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Valentine Ideas (DIY Welcome Mat)

Valentine Ideas (DIY Welcome Mat)

If you’re in the mood for a quick and easy Valentine decor idea, how about creating a loving message at your front door?  I was originally looking for a plain mat that I could paint a big red heart on, but when I found this “key” welcome mat, I figured I could add a sweet message instead.

I’m not sure how practical this mat will be as far as the paint lasting once dirty shoes are scraped against it, but it’s sure cute for now!

I die over this adorable shabby chic wagon from Hobby Lobby.

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Blueberry Almond Scones (The Chronicles of Home)

Blueberry Almond Scones (The Chronicles of Home)

Today, our food contributor Jennifer is sharing a healthy recipe for blueberry almond scones.  I really want to try these because my son loves blueberries!

I can’t even tell you how much I look forward to Jennifer’s recipe posts.  You may know Jennifer from her decor and DIY blog, The Chronicles of Home.  If you haven’t visited or aren’t a follower, I’m sure she’d love to have you!

Blueberry Almond Scones

For the most part, I’m a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast. 

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Stella & Dot Style

Stella & Dot Style

You might say I’m a bit obsessed with my new Stella & Dot accessories.   Over the weekend, I had some fun incorporating the jewelry into my everyday wardrobe.  On Saturday, I dressed up a plain grey Target 3/4 tee-shirt with a few Stella & Dot pieces.  

Target Tee

Starstruck Ring (S&D)

Luna Wrap Bracelet (S&D)

Zoe Lariat Necklace (S&D) (This necklace is cool because it’s one long chain you can wear different ways)

Kate Spade Gramercy Grand watch

Gilded Arrow Bracelet (S&D) (it bends to fit different sized wrists)

Renegade Cluster bracelet (S&D) –

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Valentine’s Cards via Martha Stewart Craft Studio …

Valentine’s Cards via Martha Stewart Craft Studio App

I might still be a third grade schoolgirl the way I can’t get enough of creating Valentine cards with this cool app from Martha Stewart (Craft Studio).  The app was featured in Ms. Martha’s magazine and I downloaded it later that day.  I made all of these Valentine’s cards in about an hour (okay, I was playing with this app for most of Sunday afternoon last weekend while my son napped).  Here are a few . . .

The app is super easy to use and comes with all kinds of fonts and graphics.

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Organized Drawers

Organized Drawers

When you’ve got a whole room — or entire house — that needs organizing, sometimes it’s easier to break the task into smaller, more doable projects.  Instead of trying to get the bathroom completely organized, just start with the medicine cabinet or the linen closet.  Similarly, you could tackle one drawer in your home or one small area.

We’ve got portions of our house that are “semi-organized” but still need help.  I consider the semi-organized area to be, for example, a drawer where most of what belongs there is contained there, but in a not-so-organized way.  Case in point,

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Blue Monday Be Gone

Blue Monday Be Gone

I’m happy to report that I completed week 10 of the Live Fit Challenge last week, which means I only have two weeks to go to finish it.  Some people have asked what I plan to do after that, and honestly, I’m not sure.   Lately, our weather has been beautiful, which makes me want to run outside more.

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In these next two weeks, I’m going to watch my diet extra close during the week so I can finish strong! How are your workouts going?  I learned that Monday, January 21 was “

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GIVEAWAY // $100 Stella & Dot

GIVEAWAY // $100 Stella & Dot

My wonderful and feisty “Sista” (sis-n-law) just became a Stella & Dot stylist and invited me to become one too.  I have always been smitten with Stella & Dot’s gorgeous and fun line of jewelry and accessories, so I decided to join her.  It was serendipitous how the opportunity fell into my lap, so I’m going for it!

I’m actually really excited about this since I attended a Stella & Dot meeting and was totally blown away by their awesome team and business model. (To start, stylists earn 25-30% commission on their sales).

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3 Ways to Style a Parsons Desk (via The …

3 Ways to Style a Parsons Desk (via The Everygirl)

Are y’all reading The Everygirl?  I adore the online publication and am a big fan of Danielle and Alaina.  I especially liked their recent article about how to style a West Elm Parsons desk.  They do it up three ways and then give you the break down and even links to where to purchase the products.  Cool huh?  I have a similar desk in my home office so I really liked seeing how they made it look different by varying the color scheme and accessories.

Which one do you like best?

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DIY // Inspiration/Memo Board

DIY // Inspiration/Memo Board

Slowly but surely I’ve been updating my home office and one of the latest touches was to create an inspiration/memo board.  I’m still rummaging through old magazines for images that inspire, but the board is ready and looks good all on it’s own thanks to this snappy black and white polka dot fabric I found at High Fashion Home.

You might recall this fabric as the “tablecloth” for the Pottery Barn mystery box challenge I participated in last year.  I like to use what’s on hand and this pattern works perfectly in my office. 

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Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs (via The Chronicles …

Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs (via The Chronicles of Home)

I’m all about breakfast for dinner, so I’m excited about Jennifer’s (The Chronicles of Home) recipe for this week, Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs!

Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs – serves 4

When it comes to breakfast-for-dinner I’m definitely more a fan of egg dishes than pancakes or waffles.  This hash is so flavorful and satisfying it almost makes me forget that it’s more of a traditional breakfast dish than a “real” dinner. 

Using sweet potatoes in place of white potatoes does change the texture of the hash. 

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How to Get Wavy Curls

How to Get Wavy Curls

I see all these gorgeous women with beautiful wavy hair, but didn’t really know how to do it for myself.    On Pinterest  I recently found a how-to hair tutorial for wavy curls (from Cara Loren) and tried it out on my hair.  After I shared a pic on Instagram, some people asked for the video, which is here (click the picture of Cara to see her how-to tutorial).  Isn’t she cute?!

Here’s how the wavy curls looked on my hair.  It’s different from how I normally do it, but I like it, although it took me longer than I usually spend.

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Valentine’s Day Craft // Paper Straw & Washi Tape …

Valentine’s Day Craft // Paper Straw & Washi Tape Arrows

Please tell me it’s not too early to post a Valentine’s Day craft project.  Paper straws, a heart-shaped craft punch, and patterned washi tape makes me a happy girl.  It might also mean I belong back in third grade:)  Being completely inspired by this DIY arrow that I originally found on Pinterest, I created my own arrow.

They are cute to look at . . . 

but more fun to play with!  

Is anyone else thinking Valentine’s Day already?  I don’t typically make a big deal of the holiday,

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My Live Fit Supplements

My Live Fit Supplements

I’ve gotten some questions about the supplements I take on the Live Fit program, and I’ve been following what the program recommends-  a daily multivitamin, daily Flaxseed or Fish Oil, branched chain amino acid (BCAA), and protein shake.  

Multivitamin– According to Dr. Oz, a multivitamin fulfills your daily nutritional needs for the day.  He recommends taking half in the morning and half at night to maximize absorption.  One of my gummy multivitamins is half a dose, so that works perfect for me to take one in the morning and one at night.  


Fish Oil- I posted the information on Fish Oil from Dr.

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DIY // Gold Side Table

DIY // Gold Side Table

One of my new year goals is living more in the moment, but I have to admit, I’m already dreaming of Spring.  I’m tired of the dreary rain and cold weather we are having here in Houston.  Bring on the sunshine!  On Honey We’re Healthy, I’m already dreaming of swimsuit season!  I added a dose of pretty to my master bedroom recently and it made the room (and me:) feel a little brighter. 

I had a small, black console table from Overstock from my old office that I spray painted gold.  The shiny metallic took it from boring to bling in an instant.

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My Live Fit (Week 9) Recap

My Live Fit (Week 9) Recap

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!”

I had hoped to bring you my Live Fit Week 9 recap last week, but a lingering cold made it difficult to complete it in time.  It seems all of America is getting the flu lately.  A couple of days I went to the gym, but only walked on the treadmill instead of doing that days’ weight training workout.  Phase 3 of Live Fit is difficult because the workouts keep your heart rate up the whole time, no rests!  In between sets, you do “active rests” like jump rope for a minute,

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DIY (Fashion Inspiration Board)

DIY (Fashion Inspiration Board)

When it comes to fashion and outfit inspiration, I need all the help I can get.  If it were up to me, in the fall/winter, I’d probably wear the same jeans and comfy/casual neutral shirt with boots (maybe adding a scarf), and in the summer, you’d see me in shorts, a tank top and flip flops.  I’m not too trendy, but I like to add a little bit of jewelry (stacks of bracelets look so cool but drive me crazy on my arm- when I’m at work, I always end up taking them off- so hard to type with!). My go-to style looks something like this:

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I’ve got super stylish friends (Cassie,

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Greek Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken

Greek Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken

Hi all!  Thank you so much for reading and commenting on Jenna’s weight-loss success story.  I knew she would inspire you and I’m so happy she agreed to let me feature her here.  I’d love to feature YOU too, just email me at: honeywerehealthyblog@gmail.com and we’ll chat!

I made a Greek pasta salad with grilled chicken the other night for dinner and thought you might like to try this recipe with your family.  It’s classic Greek ingredients – tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion and feta cheese with whole wheat pasta, grilled chicken, and a homemade vinaigrette dressing.

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Organizing the Little Things

Organizing the Little Things

At my house, it drives me crazy when one type of thing is scattered throughout the house.  I have to collect everything and have it in one place.  It’s just a weird, annoying habit I have.  Zip lock bags (that come in all sizes) are great for corralling small things together.  But, I had a bunch of things in zip lock bags that I knew could be better organized.

Even though having things contained in bags is better than having things all over in different drawers or cabinets, it’s not always the best practical solution.  Every time I needed to hang a picture or was looking for a hook or outlet cover,

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