Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Flourish Bodywork & Wellness

March 13, 2010 by Kerri

Hello, all my friends out there.

See the title at the top there?  THAT‘s the next place you’ll want to check out to make an appointment for yourself.  My good friend Deb Tarr is a massage therapist and is starting her own business.  Massage therapist, people, and she’s awesome.  I was treated to a hot bamboo massage, and it was amazing.  Deb is so professional, yet extremely personable, and very serious about her work.  I felt pampered, and definitely like the focus of that time was completely on making me feel rejuvenated, peaceful, and healthier than when I walked in the door.  Wonderful.

Deb’s business is currently located in At Peace Massage and Wellness in the Vandalia/Butler Township area.  If you’re familiar with the Benchwood Drive exit off of I-75 (formerly the Miller Lane exit), you’re just a hop and a skip from their location.

Check it out.  Let me know what you think.  :)

AND, if you’d be interested in attending a home-party massage, let me know!

Posted in Lovin' Life, What's going on... | Tagged , , | 2 Comments »

Cheese puffs….

February 28, 2010 by Kerri

I don’t often buy cheese puffs anymore, though I do love them.  And….that’s probably why.  I could consume a bag in one sitting if left to my own devices.

So, my kids were excited that I picked some up from the grocery for them today.  I placed some on their plates for dinner.  The following conversation ensued….

Me: “There are some cheese puffs for you.”

Luke: “Remember when Dad had those and they made him sick?”

Me: (Searching my memory) “No.”

Luke: “Yeah.  Remember?  And we had to buy him oatmeal?”

Me: “No.  Seriously.  What are you talking about?”

Luke: “Remember?  He was sick and he had red dots all over him?”

Me (aha!): “Luke, that was chicken pox, not cheese puffs.”  :P

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments »

Crunch Contest

February 18, 2010 by Kerri

Okay, nothing major here, just a tip on getting your kids to eat veggies.

We’ve started Crunch Contests with the kids when we serve raw carrot sticks.  Sounds basic and maybe dull?  I didn’t realize how much they would get into it!  And, we make them eat everything else on their plates before they can participate in the contest, so we get all the other nutrients in as well (AND we don’t spend forever at the table waiting for them to finish their supper!).

What are your tricks for getting kids to eat and enjoy the veggies?

Posted in Kid Stories, Random Thoughts, Silliness | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Union Street Photography Blog

January 24, 2010 by Kerri

Hey all,

This is me announcing the launch of my photo blog.  I hope you’ll join me for more fun and possibly games there (might have to restart the game that Rantz broke over here ;) ).

Have a great week. :)

Posted in Lovin' Life, Momentous Occasions, Photo Project 365, What Challenges Me, What's going on... | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments »

I’m so funny…

January 19, 2010 by Kerri

I am.  Really.  Because remember how I said I wasn’t gonna count calories and was just making small changes to get healthy?  Yeah,  right here’s where I said that.  You giggled, too, didn’t you?  Because you know what happens when I try to get healthy (okay, really, I mean lose weight) and don’t count calories?  I eat brownies.  And ice cream.  And pizza.  And bananas with Nutella.  That’s what happens.

So, as of tomorrow, I’m counting calories yet again.  Calorie King is what I’m back to.  It’s really the only thing that’s worked for me.  Eat less, eat healthier, exercise.  Count calories in, count calories out.  Go, go, go.

I’m also following Paul and Ellen as they get healthy this year.  They’ve had successes already.  Woohoo!  Always exciting to hear. :)

Posted in Weightloss, What's going on... | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Poultry Anatomy

January 13, 2010 by Kerri

So, I’m eating a chicken leg and my four year old starts looking at me curiously.

Me: “What?”

Luke: “Is that a chicken finger?”

Me: “No.”

Luke: “Is that a, um…………….one of those things that you get at the pizza place?”

Me: “A chicken wing?”

Luke: “Yes. “

Me: “No.”

(Now I’m the one with the confused look on my face.)

Luke: “Is it kinda like a chicken wing?”

Me: “ummmmm….kinda…..”

It’s a sad day when you realize the only parts of the chicken that your child can identify are the wing, finger, and nugget.

Posted in Kid Stories, Lovin' Life, What's going on... | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

That’s just so me…

January 12, 2010 by Kerri

Hey.  Lookey here, still posting and everything!

So, in the midst of trying to set new goals and a few accomplishable (yeah, not a word, I know) projects, I totally pulled a “Kerri,” which is this:

I decided to a Project 365.  Familiar?  Take a photo every day for a year.  Okay, so, I started one of these before.  A couple of years ago.  I’m not even sure if I made it a week.

If you don’t know me, then you have to know this: I love taking photos.  Love it, love it, love it.  So, you would think this would not be a big burden, right?  Except that there’s me.  Me=Kerri.  And the thing about Kerri is (and, wow, it sucks more to admit this than I could have imagined) that I’m not so much on finishing things.  Yeah, I quit.  I can’t say that I know why, other than laziness?  That could be it.  But, really, I quite often do not finish the things that I start.

However, as I mentioned, I do love taking photos.  So, if I’m really going to try to accomplish a goal, I should at least attempt to do it in something I already love, yes?  Yes.

So, Project 365.  This year.  That was one of my goals.  January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.   I just started reviewing my photos.  Guess what?  I forgot to take a photo on January 1st.

Yeah, so me.

Anyway, that project will go from January 2, 2010 through January 1, 2011.  I’ll be posting all the pics online on a photoblog that I’ll announce soon.  I won’t be posting daily, but all of the photos will go up there. :)

While I’m at it, here are some of my photographic goals for the year:

1: Complete the year of photos

2: Learn something new about photography in general every week

3: Learn something new about my camera every week

4: Take some kind of lighting class/seminar

5: Participate in a few photo contests.  Hmmm….that’s not specific, is it?

5a: Submit photos to at least 5 on-line photo contests this year

5b: Submit photos to at least 3 local photo contests this year

6: Participate in/lead at least 3 local photowalks this year

7: Get my business planned, organized, and going

There you go.  That’s me, with plans.  Let me know if you’re doing a Project 365 or posting photos.  I love to see what others are doing!

Posted in Lovin' Life, Photo Project 365, What Challenges Me, What's going on... | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments »

K.I.S.S.

January 6, 2010 by Kerri

Keeping it simple.  That’s the plan for getting healthy this year.

I’ve done the calorie counting before.  And it works….for a while.  But I know that I won’t spend the rest of my life counting calories, I just know it.  Because I don’t want to.

I do, however, want to change my body and my health.  So, I’ve started eating less.  I don’t really need to measure food to know whether or not I’m eating less.  I spent enough time measuring and weighing and recording to know when I’m doing well and when I’m not.  So, yes, I’m eating less.

I’m choosing healthier foods when I do eat.  More vegetables, more fruit, more whole grains, less crap.

An intentional physical activity everyday.  Sometimes squats, sometimes shoveling snow, sometimes walking the dog, you get the picture….

So, there, that’s where I’m starting.

The kids and I made up a menu for the next few weeks including breakfast, lunch and dinner.  I made a grocery list for the week including just the items we need to provide for the menu.  And THEN……I asked Cory to do the actual shopping. :P   It’s a win for me, because I don’t end up picking up all the yummy looking snacks that call to me as I’m waltzing the aisles.  It’s a win for Cory, because we stay on the budget. :P   And it’s nice to be able to ask the kids, “What’s for dinner tonight?” instead of them always asking me. :D

I’ve also starting chewing a lot more gum and drinking more water.  When I want to snack, I grab a piece of gum instead (usually).  When I want a small snack right before I head up for bed, I drink a glass of water (and then run up to bed before I hear the cries of the neglected fudge).

That’s where I’m starting.  If I start slacking off, though, I may have to return to calorie counting.  That should be motivation enough take this seriously!

Posted in Life, Lovin' Life, Weightloss, What's going on... | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Free Flowers from Oberer’s

January 5, 2010 by Kerri

So, I received an e-mail today from a local florist, Oberer’s Flowers.  I’m on their mailing list and often receive notices for their current specials.  Today’s, however, grabbed my attention.  They were announcing the return of Super Tuesdays and free bouquets.  Definitely interesting.  I forwarded the e-mail to my mom and then, well, kinda forgot about it.  Mom brain and that….

So, mom’s leaving work and calls to mention the e-mail and that she’s gonna check it out.  I decide to run up there, too.  I’m thinking that it’ll be a few roses wrapped in paper, which is definitely still worth the jaunt up there.  I love Oberer’s arrangements.  They did all the flowers for my dad’s funeral, and they were each so beautiful.  Members of our family have used them frequently and are so pleased with their service and products.

So, I head up there and take a look at what’s available and this is what I come home with…..

C’mon now, that’s a beautiful arrangement!  For free!

Okay, so you want to know the catch, right?  Well, you fill out your name and address, wear a little “Hello, My name is…” type tag that mentions Oberer’s (I was going home, so it didn’t really help them any), and promise to tell 10 people about it.  That’s free enough for me. :)

So, if you live in the Dayton area, look forward to Super Tuesdays and free flowers!  The said they’d be doing this promotion for a little while.  Be sure to check them out!

Thanks for the flowers, Oberer’s!

Posted in Free Stuff, Lovin' Life, What's going on... | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Happy 2010

January 5, 2010 by Kerri

Hi all.  Happy New Year.

I said, “HAPPY NEW YEAR!”

Sorry, anyone still out there?

Getting ready to start writing a bit more out here.  Okay, so, a lot more.  I’m hoping there may still be one or two of you still out here to read.  If not, that’s okay, too.  I’ll just keep writing.

I was shocked to see that my last post was in August!  Shameful.  However, since then, I’ve felt little to no creativity.  Sadly, in all areas.  Funny how a job in your general area of passion, in addition to general stresses, can do that.  No more excuses, though.  I’m ready to find the joy and hope in creativity again.  And I’m looking for ways to share that with the kids.

Going to start a couple of projects.  Will share those out here soon.  Also decided to go with a new theme.  We’ll try this one out for awhile, see how it goes.

Excited about a new year.  I know, I know, it’s just another date on the calendar.  Still, it’s funny how these arbitrary dates can motivate, encourage and challenge.  I’ll take anything I can get right now.

Hoping for an amazing year for each of you. :)

Posted in Life, Lovin' Life, What's going on... | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments »

Older Posts »