I'm One Lucky Housewife!

I know this is a bit of a deviation from my regular Saturday posts, but I'd just like to say that my husband is AWESOME and pretty much the greatest at giving gifts. Thank you hubby!

 ^_^<3

Cleaning out the fridge....

Cleaning out the fridge

Always makes me feel like this.
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Did I mention that I live with two guys who never throw anything away? 

EWWY! T_T

Martha Monday! (Need More Entries!)

(I got this as a Christmas/Wedding present and it is AWESOME!)

P.S.- If you have any funny Martha Stewart pictures send them to ReverendArielle@gmail.com and I'll post it on the next Martha Monday!

Mall Fitness!

Working out at the mall is probably one of the greatest ideas of all time. I honestly don't know why only old people are doing this. EVERYONE should be doing this! Mall walking has been a favorite workout of the elderly for years. They get in early before the stores open up, and you always see them in their little matching sweat suits and ankle weights power walking the length of the mall...I obviously do things a little differently. 

When I was younger I used to be a mall rat and would walk around the mall with my friends pretty much everyday. At the time it didn't seem like much of a workout, but now that I'm out of high school and don't walk as much, walking around the mall for a couple hours really makes a difference!

Here are a few Pro-Tips: 

*Don't just walk the length of the mall, stop into the stores and walk around, it'll give you extra steps but you'll be so distracted you won't notice! (And you won't get bored, stores change their stock all the time, so you always have new things to look at!)

*If you're like me, you don't necessarily want everyone to know that you're at the mall to work out. The solution is simple: Don't wear workout gear, just wear regular clothes (something comfortable). That way you don't stand out.

*Bring a friend! Having a workout buddy is helpful no matter what exercise you choose, and having a friend to walk around with you will make the experience that much more enjoyable and the time will fly by! 
*Take the stairs and not the escalators or elevators. That one should be pretty obvious.

*Remember you're not there to shop! Looking in the stores is fine but taking time to pick things out, try them on, and waiting in line to buy it isn't good for your workout or your wallet!

*If you really want a work out...wear heels (comfy ones). Your calves will get rock solid!

***The opinions expressed in this blog are only that, my opinions, and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your doctor before beginning a new workout regimen.***

Am I the only one?

(It's a conspiracy!!!)

Martha Monday!

(Martha Stewart and Busta Rhymes...cause that makes sense.)

If you have a funny picture of Martha Stewart send it to ReverendArielle@gmail.com and I'll feature it on the next Martha Monday!

Quick and Easy Monkey Bread w/Caramel

Prep Time: 25 Min

Total Time: 1 Hr 30 Min

Makes: 12 servings

(Pillsbury's Monkey Bread)

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

4 cans (7.5 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated biscuits

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

 

DIRECTIONS

 Grease or spray 12-cup Bundt cake pan. 2 Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in 1-gallon bag. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; cut each in quarters. Shake quarters in bag to coat; place in pan. Mix butter and brown sugar; pour over biscuit pieces. 3 Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Turn upside down; pull apart to serve. Serve warm.

 

If you don't have a Bundt pan you can substitute 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans for the Bundt pan. Divide the biscuits and butter mixture evenly between the loaf pans. Decrease bake time to 35 to 40 minutes. 

 

(My Monkey Bread...Nailed it!)