Top Weightloss Foods

November 3, 2009 by

My now husband proposed to me in late 2007 after having dated for over 6 years. Imagine how THRILLED I was to finally get that rock on my finger! Then I saw a pic of me + 6 chins from the night of our engagement… thrill over, well sorta.  Good news: Fiance loves me and all my chins. Bad news: I have GOT to get rid of this shit before I walk down that aisle!  Over the next 6 months, I lost about 50 pounds.  Here were my staple weightloss foods for those of you who are looking to lose a couple chins yourselves.

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  1. Smart Ones Baked Ziti-The perfect lunch. The cheese ratio is ultra high, so this is a cheese lover’s delight.
  2. Nature’s Own Wheat Light-Toast, sammiches, you name it… 40 calories a slice and good.
  3. HoneyCrisp Apples-As sweet as candy, but not candy and therefore a good choice.
  4. McDonald’s Ice Cream Cone-150 calories is a small price to pay for the deliciousness that is this treat. I am decently sure that I drained majority of my local Mickey D’s of all ice cream inventory during 2008.
  5. Frigo Cheese Head Light String Cheese-50% less fat than other cheese and still cheese, so perfect.
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5 Hair Saviors

November 2, 2009 by

There are several hair products that I simply CAN NOT live without in my life. Sure, I love to try new things that catch my eye, but I find myself always moving back to these phenomenal products, most of which are at your local drug store.

  1. Sunsilk Daring Volume Anti-Flat Plumping Creme-This stuff is DA BOMB… loads of volume, but also moisturizing and doesn’t leave hair feeling like its got a shitload of gunk in it.
  2. Aussie Sprunch Spray-I hate hairspray on most occasions, but this stuff is pretty damn cool. I like to spray it on when I’m done styling and kind of hand tousle my hair like I’m starring in a Pantene ad.
  3. TIGI, Bed Head After Party Smoothing Creme-This is a great fly away toucher upper and it doesn’t weigh down my fine hair.
  4. Head and Shoulders Smooth and Silky Shampoo-This one isn’t just for the flakes… SHINE, oh my the silky softness is unbelievable.
  5. Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum-Your hair will have never dried faster and been shinier when you apply this before blow drying.

Go forth people… your hair is waiting.  AND if you want some hair awesome thrown your way… check out a blog that I read avidly, Hair Thursday.  That lady is a hair genious!

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$50 Fridays: Halloween Edition

October 30, 2009 by

You won’t spook your wallet with this festive outfit!

  1. Bella Chic Designs Etsy Shop, Florida Oranges Post Earrings
  2. Forever 21, Striped Raglan Cardigan
  3. Teri’s Treasures Etsy Shop, Lil Fabric Gift Bag-Boo
  4. Forever 21, Fab Flare Jean
  5. Target, Women’s Xhilaration: Saniya Pointed Toe Flats-Dark Orange
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Happy Halloweiner!

October 29, 2009 by

Here they are showing off their handmade costumes. Can’t you just see the pride gleaming from their eyes.

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Happy Halloween! Love, Zoe and Luca

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5 Ways to Heat Up Your Pup!

October 27, 2009 by

Sometimes Zoe and Luca get the shivers and that’s when I run to the rescue with a dog sweater or a dog coat. Sure, they may be shivering because they see me with these items in hand, but I like to pretend they’ve got the chills.  Here are some of the cutest dog chill preventers (or inducers) around.

  1. Hookin’ Mama Etsy Shop, Creamsicle Cardigan for Mini Mutts
  2. Old Navy, Quilted Graphic Ski Vests for Dogs
  3. Suzi’s Beary Kute Boutique Etsy Shop, Crochet Candy Corn Dog
  4. Old Navy, Cable-Knit Turtleneck Sweaters for Dogs
  5. Grandma’s Sweaters Etsy Shop, MORE STRIPES/HAND KNIT BY GRANDMA
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Flat Out Insane

October 26, 2009 by

One of my biggest pet peeves is purchasing an item only to find a much cheaper version a few days or weeks later.  Seriously, it eats me up, drives me to the brink of shopper breakdown. This is how I became the bargain hunter that I am today.  Before you go flat out insane from similar circumstances, check these flats out….

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Nordstrom,  Madison Harding ‘Tina’ Flat or Old Navy, Women’s Studded Ballet Flats

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Nordstrom, Jeffrey Campbell ‘Jewel 2’ Flat or Old Navy, Women’s Ruffled Faux-Leather Ballet Flats

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Nordstrom, DV by Dolce Vita ‘Calvin’ Flat or Old Navy, Women’s Lizard-Print Flats

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Nordstrom, Juicy Couture ‘Frazzle’ Fringed Stud Moccasin or Old Navy, Women’s Studded Leather Moccasins

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$50 Fridays: Red Hott Mama

October 23, 2009 by
  1. Forever 21, Faceted Droplet Earrings
  2. Forever 21, Fab Satin Top
  3. Forever 21, Fab Ankle Skinny Jean
  4. Forever 21, Fab Faux Patent Croc Wallet
  5. The15DollarStore.com, MISS ME Open Toe Mary Jane-Black
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Beauty is only $3.00 deep in your wallet

October 22, 2009 by

Ok, so I am a drug store troller in addition to a bargain hunter and crazy dog mom. I admit it, you can find me lurking in makeup aisles of the area drug stores on any given day. Some of you may hit up a movie or pick up a good read to get your kicks… not me. Give me a Walgreens or CVS makeup aisle… and you will see what true happiness looks like.

Recently, I have found some gems in my quests. These babies will turn your frown upside down, I tell ya. Each one of these items is like $3.00  max and badass. Cheap thrills…gotta love ’em.

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  1. Wet n Wild,  Natural Wear Lip Shimmer
  2. Wet n Wild, Silk Finish® Blush Compact
  3. Wet n Wild, MegaEyes® Defining Marker
  4. N.Y.C., Sun 2 Sun Bronzing Powder
  5. N.Y.C., Color Wheel Mosaic Eye Powder
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Hump Day Happy Hour: 3 Steps to Cocktail Heaven

October 21, 2009 by

I’m usually a beer girl, but every now and then I like to dive into a fruity and delicious cocktail. One problemo folks… fruity cocktails have about, and I’m roughly estimating here, a zillion calories. I’ve come up with a solution… and get ready because this is going to blow you away the first time you try it.

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Step one: Order yourself a vodka and one of the following: soda, tonic, or water. ( I prefer soda because I’m a fizzy drink type of gal)

Step two: Have already smuggled in a Crystal Light  sugar free single serving drink mix packet in your purse. (Here at Tipsy Society these are called crack water packets.. well, because they are addictive, highly addictive)

Step three: Mix ordered drink with crack water packet and consume with complete and utter glee.

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Fight of the Century: Round FOUR

October 20, 2009 by

You’ll be looking rather studly in this studded headband, especially if you got it for under $4 bucks!

JCrew, Studded Headband or Forever21, Studded Headband

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