My inspiration for you today is this... do the RIGHT thing, no matter what you FEEL like doing!
How many times have you said "I'm going to start eating really healthy," or "I'm going to organize my closet," OR "I'm going to work 7 hours today instead of the normal 5"... and then you didn't follow through because you just didn't FEEL like it? It happens to the best of us, and it happens every day!
Recently, I have had the desire to lose some weight and for whatever reason, I have never had a difficult time commiting to excercise. However, I do talk and talk about how I need to or am going to eat better, cut back on carbs, blah blah blah... and 2 days later, I find myself giving in to the dessert in front of my face. This is the story of my dieting life and I'm sure many of you can relate.
So, I am telling you the same thing I have recently told myself. Sometimes, you just have to do the RIGHT thing, even though you don't want to. If you wait for that feeling... it is never going to come. That is because so often, doing the RIGHT thing is the HARD thing and we don't want to have to do anything that's hard.
So, whatever it is that you are struggling with right now, I hope today's blog will inspire you to suck it up, quit waiting on the feeling that's never gonna come and just DO IT! The feeling that will eventually come is the pride you have in yourself for your accomplishing something great!
Nike's got nothing on me! :) This is GOOD STUFF and not to mention, it's free!
Happy Wednesday!
~NF
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Meal Planning 101
After Tonia's brilliant analogy of the "grocery list" theory, I thought I would attempt to aspire some of you to take your literal grocery list to the next level with meal planning. I know there are a few of you who like me, are already experts at this and if you are one of those do not worry about reading the rest of this!
Meal planning is something I started doing a few years ago and it has greatly changed my trips to the store, the amount of wasted food in my fridge/pantry, and most of all- THE GROCERY BUDGET! If you are willing to take the time to meal plan, it will save you a ton of money and you will waste a lot less food!
I typically plan my meals on Sunday's when Addy is asleep. I turn on spa music and this whole "process" totally relaxes me! I look online for recipes, usually resort to at least one "old faithful" recipe, and get creative. Since all of you have different amounts of mouths to feed and different schedules, you will have to decide what works best for you but I typically try to plan about 6-8 meals at a time.
First, I decide on my meals BEFORE I make my list. I actually plan mostly dinners, sometimes a few lunch options, and maybe one "special" breakfast. I write down the meals I choose and keep the recipes handy. Then, I start to make my list. I start with all the groceries I need in general- fruit, veggies, cereal, milk, diapers, etc. Then I begin adding in the ingredients needed for my meals. I try to plan meals that I already know I have at least a few ingredients for.
I don't actually plan which day we will eat what because I never know exactly when these meals will be or what I'll be in the mood for BUT, I do hang my meals on the fridge with a magnet so that I know what I've planned to make and cross off as I go.
I highly reccomend meal planning to you because it keeps you organized, and spending much less money!
Happy Planning! ;)
~Your Thrifty Nebo Fairy
Meal planning is something I started doing a few years ago and it has greatly changed my trips to the store, the amount of wasted food in my fridge/pantry, and most of all- THE GROCERY BUDGET! If you are willing to take the time to meal plan, it will save you a ton of money and you will waste a lot less food!
I typically plan my meals on Sunday's when Addy is asleep. I turn on spa music and this whole "process" totally relaxes me! I look online for recipes, usually resort to at least one "old faithful" recipe, and get creative. Since all of you have different amounts of mouths to feed and different schedules, you will have to decide what works best for you but I typically try to plan about 6-8 meals at a time.
First, I decide on my meals BEFORE I make my list. I actually plan mostly dinners, sometimes a few lunch options, and maybe one "special" breakfast. I write down the meals I choose and keep the recipes handy. Then, I start to make my list. I start with all the groceries I need in general- fruit, veggies, cereal, milk, diapers, etc. Then I begin adding in the ingredients needed for my meals. I try to plan meals that I already know I have at least a few ingredients for.
I don't actually plan which day we will eat what because I never know exactly when these meals will be or what I'll be in the mood for BUT, I do hang my meals on the fridge with a magnet so that I know what I've planned to make and cross off as I go.
I highly reccomend meal planning to you because it keeps you organized, and spending much less money!
Happy Planning! ;)
~Your Thrifty Nebo Fairy
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
It's All About Perspective!
Hey Nebo Girls!
It's been a while since I posted. I've had a busy summer as I know so many of you have as well. I felt inspired today and thought I would share with you!
As most of you can relate to, my husband and I have many opposite personality traits and though at times it can be frustrating, I believe God is very intentional in why He pusts us with someone so different. It is an opportunity to grow in the areas where we are weak, and they are strong and vice versa. Many times, my husband will view something in a way that causes him to feel stressed out and I encourage him to turn the thought in a different direction. There are many moments though when I say to him "it's about perspective babe"... changing the perspective from focusing on the negative and evaluating all the positive things in our lives that we can be thankful for makes a huge difference in the way we live our lives.
When we are positive, we are more productive in every way. It changes our motivation, our mood, and the"aroma" we give off to everyone we come in contact with.
Do you need to shift your perspective today? Do you need to focus on the positive and not the negative? If so, don't wait another minute. Take a second and change your focus so that you can accomplish more today in all areas of your life!
Until next time...
The Nebo Fairy
It's been a while since I posted. I've had a busy summer as I know so many of you have as well. I felt inspired today and thought I would share with you!
As most of you can relate to, my husband and I have many opposite personality traits and though at times it can be frustrating, I believe God is very intentional in why He pusts us with someone so different. It is an opportunity to grow in the areas where we are weak, and they are strong and vice versa. Many times, my husband will view something in a way that causes him to feel stressed out and I encourage him to turn the thought in a different direction. There are many moments though when I say to him "it's about perspective babe"... changing the perspective from focusing on the negative and evaluating all the positive things in our lives that we can be thankful for makes a huge difference in the way we live our lives.
When we are positive, we are more productive in every way. It changes our motivation, our mood, and the"aroma" we give off to everyone we come in contact with.
Do you need to shift your perspective today? Do you need to focus on the positive and not the negative? If so, don't wait another minute. Take a second and change your focus so that you can accomplish more today in all areas of your life!
Until next time...
The Nebo Fairy
Friday, May 25, 2012
The Power of a Chair
So, I was thinking about the chair that I sit in every single day to work. I used to work at our corporate office everyday. Then, we moved farther away from the office and my dad and Glenn graciously allowed me to start coming in 2 days a week and work from home the other days of which I worked those days in our home office. Then, along came Addy Grace. :) In order to spend my day with her, I have now moved my "office" to my leopard print recliner in the living room. She plays with her toys in the floor and there I sit, in a chair fit for a diva, feet propped up and laptop in the lap! This, my friends is where the magic happens!
Where do you sit everyday to work? Is it comfortable? Do you enjoy your view? I think sometime all of you should post your work space. It might be funny to see the makeshift "offices" we all have. Just keep in mind that if you like your chair, you will sit there longer and if you sit there longer, you will make more money and if you make more money, you win more prizes and if you win more prizes, I will sit in this chair longer!
In honor of this thought, I wrote a poem for all of you...
"The Nebo Prayer"
Now I sit me down to sell
I pray dear Lord, I'll do it well
And if I quit before it's four
Lord please don't let Tonia show up at my door!
Happy Friday and Happy Sitting!
Where do you sit everyday to work? Is it comfortable? Do you enjoy your view? I think sometime all of you should post your work space. It might be funny to see the makeshift "offices" we all have. Just keep in mind that if you like your chair, you will sit there longer and if you sit there longer, you will make more money and if you make more money, you win more prizes and if you win more prizes, I will sit in this chair longer!
In honor of this thought, I wrote a poem for all of you...
"The Nebo Prayer"
Now I sit me down to sell
I pray dear Lord, I'll do it well
And if I quit before it's four
Lord please don't let Tonia show up at my door!
Happy Friday and Happy Sitting!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A Mother's Heart
I don't know what your relationship with your mom is like but I know that for me, her role was a vital part of my upbringing. She offered unconditional love, support, honesty (sometimes too honest!), and a guaranteed good time no matter what! There is not a major memory or moment in my life that I don't remember her presence. Her wisdom helped guide my way many times when relationships left me confused or I had to make an important decision. It's funny to look back and see how many times God uses the voice of our mother to speak on His behalf!
One thing I have learned over the years is that every woman needs at least one influential woman in her life. Maybe for you it wasn't your own mom, but someone else's mom that made an impact on you. The love from a mother's heart is what gives us the strength to become the woman we are meant to be.
So, today I challenge you to look around you... who can you invest in? Your love and wisdom could be empowering another young woman to become something greater than she knew she could be. Even if you don't have your own children or they are grown now... it's never too late to give a mother's heart to a heart in need.
Happy Mother's Day!
~Nebo Fairy
Monday, April 16, 2012
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Hi Lovely Ladies!
Today, I’d like to inspire you
in another direction… a favorite fast and easy meal that is a winner EVERY
time!
Since you are all hard at work
and most of you run kids all over the place when you’re not working, I thought
a new recipe would be a great idea! This
recipe is one my mom made all the time growing up. In fact, it’s one of the ONLY meals she ever
made (we ate out a lot!) It’s called “Crock Pot Chicken” and it has many
variations. I’m going to give you the
original and then 2 more delicious “Round 2 Recipes”.
Here’s what you NEED for CROCK POT CHICKEN:
Flash frozen chicken breasts
Olive oil
Italian seasonings dried (basil,
thyme, oregano, sage)
Fresh rosemary (if you don’t
have any outside, just buy some in the produce section and freeze it so you can
re-use whatever is left later.) *Just don't cut a corner and used dired- the fresh rosemary is the SECRET WEAPON in this recipe!
Crock Pot ( I love to get the
Crock Pot liners they sell now to keep the clean up minimal!)
Here’s what you DO for CROCK POT CHICKEN:
Put the chicken in the pot
Cover generously with a LOT of
olive oil
Cover with Italian seasonings
and lay rosemary on the top
Cook on low for 6-8 hours
*Serve over steamed rice and
use the broth in the pot to pour over the top of chicken and rice. I serve with green beans and a wheat roll.
CPC Round 2 - Chicken Caesar
Salad
Here’s what you NEED:
Leftover CROCK POT CHICKEN
Romaine lettuce
Garlic croutons
Mary’s Caesar Dressing (in the
produce by the bagged lettuce at Target & Wal-Mart)
Shredded parmesan cheese
Fresh Avocado
Bacon
Here’s what you DO:
Shred chicken
Cut avocado into chunks
Cook several pieces of bacon
in microwave
Mix everything together in one
large salad bowl and serve with garlic bread
*Use as much dressing as you
like
*For a more traditional salad,
omit the bacon and avocado
CCP Round 3- Chicken
Tortellini
What you NEED:
Leftover crock pot chicken
Buttoni’s cheese tortellini
(comes in tri-colored, regular, and whole wheat) in the refrigerated section
usually by the cheeses
Mozzarella cheese shredded
Light Alfredo Sauce
Marinara Sauce
What you DO:
Cook tortellini as instructed
on packaging
Meanwhile, shred crock pot
chicken and warm lightly in microwave
When pasta is ready, drain and
add back to pan
Add in chicken and part
alfredo/part marinara to cover
Toss together and then cover
the top with mozzarella cheese
Bake until cheese melted
*Serve with garlic bread and a
salad
All of these meals are quick,
delicious, and relatively healthy! I
hope this helps you out with your busy schedule!
Enjoy!
~Nebo Fairy
Monday, April 9, 2012
The Shark
Happy Monday Ladies!
I'm so glad you loved Fairy Friday and getting your foam soap was an unexpected happy moment at the end of your week! I loved every minute of doing that for ya'll and can't wait to do it again! ;)
Well, I am the proud owner of a new vacuum cleaner! I'm sure that you understand what a powerful moment this was in my life. My old vacuum cleaner sucked. (No pun intended!) Actually, it didn't suck and that's why I have wanted a new one for basically the last six years of my life. I inherited the vaccum with my husband when I married him and he was SO PROUD of his vacuum. So, literally every week for the last six years I would gripe about how much I hated the thing, and he would get offended because he thought it was awesome and that it worked fine so we didn't need a new one. I'm not sure how, but finally after all this time I was able to talk him into getting a new one. So, last week on Tuesday night, I put Addy down and went to Target alone. (Some of you are so jealous right now that I actually got to go to Target ALONE!) I walked around for a while like a zombie (I needed this moment just to unwind from the crazy day and process the fact that I was there ALONE!) Then, I found the vacuum aisle! And there it was.... The Shark...constant sucking, multi-surface, 5 year warranty, and over half the price of a Dyson- SOLD! Oh, and did I mention it was purple?
Why am I telling you all of this you may ask? Because this weekend as I was using my UH-mazing vacuum cleaner, I had some thoughts I'd like to share.
First, having something that actually did its job really well has changed my life! It has cut down on the time I spend vacuuming because I don't have to roll over the same spot a hundred times. Plus, my floors and rugs have never looked better!
Second, I realized how truly horrible the prior vacuum was and wondered why in the world I waited such a long time before getting a new one.
Sometimes, we get stuck in the normalcy (which is often chaos) of our lives and we just accept mediocrity when we don't have to. I hope that you are not doing that right now and if you are, that you will be made aware today of this fact- you do not have to settle in any area of your life. You deserve and can have the greatest life you want to. You may have to make some choices to let things go (may be people or things... or even feeling and emotions) to get to a place where you know, without a doubt, that you are living your best life. If you are holding on to anything in your life right now that is holding you back from pure joy, peace, and freedom- LET IT GO!
The other thing is this- do your job REALLY well so that nobody (especially Tonia!) can ever say "this one is just not working that well, we really need a new one."
Okay, that's all for now. Have a great week!
Until next time...
~Nebo Fairy
I'm so glad you loved Fairy Friday and getting your foam soap was an unexpected happy moment at the end of your week! I loved every minute of doing that for ya'll and can't wait to do it again! ;)
Well, I am the proud owner of a new vacuum cleaner! I'm sure that you understand what a powerful moment this was in my life. My old vacuum cleaner sucked. (No pun intended!) Actually, it didn't suck and that's why I have wanted a new one for basically the last six years of my life. I inherited the vaccum with my husband when I married him and he was SO PROUD of his vacuum. So, literally every week for the last six years I would gripe about how much I hated the thing, and he would get offended because he thought it was awesome and that it worked fine so we didn't need a new one. I'm not sure how, but finally after all this time I was able to talk him into getting a new one. So, last week on Tuesday night, I put Addy down and went to Target alone. (Some of you are so jealous right now that I actually got to go to Target ALONE!) I walked around for a while like a zombie (I needed this moment just to unwind from the crazy day and process the fact that I was there ALONE!) Then, I found the vacuum aisle! And there it was.... The Shark...constant sucking, multi-surface, 5 year warranty, and over half the price of a Dyson- SOLD! Oh, and did I mention it was purple?
First, having something that actually did its job really well has changed my life! It has cut down on the time I spend vacuuming because I don't have to roll over the same spot a hundred times. Plus, my floors and rugs have never looked better!
Second, I realized how truly horrible the prior vacuum was and wondered why in the world I waited such a long time before getting a new one.
Sometimes, we get stuck in the normalcy (which is often chaos) of our lives and we just accept mediocrity when we don't have to. I hope that you are not doing that right now and if you are, that you will be made aware today of this fact- you do not have to settle in any area of your life. You deserve and can have the greatest life you want to. You may have to make some choices to let things go (may be people or things... or even feeling and emotions) to get to a place where you know, without a doubt, that you are living your best life. If you are holding on to anything in your life right now that is holding you back from pure joy, peace, and freedom- LET IT GO!
The other thing is this- do your job REALLY well so that nobody (especially Tonia!) can ever say "this one is just not working that well, we really need a new one."
Okay, that's all for now. Have a great week!
Until next time...
~Nebo Fairy
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