Fast 5 Minute Pop Sugar Workouts

Who loves a quick workout? Um, me. I combine these short videos so I can work different areas like my arms and then switch to my legs, but these videos give me a quick variety and I can go for 10 minutes or 45 to match my energy level that day. A little is better than none, and Pop Sugar makes that possible with their quick vids. Burn some fat, and enjoy!

5 Minute Sculpted Arms (link for mobile)

5 Minute Crop Top (link for mobile)

5 Minute Sexy Back (link for mobile)

Paint Nite

Who knew that as an inexperienced artist you could paint a snazzy little canvas like a pro? And in two hours or less, may I add. The lady friends and I had a fun evening at Paint Nite in Phoenix and our cityscapes were pretty impressive, if I do say so myself. Some had a little help from wine and others from Coke (the cola, not the other), and a fabulous time was had by all!

Paint Nite provides you with all the tools you need to create your masterpiece and you just show up and have a good time. And maybe you'll be lucky enough to win a drawing or game like I did. Yup, a pass for a free paint night and green smock were mine for the taking! Visit their website HERE to find a class in your neck of the woods. And take someone fun along. It makes the evening so much more enjoyable!

Extra Credit: Frame your painting and hang it on the wall. There is something about a frame that makes the art look like it came from a store and you paid big bucks. Really.

PLAYLIST: Now and Then

I've created the perfect mix of current tunes intermixed with some oldies. I took it for a test run today and was completely pleased with this heart-pumping combination. You're in for a treat folks, a real toe-tapping, dance in front of the mirror like no one is watching, shake your bon-bon treat. (Yes, that was a Ricky Martin reference. Find him in the list below!)

PLAYLIST: Now and Then

1. Shake it Off. Taylor Swift.
2. Stuck in the Middle with You. Stealers Wheel.
3. She Bangs. Ricky Martin.
4. Live and Let Die. Paul McCartney.
5. Blurred Lines. Robin Thicke.
6. September. Earth, Wind, & Fire.
7. Let's Get Loud. Jennifer Lopez.
8. That's All. Genesis.
9. Let it Rock. Kevin Rudolf.
10. Don't Stop Me Now. Queen.
11. Lights. Ellie Goulding.
12. Show Me How You Burlesque. Christina Aguilera.

DIY Gilded Vases

In case you haven't heard, gold is in right now. I really like the shape of these Mama Chia glass bottles and couldn't bear to part with them so I had to find a way to repurpose their use. Enter Gilded Vases. With some tape and gold spray paint I turned these bottles into beauties!

DIY GILDED VASES

1. Dampen a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and wipe the expiration date and other writing from the surface of the bottle. Light pressure should remove the ink fairly easily.

2. Remove the label from the bottles by soaking them in warm, soapy water. Use a hard, flat edge (like a Pampered Chef scraper) to help remove the sticker in one piece. If sticky residue is left on the bottle use Goo Gone to wipe it from the surface. Wash and dry bottles throughly.

3. Using tape (painters tape, masking tape, round stickers, etc.) create designs on your bottle. The area under the tape will be left clear when the tape is removed. Be sure the edges of the tape/stickers are adhered strongly to the surface. Any lifting will cause the paint to creep in on the edges.

4. Prepare an area to paint the bottles. I prefer Rustoleum spray paint with primer already in the paint. Spray 3-4 light coats of paint over the bottles, leaving about 3 minutes between coats for the paint to slightly dry.

5. After drying the bottles for 1+ hours, remove the tape and allow the paint to dry for an additional 24 hours. Add water, flowers, and voila! Enjoy your beautiful new vases.

For another glass jar project, read HERE.

Fall Nail Wrap Designs

Jamberry has some adorable and classic prints for the fall. I'm currently wearing Sweet Whimsy paired with White & Teal Polka on my fingers and toes (photo 1). It's such a great combination and the perfect transition from summer to fall! Some of my other favorites are Pumpkin Spice (photo 2) and Webs & Monsters for little fingers and toes. To view all the designs, click HERE.

Have questions about Jamberry? Message me or comment below! Read more about these nail wraps in previous posts HERE and HERE.