Calhoun Beach Club Wedding

Hey Lovelies! Please go comment/like this blog. I was in the wedding for one of my best friends and the pictures are absolutely amazing!!



http://katebotwinskiblog.com/weddings/calhoun-beach-club-wedding-meredith-steve/

Check it out!!

XO Kirsten

Leap Year Cocktail

Wow!! February has already come to an end! And what better way to celebrate than with a cocktail?!

I found this recipe for a special Leap Year Cocktail.

2 oz. gin
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
1/2 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
Lemon Twist for garnish

Mix all together in a shaker and serve as a delish martini! What could be better? Oh wait--a Margarita!

Happy Leap Year Loveys!! Enjoy!

XO   Kirsten

Cold Remedies?

Hello Lovelies,

So I have been feeling a little under the weather this week and haven't been able to focus on being healthy and fit--this sucks because I have my race on Saturday. I just can't seem to shake this. So naturally I "googled" cold remedies to see how I could kick this cold.

Drink Water. And other fluids. This helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Duh. But apparently you need to restrict drinking alcohol, coffee, and caffeinated soda. Looks like I will have to drink a lot of water to reverse the effects of the amounts of alcohol, coffee, and pop I drink...

Humidity. Last year I invested in a nice humidifier. I haven't used it lately, so I think it is time to fill it up and turn it on over night. Bonus: it makes my room extremely warm!

 Chicken Noodle Soup. Just like every grandmother has said, chicken soup is the closest cure they have for the common cold. I will be sipping this soup for lunch today. Yummy!

 Antihistamines. I thought these were for allergies, but turns out they can relieve the symptoms of the cold.I will definitely be taking these before Saturday. 

What is your go to remedy for curing the common cold? 

XO

Kirsten

Valentine's 5k

I'm super excited for Saturday when I will be running in my first 5k! It is going to be a lot of fun and I can't wait to get all this cute pink/red athletic wear, along with some cute valentines stuff (socks and glasses). The best part of the race is that on your race number, you say "Single" "Taken" or "Its Complicated". I thought that was hilarious. No more awkward ring check--you just look at the back of their shirt :)

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week and can't wait to post more about the 5k after I run!

XO
Kirsten

Under Armour pink long sleeve t shirt
$120 - finishline.com

run: your heart out tight | lululemon athletica
lululemon.com

Superdry
£8 - bankfashion.co.uk

NIKE pink shoes
$105 - nike.com

Purple shades
$20 - 80spurple.com

What's on Your Mind?

Fitness: Lately working out has been on my mind quite a bit. I love trying out different work outs and finding ways to keep exercise exciting. Zumba is definitely one of my new favorites as well as strength training.

These are some of my favorite pictures for inspiration--well the Zumba one is actually just kind of funny :)

What types of exercise do you like to do?

XO
Kirsten

images via pinterest

The Nine Rooms of Happiness

I just finished reading The Nine Rooms of Happiness yesterday and I thought it was very enlightening. It goes over little "pearls" of wisdom that every woman should know/think about. It breaks down the areas of life into 9 rooms that different activities occur in that determine happiness. The book goes over strategies on how to react to certain situations so it doesn't jeopardize happiness and explains why we get upset in those situations. It really made me think about my struggle to stay happy at this point in my life and what I can do in order to "be happy" all the time. I think the most important take away is that my self esteem is controlled by me and I have the power to feel more confident in myself, thus leading to a happier life by not constantly comparing myself to others.

I definitely recommend reading it if you want to learn about taking things in stride and not letting daily imperfections affect your happiness.

Yay be happy!

XO

Kirsten

Weekend ReCap 1.27-29

I love going into a weekend not knowing what to expect. It makes the events that occur more exciting because they are spontaneous. And sometimes it is more fun not to plan anything than to have a jam packed weekend.

On Friday night I became a little obsessed with Vampire Diaries...I know..but I couldn't stop watching. Nikki and I got some Chinese food and the night was completed...perfectly relaxing.

On Saturday, my friend Ashley invited me to go to Beer Dabbler, a festival at the St. Paul Winter Carnival that serves over 200 kinds of beer. It was really fun! We tried so many different types--the glasses were the size of a shot glass! And we got to play the hammer game where you pound a nail into a log cut out. It sounds weird but it is a really fun game when tipsy! I wish I had taken a few pictures but it was outdoors and freezing so I wasn't taking my mittens off.

Sunday I went home and did some laundry. I helped my mother make some Twice Backed Potato Casserole. Yummy! It is from a super old cookbook..the recipe is below.

 Betty Crocker--Classic

 The Baked Potatoes

 Whisking them up

Yummy Cheesy Potatoes

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

1. Scrub 4 medium potatoes and prick with fork.

2. Cook in 375 degree oven for 1.5 hours.

3. Increase temp to 400 degrees.

4. Cut thin, lengthwise slices and scoop out the inside of potatoes into a mixing bowl.

5. Mix for 2 minutes or until no lumps.

6. Add 3/4 cup milk, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 cup butter/margarine.

7. Beat with whisk for 3 minutes.

8. Fill Casserole dish.

9. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Delicious and according this article, healthier than regular mashed potatoes.

Let me know if you try the recipe..enjoy!

XO

Kirsten