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5.10.2013

Frugal Friday ~ Gifts for Mom!

mother's day is this coming sunday and it you have been procrastinating a bit and are short on funds, luck is on your side, because any of the gifts above are sure to bring a smile to moms face, all while keeping your tab at under $50!

kai travel set (my moms fave!)

mr. boddington's mistral soap (cute packaging and amazing scents!)

tuscan herb candle (what mom doesn't want to go to tuscany?)

gucci flora rollerball perfume (i wear this scent and get complimented daily)

sea flower print scarf (perfect colors for spring & summer!)

eiffel tower ring dish (darling little accent piece - ooh la la!)

be sure to give your favorite moms a little love this sunday!

11.15.2012

And I'm Off...

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i'm off today to scottsdale with my gf christy for a little getaway.

we'll be lounging by the pool, dining here, watching the cougs take on the sun devils and exploring a new city.

so excited!

have a fabulous last weekend before the holiday madness ensues!

8.14.2012

Instalife Lately

forever young/cw with mrs. r/aperol spritzes/gongolo at hostario del picollo/forever young friends/insane sunset

estes park wedding/night clubbing it/hanging out on the porch

all in colorado

girlies at brick + mortar/rosenthal wine tasting/colorado rockies/sunday funday in hermosa/row 14 in denver

i am really working to try and share more pictures and life events. what's been happening lately in my life! follow me on instagram (@lyndsylee)

xoxo

8.03.2012

Forever Frugal Friday ~ Splurge vs. Steal

this past week my gf christy was kind enough to loan me her adorable wildfox gold sparkle heart sweatshirt (in red) for my trip to denver. it was the perfect travel top as it was super soft, roomy and yet subtly sexy. we were traveling very early in the morning both flights and it was so great to just be able to throw it on with these leggings (post on those to come) and feel comfortable and cute.

sadly i must return this cute top that i love so much and while i am very tempted to purchase my own, am not as tempted by the price tag. so you can imagine my delight when i spotted this metallic heart fleece pullover for less than $20 at forever! i think it is a definite must for my wardrobe and i think i will buy it one (possible two) sizes up for the extra room and slouchiness. and i quite adore the robins egg blue with the gold.

7.24.2012

Out of Office - See you next week!

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after a minor freak out over a cancelled spray tan (luckily i was able to find an appointment tonight at 9 pm) - all my i's are dotted and my t's crossed and it is officially vaycay time my friends!

i am off to colorado - oh so early tomorrow morning and am looking forward to some fresh air, bright blue skies, new dresses, new eats and some time away with b.

hope you all have a fabulous rest of your week and get to let loose this coming weekend (how is it already the end of july?!!!)

see you cuties on tuesday!

smooches!

2.01.2012

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

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the first of february is here and it is time to compare my results to my goals i set for 2012.

here goes nothing...

goal #1 ~ workout 75% of each month

results: worked out 21 of 31 days = 68%

goal #2 ~ stick to a pure, healthy, clean diet

results: pretty proud of my dedication to paleo. b and i following it together makes it much easier to stick with. besides the occasional weekend cheat, i can confidently say, goal achieved.

goal #3 ~ save, save, save!

results: i would give myself a c for the month of january. i did cut back on spending a bit, but did not place any money in savings.

goal #4 ~ travel

results: hit up palm springs with b for a little getaway and explored a new hiking trail that i highly suggest to any of you LA locals.

goal #5 ~ take more pictures

results: instagram (@lyndsylee) made taking pictures a lot more fun, and while i took some (see below) i can definitely afford to take more!

cheers to mrs. reynolds being in town

Waldo

collage of palm springs trip

typical morning bfast for me

new year nails

cutest babe ever

one of the perks of my 5:30 am workout

goal #6 ~ read a book a month

results: finished the art of racing in the rain by garth stein.

this book is set in seattle (loved all the references to various parts of town) and told from the perspective of the dog. i really liked this book, but must warn, i cried my eyes out at the end. if you have a dog, you will love it, but may find it difficult at times to continue reading (not giving anything away). it took some turns i didn't expect and had some moments that were very heavy, but also moments of hilarity and happiness.

on to reading my first book using the kindle app on my ipad, a place of yes.

overall i am pretty happy with my results achieved and have established a game plan for february to be more successful! hopefully march 1st will have better results!

how are your resolutions coming?!

1.10.2012

Resolution Time!

I just realized that we are almost halfway through January and I still haven't shared my resolutions! I am pretty pleased with my selections this year and think that they are all attainable if I put my mind to it, go for it...

1 ~ workout 75% of each month

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75% percent may not sound like a lot, but if you do the math that means I need to exercise a minimum of 23 days in a 30 month calendar. While it will be a challenge, I am ready to make the commitment and plan to share my percentage rate with all of you to help hold me accountable. I have committed to a year long membership to Circuit Works in Venice and I have to say that those trainers kick my ass every session and I love it!

2 ~ stick to a pure, healthy, clean diet

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Over Thanksgiving I was introduced to the Paleo Diet by B's mom and was intrigued (and a little scared, let's be honest) at the idea of it. No cheese?! No sugar?! No bread?! Sounded a bit terrible to me. But when I really looked at what I was eating, I quickly realized that it was not so much of a diet, as it was establishing a healthy eating plan. And while I am not following the diet 100%, I am following about 80% and feel great!

3 ~ save, save, save!

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I will be the first to admit it. I live from paycheck to paycheck and I hate it! I am TERRIBLE at saving and REALLY want to improve on this. I have a 401K that I invest in and don't touch so I have some savings, but as far as outside of my 401K...nothing. My purse strings need to be tightened again after the holidays so that I can save up for a fabulous vacation or treat on a rainy day...

4 ~ travel

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I don't care whether it is via an airplane, a boat or a car but this girl needs to get out an explore. New places, old places, whatever! Resolution #3 and #4 are directly connected to one another and I am hoping that I get out and explore all that is out there. 2011 was a great year for traveling and I hope to continue on with new sights and cities in 2012.

5 ~ take more pictures

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I used to be so good about capturing and sharing pictures, and then I just sort of stopped pulling out my camera or uploading my photos that I did take. Pictures are so important to me in remembering all the fun nights out with friends, time spent with loved ones and memories that just don't always click with your "mental picture" (ala Alec Baldwin from Friends - click!). I vow to take, share and print more photos in 2012.

6 ~ read a book a month

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I read a lot of books last year and loved the feeling of heading to sbux at my lunch break and losing an hour to my book. This year I am really striving to read one book per month. No particular book is included in this resolution (but would love any recommendations) but would like to read a few classics, some non-fiction, and chick lit books to name a few.

And that my friends are my goals and resolutions for 2012! I think they are all very achievable goals and may require some discipline on my part but I am excited to get started and reflect back in a year on what all was met. So far, I have stuck pretty close to #1, #2 and #6. Still working on them all!

What were your resolutions? How are they going so far? Do you have people you shared them with that will help hold you accountable? I am leaning on friends, coworkers, B and y'all of course to keep me to mine!

Cheers to success in twenty twelve!

11.03.2011

Happy {Wine Tasting, Cougar Football Viewing, Friends} Weekend

I am off to San Francisco tonight to see my bestie Mrs. R, The RinaCoff's, and some other great peeps up north. In store for tomorrow is some wine tasting in Napa (my first time!) and then Saturday is the WSU vs CAL football game at AT&T park.

I will be attending the game with these lovely ladies (along with some other fantastic fellow Cougs) and finishing up my weekend with a tour of San Fran and a day with Carebear.

A fantastically perfect weekend and I am WAY overdue for a vacation.

Hope y'all have a spectacular weekend and root for the Cougs to beat the bears!

XOXO

8.01.2011

Greetings from Amsterdam!

I am finally settled in and have all systems working here in Amsterdam! The weather so far has been lovely (knock on wood) and I have done a little exploring thus far but still have so much to see and do. If you have been to Amsterdam and have any must see or must eat at destinations please leave me a comment and I will be happy to explore!

Happy Monday to ya'll!!

3.14.2011

If You're Going to San Francisco....

And I am!!! B just booked our flights to San Francisco! I am so excited!!

I am a bit embarrassed to admit this, but in the 8 years I have lived in LA I haven't once been up to San Fran! In fact the last time I was in San Fran that I can remember was like 21 years ago! FAIL!

B and I are headed up to San Fran Sunday-Tuesday for my little birthday getaway and I need your help! We will be staying in Union Square but are open to traveling wherever! I am hoping to fit in a Giants vs Dodgers game on Monday the 11th and other than that we are wide open!

What restaurants must we eat at? What coffee shops have the best drip coffee out there? What romantic place should we grab a cocktail? Any must see museums? Please, please, please leave me any recommendations here!

Thanks so much!

1.04.2011

Twenty Eleven

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If 2009 was a year or rebounding and starting over, then 2010 was a year of rebuilding and letting go. 2010 had it's ups and downs and although the downs ALWAYS suck the life out of you, they also teach you how to lift your head back up and dust off your shoulders.

2010 brought me new friendships, a new career opportunity, and new love. It also brought me financial woes, tested relationships and a whole lot of self revelation.

So while there are definitely some times I wish I hadn't experienced, I know that all those hard times taught me some sort of lesson and also have made me stronger, more confident and ready to tackle 2011.

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I am starting 2011 with a clean slate and gearing up for a fantastic year.

Goals for 2011:

*Working on my fitness

*Dusting off my passport and hoping to head to Europe

*Career advancement

*Paying off those darn credit cards/student loans

*Organizing my bedroom

*Busting open the cookbooks

*More concerts

*Read more, watch less TV

*Write more

They may seem simple and ordinary but they are everything I want and need to feel complete (for now)....

Cheers to you and all of your goals! Let's make 2011 the best yet!

7.08.2010

Summer Essentials Series ~ The Look 4 Less

Ugh...California's weather is really buggin' me right now. The gray and drizzle is making getting out of bed all the more difficult and in addition, my allergies are O.O.C (out of control). I am hopped up on Zyrtec and Tylenol Cold & Sinus hoping to feel some relief...alas no luck. Which is why I am so excited to share one of my ABSOLUTE favorite bloggers Jen's, summer essentials.

Jen over at The Look 4 Less is your go to gal for replicating celeb and designer creations all for a little less dough. I mean the girl does not disappoint. She can find anything, and generally she finds many options of what your favorite celeb was wearing. Jen contributed last year and I was so excited to she decided to take some time out of her busy schedule to share her must haves!

*What beauty product will be with you at all times this summer 2010?*

St. Tropez Everyday Gradual Tanner. I have tried tons of gradual tanners and this one is by far my favorite, so I will definitely be using this consistently throughout the summer to give my skin some color!

*What are you craving for summer 2010?*

A vacation! We're heading to San Francisco this summer and I can't wait to spend time exploring the city.

*What is your essential summer song for summer 2010?*

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Katy Perry - California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg) . I'm not from California but this song is super catchy and always gets stuck in my head!

Thanks Jen for all your great selections! I am right there with you on craving a vacation (I'm headed to Denver next Wednesday) and I must try this St. Tropez gradual tanner, my pale skin needs some color! And I am pretty sure that the song of the summer belongs to Katy Perry as so many of you bloggers have claimed it to be your so. If you love fashion and saving money, make sure to head over to The Look 4 Less and shop 'till you drop!

Tomorrow the always crafty Jamie over at Jamie of all Trades will share her summer goods leading into the weekend! Yay that it's almost Friday already!

9.01.2009

Happy Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Mullin

I would like to wish a very happy two year wedding anniversary to the beautiful Mr. & Mrs. Mullin!

Their wedding was a beautiful celebration and the joining of east and west coasts. It was also my first trip to the east coast and I gotta say I am a huge fan and cannot wait to return and visit this amazing couple!

Mr. & Mrs. Mullin were married at Our Lady of the Assumption in Marshfield, MA and the reception was held at the stunning Indian Pond Country Club. It was a wedding for the books, with spectacular flowers, a show stopping live band, good food and drink and a whole lotta love!

Below are some incredible images from their big day!