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Winner of my first giveaway!!

Today’s official post will come later today with news of my next giveaway, a product review, and more news! Life is crazy over in our world as we’re trying to balance moving, full time work schedule, and a wedding!

Last night we had great luck at Lowe’s choosing our paint colors! Even Bo and I were amazed that we were able to agree on colors for the living room/entry way and bedroom in less than five minutes! Since this will only be our apartment for a year or two, we went with Valspar paint and did not go for one of their high end brands. Both fathers were able to recommend that we go with eggshell finish ahead of time so that took any guess work out of the decision. We chose a gorgeous warm yellow/tan for the bedroom (almond glaze) and a cool green (lush meadow) for the living room/entrance. Since we are using my Pottery Barn desk as a cornerpiece in our living room we wanted a wall color that would match the bright white desk. The warm yellow should match our bedroom set perfectly!

Even though I’ve moved four times in the last four years, I always forget what a pain the random errands outside of the actual moving and packing are. For example, I’ve spent 45 minutes this morning changing all of our address information on credit cards, registries, bank accounts, USPS, etc and i’m still not done! It’s amazing how Bo thinks of all the big things but forgets the smaller yet even more important things like gym memberships and change of addresses. Speaking of gym membership, if anyone wants a NYSC Passport membership (allows you to use any Sports Club including Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and NYC) please let me know!

Okay, without further ado, congratulations

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Here are your random numbers:

12

Timestamp: 2009-05-04 13:49:15 UTC

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Please email me your mailing information and i’ll get the package out immediately! 

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A few wise words from Scarlett Johansson

Since we’ve been together, Scarlett Johansson has always topped Bo’s “list” (remember on Friends when Ross and Rachel each had a list?). In terms of looks, she’s pretty much my opposite. She normally is seen sporting gorgeous strawberry blonde locks, is 5’3, and has a true feminine build complete with curves and lucious lips. But, when it comes to her views on stars and weight loss we’re on the same wave length. This article, while quite short, speaks volumes and I highly suggest it. How refreshing is it to hear that even with all the personal trainers in the world getting in “spandex shape” is never easy.

Don’t forget to enter my first giveaway! It ends Sunday night!

Other awesome giveaways this week:
Iowa Girl’s 1 month anniversary
Missy’s yummy treats
Kathy loves Greek Yogurt

Also, hop on over to Food Network’s modern detective sister, Food 2, which searches high and low for super cool food ideas, offers, and items and then posts about them for readers.

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Google docs rocks and my first giveaway!

WAHOO!!!!
It’s almost Friday and I’ve been so excited about this post all day long during work, as my thighs quivered during Physique, and while perusing the produce section at Whole Foods in preparation for tonight’s dinner. The blog world has been so helpful in my transition to New York City as it has allowed to meet amazing women who I not only have health and fitness in common with but also enjoy their company and friendship. Lately we’ve spent our afternoons sending emails or gchats back and forth trying to figure out which class or gym the other is going to that evening. I missed out on hanging with Missy and Dori last week because I forgot they were going to Physique and then yesterday I missed out on the awesome opportunity to get in some stretching and grooving with them at Yoga. I realized that a simple Google Document, if used properly, could be the answer to all of this. Therefore, i’ve created the following NYC Workout Schedule. I’ve updated this document with my workout and race schedule and hope each and every NY/NJ reader will do the same! Hopefully each NYC reader will click on the above link and put their information in there and then update it. This way we can have random meetings at races, classes, or even regular gym workouts! Every magazine talks about finding alternative ways to hang out with friends beyond drinks and dinner. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Melissa, Dori, and others through working out and hope you will too! Maybe some of the Charlotte, Orlando, and Boston folks can do something similar.
Okay, no more suspense! For my first giveaway I will be mailing one lucky reader some awesome loot that Bo and I have been loving lately!
2 jars of Peanut Butter and Company (White Chocolate Wonderful and Smooth Operator)
Wildwood Organics Gift Pack (an awesome koozie, highlighter, pens, magnet, and 6 awesome coupons for their probiotic humms)
and The Ginger People Ginger Chews

To enter:

  1. Leave me a comment giving us a suggestion for the blog.
  2. Link back to this post on your blog and let me know below. If you do not have a blog, leave me a comment letting me know.
  3. Add me to your blogroll and follower and let me know below.

I will choose the winner Monday, May 4th and will therefore cut off the contest at 12:01 Monday morning. Good Luck!!

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