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The scale made me cry, but I made the gym my b**tch and other workout nonsense

I have been betrayed! There is a horrid game afoot. All those years that ice cream, cake, and pie told me they would be there for me turned out to be true! They are there for me, right there on my...

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200 lbs can kiss my butt, because I kissed it goodbye and other workouts!

Put a chalk mark on the board for Crunchy after only two weeks of workouts, I have told the 200s to kiss my royal red bootie! Never again shall I see that dreaded number. That scale might of thought it...

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My Fitness Pal: Counting calories

When it comes to the “dieting” game, let’s just say that I am like a well used bicycle. I have been around the block a few times. Everything from Weight Watchers to the Cabbage Diet to the Atkins Diet...

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Bodacious Swim Workout for the Aquatically Challenged!

Swimming is a great total body workout. It’s a great way to switch your workouts up during the summer months. I will be the first to admit that I am not the best swimmer. I don’t drown, but I am...

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Look fabulous with this mini makeover: Less than $20!

Who has the money to go to high dollar salons anymore? I know I don’t, but I had been feeling a little run down. As a mom, we always tend to take care of ourselves last. If it’s between getting our...

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How to Marble your Nail Polish with Julep Maven

I am so excited, I am a Julep Maven! What’s a Julep Maven you ask? It’s a great program where you can get a shipment of your favorite Julep products direct to your door. This was my first time using...

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Staying Healthy is A Frugal Way to Live!

MAKE HEALTH CARE A PRIORITY WITH YOUR FAMILY With economic times still being lean, the first thing families cut back on is usually health care expenses. A lot of Americans today consider going to the...

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Look ELFing Fabulous for less than $20! #EyesLipsFace #Cbias

Being a mom, and being a broke mom, doesn’t mean that you can’t still look fab. I used to be the mom that was always washed up. Crazed bags under my eyes with my hair in a pony tail. Yup, that was me!...

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Bring a little color to your wardrobe

Learn more about No Nonsense Tights and Leggings. They are an awesome addition to any wardrobe.

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Pamper Yourself with #NIVEAmoments #CBias

Even women need pampering from time to time. Whether we are moms, students, wives, or single our lives are ALWAYS on the go it seems! That’s why this weekend, I wanted to throw a party with some of my...

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Look Holiday Fabulous with Lane Bryant #LB12Days

Thank you Lane Bryant for sponsoring this post! Lane Bryant’s 12 Days of the Most Wonderful Surprises is the perfect way to get your must-haves from Lane Bryant and Cacique for the holiday season....

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Getting Fit in 2013

You guys know my plan for getting fit for 2012, kinda blew up like the Hindenburg. That’s because I went full out of the gate, and took more of the fast and furious approach. This year I am still in...

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Kick that New Year’s Resolution in Gear with My Fitness Pal (and an upper...

Normally, I am not one for New Year’s resolutions. I really don’t think that it’s this magical day that you wake up and just decide to fix something you don’t like about your life. Really,  you should...

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Ready to Say Goodbye to Aunt Fanny and Hello Weight Watchers

OMG, I thought this last year was going to kill me. It’s really hard to learn to “take it easy” when you are someone that is constantly on the go. It’s been torture having to sit on my butt for almost...

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Spring Fashionista Event Giveaway!

Welcome to the Spring Fashionista Giveaway Event! The Spring Fashionista Giveaway Event is hosted by The Chief Blonde at Still Blonde After All These Years and Katy from  ModlyChic .  K Squared Glamour...

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5 Spring Time Nail Art Tips: Great for Mother/Daughter Time!

Ever since my daughters were really little girls they have always begged me to paint their nails. I personally never grew up painting my nails a lot so my learning curve for nail art has had to be a...

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How To Do Yoga for FREE!

Right before I had my foot surgery, I had a chance to get a new yoga mat from Aurorae Yoga. If you haven’t tried one, you absolultely need to them are amazing! With my great mat in hand, I decided I...

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Getting our Piggies Ready for Spring with Piggy Paint!

Springtime comes a little bit later here in Minneapolis, so my girls and I have to find fun things to do to get us in the spring spirit even if the weather outside isn’t quite there yet. With April...

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Awesome at Home 30 Minute Circuit Training Workout

Before starting any circuit training workout, make sure to read up on  how to prevent workout injuries. That way you won’t have to go through the year of surgery and casts that I have! It’s not any...

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Crunchy Joins A Gym……

You guys know the last time that I joined a gym to lose weight it ended badly, VERY badly. Then why oh why am I sitting here writing a post title “Crunchy Joins a Gym….”? Am I glutton for punishment?...

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