WF Pancake Syrup....packets!? + Lulu STEALS!

ok. DID YOU KNOW......

that these even existed!? are these packets not FAN-FLIPPIN-TASTIC for traveling instead of having to shove the entire bottle of WF Pancake Syrup into your purse?  i may be alone on that one...but it's all good!  never heard of Walden Farms?  check out one of my most popular posts about it.

i needed a super special fit last weekend so i headed to a place i knew i'd have great luck- LULULEMON!  Dego and i visited the 1st Colony location for the first time and they took extraordinary care of us.  every single employee went the extra mile in their own special way.  i found this Wild Tank on sale for 39 bucks, what, what! it is actually sold out online... but that's why it's so much better to go in to the store and dig around for the deals.  as much as i don't like clothes shopping, i will put in the foot werk for some lulu!  the built in bra supports a B/C cup and don't you LOVE the strappy back action?!

 honestly guys, since i'm still breastfeeding and have become a pro at manipulating my body fat, my boobs fluctuate like crazy. some days built in bras work and some days they are a joke.  these days i'm hovering around 16% body fat and i'm parking it right here for a while.  #maintenancebeastmode

 even when they get all up IN the way....i wouldn't change a thing. is this what growing up feels like? my perspective on life continues to change... and it should the longer you live and experience life for sure.  things that used to frustrate, discourage, upset, or put me in a funk simply.....don't.  i hear having kids'll do that to ya though.

along with that top, i snagged another pair of wunder unders.  basically these are my FAVE bottoms to work out in and live in. they are suuuuper comfy and super flattering! if you don't have much of a booty, well these do a great job of creating one.  seriously. try on a pair and tell me you don't love the way they shape your body!

lastly, i found another tank on sale for 29 bucks in this beautiful turquoise color i could not leave without.  we hit the road just in time to pick up big brother from preschool.

about that perspective, take a look at this list!  i found this photo via Facebook but it originated on another mommy blog, momentsaday.com.  i HAD to share this immediately!  there is always a bright side!  people pray for the things you take for granted every.single.day,  so give God thanks for those things every.single.day. your children, that noise, those crumbs, that gigantic pile of laundry... my kids are my little labors of love!  make a conscious effort to thank God for answering your prayers in His time, big and small.

Q: what are you grateful for that you sometimes take for granted?

WFM FTW

AAAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!  a WHOLE FOODS MARKET is opening up on my sida town!!!!!

*high five* to my friend Carla for texting me this golden nugget of info as i had no idea, smh! this is both good & bad according to Sonny but i already promised myself to not go HAM in there.  i am asked repeatedly what my grocery bill is like as a few readers assumed i do all my shopping in Whole Foods and Trader Joes and that is sooooo not the case guys! i use both of these havens as specialty stores ONLY.  i'm a crazy foodie and grocery shopping is fun to me, but i have my limits :lol:.   i oogle at and am intrigued by weird, quirky, healthy & indulgent food combos, seasonings, snacks, treats, and all things FOOD. exhibit A:

this is currently in my snack corner and this is why i get *side-eyes* when i get home. you and i both know that nobody needs this stuff. all natural, double chocolate cookies, fig butter, chocolate covered pretzels, raspberry fruit spread, nori wraps....

let's be clear- i get my fresh produce and staple items from HEB, Wally World (Walmart), Sams, Fiesta,  Kroger... i'll even go to Food Town or the like if they are having a fantastic sale and the produce looks presentable. i don't by organic (severely overpriced in my opinion and i've seen, read, and tasted evidence to prove that the 'regular' produce is equal to or greater!) and that keeps my bill low.  the organic produce business is BOOMING!!!! but, it won't get any of my hard-earned money.

i often wonder what i'd be doing now had i not started this blog or had i postponed my decision yet again to compete in that bikini competition last Sept.  there are great moves, and then there are lessons.  you'll never know though if you don't step out on faith.  sometimes you can step out at your own pace, and sometimes you are evicted immediately, ready or not!

go boldly and confidently in the direction of your dreams!!!! don't let the fear of the unknown keep you from moving forward....only fear standing still.

Q: what is your favorite SPECIALTY store?

come on, i wanna hear from you so i can go check it out too!

le