Seems to Meems

Friday, May 17, 2013

Rehearsal Dinner ... Just a taste!

Exquisite dinner on the rooftop of 620 Garden and Loft....

Music played all night by the AVALON BAND (french and american standard music)

Art Deco earrings inspired by The Great Gatsby....

Me & My date :)

Bride & Bridesmaids (3 of 14)

Perfect Night......to be continued.....

ITS A NICE DAY FOR A ...................

With one of my best friends weddings tomorrow, I'm in loving wedding kinda mood...... I wanted to share with you one of my favorite engagement videos (watch below)

Watch in full screen....

I hope you all had a healthy productive week and found time to get in a few good workouts. With the weather changing and getting warmer, try to make it a point to get out more. Its good for both the mind and body.....

Why not get your workout in outdoors?

Have a picnic with your other half! My picnic must haves here

Find the perfect white button down for your wardrobe arsenal!

I truly hope you all enjoy this beautiful weekend coming up and take time out to enjoy the simple things in life. Quality time with friends, loved ones and yourself. Savor each moment. I sure will!

See you back on Monday, hopefully with some pictures to share. Au revoir!

Thursday, May 16, 2013

YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE

Instead of hitting the snooze button in the morning, try taking a few minutes every morning to activate your body in many senses and get the blood flowing. Try these stretches and have a healthier start to your morning. (repeat 2x's)

The Hippie

Pretend your head weighs 500 pounds, and let it pull you down. Bend one knee and hold for 15 seconds, then change legs.

The Pecs Flex

As you lift your hands as high as possible, squeeze your shoulder blades together and open your chest.

The Leaning Tower

Try to elongate your body by creating the greatest amount of distance possible between your left pinkie and your left heel. Hold for 15 seconds, then switch sides.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

WHY NOT MAKE YOUR OWN PROTEIN BARS?

Protein Bars

1/3 cup of raw walnuts
2/3 cup pitted dates
1 1/2 cup oats
2 scoops vanilla protein powder ( I used Sun Warrior)
2 tbsp Flaxseeds
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup nut butter OR Almond Butter
3 tbsp water
1/2 cup dark chocolate

Pulse walnuts and dates in a food processor until a crumbled, sticky mixture. Put that mixture along with the rest of the ingredients into a large bowl or mixer and combine well. The mixture will be wet and sticky.

Line a 8×8 pan with parchment paper or foil. Press firmly into the pan

Melt chocolate and nut butter in a microwave safe bowl. Use the defrost option and stir every 20 seconds until smooth. Spread chocolate and nut butter over the oat mixture and pop into the fridge to set for at least 2 hours

& lastly......ENJOY!

BLUSHING BRIDE

At this point in my life, it wouldn’t be a weekend without some sort of wedding festivity in my life.

The joy and happiness of sharing this time with Michelle is priceless..... Michelle will be marrying the man of her dreams this weekend at one of the most beautiful places in New York City. This wedding will truly be one for the books.... (Pics to follow the wedding)

Our friendship throughout the years has blossomed in so many ways. She is the first to call me in the morning and always makes me laugh with her "isims". Our ups are high and are lows are few. Her laugh is contagious and just being with her makes my day better. A heart full of gold. & Finally.... a sister my height ;)

A friend I call my sister.... A toast to you my Michelle!