6 week challenge

I need to start getting serious about this 5K!  School is over...final grades are posted so now there is nothing else to concentrate on but the 5K.  Also getting fit.  I gained more weight then I ever wanted to this past year :-(.  But I feel awesome changes are on the way!

What I have to make a good start:  

I figured of course I need some good running gear!

The very basics...running shoes, iphone holder, and a waist pocket thingy (not sure what to all it because it's not a fanny pack but same concept lol).   

I wanted another way to build up my endurance and get another workout on non-running days so I picked up a new bike! 

Nothing fancy but I did have to make a few adjustments.  I took it for a ride and came home in major tushy pain.  Sad day I know.  So I took the old seat off!!! 

This tiny thing was just not going to work :-( And got a more comfortable one

Much nicer for the bum!  So I think I'm better equipped then I was when I started!  Let the challenge begin!  I have 6 weeks until the race and about 14 until school starts again.  That should be plenty of time to meet most of my getting fit goals!  

Ill keep you updated on what Ive done each week!  And see how long it takes to meet my goals!  If you have an awesome workout plan let me know!  I'm always up for new ideas since I get bored pretty easy doing the same thing over and over.  

Until next time 

*Shanna Marie*

Electric Run

I posted a while back about finally breaking down and signing up for a 5K.  I finally did it!  I'm not ready by any means but I have until June!
The Electric run will be my motivation!  You can check out their website and see how awesome it looks like its going to be. electricrun.com

So if you have any advice for a first time runner that would be awesome!  Or just some cheers along the way would be great too!  

SUPER PUMPED!  

*Shanna Orr*

Throwback Thursday!

It has been a while....ok a LONG while since I've done a throwback!  But good news is Finals are now over.  THANK GOODNESS might I add!  I have a whole summer to blog which is the most exciting part about today.
Since it has been finals week, I couldn't resist this first throwback.

Lisa Frank! 

Now I am not afraid to admit that if Lisa Frank made..I owned it!  I kinda had an addiction to stationary, stickers, pencils, folders....blah, blah, blah haha.  I Loved it all.

 An oldie but goody I believe.  

And next will bring a little tear jerker considering still it has been finals week.  I needed a good pick me up, cryer, and just plain good movie.  

Sixteen Candles! 

WELL that's what I got this week!  

*Shanna Marie* 

Iced Coffee Recipe

So I'm one of those millions that cant function in the morning without some sort of caffeine!  So i decided why not try to make my own iced coffee!  After a couple attempts at the exact mixtures I finally got it tasting almost as good as Starbucks!

What you need:

8 Cups of coffee-prepare how you like it in the coffee maker.  

1/2 cup of sugar

1/2 cup of brown sugar

1/2 cup of your favorite creamer- I used caramel macchiato

Thats all believe it or not!  You might even have it all in your pantry already!

 So here we have the regular sugar, brown sugar, and coffee creamer.  Just hanging out until the coffee is done brewing.  

Now that the coffee is all done I measured out 8 cups of coffee. It was pretty much the whole 12 cup craft so don't go by the markings on it.  It is HOT so just be careful!  

 You will need to put both sugars and creamer in while the coffee is still hot so that it dissolves nicely.  

Stir and place it into the fridge over night!  You will have some delish iced coffee first thing in the morning.  Another great idea is to freeze left over coffee (probably from another time since this takes all of it) in ice cube trays.  You toss those into a cup, pour the iced coffee over it, and top it with whipped cream.  

It is sure to get you morning going!  

It looks so yummy!  

*Shanna Marie* 

Throwback Thursday!!

Its Thursday once again.  Crazy how time flies!  I only found a couple things this week but they are GOOD ones!

Cabbage Patch kids hold a special place in my heart.  I used to teach to my "kids" when nobody else wanted to play with me!  Little did I know I would actually be going to school to become a teacher.  Funny how things circle around.  I also have a cute little bold headed Cabbage Patch kid that I called "Charlie."  He was my best friend at a young age.  I have asked my mother where he went but sadly nobody knows :-(  There has been several that were passed down to my little sister but not Charlie.  But any ways, Cabbage Patch kids were a great addition to throwback Thursday!

The next is a fantastic invention that I wish I still had lol.

The Tee shirt clip!!!!!  I had several of these and wore them with pride!  I'm not sure what use I would have with them now days but its a good throwback!   Oh the 80's were great weren't they?!?!?!

Well until next time!  If you find a throwback you find worthy....let me know!!

*Shanna Marie*  

Throw Back Thursday--week 2!

So I know that I missed last week :-(.  Its amazing how much you can not get done on spring break.  Oh well I'm well rested and ready to back to it!  What ever it may be lol.
Ok I have found some GOOOOODDDDD stuff for this week of blast from the past!

Lets start off awesome!

The good old slap bracelet!  And from looking around you can buy these fancy things again.  How awesome is that.  I see a slap bracelet frenzy happening in our house real soon!  http://www.orientaltrading.com
You can check out all the cool designs at orientaltrading.  Now Im not endorsing them by any means, just passing on some useful information.  And in my opinion is an awesome place to find about anything!  And in bulk.  Lets be honest with 3 young girls in our house, anything like this would cause a fight if we didn't have lots of them.  Heck i'll be fighting over them too!



Ok, what else did I come across this week?!?!  I'm a little embarrassed to admit how obsessed I was with this TV show.  But it's too late to look away now!

Yep, that's Power Rangers.  We didn't just watch this show, We LIVED for this show lol.  I remember going on vacation to Kansas as a young child and had to make sure we knew what time this aired so that I wouldn't miss anything!  Looking back, It was a little crazy haha.





And last by not least!   Lets get the books out!

I can still find these books at 1/2 priced books and just want to buy them all.  But then I remember that I have read them all at least 10 times each!  It was an awesome series that I really need to get my kids into!

Well until next time, I'll see you when I see you!!!

*Shanna Marie*

Throw Back Thursday!

I decided to start a new "Regular" post.  Whats better then a blast from the past?  Throw Back Thursday is a great way to show all my favorites (and some ridiculous stuff that we thought were awesome).
I thought why not start back....way back...this week!  The 80's where I was proudly born!

Jelly Shoes!  I lived in these for many many years. I also believe that I owed every color possible!  Who wouldn't love these shoes?  They were so comfortable, stylish, and just plan AWESOME!

Simon Says.  I would rack this up to being on of the best games from my childhood.  This thing could keep me busy for hhhoooouuuurrrrrsssss!  And somehow Simon also won :-(.  

I would think this is a good start.  Tune in next Thursday to see what other crazy stuff I can dig up for Throw Back Thursday.  

Or if you have an awesome idea that you loved, let me know and I can add it to the list! 

*Shanna Marie*