJ Tam from Chicagonista. MJ and I meet my 1st Blogher when I offered to take a picture of her and a friend. They we proceeded to talk 2 hours that night continuing the conversation the following night. We did not talk blogging but life. When I attended BlogHer10, I was not well versed in the business of blogging at the time I was just happy to have formed such a close bond with MJ. When I saw her this time at Trumpet Media RR. She gave me a big hug and told me when she found out Blogher12 was coming to NYC I was the 1st person she thought off, I thought the same thing. I am so excited that Blogher13 will be heading to Chicago so I can see her next year.

So happy to see my smiling friend Desirae from Extreme Savings with Diva Desirae Does she look familiar she should she was on TLC “Extreme Coupon”. I love her because she is all about saving but in a positive not in your face way (she never mentions it unless you ask), she is realistic and extreme couponing is not for everyone but we all can save in little ways. Love her because she gives back to others with her couponing providing food for Back Pack programs in NC bring food to families that might be short in providing for there families. Plus Desirae introduced me to CookOut restaurant in North Carolina which has the best milkshakes ever.

Barb Hoyer , I love Barb she is a very calm person it could be the fact she has many kids and handles her children with grace. Barb writes A Life in Balance, she has great tips on living healthy. She has been great at supporting me through my weightloss journey. On Thursday I was very excited to have arrived , I was revved up, Barb is calming with the craziness that was around us aka swag excitement . . Barb and I went to the Icoinx Lounge together. She stood for about an hour with me nibbling on goodies and looking for water. I have to say I was so glad she was there and she was a good sport in trying on the glasses.

Corine Ingrassia aka Complicated Mama (seen here with Christie from Real Life Wellness)

Corine was the hostess one of the most successful private parties this year at Blogher12 which the Sweet Suite. The reason for the success, I think it shows how brands working with a blogger to plan a party, achieves well throughout party that was Amazing. I want to let you know there were other involved in the party but for me it was Corine’s smiling face and happy attitude that made the night. Lori @toyinsidermom and Corrine found the space which was on the in the Viacom Building (where MTV is filmed). Corrine felt it was very important for the brands to connect, she worked really hard to do a lounge atmosphere for every very brand, allowing for connection for blogger and brand. A++ to Corrinne and Lori for a great event.

My private BlogHer one of my favorite moments was dinner with JoLynne, Hillary, and Melissa. It was the perfect end to a great weekend. I have to say it was a relax evening after 2 days parties and conference. We sat and took time to talk and relax over wine. I loved these moments of reflection away from the large 4500 women chaos. The restaurant was empty, the food was exceptional, and the conversation was amazing.

Hillary my roomie, I love her, she puts all into perspective and tells me when I am over thinking. She made the weekend lovely and fun. Since we stayed off site so we had a very relaxing time. She knew when to let me miss a official Blogher party, allowing me to decompress and sleep because I would be in better spirits if I did so. She knew me so well. Thanks for a great time Honey- in a bff sort of way!

Who made up your faces of Blogher?

Cooking, Travel

My Food at Blogher12 Tasty Tuesday

August 7, 2012 superexhausted

So all while at Blogher there is a alot of food .. samples to try. The thing is, you go all day eating and nibbling on this or that. Never really filling up. So here is my food at Blogher:

Expo floor- I was not there much but thanks to Hillshire farmsI make myself a lovely morning snack. I got to create my own recipe and they cooked it up for me. #HFRecipes

Trumpeting Media- Green Drink, I was not sure what it was from the 4 season .. but not my cup of green .. I did drink it. Pepperidge farm cookies they have come in handy after the late night

Social Luxe- they had these amazing goat cheese things .. and the young man who passed them out was easy enough ont he eyes. I have to say I have enjoyed the UnReal Candy– there tag is un junked candy, since I have been home we have really enjoyedt and being a diabetic the lower glucemic index helps.

Iconix Party I have to say an amazing buffet spread pictured at top of post by the Sheraton.. seriously the poke tuna was amazing it was hard to tear myself away. I made many new friends at near the tasting spoons.

Sweet Suite you had me at strawberries.. They are the best food ever invented.

Lands end party had the cutest mini BLT with blt stamped on them then they had a chef show us how to make amazing kids lunches.

I have to say we got in a good service rut and visited the same restaurant 3 times while there. Teds Montana Grill – the Avalon burger was amazing Blue cheese,bacon,onions, beef. with a side of green beans and fries under $20 in NYC and the best service I have ever hand in New York. Yea I ate the burger without take a picture I was very hungry from nibbling. The service was exceptional and lovely and helps to keep going.

So Blogher is not know for large meals but what I saw was creative. I avoid the 4500 women eating lunch and we went else where. What did you eat?

Product Reviews, Travel

Dancing with the Rockettes BlogerHer12 Link UP

August 6, 2012 superexhausted 34 Comments

This past week I attended BlogHer 12 in NYC. I was invited to workout with the Radio City Rockettes the event was hosted Pfizer the makers of Caltrate® and Centrum. The invited said I had to get up at 6:00 for a 7:30 workout. So Hillary and I got up after a long night of BlogHer parties. I have to say I did not sleep much because I was so excited to dance with the long legged Rockettes. I am so not a morning person. n I was dragging so early as we made out way of to Radio City Hall

Hillary made sure I was on time, boy did we learn about our weak points this weekend.. I need coffee and food regularly. We arrived and were check in. Then Pfizer people separated us into 2 groups. The Radio City Rockettes have 2 practice rooms. Hillary and I were in the smaller room. After getting settled we were given Caltrate shirts “Feel Young!” We got pictures taken in front of the step and repeat (aka that is the back drop – Yea I did not know it had a name either)

Here I am with Tara, Jessica, Myself (sporting braids) , Kelly and Colleen- all lovely Philly Ladies.

We started to dance, The Rockettes taught us the famous Wooden Solider. Trick: move hips never bend knees- great butt workout. Check the video out:

We also learned how they fan kick, In order to feel stable the Rockettes “feel the fabric” which is light touch the person back standing next to you. So you are stabilize and gives you awareness of your space.

After the dancing we learned more about the Rockettes.

The heights of a rocket ranges from 5’10” to 5’6′ they give the illusion of them being the same height by putting the tallest Rockettes in the middle, the shortest on the end.
Every Radio City Rockettes has to try out every year
Most Rockettes do not make it for there 1st audition.
There are 2 sets of Rockettes .They do 7 shows a day during the holiday season some work morning and matinee, they other set the nights.

I think for every Blogger that was there it was a dream come true to dance with a Rockettes. Good to know I had one qualification of a Rockette.. I am tall enough to be one.. and that is where any similarities between myself and a Rockette end. After 9 years of dance I have determined, I am better behind a camera or sewing machine.. I’d best be leaving the dancing to the professionals.

Check out my Rockettes Flicker page for more great shots.

Thank you to Pfizer the makers of Caltrate® and Centrum for sponsoring the event. Feeling Young is so important as you get older. Be sure to make sure you stay active, eat right and care for your body by taking a great multivitamin and calcium sublimate as you get older.

Stay Tuned all week for more BlogHer 12 Recaps

How do you stay young?

Link up your BlogHer 12 Post

Parenting, Product Reviews

Pony Royale Party

August 2, 2012 superexhausted 10 Comments

This post is sponsored by Pony Royale. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Last Friday I had a Pony Royale party. I invited 10 girls to my house for the party. What are the Pony Royale a fun toy line of ponies that are blended with a love of fashion. Each pony comes with inter changeable tails, manes, and out fits so you child can be creative with how her pony looks. The ponies are based around birthstones. The girls at the party had a fun time learning about the ponies and find they horse that goes with there birth stone.

We had the girls pick out their horses, decorative them. We then made picture frames with glittery stones just like the horses. We also did glitter tattoo so the girls sparkled like the horses. When both girl and pony were fashion ready, we had a fashion show with the horses.

Then each girl had there own photo shoot with their horse s we took pictures of them and their horses for the wonderfully birthstone frames.

The girls loved the ponies which Pony Royale combines favorite play patterns – hair play, fashion play and nurturing play. Check out the video of the girls playing and sharing about the ponys.

My daughter played all day then woke up the next morning and played. We even ended up bring the ponies to her brothers swim meet. She loved brushing and styling the horse. She is a Horse girl and add the glittery and glam of the Pony Royale horses she was thrilled. I have seen many of the moms, since the party, and all of them were telling me how much the girls love them and played with the hours of independent play. The girls love knowing that they could add to the collection and loved the story of the horses.

The full collection, featuring 12 Princess Ponies, all with the ability to mix-and-match their manes, tails and fashion pieces, will hit store shelves in late July at Toys R Us. Price $15.00 perfect birthday gift price.

Visit the Pony Royale website for more information. Pony Royale will be available starting in late August, exclusively at Toys R Us. Meanwhile, be sure to check out Pony Royale’s Facebook page and follow them on Twitter!

Parenting, Product Reviews

Wiggles 3d Game review

August 2, 2012 superexhausted

Wiggles 3d was nice enough to send me 2 games to Review. I has a guest writer review the games and let me know what she thought of the 2 games. Army vs. Aliens and Space Checkers. Enjoy the Review of wiggles newest games.

Army vs. Aliens Game Review:

Army vs. Aliens is made by Wiggles 3D. Army vs. Aliens is a game of luck and strategy.

– 2 players, ages 8+

– SRP: $15.99

It is for two people to and one person is the Army and the other is the Aliens. There are two strategy cards. Each person rolls their dice at the same time and whoever army or alien is stronger, wins the battle. There a four different game play zones. There are attack, rally, winning and draw. There are different variation in play, my son (who has Aspergers) had decided to have his sister play with him. They each rolled the dice and separate them into different categories and used the card to determine which dice they could eliminate.

It is a challenging fame to play. But my children had a blast playing it.

Space Checkers Game Review:

Space Checkers is made by Wiggles 3D. It is for 2-4 players.

– 2-4 players, ages 6+

– SRP: $15.99

The object of the game is to collect 10 opponents’ pawns, before any other person. Players pick which space alien they want to be Ixithan Empire- green, Kanaloan Alliance-yellow, Mechanoid Armada- blue, or Formic Coomcine- red. It is played just like checkers. There is a “moving in the wild area”. Where a pawn can come any direction no matter what the dice says. When your pawn is at the end of a playing area and has more spaces to move you can “wrap” to the opposite side to finish their moves up. So you win the game by being the first to collect ten pawns from your opponents.

Disclosure: The games were provided for review by Wiggles 3d . The opinions in these post are true and honest.

Written By Bonita at Fame Fortune Four Kids. Bonita is a review blogger located in the Philadelphia suburbs. You can follow her on twitter at FameFortuneFour

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