I'm Gonna Pop Some Tags...

We've all heard the song...

I'm gonna pop some tags

Only got $20 in my pocket

I I I'm hunting, looking for a come- up

This is ****** awesome! 

(For more see the bottom of this post)

How many times did I listen to Macklemore's Thrift Shop and laugh because it seemed so silly?  I've honestly lost count!  But let's be honest it's smart for everyone to be thrifty and save money!  Thanks to people being more aware of that than ever, thrifting seems to be picking up steam across the country.  There are so many ways to be a smart shopper and save, it's not just Good Will and Salvation Army anymore!

I've always been a big fan of yard/tag/garage sales!  I love having them, I love going to them- you never know what little treasures you might find and it's awesome to make money off of the old stuff that's been laying around your house.

There are lots of local, small town thrift shops and consignment shops in almost every town you go to.  Just in a 10 mile radius of my home there are at least 5 that I can think of off the top of my head.  What's great is that many of them are actually raising money for a good cause.  We have Laurel's Loft, which benefits the local women's shelter and Impact, which raises money to feed the hungry and house the homeless.  There is nothing better than knowing your shopping is going to a good cause.

It's even jumped online!  We all know about craigslist and ebay but have you ever thought to thrift through facebook?  Sure we've seen friends post that they're giving things away but it's so much more now.  Now they actually have groups- by town, county, general area for people swapping or thrifting.  Look for local mommy or swap groups and you'll find tons of people posting what they have and either swapping, giving it away, or selling it at a major discount.

As I've mentioned before, my mom and I have really gotten into thrifting.  When she found out we were trying to have a baby she started combing through the local shops for things I might be able to use and found nearly everything I would need for baby and spent maybe $150 total!  Imagine $150 for a high chair, stroller, pack n play, toys, clothes, moses basket, bouncy seat, and more that I know I'm forgetting.  There are so many options that you'd almost be a fool to shop at a regular store.  Almost everything you find in these places is clean and in good, working condition.  You can't beat it!

Here are some of my favorite recent thrifty finds:

 Are you a thrifter?
What are some of the favorite things that you've found?

And now for your viewing pleasure:

Onion Detox- I call BS

We've all seen the articles circulating on facebook and pinterest about how putting an onion in your sock while you sleep can help cleanse your system and get rid of illness.  Well I decided to give it a shot and see what really happens.

I cut the onion in half, put it securely in my sock and went to bed.  I'll admit I did feel some tingling which was nice, but I can't help but wonder if it's because the onion was cold or if this was a "mind over matter" moment where I tricked myself into believing it was working.

It was a little difficult during the night because I kept having to get up to use the bathroom, which I don't usually do- perhaps it was helping me release some toxins?

When I finally got up for good in the morning, I took a look at the onion expecting it to look brown or blackened from all the toxins it had sucked out, which is what the articles promised.  There was absolutely no change to the onion, my foot did have a ring of skin that looked a little whiter where it had rested all night, but otherwise no difference.  Plus, I woke up with the same cold symptoms I had gone to bed with.

I call BS!  Maybe I'm foolish for thinking it would work, but I was really hoping it would at least be a little brown when I took off my sock.  Such a disappointment!  Don't waste your time and don't waste an onion, it doesn't have any real benefits.

Ugh...

It's my birthday week... the big 31 (oy!)

As I've made list after list after list of things I want to do, every year losing weight and getting healthy is always top of the list!

I've decided that I will begin a new diet this week.  I'm attempting to be sugar, carb, and alcohol free.  I don't plan on completely frustrating myself and never allowing these things again but I need to cut back and really get serious.  I'm already discouraged.

I had egg whites and spinach for breakfast, which were filling but even with pepper and dill felt like they were lacking something.  Anyone have a recommendation for something else I can put in that omelet to make it more desirable?

I had a salad of leafy greens, roasted chicken, mushrooms, slivered almonds, and an organic sesame ginger salad dressing which was delicious.

For a snack I had a 100 calorie Greek yogurt that was AMAZING!!!  I strongly recommend it to everyone, it totally satisfied my sweet tooth which makes me so happy.

So what's the problem?  (Aside from the fact that I seem to need to complain about everything.)  I'm already bored with the impending doom and gloom of having to eat what I view as basic and boring food for the rest of my life or at least for the next few months to a year.

The solution?  To pinterest I go!  I'm determined to find healthy foods that will help me lose weight but not leave me wishing I had something more.  Wish me luck and please leave any recipes or recommendations you have to offer!

Trying to make sure this isn't true!

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But first... let me take a selfie (and a bunch of other pictures)

I love pictures!  I take them constantly and for pretty much no reason.  This month I'm giving myself something to focus on with a challenge I found on Krisi Miller.

Who wants to do it with me?  All my pics will be posted to instagram- follow me!

High Five for Friday (Vol. 27)

It's been a short but busy work week.  Memorial Day was amazing and now summer is essential here (I never go by the calendar!)  Let's celebrate the week with a High Five!

1. This face... yep, my nephew is the cutest and he made this weekend in NJ extra special.

2. It was also awesome to see his parents, and many of our friends/family in NJ.  I really appreciated getting to stay over with our best friends, play games, catch up, and just relax.

3. And this happened...

Nothing makes you more smitten with your husband then seeing him with kids!

4.  I found these and oh my goodness are they delicious!

5. And finally, this happened

BBQ pulled pork french fries!  Delicious!!!  I got to go to dinner last night with an old friend, who's apparently 20 years younger than me- at least according to my mom.  We had almost 4 hours of laughs, which is always a good thing and the most delicious food.  If anyone is in the Bucks/Montgomery County area of PA I stronger recommend checking out The Perk- they have great food, great atmosphere and trivia on Thursday nights!

Another successful week in the books!

How was your week?  
How was your Memorial Day?

As always, linking up with some amazing bloggers...

Lauren

The Northeast Bloggers
Calm Healthy Sexy
The Jenny Evolution