May 05, 2020 at 11:37AM This a one-song workout to Council’s Rust to Gold, which is one of the songs I love right now. Get a great workout at home in 4 minutes. All you need is your own body weight, an optional resistance band loop, and a mat. For even more fun, combine this workout with the legs one-song workout, this HIIT and legs workout, this abs one-song workout and this back and biceps one-song workout. Hi friends! How’s the week going? Thank you so much for all of the wonderful comments on the cabinets. We’re so happy with them! And thanks to your awesome feedback, it looks like hardware is on the agenda for the upcoming weekend. For today, we’re just taking it easy and starting Liv’s 3rd (and last..thank the Lord) distance learning packet. For today’s post, I’m sharing another one-song workout! These are quick and fun workout blitzes and a great way to challenge yourself and get in a movement break throughout the day. I know a majority of us are working out at home right now, so feel free to combine this one-song workout with any of the other ones linked above, or check out the videos on my channel. I’m trying to post more videos (even though I’m desperately missing my fave video guy, Grant) so please subscribe here for updates when I post something new. In the video, I’m using a resistance band loop to make things extra spicy. If you don’t have a loop, no worries! You’ll still get
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We painted our kitchen cabinets! (Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee)
May 04, 2020 at 11:45AM Sharing our updated kitchen cabinets! We painted them using Benjamin Moore Advance in Swiss Coffee (satin finish). You guyyyyyyys. We finally did it! These cabinets have been bothering me for almost two years now. There was absolutely nothing wrong with them, but our kitchen always felt kinda dark and gloomy. I knew a coat of paint would brighten things up, but we kept putting it off, especially with the Pilot’s travel schedule. (I *could* have done it solo while watching the girls but it would have taken me twice as long and, let’s be real, it probably wouldn’t be very enjoyable.) We decided there was no time like the present and decided to finally go for it! Here’s the final product!! Before and after: So much brighter and happier! I thought that with the paint color I’d want to replace the granite, too, but I actually love the way it looks with our tiles and the tan paint. (If we went light marble for the countertops, I feel like we’d have to replace our floors to match and we’re not sure how long we’ll be in this house.) Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee Kitchen cabinets (Please ignore our kitchen rug. It got so dirty and paint-covered in the painting process. This one is on the way from Target.) How to paint cabinets without sanding – Liquid deglosser is key! I did a ton of YouTube research and liquid deglosser (or liquid sander) can be safer and
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Stay-At-Home Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
April 29, 2020 at 11:46AM Sharing a stay-at-home Mother’s Day gift guide with lots of ideas for the women and caretakers we love so much. Hi friends! How’s the day treating you so far? I hope you’re having a good morning. The weather has been warming up a ton here in Tucson, so the girls have been staying cool by playing with the hose, the unicorn sprinkler, and I ordered them a little inflatable pool that should be here today. If this continues, we’ll be hopping the wall at my parents’ houses to use their pools. I was brainstorming Mother’s Day ideas since it’s just around the corner. It’s going to be a different kind of Mother’s Day this year and some of the things I’d usually request (a great restaurant brunch, nap, get-together with our whole family, and a spa service gift card!) are pretty much off the table for now. I thought I’d share some of the ideas I’ve thought of if you’re trying to plan something special, or if you want to send it along to the hubby as a “wink-wink, here are some ideas” kinda thing. There are lots of lower-cost and free options included in this gift guide, too. I’d love any ideas you have for Mother’s Day (especially for our moms and grandmothers!) during this weirdo time. Stay-At-Home Mother’s Day Gift Ideas The daily uniform! Fashion is a liiiiittle different (at least for me!) these days. I’m living in loungewear and athletic clothes. Here
Bodyweight Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
April 28, 2020 at 11:13AM Sharing 25 bodyweight workouts you can do at home! All you need is a pair of comfortable sneakers, some space on a yoga mat or rug, and a bottle of water. Hi friends! I’m writing this blog post to you with paint-crusted fingers (attractive). We’re almost finished painting the cabinets and should have everything put together by tomorrow. I’m so excited! It’s going to feel so much brighter in the kitchen and when we finish, it will give me a chance to catch up on everything else I’ve neglected during this epic painting party. (The laundry situation is getting rough.) Even though we’ve been alternating helping out the kids and painting, I’ve still been able to catch some solid workouts. It’s been fun to break out some barre workouts with our Barre Bootcamp group and also hop on the Peloton or enjoy a yoga flow (I filmed one to share with you guys!) For today’s post, I wanted to re-share 25 of my favorite bodyweight workouts you can do anywhere. I know many of us are stuck at home right now and it can be tricky to sort through all of the options that are available. I wanted to have a handy list in case you were looking to try something new and shake up your routine. It’s nice to press play on an awesome playlist and go for it! 25 Bodyweight Workouts You Can Do Anywhere Pure strength: 15-minute Strength Bodyweight superset Lower Body
hi from the land of DIY
April 27, 2020 at 11:44AM Hi friends! Happy Monday! I think it’s Monday? It’s so weird how the days seem to all blend together. I hope your weekend brought you some peace and relaxation. Ours was packed with projects but we made time for ice cream, tent night in the living room, and some family walks. Friday afternoon, I finished putting together a gallery wall in the living room and was like, “Let’s get the paint for the cabinets!” Before you could say, “Lowes is the equivalent of Black Friday madness” we were covered in paint splatters: deglossing, priming, and painting. (In all seriousness though, Lowe’s was BANANAS. The Pilot wore a mask and was the only one who went inside, while the girls and I waited in the car, but I couldn’t believe the parking lot. I guess a lot of people are tackling home improvement projects while we’re stuck at home.) I’ve had some requests to do a full post on the process, so I’ll definitely post the details when everything is finished. I will say that it takes 1400 years but the results are SO worth it. It’s already brightened up the kitchen and I can’t wait to see the final product! I took a break from painting to drop off a baby gift to a friend, and wore real clothes for 3 whole hours. Cool sock tan, bro. (Dress is here! It’s $40 and such an awesome summer staple. I have a striped one and black
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