Carbonation Back Slide

       Hey you guys! So today I have a confession.. In the past week I have had 3 Cokes! And I'm working on my FOURTH!! What the heck is wrong with me?! Before you start judging and get upset that I have 'fallen off the bandwagon' let me explain.

Don't Keep Things Bottled Up

Hey you guys! Tuesdays are for tips! And today's tip comes from a VERY recent experience....

Don't keep things bottled up.

For example, if you're with someone and they do something that bothers you or they say something you don't like, or hurt your feelings... TELL THEM. Don't hold it in. Be direct, but also, make sure that you tell them in a loving way. Because chances are, your might hurt their feelings, so when you tell them something you don't like, be respectful of their feelings.

LIFE LIST

Hey you guys! So today for Motivational Monday, I want to talk to you about a big thing in motivation... LISTS. (I can hear the groans of those of you who hate them lol) Sorry, not sorry. Lists are a great way to keep yourself motivated and also a great way to evaluate your goals and measure progress.

Food Poisoning Sucks!

Hey you guys!

       On Tuesdays, I'm going to bringing you tip and tricks and other 'T' words! Today, is Tip Tuesday!

       Today's Tip is about.... Carrots. (did you think it was going to be a 'T' word?) Organic carrots to be more specific. Last Thursday, I brought some carrots in my lunch. After lunch, I felt fine. And as the afternoon progressed.. everything seemed normal.

       Well then as we were sitting in the car waiting for a co-worker to come out, my stomach started hurting, my head started throbbing and I could barely keep my eyes open. By the time I got home I thought I was going to collapse. I took Joey out and then came back in and laid on the sofa and turned on the T.V. (No matter how sick I feel, nothing is going to get in between Grey's Anatomy and me!)

Fitness Goals

       Hey guys! My posts on Wednesdays are going to be fitness related. (Workout Wednesdays) Not all posts will be about workouts, but they will be about my fitness goals, my progress on my fitness journey as well as recipes and equipment that I am loving and using.

Coffee Table Hunt = Complete

      I have finally bit the bullet, pulled the trigger and purchased a coffee table. I'm not too sure how I feel about it though. Some days I love it and love the way it looks in my livingroom. Other days I simply think, 'why did I choose this one?' I'm so indecisive all the time, but I think I made the best choice for my current living room.

Ins and Outs of 24

      Since today is the eve of my 25th (YIKES!) Birthday, I thought I'd make today's post about the Ins and Outs of 24.

Throwback Thursday: A Walk Down Musical Memory Lane

      Last week when I got in the truck to go to work, my mom had a musical 'treat for me.' I opened the door a sweet melody filled my ears. As the chords of the chorus hit my ear drums I  immediately became 10 years old again.

The Great Coffee Table Hunt

      I have finally made a decision on a piece of furniture for my living room. A coffee table. Maybe at some point I will get the ottoman that matches my sectional, but for now, ain't nobody got time for that! Now comes the real problem with deciding on the furniture piece.... Which coffee table do I want?

The Great Living Room Fiasco

      When I first moved into my apartment, I knew that furnishing it and decorating it the way I wanted would be a slow process. But I never thought the reason for it would be that I didn't KNOW what I wanted in the space. Yes, I have an idea of what I want it to look like, but like I said in my previous post about my apartment, New Apartment: Clean Slate or Anxiety Attack, I really have no idea what I want the space to look like. Here's what I have in my living room now:

Carbonation Free for 4 Months!

      On March 12, 2013 I put the bottle down and had my last sip of carbonated beverage. It had originally started as a pact with a co-worker and friend. We were each buying at least one soda per day at work. And at $1.25 per bottle, that's $6.25 per week just on soda! Now, I was able to swallow the cost of soda per week because I needed it. I was addicted. If I didn't have at least one soda per day, I was miserable to be around. I was tired and sluggish and if I closed my eyes long enough, I could probably have fallen asleep sitting up at my desk. Not cool.

New Apartment: Clean Slate or Anxiety Attack

      For most people having their first place or a new place is exciting because they can finally put their style to work in a place that belongs to them. That's how I felt when I moved into my apartment back in April. My mind was full of ideas. “I'm going to have this and this and this.” “I'm going to put this here and that there.” “This room is going to be these colors.” Fast forward 4 months... None of that has happened. Sure, I have my white sectional and black dinning set but that's all. Why you ask?

Welcome to HeartsNStars88!

      Hey everyone! Welcome to HeartsNStars88! This is the place where I'll talk about everything that I love. Everything from fashion and beauty to cute little animals to organization and home décor. As well as my adventure into adulthood and anything else I feel is blog post worthy!