Great Contradictions

Summer Salami Pasta with Tyson Sliced Salami #WhatsYourTopping #shop

Summertime is hot in Oklahoma, which means I need meal solutions that are convenient to make and don’t require heating an oven. We do a lot of Slow-cooking, but sometimes I don’t want to start cooking dinner in the morning. I can’t tell you how many times I end up missing breakfast when I am making dinner while the boys eat breakfast! I just need meal solutions that I can whip up quickly or pull out of the refrigerator. Have you seen or tried Tyson’s Sliced Salami? We found it at Walmart! Tyson Sliced Salami is a great topping for meals that eliminates my need to cook meat when I don’t want to heat the house up. Walmart has so many varieties of Pepperonis. However, Sliced Hard Salami is not as common. But there it is kind of...

Posted on Jun 4, 2013 in gluten free recipe | 12 comments

Building Healthy Smiles with Colgate Total #TotalSmile #shop

Think of something that makes most people cringe? What comes to mind? Maybe the dentist for example. My husband and I have both had terrible experiences at the dentist so much that we started avoiding them. We kept up on good oral health to maintain our healthy smiles with daily flossing, brushing 2x a day, and following brushing with mouthwash. Once the boys got old enough for their first dentist appointments we were determined to break the cycle of dentist anxiety. We all scheduled dentists appointments. I am pleased to say that after a longer hiatus than I want to say that I was cavity free. Just going to the dentist alone is not enough to keep up on good oral hygiene it is also about your daily healthy smile routine! Colgate is our go-to brand for our oral...

Posted on Jun 4, 2013 in Colgate, collective bias | 9 comments

Fashionably Fit with Active by Old Navy #ad

When I am not working out and taking care of my body physically, I am not myself. Last year I was not myself. Obviously it wasn’t by choice, but I just didn’t feel awesome about myself. I completely agree with the statement below STRONG IS BEAUTIFUL! Now that I am getting back to normal since the car wreck, I have been rewarding myself with new clothes. Have you seen the current Active by Old Navy line? Old Navy has some inspiring and bright options this season Here’s what I picked out Reaction I am not one to wear baggy workout clothes, so I like the selection of fitted options. I wanted something that I could wear outside of the gym as well. I like the stripes on these compression capri pants to add something unique. The...

Posted on Jun 1, 2013 in Fashion | 8 comments

Albion Fit Review & Giveaway

I recently lost over 15 pounds. Yay me! The issue with losing weight is then finding clothes to fit better. I am not going to complain since I have been enjoying finding comfortable, quality, and figure-flattering clothes from workout gear to dressy clothes. I am totally in love with Albion Fit (click here to see more). About Albion fit garments are fashionable and unique, but more importantly practical and technical. Designed by women, our apparel is crafted for women wherever they may be in their fitness goals. Our clothes easily transition from work out gear to lounging gear: whether she’s running an errand or 26.2 miles across a finish line. Albion fit is committed to our environment and our community by continually striving to make our...

Posted on May 27, 2013 in Fashion | 39 comments

DIY Colorblock Nail Art #beauty

As I have mentioned before, I was a nail biter for 20+ years. I am relieved to have that addiction over with. Of course, when you have never really had to deal with having nails I felt like I was missing some key information on how to do at-home manicures. I started out with just solid colors to get use to painting my nails. I am a perfectionist so this was an obstacle for me at first. Now I am testing out some of the new nail art trends with my healthy nails and more confidence in the process. Supplies: Sally Hansen Salon Manicure in Sheer Bliss Sally Hansen INSTA-DRI in Brisk Blue Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Coral Sally Hansen UV Top Coat optionally: I keep Sally Hansen No More Mistakes handy for quick touchups! Apply coat of Sally Hansen Salon Manicure...

Posted on May 26, 2013 in beauty | 10 comments

Apple-Pomegranate Pizzazz Tea Syrup with GF Cornmeal Pancake Recipe #AmericasTea

A while back I did a post about a Bigelow Tea Contest (click here to see it). I was one of the selected to attend this once in a lifetime opportunity with my mom. Here’s a little bit of the itinery… Arrival Night: Cocktail Reception hosted by David & Eunice Bigelow at the Edmondston-Alston House Day 2: Among many other things, we will be doing a tour of the Charleston Tea Plantation, Tea Tasting with Cindi Bigelow, and ending with a Southern Style BBQ! I look forward to sharing all about it with all the gorgeous pictures I plan to take when I return. While I am away though, I wanted to leave you all with a tea-inspiring recipe PrintApple-Pomegranate Pizzazz Tea Syrup with GF Cornmeal Pancake Recipe #AmericasTea ...

Posted on May 20, 2013 in gluten free recipe | 11 comments