365 Project

So, I know I really suck at memes but I'm getting better. I think. Lately I've stumbled upon some fab blogs that are fun. And we all know I love fun. Thanks to Through My Eyes, I found Positively Positive. A fairly new blogger who looks like loads of fabness. She started the 365 Project, A Photo A Day. Not sure how well I can keep up but I love photographing.

So here's the thing. I love silly faces, being a goober and sticking my nose up in the air. But today I wanted to capture the little speckles all over my body. Particularly my face. They're called freckles. I would only hope that those who know me, know that I have them and not just a few, many. My whole family practically has them. But I received a rather disturbing email that asked me why my blog name was called Freckles and Fudge. Normally, I ignore dingbats but today I'll shed some light on him. Or her. 

This is a really bad photo. I'm tired as all hell but I hope that you can see the shit all over my face. and if you can't then your blind. 

I didn't think my first photo was going to be of my frecks but hey....you gotta set em straight. 

I promise better ones coming right up. 

Daily Photo {Red Beauty}

Although the picture makes it look pink I'm pretty sure it's a red beauty sent in by Vini.

Painted/Wallpaper Furniture

Old furniture is beyond unique. When you find antique dressers, usually they are built way more sturdier than the ones now a days. I love old rustic anythings. Which is why I can't wait to get out of this condo and into a fifty bedroom house. This piece can be used as a side table as shown here. You can wallpaper the drawers. How clever. To find out exactly how, visit here.
Painting furniture to me looked rather childish but when I learned how to do it the right way and what stencils to use, it looked original and classic.

I'm not too keen on the brown but it gives you an idea of the painting design. Very pretty. You can do it yourself here.
Have a good day everyone!

Aerobics Room

You can always use a good workout. I love the workout rooms here in our community. They are clean, fresh, welcoming and filled with supplies. I mean cleaning supplies. Don't ya hate when you go into a fitness center and they don't have clorox wipes and/or tissues.

The balls are my fave. Although my girls think they are bouncy balls to play with and not working out on, we still have a blast.

I guess I just love how girlie it is.

Do you often try to get a workout in. If so, do you do an aerobics class, yoga....I'd love to hear.

Love The Skin Ur In

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I'm sitting here eating. In high school I battled bulimia/anorexia because I had no control over anything. I was hospitalized and struggled with it for many years. Until I had my daughters. Yes. I still struggle and try to find ways to be happy with my weight and tried a million things to achieve my goals. The reality is this. I work out. I'm very active and I still have a muffin top, stretch marks, varicose veins and wings under my arms. I can't change that unless I starve the shit out of myself. Which won't happen because I love the way I look, the way I feel in these cargo pants and although my stomach is far from flat, I love it. I love the skin I'm in.

Daily Photo {Tea}

I'm usually a coffee drinker but as of lately the tea has been my drink of choice.

Stubborn

Like most weekends, we head out and do our usual running around. I have to mention that a week before my two to three day bitch comes, I'm rotten. Which makes it seem like I'm like this all the time. But I'm not. One minute I'm sweet and snuggly then I hear something and all hell breaks loose. I can't even begin to tell you why I got so frustrated with Bryan. All I know is that he said not to talk to him, so I did not. Mute I was. Mind you, this happens every month. He asked a question. I did not respond. I was told not to speak. I know how to obey. "Why are you such a baby." What the fuck are you talking about. One minute I'm told, "Don't talk to me." The next minute he needs answers. I'm confused. This was not how I wanted to spend my Saturday nor did anyone else.

We get to the grocery store and he says, "Come on." I sat there because I wanted nothing to do with him. He makes me so mad and I can't even tell you why. That's how re-dick it was and always is. All I know is he's a man and doesn't understand anything no matter how many times I tell him that this is the way things need to be. He obviously got pissed because I wasn't going into the store. The only reason I did not was because he doesn't know how to do anything without me and I wasn't about to spend an hour in the store when we just went shopping at Sam's. Just go grab what you need. No need for me to go in. Take your daughters and go.

Let's make a scene. He acts like no one is around. He gets loud and embarrassing. He always talks extremely loud as if no one can hear. Last week we were in Sam's parking lot. He was making room in the trunk and gets so loud and angry, "WHO THE HELL WAS PLAYING WITH THE GOLF BALLS." I noticed a lady standing behind her trunk right next to us. I go over and whisper to him, "Be QUIET asshole, people can hear you." "And nobody was playing with the BALLS, they get loose while your driving." Take care of your shit seriously. Why does everything have to be someone else's fault. He screams, "I'm not an asshole." Um yes you are shut the fuck up. I went shopping with him that day because my kids needed snacks for school.

But.

Saturday. I did not want to deal. I got out of the car. Told him to go into the store with his kids and I started walking home. In heels. Down a busy ass highway with no sidewalk for miles. I'm stubborn. I don't give a shit. I don't need you for a ride or a house or anything. I'll find my own way.

After feeling the burns from the blisters and smelling the hot air on my skin and hair, I was thinking "What the fuck is taking this bastard so long." This is a problem with him. He takes forever to do a simple thing. We didn't need to buy the grocery store. We needed a loaf of bread. I'm halfway home. Walked fifty miles when he finally comes by and says, "You wanna ride." I ignored because I am stubborn and don't feel like talking to him even though I'm dying and need to get in this car. He laughs like it's funny. I get in and just keep quiet. All I want to do is take a shower. We get home I take a shower and ignore him the rest of the day. I starved because I don't want to eat his food. When my kids ask to have some cookies, I head out to the kitchen to get them their snack. I notice nothing but JUNK. He bought things that he would have NEVER bought had I been with him. Men have no fucking CLUE. They have no idea what to do without us. NO fucking lie. If your a man reading this, Man UP. Admit you need us. Even for the simplest things.

In any event, we were good all day yesterday. It's like day and night with us. We love, we hate, we fight, we make up. It's all good.

How was your weekends.

My Kids Kids

When Hannah Plays with her toys it's beyond hilarious. My pillow I bought from Bed Bath and Beyond, the pink flowered Berkshire has now become Emily, my daughters daughter. Her don't have a head, arms or legs. And Mr. Iguana lays snug in my warm green sock. Interesting.

Blog Her Grand Prize Giveaway

Happy Sunday Y'all. You know how much I barely try to win anything but when it's good, you know I'm writing about it to try to win. At least something. The Product Review Place is giving away $3000 worth of prizes and celebrating their one year anniversary. The sponsors on the list are simply amazing and I've personally used quite a bit of their products. Click is a protein drink that I think you'll absolutely love. Kolcraft has the best baby products. And Vera Bradley's handbags are fabulous. I'd be super stoked if I won any of these sponsors gifts. I know you would be too. It ends Sept 30th. Enjoy.

Happy Sundae

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Daily Photo {Sunset #2}

This sunset is right at the entrance of our community. Each night it's a different view. Absolutely Gorge.

Remember you can send your photos in and I'll link back to ya.:)
Enjoy

The Lobby

Everyday we meet M in the fitness center lobby. It's great because it's right near the tennis courts where she catches her bus. I guess we love it so much because she doesn't have to wait in the muggy heat until it gets there.

I love the decor. Makes you feel very welcome.

There are also huge bathrooms with showers, massage and spa rooms, and an aerobic room. I'll share those soon.

Daily Photo {Under My Umbrella}

I posted this on twitter the other day. It was the cutest thing ever. We walked home and thought it was going to storm. {it certainly looked it} M decided to put it up even though it never started raining.

Have a fabulous weekend loves.

Daily Photo {Blocks}

They're the best kids toys.

Waste Not {Recycled Art}

Art and Photography are a passion of mine. I enjoy taking many photos, as you all know. Waste Not Recycled Art is an amazing shop where your personalized photos come to life with recycled goods. Each wooden block is hand crafted by the talented artist herself. She's a fun, hard working mom who is extremely creative. I couldn't wait to share her work with all of you.

From wedding to holiday gifts, these stunning displays will be something family and friends will cherish forever. Not only are these great gifts for others but a fabulous way to display your children in your own home.

And the best part is, she's giving one lucky winner a set. Yes. You heard correctly. She's offered to give you up to seven letters personalized with the pictures of your choice.

Simply check out her incredible shop and come back here to tell me which creative set you like the best.

For extra entries you can:

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PLEASE. PLEASE. Leave separate comments for each additional entry or they won't count. Also leave your e-mail address if it's not on your profile. Winner will be selected at random on 8/31. The lucky winner will receive an email with instructions on how to personalize your blocks. You will need to send the photos you wish to have her display and follow complete instructions. If you have any questions, we can walk you through it.

Enjoy. Live. Laugh. Love. Play Nice.

xoxo


UPDATE WINNER: Jessica

Thanks for Playing Dolls

Edible Chocolate Acorns

Andie's Specialty Sweets hand crafts the most amazing indulgences. And how incredibly cute are these. I'd like to watch them just sitting in a bowl.

What I Love This Week

This little girl has been having an amazing school experience thus far. I know it just began but I was worried about how well she would adjust and turns out she's doing wonderful.
The first day, we were standing at the bus stop when a mother was telling me about the little girl walking up the street. She said she was aggressive and a bully. I thought, great. Made sure the bus driver sat Hannah up front and she's been sitting in the first seat ever since. There are only three girls at the stop. {Including mine.} So yesterday when they all got off the bus, Hannah and the "little bully" ran to meet me, skipping and hopping along with big smiles. They were giggling and laughing. Holding hands.
The girls mother was no where to be found so we walked home.  They talked and continued to befriend one another.

Girl: "What does your dad look like."
Hannah: "Um. He has white skin, lots of hairs all over and I think brown hair."

We said goodbye when her building came and continued to walk home.

Hannah says, "Everyone on the bus tries to hurt her."

"That's not very nice," I say.

"I'm the only one who's nice to her and she's my friend."

I expressed to my little Hannah Banana that she did the right thing. She's a very good friend and no matter what anyone else does to someone you always stick up for what you believe in.

I've always taught my girls to be a leader, never a follower. This little peach of mine is so friendly with everyone. She doesn't care what anyone else thinks. If she likes someone she stands by them and that is what I love this week.

Mackenzie had one hell of a first day. Her schedule was messed up so she walked into an 8th grade science class {in the middle of it} the teacher asked if she could help her and she replied that this was her class. M had thought she was advanced or something. The teacher took her schedule and said, "huh. they did put you down but its a mistake." She heads to the guidance office to get it taken care of. They then give her a 7th grade schedule. She turns back around and gets a new one. They hand her a boys schedule and the boy hers. Nice. She said this wasn't correct still. Finally after that mess she appears late for several classes and then missed the bus after school. When dad finally picked her up she came in all grown with herself looking whooped. Ate her sandwich and began to tell me all about it. All the while through every detail she is giggling and thought it was funny. The M I knew two months ago would have melted and cried. I guess the long talks and encouragements are paying off. My girls are growing. Beautifully. I Love it.

 I also love buckets and baskets.

I found this one at TJMAXX for $2.50. I just like it. Not sure what I'm gonna do with it.

These ones were on sale at Target. $3.94. Who can beat that.

and these baskets. I still need to organize them into my closet but for $3.97, you can't go wrong. Baskets are expensive-when you find a deal, grab em.

What do you love this week.

xoxo

Blog Listing

I'll be adding more blogs to the listing pages above as the days go by. I am only listing blogs that were already on the linky page or blogs that have been a part of Freckles and Fudge for some time. I will certainly add anyone who wants to be added, simply leave comments here or email me your blog url, name and category. I think the linky page was slowing the site down so this form of listings is much better. If you have a category that you'd like me to add, please suggest in a comment. Also, if your looking for great blogs to follow you should check back often. I know it can be overwhelming so I tried to pick the best categories so your not searching through a shit load of blogs that don't interest you. Let me know if you need anything. Thanx

Bellini Nursery

Bethenny Frankel had her baby's nursery decorated in Bellini furniture and decor. I don't know why but I've been so into baby stuff lately. Maybe because it's just so cute but I have an obsession when all the baby items go on sale at Target. Not to give you any ideas but that stuff gets resold on Ebay and I sell quite a bit of baby items on there but to be honest I want to keep them for myself and make a nursery room for I don't know who's baby. Cause I ain't having no more.

How cute are these two. I love her. Super precious.

I think I could Snuggle all day.

This Alexander Crib seems to be the Hot Nursery item. I think Bethenny got the espresso or mahogany.

Daily Photo {Skipper}

I thought this was a butterfly so I did some research and it's called a skipper butterfly. Cute!

Aromatherapy Eye Mask

If your anything like me and suffer from migraines or tension headaches, this eye mask is for you. I had bought a set from Bed Bath and Beyond some time ago. It came with the microwave heat pack and eye mask. The scent is long lasting and relieves my headaches beyond belief. I usually worry at night causing me to get absolutely no sleep but when I wear the eye mask to bed, it's simply relaxing, soothing and restful.

Victoria's Secret Camo

I just received the fall catalog this weekend and fell in love with the camo selection. The skinny cargo pants with ankle zippers are super stylish and look hella comfy. Along with everything else in the new fall collection.

call me lazy. i took pictures out of the mag. 

A lot of people think of Victoria's Secret as just a lingerie shop but their clothes are amazing. I love their boots. The green camo color is my favorite. Although, I never thought I'd be that into the military look. These are fabulous. I could see myself wearing the Studded Twill Jacket everywhere.

What's your favorite fall look. I know mine is hard since it still feels like summer in the winter, spring and fall but I'm eager to get the looks going. Even if it means staying indoors. Just a thought. {it won't be possible}

What a Morning

The girls are off to school. We had a really good morning. Hannah and I headed to the bus stop early. We saw a pretty deer and met the bus driver. M made her a necklace last night with her name and teacher on it, so they should have no problems directing her.

I hope she has the best 1st grade first day ever. She makes me so happy. When we saw the deer, she was so excited saying "Mom, you have to go home and tell Macky all about this." Indeed I did.

This was the view this morning. Perhaps you can see the deer running far away because I scared her. Maybe not.

I went back home to get M ready. Her bus gets there a little later. And it's a little further. Dad happens to go to work about the same time she needs to be down there so, I figured we would ride our bikes down. What an adventure. We nearly got run over by the landscapers, her hair was a hot mess after straightening it, we were sweaty and once we stopped, parked our bikes, I looked down and noticed a brown spot on my new shorts. I thought they got all dirty from my bike. I was trying to wipe it off. This is what it looked like:

As I was trying to wipe it off I flipped it to see a worm shitting all over my leg and leaving this mess:

Thank goodness there is a bathroom right there. But still, I couldn't wait to get home and bathe. Serious joys of living. She went off to Middle School. I hope she loves it. And No Anonymous, I don't need to be worried about my daughter getting "KNOCKED" up by her boyfriend because the chats we do have are deep and if you really thought that I told my daughter that then you know nothing about my sarcastic ass. So remain anonymous and mind your neck. Your input doesn't matter especially when your hiding. You asked me to ask your friend but your such a retard I don't even know who the hell you are so back up. I will tell my kids whatever I want and that will remain none of your concern. Moving on.

Not only do you get creepy crawlers, you also have the company of these fellers when your going potty in a public restroom. :

Have a Great Day Friends.