New workout gear!

I recently went to the gym with my hubby and I swear every girl looked adorable with the exception of myself.  Now don't get me wrong I know that going to the gym isn't supposed to be a fashion show, but let's be honest these days it kind of is.  There are so many amazing active wear brands today between Lulu Lemon, Athleta , and even places like Old Navy, and one of my all time fav's Target especially for when we are on a budget. 

I played volleyball in college and everyday at practice and while on the road we had our same uniform on.  Spandex and a t-shirt with our school logo.  I think I got so used to wearing the same old outfit everyday that wasn't that cute and am now just realizing that I feel a bit more motivated and excited to go to the gym when I wear something fun.

Behavioral retargeting (google it lol) has gotten the best of me through social media.  Have you guys ever noticed that when shopping online you may put a few things in your cart, but never actually checkout and somehow days later when browsing through Facebook the shoes you had you eyes on are popping up as an ad on your Facebook?  That's retargeting.  Well, it works... the other day I saw that HM launched a new active wear line and I got suckered in.  The style is a bit retro, but they have some funky leggings which I have been in the market for and immediately filled my cart with their new leggings. 

They finally arrived in the mail this past weekend and I decided to rock them in my cardio dance class this morning.  Not only did my hubs compliment them before I walked out the door, but for the first time ever I received a few compliments at the gym on the gear I was wearing. 

So, I wasn't sure what to think about HM active wear because I sweat hard and the gym and didn't know how they would hold up and they were awesome!  I have long legs and they stretched well and absorbed my sweat great!  Price point it good and I felt cute so it was a score in my book!

Here is where you can score these puppies!

Gestational Diabetes Round 2

Wow, so after almost four years and two babies I got back on Pinterest and saw the amazing response to my posts for gestational diabetes meals!  It certainly inspired me enough to want to share more on it since I had a second baby and went through it all over again.  I prayed that by some miracle I wouldn't have GB with my second and unfortunately it wasn't an answered prayer.  I wish I could tell you it was easier round two, but it may have been harder.  But, that's why I am here to help!  I want to share some of the things I ate to help make me feel "normal" and like I could actually eat something! Here were some more things I ate while going through GB with my second.

Snacks!  The key to a woman's heart while pregnant especially on the go!  I found all of these as Target!

You can do this!

Coconut Oil Benefits

I know that most people have been on the coconut bandwagon and everyone has been doing posts on it, but here is a fun piece I did a little while back to share for those who have never given this amazing product a try :) be sure to check it out!

Coconut Oil Benefits

Adorable kids clothing

While I was bored taking a lunch break I started browsing around and stumbled across this adorable kids clothing website that is totally reasonably priced as well.  My little nugget is 16m now and we have worn through most of our summer clothes and a lot of our generous hand me downs.  I'm super excited to start shopping for the fall!  She is a little young for most of these, but I will totally keep this site in mind for the future!  Here are some of the things I am looking at for Nolyn.  Here is the website where you can purchase all of this!  Cotton on

Camo pants

Every fashion blog you read and every magazine you see camo is the craz for this fall.  Of course all the camo I rocked back in college I have disposed of, so I decided to cave and purchase some.  There are a few boutiques around me that are selling some great items, and I decided to go with a pair of pants to start off.  I bought these bad boys from Gap, but here are some other awesome things I am loving right now.  Oh and PS Gap has a 35% off sale that ends TODAY!

These two items above can be found at Lavendar Boutique!  You can purchase them online here 

Best healthy on the go snacks

Let's be honest.  I love to snack, but I have been working hard to find healthy snack alternatives so I don't feel as guilty afterwards.  I have a problem when eating that once I start I have to finish all of what's in front of me.  It's what we like to call mindless eating.  When running errands or while I'm out and about I like to keep snacks in my bag to fight the temptation to go through a drive through and eat junk.  Here are some of my favorite healthy snacks that I like to take with me.

Here are some more great options!

New favorite dress

Even though the summer is winding down I am still making some summertime dress purchases especially since so many of them are on sale now!  I have been doing a lot more filming with my job, and have been trying to find some fun new outfits with colorful prints to add to my wardrobe since it looks good on camera.  The other day when I was in Target I did my usual browsing in the clothing section (I can never get out of there without something in my hands) and stumbled across this dress.  I am in love!  It is super cute and can be worn casually, or dress it up.  I loved it so much that I went back and bought it in pink as well.  Adam and I had a dinner last night that I wore it to, and put a waist belt.  To top it off, in stores it's on sale right now for $12.48.  Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Here is the link to this dress-