5 Minute Junk Drawer Organization

Hey you guys! One day in April, I was trying to pull the tin foil out of my drawer and I had to DIG to the bottom of the drawer to get to it. At that moment, I decided... No more. This drawer is getting cleaned out, NOW. I am usually an organized person, but every once in a while things get out of whack. Especially for this drawer.  When the weekly ads came in, they'd go in this drawer until I had a chance to look at them. Well, out of sight, out of mind. They'd go in the drawer, never to really be looked at. Along with coupons, letters, ect. Don't believe me? Here's what it looked like, before:

Am I A Gamer?

Hey you guys! So as you can tell from the title, I'm asking myself a question this morning. No, this isn't just some random question I decided to ask myself... It's a real question. Now, for those that know me, KNOW that I am the FARTHEST thing from a gamer. Watching people play video games makes me sick, they move fast and I can't focus on anything so it makes me dizzy (Que the boyfriend calling me a hypocondicate lol) I would much rather be on pinterest or YouTube than watch someone play a 1st person shooter game (Titan Fall, Call of Duty, etc.).

And as for playing video games myself, SSX Tricky, GTA Vice City (Just randomly driving around, stealing money, beating people up, etc.) and Lego Star Wars are the extent of my video game play. However, recently I did make a purchase on a VIDEO GAME! I know! Me?! A video game! What is this world coming to?!

Don't get crazy and thing I went out and purchased GTA 5 or Titan Fall or anything like that. No, no. I got... Zoo Tycoon*. Don't laugh. This game is AMAZING! I have my own zoo. I have elephants and tigers and monkeys and antelope and birds. I even have a lemur, just like Zaboomafoo! :) The game is pretty sweet and after playing the whole demo (2 tutorials lol) I looked at my boyfriend and we both decided that I NEEDED it! lol

After it downloaded onto the xbox one I played it for about 3 hours (2 and a half were going through the tutorials!) Time just FLEW by me! Then last night, I went over to my boyfriends after work. Him and his friends were playing a game in the dinning room and I was in the living room playing with my zoo. Every so often, I'd wonder into the dinning room because the game needed to progress before I could do anything more. And he'd come into the living room to check on me. Next thing I know, he's coming in to tell me.. It's MIDNIGHT! What the heck! Where did the past 5 hours go? How on Earth did I just spend 5 hours playing a video game?!

How did this happen? Sure I have games on my phone (Tiny Tower, Temple Run and Match the Dots) but that doesn't make a gamer. Or does it? The fact that I bought Zoo Tycoon and spent 5 hours straight playing it, does make me a gamer. According to every gamer in my life, I am now officially a gamer.

If you want a more technical and further explanation, click here* to view the product information page! 
What are your thoughts? Are you a gamer? What's your favorite game? Have you tried Zoo Tycoon?

* indicates affiliate links.
Not sponsored. All opinions are my own.

Organization Train, Back on Track

Hey you guys! So remember back in January when I made this post and said I was going to do ONE organizational project a week? Well... I maybe kinda sorta fell off of that wagon. I said that I was going to work on my bath and beauty products and  then my closets. And the truth is, I did. Kind of. I completely cleaned out and semi organized most of my closets and all of my bath and beauty products. But I never posted about it and have been aspects of it that still need work and organization.

So I am going to start working on finishing them up and then posting about each one. I've fallen behind on a few projects I wanted to have completed by now. But I have to get back on track. I can't stand the chaos of things being unorganized. So get ready for a bunch of posts all about getting organized!

Is there something you've been putting off? Stop putting it off and just do it! :)

xoxo,
Meg

Life Organization

Hey guys! So with one of my goals for 2014 being to clean out my life, I am going to start tackling it. I have already started with cleaning out my makeup.  But I want to tackle one organizational project per week. so that's 52 by the end of 2014. And if you think I can't find 52 things to organize in my life, you thought wrong lol There is ALWAYS something I can organize.

Since I moved into my apartment, I can never seem to get my feet back under me with organizing. When I lived with my mom, I knew where everything was (for the most part). But now, I can never find anything in my apartment. You would think organization would be easier for me since I have a whole apartment for my things. No such luck. Everything is scattered everywhere, just like my brain! Below is my list of what I'm going to be doing to get my life back in order:

Living Clean in Twenty Fourteen

Hey you guys! I hope you're all having a great start to the new year! My New Years Eve was spent at work till 7 PM and then when I got home, it was just me and my little fur baby. I made tilapia and homemade parmesan, garlic, herb potato wedges. And then we laid on the sofa and watched Dick Clark's New Years Rocking Eve. And at 12:15 AM, I went to bed.

I didn't make any New Years Resolutions this year, I never really do. But I decided that I DO want to make a few for this year. However, I'm not going to call them "New Years Resolutions" because that's not what they are. Instead, I'm going to them 'Lifestyle Changes' because that's what they are.

I want to be healthier.

Yes, I know 'being healthy' is a vague term but I have defined it for myself. I am actually excited to get started on this new path for my life. I am so over being tired all the time and unhappy and feeling terrible after I eat. So here are the changes that I am going to be making to improve my quality of life:

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?

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!