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Summer Legs!

 

It’s ALMOST summer… and if your legs are as white as mine… you may be a little concerned with wearing skirts and NOT looking “glow in the dark”.  I don’t have a lot of time to “sunbathe” nor do I want to ruin my skin anymore…   I will sometimes use self tanner if I think about it in time…. but most of the time, I’m in my closet deciding what to wear and I may avoid the skirt if my legs look like the one on the right! 🙂

I just found the BEST product that can instantly give color to your legs or other body parts!   My arms and chest seem to get color from walking or gardening outside but my legs are another story!  🙂

Found this product at Sephora and I will definitely buy it again!   Look what it did to my legs in just 5 minutes!   So much better!!!   I guess I better buy some before you guys sell it out! 🙂   ENJOY!

Theda

 

 

Which one?

So, I’m renovating my kitchen, and I’m just curious do you prefer the top or the bottom cooktop? SERIOUSLY would love your comments!  🙂  

MOM Rocks!

It’s almost Mother’s day!   Have you thought about what to get her this year?  Think about a special piece of Jewelry you own…. whether a wedding band or a necklace from your grandmother…. a special piece of jewelry elicits thoughts  of the person who gave it to you every time you put it on!

Sure, gift cards are easy… but investing  just a few minutes to select something special you know she’ll love will be treasured for a lifetime!  Check out this 2 minute video for some ideas!

 

 

 

Fun Getting Fit!

So what are you doing to get some FUN into your work out?    I think I may have to play this song super loud and have some FUN on that treadmill!!!  Although I could fall down and hurt myself…. but it sure does look like fun!

Summer is right around the corner… What songs are on your play list for your run, walk or bike ride?

I read an article and it TOTALLY makes it more fun to do this…. I do it to “shake it up” a bit.  It’s all about INTERVALS!

Try walking for 5 minutes and doing a run for 1 minute…..( for 30 minutes or more)   It varies the work out and gives you some GREAT cardiovascular!  It also helps the BOREDOM factor!

Do 10-10-10 – 10 minutes of walking, 10 minutes of running and then 10 minutes of walking again.

OR if you are walking to the TV – RUN during commercials! Pick up the pace!  It will keep your mind off of the task!

Let’s have fun getting in shape!

What Color?

What color?

SO… It’s Spring….. and it’s time to ditch the dark polish and go with something more fun!   What do you predict will be the hottest color this season?   Which one is YOUR favorite?   There’s a lot more out there…. but I chose these wearable colors to start!
Comment below 🙂   I need a mani and pedi and I want your input!

Travel and Pinterest!

How many of you PIN stuff?    It’s AWESOME for people who like to ORGANIZE stuff with out the clutter!   Remember when you would have a box of maps or brochures of all the places you have been?
As Spring and Summer approaches and you may be planning trips out of town….  be sure to set up a PINTEREST board  for places you’ve been or places you WANT to go!
I know MANY of you know how Pinterest works.. but if you don’t…. It’s AWESOME!
Install Pinterest on your computer or phone and literally PIN website pictures to a VIRTUAL bulletin board for whatever interests you!  Not only will you have a photo, but you can find the website that belongs to it without searching all over!
I created a board of “Places I’ve Been”   and I have included hotels, memorable restaurants etc… so when someone asks me for a recommendation, I don’t have to rely on my brain to remember!   I love it!  Besides, it’s a Virtual Journal of every place I’ve been… and God forbid something happen to my paper records….(which I don’t keep anymore) it’s on the cloud… I can find it and access it!  I love it!
What’s one of your Favorite Pinterest Boards?  Do you have a Travel board?
Check out my Pinterest Page and let me know what you think!
https://www.pinterest.com/esbetheda/

Cooking Light!

PIZZA ANYONE? 

 

So….. On my quest to get healthy… I’m not only Exercising EVERY day ( well at least 5-6 days a week) and I’m trying to eat “clean”  I have a love/hate relationship with exercise and diet!   I’m sure we all do!   I want to feel and look good… I want to be fit but sometimes you just have to have a Doughnut…. Or Pizza!
Now seriously, I won’t go thru all this effort all the time, but I had to try it!   Cauliflower Pizza crust!  I went to Dr. Oz’s website and found this great recipe for a cauliflower crust pizza!  Believe it or not it was good!
Now I don’t have gluten sensitivity but I do watch my gluten…. just because everyone else is I guess… and “they say” it makes me fat…. SO…. I tried it!   Here are some photos of when I made it!
Recommendation…after you cook it.. let it sit and “set” it seems to work better that way but it is quite delicious!  Who knew?
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Wear Your Spring!

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If you live in the North East, you are not feeling the happiness of Spring, in fact, it may snow today! BUT… Here’s what you can do to combat that Seasonal “depression”
You’ll want to at least WEAR SPRING!    It totally makes me happier to at least feel springy in my wardrobe!
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Find a bright colored sweater,  a fun floral print… wear a pop of color in your accessories!   Even if nature is not showing her colors yet…. you can!  You’ll be the sunshine that walks into the room!   People around you will be cheery when they see your Happy Colors!!!!
Enjoy the day…. enjoy the weekend and if the sun is not shining in your part of the world….. WEAR YOUR SPRING today!!!

Get Dressed for the Day!

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Love getting out of the house and getting dressed for the day!      I feel so much better about myself… and I’m actually more productive?    How about you?    I loved wearing my esbe Designs Jewelry!

For those who don’t know…. I am a stylist and ambassador of a new company called esbe Designs!   It’s affordable designer jewelry that is FABULOUS!!!  My background is in Interior Design but I love all things beautiful….. and I love great quality and value and this line fits the bill!  Best part about amazing jewelry is that you can wear a t-shirt and jeans and totally look chic if you wear the right accessories!   Great shoes, great handbag and great jewelry!   🙂   You read my Power Shoe Blog post right?

Would love for you to check out my new Virtual Catalog!    Let me know what you think!   I’ll enter you in a contest to win $50 in FREE jewelry if you… 

1.  Go to www.esbejewelry.com  
2.  Pick out your favorite piece and then SHARE IT on your Facebook wall ( go to the bottom right corner of the screen) AND TAG ME 🙂   Theda Blackwood

I’ll pick a winner by Tuesday of next week!  READY, SET, GO

Power Shoes

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Do you have shoes that make you feel Good?    Do you have a pair that when you wear them…. you feel taller…. more powerful?   What do they look like? What kind are they?   Okay… so they don’t necessarily have to feel the MOST comfortable… but you have to feel good in them!

They don’t have to be expensive!   I found these at Marshalls… I can’t even remember what brand they are… but I like them!    Shoes ALWAYS fit as do handbags and jewelry!   So, if you are like me trying to diet and exercise…. it’s ALL about the accessories!   I love clothes too of course… but I love that my shoes, handbags and jewelry don’t frustrate me when I put them on…. like my pants ( sometimes)

What’s your favorite accessory or accessories?    Is it your signature handbag or your designer necklace?    Let’s share!