Keepin Cool

Hello!

Good morning!

Now, The other day I shared all that Fur baby fun to have outside....

Which leads me to this question now.....

How are you gonna keep them from over heating?

Of Course... having water accessible to them at all time but here are some other ways as well!

I have a Puggle and about to have a Boston Terrier....Those breeds are ones that get over heated quick and yet still want to play...

So, While I am all about having fun with them outside... I want to make sure we all stay cool!

Now we go to the Lake or over to my parents and hang out by their pool... so they have access to swim.... Plus grandma spoiling!

Now at home though they don't so that's where these ideas come into play!

- Kiddie Pool -

We have well water so I don't think my husband would be to happy to not be able to take a shower because I used all the water for the fur babies so... we grab some ice from the store and fill the kiddie pool up and once the ice melts..... POOL DAY!

K9 Chill

Thanks to my Chewy shopping I also found this Collar wrap that will help keep them cool will playing or going for our walks outside.

I use a harness while walking so this will be great to use for them. 

I can't wait to try these out! Such an awesome idea!

Cooling Mats

I have not gotten on of those think I will for days by the pool... but for the most part if we are at places like that.... a grandma is around and will take them in and love on them... Which I do too but... you know grandmas.... 

Toys you can freeze

Which I had gotten at Petco a couple years ago and she actually hasn't destroyed it! Once it isn't the frozen toy... she doesn't really mess with it.

Then there's the treats!

Ice Cream : Frosty Paws They can be bought at Food lion, Kroger, and Walmart in our location 

Frozen treats.... Which I will be sharing a different recipe to help you have an awesome summer of spoiling your Fur Babies!

Freeze Kongs!

I have some recipes for those too!



Now I may go a little over board with all of this...

But...

Hey!

They deserve it!

Share with me what you do to keep your furbabies cool in the hot summer days....


I love spoiling the furbabies!

Hope you all enjoyed these ideas!

Have a wonderful day!

<3 Ashley

Week 3 Completed!

Hey!

Good Morning!

Hello!

How are you?

Week 3 of 2017 Completed!

Can you believe it?

How did you do with your goals?

Remember.... no matter how little you did you are still doing laps compared to the one sitting on the couch!

Here's how I did this week..... 


My Fit Bit Totals for the week: 

Monday 5,477 steps
Tuesday 5,015 steps
Wednesday 5,055 steps

Thursday 4,160 steps
Friday 5,216 steps


This week I started my Beach Body Group... so I had to track my water intake as well. 

I need to have at least 10 cups of water a day!

 Weight Waters is still the same thing....I get a daily amount of 30 points and 35 weekly points.

Weight Watcher Tracking Info:

- Monday -  points

5 Ritz Crackers 3 points
Veggie soup 3 points

Grilled chicken wrap 12 points

Cottage cheese 3 points

Exercise : 

Country Heat : Country Swing


Water:

15 Cups


-Tuesday-  

Veggie soup 3 points

Pizza Hut Pizza 2 Slices 16 points

Exercise : 

Country Heat : Country Swing

Water:
18 cups


- Wednesday-  points 

Olive garden
Appetizer ???
Salad 4 points
Breadstick 4 points
Alfredo 20 points


Exercise : 
Walked

Water:
20 cups

- Thursday -  Points
Pop corn 3 points
Hot dog /Fries 12 points

Exercise : 
Walked

Water:

10 cups

- Friday -  Points
Salad 4 points
Pizza Hut Pizza 2 Slices 16 points

Exercise : 
None

Water:
15 cups

Monday I felt great! I became very chatty after the Country Heat work out and I am so excited I got that workout!

It is not hard what so ever but it surprised me how much it worked you!

I woke up Tuesday walking a little slow but it made me smile even bigger!

Tuesday doing Country Heat was TOUGH!!

I didn't do it no where near as good as I did Monday!

I still have a ways to go and I did start to slack off and well I did slack over the weekend...

There are a lot of new recipes I have come across and would like to try out....

It isn't perfect but I will get there.

Hope you all are doing great with your Goals!

<3 Ashley

When you reach a goal.....

I am in a bit of a shock. My March goal in Younique was to have an order. Well at this moment I have had 8 orders and I am $250 away from the next level!!!! I have held 4 parties so far and some haven't been as successful as others but it is all a learning experience. Each is a stepping stone to greatness! I have already done more then i even thought I would so I am very excited to see what else I will be able to accomplish.

Setting little goals for yourself is a great way to succeed. Nothing out of the ball park but a little something to help you focus. Set you big goal and the little ones in the mean time. like this week I would like to set up another party.... have 2 sales....by the end of the month I hope to sell $250 and be at the next level!!!

I also want to start full force getting back in shape and losing weight and toning up for my wedding! The gym needs to be my best friend. 

So I guess I should set my goal and normally telling you all it makes me work a little harder. Alright so hummm... Well at this moment I weigh 140 so I would like to get back to the 120 I was last year. so there's my big goal, now how am I going to accomplish that. Well with Weight Watchers because it has worked. With Zumba, Gym time, and those toning tricks I learned I believe I will get there. 

Going to bring that little quote of  Muscles and Mascara to my life now!

Alright so lets see, This week lets say my goal is to work out at least 3 times and lose 3 pounds.

Sound Good?

If you have any tips or advice share it!

<3 Ashley

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Ummm..... So Hey..... I have a lot to tell you all and I have been wanting to start my Blog back up so I could. Audrey actually might have messed up my laptop in June of last year... you know after my last post... Yeah so I haven't been able to post anything.... I have been asking for a new lap top and well I haven't gotten one yet... It's next on list!!!

Which a lot has happened....I threw Kris a Surprise 80's rocker party for his 30th Birthday... new job...I'm engaged...I'm going to be an aunt...found my dress...we have a new fur baby.... I'm a Representive for Younique...... 

So I have a lot of explaining to do....

I will get right to it...

when..

I..

...get home...

you know from work...

I promise!!! I won't disappoint...

I will share all about everything above and share new recipes...some Younique products... More adventures of Audrey and her new Big Brother Clyde.

So Buckle up! I plan to have my posts going this weekend. You know, in between my Fuller House binge I will be having! 

Have an awesome day!

Love,

Ashley <3

Trust.... it takes years to build and seconds to break....

I feel like I am a good person but lately I have been questioning it. Meaning why be a good person? What does it really get you? I have been wondering with the actions of others how they are able to sleep at night which I then find myself not able to sleep because I am laying there thinking about it. I believe you treat people how you want them to treat you and I am teaching my students that as well but is that Old fashioned? 

I feel like some people in the world are playing the game of Life like they are in the "Hunger Games" or something out to survive for themselves so it's alright for them to take from others whatever it is that they need at the moment to survive. Is that how life is suppose to be now? If so my class would be chaotic with each one of them taking blocks from one another....chairs out from underneath others....goodness I don't even want to try and think of what else that would cause. I wouldn't want any of that for any of the kids. 

So what changes? When we become adults, is that when it's alright to take from others? I feel like excuses are made constantly and you, the good person, just have to deal with it because that just what you are suppose to do. You know if the actions were turned around and you were to do the same thing they wouldn't like it.... so why is it alright?  

I understand the whole put yourself in their shoes....everyone has bad days here and there...but...one shouldn't constantly walk all over others right?  

I feel like there has been no one to really trust, like one minute they are one your side and the next, well you just need to get over it because they are on their side of things. 

Just my thoughts of the day. Feel free to comment below your thoughts!

<3 Ashley

Wouldn't you think my collection is complete..... I want mooooooore!

Hey everyone! Happy Saturday! Its a cloudy day here it's suppose to rain any moment...waiting...waiting...waiting... Oh well great excuse for a lazy day! I had a follower ask me to share my Alex and Ani collection with everyone! At the moment it is only 3 bangles, but I would love to have more! I have gotten my mom one right now and one on the way for her birthday and Kris's mom has two from me now since her birthday just passed. They are a very cute gift! I love mine! They are very lightweight and such a cute reminder from the loved one that got them for you. Each bangle has meaning and yet I don't buy them for their meaning I buy them for my own meaning to go towards.

I really wear mine everyday!

Gift Box

Connection • Joy • Gratitude

Friend

Loyal • Inspiring • Supportive

Cowboy Boot

Conscious • Dedicated • Resilient

Click on the links below to buy your own Alex and Ani bangle or visit their page www.alexandani.com

I would love for you to share your collection with me!

<3 Ashley

Quotes that make you think.....

Hello everyone! Good morning! Hope you all slept well and are feeling refreshed for this new day! I am having a tough time remembering it's Wednesday and  Thursday.... this week is moving slow... Everything is fine but just feels like it is taking forever....

I saw some pretty cool quotes yesterday! Which I love reading or seeing new quotes because to me they are in a way like art they speak to you one way but to another they say something totally different. Also, they are like a song, they put how you are feeling into words.

 Here are the quotes made me think a little bit....

This quote is awesome to me because the days gets hard sometime and yet if it didn't life would be really boring. Sometimes you have to take a deep breathe, put that Supergirl or Superman cape on save the world, and sit back and see how far you have come! 

How cool is this quote! I love it! To me it is saying, it's going to be just fine taking new chances/ going different places that you can still be yourself/ wear the same outfit.

How do the quotes speak  to you? Comment your thoughts below. I am very interested in hearing your thoughts or feelings about them! 

Hope you all have a wonderful day! Maybe these quotes can help you get through your day! Remember Always wear your smile it's the best accessory you can wear plus life is short  so show off those teeth while you still have them!!!

<3 Ashley

Thinking on this Thursday....

I have found that the high school behavior we all go through in life never really stops....whether it happens with co-workers, family members, or your friends. There is always somebody that likes to stir the "drama pot" and it's a shame. People are busy with their own lives and I guess once you hit the age of understanding that and not looking at it as people are ignoring you....then will have much more respect for others. Life is hard and it's horrible to think that a "friend" would make it tougher on their "friend" causing those issues. People don't have to talk to each other everyday... it's not them being rude...it's not them ignoring you....it's them living their life that they have to live to pay the bills....

hope this doesn't offend anyone but it was just my thoughts and wanted to know if anyone else feels this way...guess i'm thinking a lot with turning 27 next week....

<3 Ashley 

Words...

Actions speak louder then words, but sometimes words can hurt more then anything else. Words don't have power to hurt, unless the person who said them means a lot to you. Think before you speak! Once those words are said they can be only forgiven but not forgotten. We all do it... we talk about people to others whether it is venting about them to others or just straight talking about them. Be mindful of who can hear. you may be hurting that person who over hears more then the person you are talking about. 

That's my wisdom for this Wednesday! Like Thumper said, "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all."

<3 Ashley