One of my favorite Christmas gifts was this calendar! The title of it – INSPIRE says it all. I love the bright colors and quotes.
It was from my parents, but I know my Mom discovered it. That makes it even more special.
Do you have any inspirational items that make you think of someone special in your life?
Have an amazing week!
Live Inspired,
Robyn
I’m just in the process of taking down my Christmas. I know it’s February but since coming home from the hospital, it’s the last thing I wanted to do. Cuddling with my boys has been my priority. If you read my recent post, you’ll learn that we had a slight detour after the holidays that kept us from home for 16 days!
Back to my 1 in each room story. On a Friday morning I found out that my son Gradin was going to arrive 4 days later on a Tuesday morning. I’ll share details about my 2nd Baby Story one day. (Here was my 1st Baby Story!) This news came as a complete shock as I’d had an awesome 2nd pregnancy! Gradin was due on Christmas Day and when we got the news, he was going to arrive 5 weeks early.
I quickly contacted my amazingly talented friend Elizabeth, who is an interior designer. I asked if she could come over & help me put my Christmas up over the weekend before going in to have my son. I knew I needed to distract myself from panicking over the recent news and love Christmas – so was excited about the idea of coming home to it being decorated for.
I know Christmas is LONG over but I still wanted to share with you my trees because I was super excited how they turned out.
My girlfriend came over the next morning & helped me put up 6 Christmas trees! She inspired me after I saw her house the Christmas before, with a tree in each room. So after Christmas last year I stocked up on 50-75% off items.
This year I had 1 big, 2 med & 3 mini trees!! One for nearly every room!
I love Christmas and do remember the reason for the season. However I still enjoy decorating for the holidays!
How did you decorate for Christmas? Do you have lots of trees also?
Thanks Elizabeth for your amazing friendship & incredible help!!
Stay Fabulous,
Robyn
On Tuesday a long time girlfriend and I were catching up via text message. Oh technology…keeping in touch by iMessages and Facebook today, what will we be doing in another 10 years? Anyway, I’m off topic already!
My friend was telling me that she was starting a weight loss program on Thursday! I asked if she would like an accountability partner, maybe even throw a Biggest Loser component into the mix. She was game!!!
The coolest part is, that we live 2200kms/1300miles apart! Our challenge to hold each other accountable is virtual!
10 weeks ago, I looked like this:
It was taken the night before I had Gradin! I’ve managed to quickly shed 24lbs and all of my pregnancy weight with nursing. Please don’t hate me if you gained more than me – God designed us all different! But now I’d love to get my BMI to the “normal” category instead of hanging out in “overweight” mode and lose some inches. Based on the weight that I have to be to achieve this goal, I don’t ever remember being in the normal range – maybe in high school!? If only I could grow taller to recalculate my BMI score!!
My accountability partner & I both weighed & measured in yesterday! I also had my hubby take a “before” picture of me. I won’t scare you with the before picture until I have an “after” picture to also show you! But this selfy was part of my motivation to get back to my goals (I’ll share my cobbler story in a minute)…
My double chin scared me!!
My big goal for 2013 is to run a 1/2 marathon. Which means I have lots of small, baby steps to achieve along the way that include – getting into shape, eating healthier and running a few 5K & 10K runs before the big one!
My amazingly supportive husband gave me this awesome book for Christmas! I was soooo excited for the cool, thoughtful gift.
I’m also incorporating some daily products to my new regime. Luckily, I can shop from my own health & wellness store. Since I’m nursing, I don’t use all of the products because I need to produce milk which requires extra calories. But “healthy & nutritious” calories is the hard part for me when I’m being Octa-Mom!!
The Arbonne Essentials line is AMAZING! I use lots of the products daily and in 2009 I used the entire program exclusively to lose 15 lbs. Here are a couple blog posts about that journey!
I’m using this time with my awesome accountability buddy to work on eating healthier and start training for my runs more consistently. My year started off a bit rocky with training since we had an unexpected ICU chapter. Did I mention that during our 16 days in the hospital, I ate “cobbler of the day” WITH ice cream everyday? Eeeeek!! I slept and stayed there around the clock and my meal as a Breastfeeding Mom was provided.
I’m excited to be back on track!
What are your fitness, personal &/or professional goals for 2013? When you step out of your comfort zone and share your goals, it is an element of accountability!
Stay Amazing,
Robyn
Hi friend!
How are you? I hope amazing! Thanks for visiting my website / blog! It’s been a while since I wrote an entry. I have lots to fill you in on.
Our 2nd son, Gradin Travler Cullen arrived on November 20, 2012. He spent 20 days in the NICU after arriving 5 weeks early and earlier in January was in the ICU at a Children’s Hospital for 16 days. Never a dull moment!! I’m very thankful for wrinkle cream and hair color these days. My two precious boys are putting me through years of experience!!!
Anyway, after the stressful ICU stay, my milk production dropped drastically! Stress, lack of consistent pumping, and lack of sleep will do that to a nursing Mom. So I called up my OBGYN and in addition to a prescription that she gave me, she suggested a “nursing” tea! I was slightly skeptical because I’m not a big tea drinker. Starbucks lattes are more my forte.
I was shocked when my ladies started producing more after just 1 glass of this…
I love flavored creamer, so I had to “Robynize” this drink with a generous helping!! Want tea with your cream style.
I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty this tea is!! The loose leaves look right from nature, so I know it’s healthy ;)
I’m also drinking lots & lots of water!! (another secret to nursing success & helping me get rid of my baby weight)
I just remembered that I heard its National Breastfeeding Week! So I guess this blog entry is timely.
Gradin is now 10 weeks old and Braxton will be 2 in 4 days! Our life is full, abundant and amazing. We’re creating lots of memories!!
What is your drink choice these days?
Hugs,
Robyn
I was a very slow learner but thankful I heard the secret…celebrating 7 years as an Arbonne, Independent Consultant.
Make sure you watch the video until the end for a special greeting from my 21 month old son Braxton!!
What regime do you complete faithfully?
7 years ago, I made a decision that changed my life forever! I’ve been trying to find the words to articulate my gratitude that I was introduced to the Arbonne opportunity. I said YES to using the products, fell completely in love and months later decided to start sharing them with my family & friends.
I have not earned the white Mercedes Benz or promoted to the top level of management yet. However, neither of these things define me.
“A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 28:20 NIV
Stay Fabulous,
Robyn
I’m almost done my dresser DIY project! My first attempt at trying to “antique” something.
Taken without flash in my garage
It didn’t turn out exactly as I hoped – it looks a bit streaky in parts. However for my 1st big painting/redo job – I’m thrilled with the color! It was my first time using wax!? Then I used a dark cream stain – another first. If any of you pro DIY’s have any tips on how to improve, let me know. The blue/turquoise color is chalk paint, then I used a clear wax and finally the dark cream stain – all 3 from the same product line. I’ll share more on how I did this and what products I used in a final debut post when it’s done and moved into my house.
However, I need your input/opinion! Please…
I need to get new handles – but I’m stumped at what color/style I should go with?
Wrought iron? white/cream?
The holes are 4.5 inches / 10.75 cms apart – center to center. I hope that’s a normal size…guess I better get online and research!? Also, in case you’re wondering the original handles are a no go – can’t paint them or reuse – they were funky!
I appreciate your insight, thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Robyn
A new favorite blog is called Better After. The posts are made up of Before/After pictures of DIY projects!!! Can I hear you squealing?? Who doesn’t LOVE seeing the transformations? I’m so grateful that my friend Erin introduced me to this site!
I even subscribe to receive the new blog entries emailed to me. In my full life, it’s quicker & more convenient than watching episodes of TLC & HGTV, to see a before/after unveiled!
I’ve even been inspired to work on a few DIY projects myself. Pinterest has also been a big motivator!! Any chance you’re slightly addicted to that website also??
I’m almost done painting these 3 items!!! Next step is to stain & wax – both firsts for me. Wish me luck!
Before – isn’t she a beauty?
Before
Before – I got the idea to ramp her up from a magazine! My Mom informed me that colored filing cabinets are sold nowadays & marketed to students – where have I been?
Want to guess what color I chose? Hint – I made all 3 the same.
Stay Inspired,
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