Apps

I finally have my own Apple product. And it's a doozy. I got an iPad for xmas! Now my dilemma is what to put on it?! I have a few favorite apps but I would like to hear about more! Is it possible to be an app junkie??

Here's my fav's so far:

The Weather Channel

self explanatory.

Accounts

This app is a virtual checkbook register. It lets you enter your expenses, plus take photos of receipts, and show what you spend most of your budget on.

Urban Spoon

I love this app! It lets you find places to eat around you. You specify the area, type of food you want, and the price you want to pay and it shows you in map form. Its fab. if you want to find new places to eat.

Words with Friends, Scramble with Friends

Play me: livinsweet

VideoPix

The name doesn't give a just description but I loooove this app for work or sports. If your device can video record then this app is great. You record a video and can play it back as fast or slow as you want. I use it for work and show the girls each beam routine in slow-mo so they can see what went wrong.

Alarm Clock HD

I use my phone or iPad as my alarm clock most of the time and I like this one the best so far.

moreBeaute2

Just a great way to clean up photos you've taken yourself on an iPhone or iPad. I've got the skin of a 13 year old hormonal girl so it's great to smooth out the blemishes.

CoffeeTable

It's a scrolling catalog of catalogs. This saves unnecessary clutter in my house and it's green, save a tree!

Groupon/Living Social

I love a good deal. I know I've told you about these sites before and the apps are just as great.

AppGReader

I have to check my google reader. It's a must. If someone has a better way let me know.

Nike Training

This app kicks ass. Literally. If you work out, check it.



Please comment with a favorite app!

Menu Monday

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Oven Baked Fajitas

These are the only fajitas I will ever make again. They were uhhh-mazing. I made the recipe just as written but added some mexican rice also. SO yummy!

Source: mykitchenapron.blogspot.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken

I was never a fan of Buffalo until this recipe. 3 ingredients, how can you go wrong!? Make as directed, shred and put in a leaf of iceberg lettuce for buffalo chicken lettuce wraps. I recomend this 100%. I've also made it with just chicken wings for a party or a whole cut up chicken. It works with everything so far. 

Source: hungry-girl.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Wonton Tacos

Wonton wrappers are the new black. Seriously. They are low in calories and carbs and you can make almost anything in them. These wonton tacos are a waist friendly version if you're missin' your taco fix. ( ugh I could eat Taco Bell everyday, it's gross but I can't help it!)

 Enjoy!

1. My favorite place I’ve ever traveled to is anywhere. BUT I love the Florida Keys. Or Hawaii.

2. Ireland or Australia is somewhere I'd love to go someday.

3. I pass the time on a plane (or bus, or car ride or train) by reading or playing Bejeweld on the iPad

4. My three must-haves when I travel are an iPod/iPaD , snacks and A hoodie.

5. My favorite travel companion is my husband or my travel buddy Jenn!   

6. The craziest thing that ever happened to me while traveling is

7. The most exotic food I've ever tried while traveling is ... well I'd say Alligator but thats not exotic to me, although it would be to some people.


8. If I could live anywhere else, I'd live in the Keys, but if we're picking other states maybe Arizona. I loved visiting there.

9. I have been to twelve states in the U.S. I'd love to say all of them though.

And I'll leave you to a fabulous weekend by this random text conversation the hubs and I had:

Me: I had a dream we had a supscription to Playboy.
Hubs: I had a dream about zombies.
Me: If our dreams had a baby, THAT would be scary.
Hubs: I don't know how that would work...
Me: Playboy would have naked zombie bitches,
Hubs: I think thats already a movie..

haha. Seriously, who has these convos.

Mash Up

Can i just start this post by telling ya'll how excited I am that Tervis now has water bottles!? Seriously I'm probably a little too excited but I use my tervis' every day. They're great for my gym because they don't sweat and ruin the mats/beams. AND now there is a water bottle! My life is complete. haha

Source: tervis.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Anywhoo, I don't have much personal stuff to write about. All I've been doing is working, and working, and working with a little laundry thrown in. And I didn't even do that laundry, the hubs did because I come home exhausted every day. Ya like the grammar in that sentence right? The next big holiday, aside from the Super Bowl wherethePatriotsbetterkickthepantsofftheGiants is Valentines Day. For us it's never a big deal. We've got our v-day routine down and we're stickin to it, but I'd like to spiffy up myself a bit anyway. I'd like to get a manicure like this. I say "get a manicure" because I've been using the Shellac type stuff cuz' I WILL chip every nail the same day I paint them without it. I'll shell out the $30 every once in a while just to make it last.

Source: Uploaded by user via Jessica on Pinterest

 I also want to make this shirt. I work on v-day and can't wear many cute things while working out, but this I can manage to pull off.

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& while we're at it, I'm thinking of going blonde again. *Gasp*I said I wouldn't do it, that I love the brunette.But the time may have come to start lightening it up again. Maybe. Any thoughts?

So What Wednesday

I don't believe I've ever done a So What Wednesday but I really enjoyed doing todays. There are too many things that we keep inside that bother us and we kinda just gotta let our inner bitches out. Know what I mean?!

So what...

... if I totally got excited about the thought of buying a new spring dress and pink heels.

... if I'm too broke to bring my husbands wallet to him 40 mins away that I made him give me $20 to do it.

...if I've been watching every episode of Supernatural every night before bed while playing on my iPad. AND I'd rather do that then go out.

...if I haven't grouted the new bathroom tile fully yet.

...if I already filed our tax return. Yes, ma'am I got that done early. Momma needs some new shoes!    ( Hmmm maybe some green ones, since we'll be spending St. Patty's Day in Boston!)

... if i have been a total slacker on my "diet".  I haven't been horrible but that Krispy Kreme i had for breakfast yesterday didn't help.

... if i refuse to watch any of the campaign ads. I don't even know who is still in the running.

... if I STILL haven't decided on a paint color for our guest room. Now I'm thinking yellow and I kinda hate yellow at the same time.. HELP!

Now go let your bitch out and play along with Life After I Dew!

The Big 2-6

26 seems so much older than 25. I really didnt think it would be much different. Now I feel the difference. It's hard to explain. The idea of getting older should get kicked in the face, just sayin'.

 This birthday wasn't much different than my previous ones, just less drama filled. Sort of. My family came over and we ordered a couple trays of Italian food. It was nice to be able to have everyone over for a meal and not have to cook it! While we were eating.. I was drinking....Southern Comfort of course. I totally scored this year and got a bottle from my brother in law and my friend. (insert evil laugh here)Then came cake. Red velvet with cream cheese frosting. Yum!
And gifts.My aunt got me a Brighton charm bracelet. I love the little fish, sandal and crab! My friends gave me this sign. Which Idid not  make Kado hold up for a picture.  
  And my parents gave me these. The most squishy comfortable sandals.  

Source: amazon.com via Jessica on Pinterest

 And the monogram necklace!
 

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 I had a great birthday this year and could not have asked for a better family and friends. Thank You all!

Menu Monday: Pinterest Edition

I have been cooking at home A LOT more then I did before. For some reason I don't like making the same recipe over again for a while, so I'm always trying new recipes. Then *Kablam* here comes Pinterest. This site it awesome for food. Like really.

Every Monday I plan on sharing things that I've already made with you. I've found these all on pinterest and they got the thumbs up from us. =)

Source: skinnytaste.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Crock pot Santa Fe ChickenIf you like Mexican and can channel your inner Chipotle loving self, this recipe is for you. SO easy too.
 

Source: dashingdish.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Skinny BBQ Chicken Pizza. C'mon now, how could this be bad?  

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 Asian Turkey MeatballsI'll admit it, the words Asian and meatballs don't normally go together in the same recipe. This one works though. It took me a couple bites to determine if I liked it but the hubs and I agree. We do.   

Source: thedeenbros.com via Jessica on Pinterest

LasaGna Soup

This ones a winner. Bobby Deen made it and it's a lighter, lower calorie soup then the original by his mother, Paula. I happen to put more red pepper flakes in mine than the recipe called for but it was still good.

Enjoy!

I'm lovin' that the hubs and I have decided we're going to Boston to see his family this year. AND he's agreed to take time off work to go to Ocala to see my Grandparents.

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I'm lovin' that you can see my collarbones again. I'm down 22 1/2 lbs and it's finally showing.

I'm lovin' that I've been able to keep the windows open most of the day for the past couple weeks. FPL eat your heart out.

I'm lovin' that I just bought a Groupon for Paddleboarding. I've always wanted to try it but not to spend the $ unless I really like it.

I'm lovin' that I wanted to get my nails and toes done for my birthday and I was short on cash, and another Groupon come up today for 50% off. Score.

I'm lovin' that the Patriots beat Denver this past weekend! Nothin' personal against Tebow, but I'm sick of hearin about him.

from here.

Currently

Yesterday I saw this idea from Heather and thought it was a good idea. It'll just let ya'll know what's up with my neck of the woods.

 

Currently:

 

Listening: "Take it Outside" by Brantely Gilbert

 

Eating: So far today nothing. It's still too early for me.

 

Drinking: Wahhta.

 

Wearing: Old rodeo shirt and my husbands bball shorts and camo crocs. haha I'm a fashion disaster in the a.m.

 

Feeling: Like I have too much to do and not enough time.

 

Weather: Beautiful and sunny but just a tad too cool for a bathing suit which makes me sad. =(

 

Wanting: To play hookey and watch tv all day.

Needing: To work out!

Thinking: That I need to win the lottery. Asap.

Enjoying: My weight dropping on the scale. 23 lbs baby!

 

Fill in the Blank Friday

Thanks to Lauren from thelittlethingswedo.

Happy Friday!

1. The last thing I ate was blueberry yogurt and black tea.

 
2. The last song I listened to was   "I'm Gonna Miss Her" by Brad Paisley.

3. Using the letters in my name I can spell jess, is, case, ... lame, i cant find anymore!

4. If I had to dress in one color for the rest of my life I would pick     grey. I love grey t-shirts. OR blue cuz I could live in blue jeans all day, every day.

5. If you were to look in my bag right now you'd find my wallet, keys, coupons, lip gloss, camera, motrin, my coffee coozie, and a bag of popcorn.

6. When I finish filling in the blanks I'm going to   finish watching last nights Greys Anatomy.

7. My all time favorite song to dance to is: well i'm going to go with facorite song to get me going, dancing or running at the gym. Keep on Rocking Me Baby by Steve Miller Band.

Have a great weekend loves!