Mimi – Page 85 – Unlikely Martha

i joined the gym

Yes. I joined the gym this week just like every 4th person in the population of the United States. While every person who has signed their name into the book of gym has their own reasoning for agreeing to have payments auto deducted from their account knowing good and well by April the gym will be getting free money, I was really and truly trying my best to stay away.

I hate gyms. H A T E.

I have a secret. I don’t like people looking at me. Okay, I don’t like men looking at me, specifically thirsty gym rat men. They are awful.

I once had a membership to LA Fitness and would literally look at my feet as I shuffled up the steps to the dreadmill in desperate hopes of not making eye contact with thot gym rat man. However, it never failed, just might look up to wipe the sweat out of my eye and ugh.

So. I signed on for a smaller gym that is open 24/7 for $15 month. I can go right when I put the kids on the bus and be out by 8a. I have no gym goals but to get fine, and by fine I mean lose my muffin top and shape up this booty that I’ve accumulated over the last year. Angela Bassett arms wouldn’t be a bad idea either.

I won’t bother you with sweat checks, weigh ins and photos of me in a crop top and bikers unless you want me to. Who doesn’t love a good before and after.

So, friends send virtual encouragement as I get back on this healthy living bandwagon that has been dragging me by the leg for quite sometime. Despite my apprehension, I’m kinda glad to be back on with an actual seat. Who’s riding with me ~~at least until April~~?!

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to judge me, here you go. Is my playlist trap enough?

Any workout goals for the year? What’s on your gym playlist?

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Food

peppermint dessert minis

If you have a few wayward candy canes lying around here’s an easy recipe that will put them to good use. While the red and white of the Christmas holiday has passed, if you couldn’t tell from all of the decor in stores Valentines day is upon us. Make everyday delicious with Kraft with these fun candy cane dessert minis that are perfect for a fun kids Valentines Day party or just a fun activity to get them in the kitchen.

These simple ingredients are all you need along with 1 1/2 cups of boiling water.

Mix the powdered jello mix with crushed candy canes and add hot water. Be sure to stir well after adding the hot water.

Reserve one cup of Cool Whip and add the remainder of the 8oz. tub into the dissolved jello mixture.

Pour mix into shot glasses or any cup of your choice. Of course the smaller the glass the more servings. Let chill for 2 hours or so. Once the jello had set top each glass with a dollop of the reserved Cool Whip and crushed candy canes

Candy Cane Dessert Minis

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 2 hours 20 mins

Total time: 2 hours 40 mins

Serves: 12 servings

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups of boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Raspberry Flavor Gelatin
12 mini candy canes, crushed, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping; thawed, divided

Instructions

ADD boiling water to combined gelatin mix and 1/3 cup crushed candy cane in medium bowl; stir 2 min. or until gelatin mix is completely dissolved and candy is melted.
RESERVE 1/2 cup COOL WHIP. Add remaining COOL WHIP to gelatin mixture; whisk until blended. Spoon into 12 (2-oz.) shot glasses. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
TOP with remaining COOL WHIP and crushed candy cane just before serving.

To sweeten things up a bit more Kraft has coupons that will make these dessert minis tasty and save you a little bit of money. For more recipes click here.

project 365 | 1-3

Every year. Every year. I start this challenge, and I vow to continue with that practice until I actually see it through to completion. Kind of like blogging everyday in November. I did that and probably won’t do it again. So let’s hope that momentum drives me to take 365 photos in a year…totally comparable.

I’ve normally placed pressure on myself to only use my DSLR but I’m allowing myself to use my iPhone this go ’round. Really and truly I hope to have the majority of the photos come from my camera. Photography is still a passion and I haven’t made much time for my hobby lately so here’s to great photos in 2016.

1| Cause you totally didn’t get enough toys at Christmas to be in Target just a week later pondering over a toy to purchase. Or maybe its the Target spell?

2| When you talk back and get your entire Christmas shoe collection confiscated until the middle of January, and to really show us you don’t care you alternate them. Then a day later ask to wear the Vans and were hit with a NO. #Welp

3| Cause Sundays are made for cuddling and Property Brothers marathons

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2015 goodbyes | 2016 greetings

I’m only 3 days late to the end of year goodbye and Happy New Year post party but your girl was tired. This holiday has consisted of a house full of family up until a few hours ago and a ton of planning and ripping and running. I needed a minute.

2015 was a year of learning and change. I would venture to say 2015 was the year that I figured out and embraced who I am at this point in my life. That feat didn’t come easy. Lots of tears and deep in my feels moments but I tell you, I’m better for it.

This little blog did some amazing things in 2015. For the first time I surpassed my income from when I was working full time and that was no small feat. Thank you to those who come here and share and interact with me. While earning a living from doing this is nice, first and foremost its the true friendships I’ve gained from this space that keep me trying to figure this thing out between sponsored and genuine posts. I think I made headway on that last year. There will continue to be relevant sponsored content in 2016 but at a far lower post count than my genuine lifestyle content.

Speaking of, I’m implementing an editorial schedule of sorts in 2016. It will go as follows:

Monday | Home centric content

Tuesday and Thursday| Sponsored content if applicable or when I am able to dictate the posting date

Wednesday | Ramblings and musings on family and life etc. Video content

Friday | Fashion and/or beauty

Sunday | Weekend happenings and/or Project 365

2016 on paper is looking to be quite amazing for this space. I’ll be opening an online store in the next few weeks. I have a few more kinks to work out on the back end. Can’t wait to share!

I hope you all had a wonderful year. Again, thank you for hanging in there as I transitioned. I ask only one thing of you this year as I intentionally go about growing this space on the web, if you see a post that you really liked please share! I’ve put a super easy share bar to the left and the bottom of each post. If you are already logged into your social networks it will automatically share with your click. Thanks in advance!

H A P P Y N E W Y E A R!!!!!

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