Top 2 Tuesday - Healthy Snacks

Today's Top 2 Tuesday is all about healthy snacks. This is pretty easy for me since I live in a household where healthy eating is a priority. Of course, we still have snacks and things such as pizza, but we have healthier options. I could write a whole list of healthy snacks, but I'll only post my favorite 2.

1. Fat Free Yogart (Light & Fit) and Kashi Cereal.

I eat this yogart with a half cup of this cereal (serving size). I put a little bit of the cereal into each bite. It is SO delicious. In a half cup of this cereal is 60 calories and 14 grams of fiber. The cereal doesn't look yummy, but I promise it is! Plus, it's so healthy and full of great things! (Protein & Fiber)

total carlories of this snack = 140 and SO filling.

You will be filled for at least 2 hours.

2. Kashi GoLean Crunchy Bars

When school starts again (next week, ahh!) I'm on the go; a lot. I don't always have time to eat a warm, healthy lunch or snack so I carry these with me. This and a bottle of water definitely holds me over. Chocolate peanut butter is my favorite. It has 9 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and only 180 calories. These bars make you thirsty so a bottle of water is a must!

Hope you try both of these snacks :)

If you do, let me know if you like them!

Top 2 Tuesday

I LOVE Spring time. Seriously.

It's probably my favorite season.

Clothes are so verstile and always cute.
I've been browsing so many sites &cannot wait to go shopping!

I intentionally don't buy many winter clothes just so I can

splurge on spring/summer clothes :) Anyone with me?!

Today, Taylor wants to know our top 2 favorite outfits/pieces for spring.

I won't go crazy with this post, however I am loving:

1. Wedges & Sandals.

Love them all (ae.com)

2. Dresses

So simple, yet classy and chic!

(ae.com)

I also love tanks, shorts, skirts, all of the accessories...

What clothes do you love about spring??

It's Top 2 Tuesday Time

Today's Top 2 Tuesday is Top 2 Strange Addictions.

I don't think I have any strange "addictions"

but I do have some strange habits.

1. Chapstick & Water

I must put chapstick on before bed EVERY night. If I don't, I honestly cannot sleep. My lips feel naked without it, haha. I use it throughout the day as well but it must go on before bed. I also have to sleep with a water bottle right next to my bed on the floor. For some odd reason, I become extremely thirsty throughout the night. It happens after I brush my teeth. I think it's strange that this happens but having water next to me solves the problem.

2. Pillows

As of right now, I have 5 full size pillows and one small pillow on my bed. And yes, I sleep with all of them. I have to hold at least one pillow while I'm sleeping too. Whenever I stay at a hotel, I have to go to the front desk and ask for more because there are never enough on the bed. The more the better :) I just like being comfy.

Other strange habits:

- The volume on the TV and radio have to be on an even number.

- When I'm on a cardio machine, I have to burn an even number of calories, it cannot be 514 or anything like that. I drive myself crazy over it haha.

- Putting lotion on my hands right after I wash them.

- Making sure all doors are closed and locked before sleeping.

- The blinds have to closed a certain way.

- Having a diet coke once a day :) Bad, I know.

Okay, now that I just made myself seem like a crazy person,

what are some of your strange addictions or habits?!

Come on, tell me :)



I MISS Blogging! :-( & top 2

Hi! Remember me? Probably not haha. Seriously - I miss you all! I don't get to have my daily fix of blogging anymore because school has been keeping me crazy busy aka taken over my life. Ahhh! And really, who wants to read about my boring school life? That's why I haven't posted anything. Don't worry though - I didn't forget about you ladies! Thanks to all of you who wished me a happy birthday! It really meant a lot :-) I will probably do a birthday post either Wednesday or Thursday.

Since Mrs. Taylor used my idea for a Top 2 this week, I just had to take time out to participate :-) Thanks Tay!!

This week's Top 2 is Top 2 hair products. Since I'm a girl who is at the salon every 2 months or so, I should know about some good products right?

1. It's a 10 (aka - it's amazing)

This little product does 10 things in 1:

1. Repairs dry damaged hair
2. Adds shine
3. Smoothes & controls frizz
4. Seals & protects hair color
5. De-tangles
6. Prevents split ends
7. Stops hair breakage
8. Creates Silkiness
9. Enhances natural body
10. Flat iron spray & thermal protector

My stylist uses it every time I get my hair done so I decided to buy some for myself. It smells so good and really makes your hair so soft. I have definitely noticed a difference since using this on a daily basis. It lasts so long so because this product in the bottle is thick. When half of it is gone, just add water, shake it and you have about 1/4 more :-) You can buy it here.

2. Rusk Sensories Bright Shampoo

If you get highlights like me, you'll want this:

This special shampoo erases yellow or brassy tones on highlighted or blonde-tinted hair. So you know after you have highlights for a couple of weeks and they start to seem a little orangish? This shampoo helps for that not to happen :-) It is also specially formulated with color-enhancing chamomile and lavender to brighten your hair - no one wants dull highlights! You can buy it here. I only use it every other day.

Top 2 Tuesday - Favorite Things about Fall!

I know it's not Tuesday yet, but we can pretend.

 

 

This weeks Top 2 Topic is:

Top 2 Favorite Things about Fall

1. The Changing Temperatures and scenery

When the temperatures change, it's like a sigh of relief! We have had a terribly hot summer here in MD. I love when the weather is in the 70's with a breeze. It gives me a chance to open the windows and let the fresh air come in! I love how it smells and I think it feels better than having the A/C on. I think it's so pretty when the leaves change colors on the trees. It's already started happening :)

2. Halloween & candles!

(okay, so I cheated!)

I love Halloween and all the things that come with it. The haunted houses, even though I'm a big chicken!, the Halloween parties, pumpkin picking, hay rides, getting apple cider at the pumpkin patch, etc. So fun!

My favorite fall candle of ALL time is:

This candle smells beyond amazing. Seriously, go to the store right now and buy it! You will become obsessed. When you light it, you'll think of fall :)

Other favorite fall things:
- the clothes

- football

- Thanksgiving

- fall decorations

What I hate about fall:

The short days! I hate that the sun sets so early :(

What do you love about Fall? Head over to Taylor's blog and link up!

Top 2 Cities

This weeks Top 2 is:

Top 2 Favorite US Cities

To be honest, I really haven't been to THAT many cities so my choices are limited. For some reason, I think my family just liked going to familiar places when I was younger so we never got to experience different parts of the country. I'd love to travel once I finish school.

With that being said, I'm going to name a top city I've been to and a city that I'd like to visit :) I'm cheating, I know, but sometimes the rules are meant to be broken haha. Sorry Tay!

1. Ocean City, MD

technically located in Worcester County, MD

I have SO many great memories of this place. Memories of family vacations, going to dinner and playing putt putt. Memories of vacations with friends partying the nights away. I've been going here since I was 2 years old. My summer feels incomplete if I don't go at least once. It's such a little town that's about 9 miles long but it gets pretty crowded in the summer. If you ever visit Maryland's Eastern Shore, be sure to check it out! :)

2. A place I'd like to visit is anywhere in Florida!

Disney World - who doesn't like Mickey?!

Sea World

 

Key West

 

I just feel like I'm missing out because I've never been there :(

What's your favorite US city or where would you love to go?

Top 2 Tuesday

I haven't participated in Top 2 Tuesday in quite sometime! 

This weeks top 2 is:

Top 2 Characters/People you would

want to play on a TV show or movie.

1. Lauren Conrad

Basically, Lauren is awesome. She has her own clothing line, dresses super cute, and gets invited to all of the fun awards shows. She also seems so down to earth even when she hangs out with people who are FULL of drama. I'd love to see what life was like as her. And does it hurt that she's gorgeous. Lauren is my girl crush haha.

2. Allie Hamilton from The Notebook

First, I love Nicholas Sparks. All of his books are so romantic and I enjoy reading each one. To me, The Notebook is the epitome of a love story. Could Allie and Noah be ANY cuter? Noah is madly in love with her and it melts my heart. She has it made! I also love the clothes and the way people carry themselves from this time period. Life seems so simple and you actually have to interact with people face to face (no internet/social networking/etc.)

What two people would you want to play?
Head over to Taylor's blog and link up!

(all images from google images)

Top 2 Tuesday

It's Tuesday again.. Time for:

This week's top 2 is all about:

Top 2 things you want to purchase.

1. New Phone

I want this phone SO bad. It's the new Droid X by Motorola for Verizon. I've HEARD it's better than the iPhone 4 ;-) We will have to see though. It has all positive reviews on Werizon Wireless too. As soon as I find at least $200, I'll be getting it :)

2.  A few different things . . .

- I need my hair done ($145).

- I need new clothes! Fall is coming and the jeans from last year are just too big. I need to go shopping. I'm thinking that since my birthday is less then 2 months away, I'll treat myself to a nice shopping spree.

- I'd like to get a new car. I drive A LOT so my car is out of warranty. It'll be 3 yrs old this coming March so I'm thinking I'll start looking around the new year.

- A new computer. Mine is retarded and has to stay plugged into the charger to work. It also takes forever to load after it's been turned off. I think I'll wait until after I finish school to get on though so I can start brand new.

What are two things you want to purchase right now?

Head over to Taylor's blog and link up! :)

Top 2 Tuesday - Reality TV!

 

This weeks top 2 are top 2 reality shows you would be on!

1. 

Love this show so much! I started watching it 2 or 3 seasons ago and quickly became addicted. It's even better that it's on 3 nights a week! Last summer M and I watched it together and we will again this summer. The challenges seem fun and living with complete strangers really broadens your mind about different things! It also doesn't hurt that there's a big money prize if you make it to the end :-)

2.

I would love to be on the real world. I have been watching this show for as long as I can remember! Some of the seasons are terrible because the people chosen are just boring to watch but the drama is something I love haha. I think it would be cool to live with 7 different people from across the U.S and form friendships that way. The people on this show either seem to get along so well or can't stand each other at all. It's only for 3 months so I would definitely be able to do it :-)

What shows would you be on?!

Head over to Taylor's blog and link up!

Top 2 Tuesday

Hi! Hope you ladies are doing well and had a fun weekend. I sure did. My camera has been dead so no pictures, AGAIN! I suck, I know. Sorry :-( M and I went out on his uncle's boat yesterday from 10-4 in 94 degree weather so I have a not very nice looking sunburn. It'll eventually turn to a tan. I guess applying SPF 30 every hour just doesn't work when the sun is in killer mode. It also doesn't help that I went out in the sun with really pale skin. I'm glad I don't have pictures to share with you because it looks as painful as it feels.

On to the weekly Tuesday Post.

This week is about guilty pleasures.

1. Shopping.

This may seem like a given to some but I kid you not, I get giddy over going shopping. Oh and if there's a sale going on, watch out cause I get really excited. Window shopping, online shopping, shopping where you fork over the money, etc. This is terrible, but if I'm in a sad, crappy, bad mood, all I need to do is going shopping and I'm happy again :-) It doesn't have to be a large or expensive item, it could be as simple as a new OPI nail polish. I know some of you are able to relate to this. RIGHT?!

2. Diet Soda.

 

 I like Diet Pepsi if it's in a can or a bottle

 

Or Diet Coke if it's from the fountain.

Some people have to have their coffee, I need to have my diet soda. I only have one a day so I have it under control :-)

What are your guilty pleasures?

Head over to Taylor's blog and link up!