Flip Flops & Pearls: September 2010

Thursday

pink & green thursday - chanel

Wednesday

wordless wednesday- the dreaded MAMMOGRAM

-admitted and bracelet slapped on @ hospital...

sitting.....

praying to everyone on my bracelet....

{not scared but for good results}

'scuse me.....stick WHAT in WHERE???

{and it squeezes...}

sitting......waiting on results.....

hope they call before I am drunk....

t o o l a t e....

HA! :)

WHEN DO THEY CALL???

I HATE TO WAIT.....

{picture}

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER, CUT OFF IS TOMORROW @ MIDNIGHT!

CLICK THE SWAP TAB AT THE TOP FOR DETAILS:)

ANDDDDDD

check back tomorrow cause I have 4 tags to catch up on....

come see if you're you get snagged!

Tuesday

Tasty Tuesdays - Spicy Chicken Chili

This has been given the new name:WHO DAT CHILI- it is our new game day food!Super Quick & Easy-

GEAUX SAINTS!

Have you ever wondered just how long is too long to keep food in your fridge?

Well, wonder no longer ladies!! I found an awesome website, Still Tasty that will

answer all your questions and give you a wealth of info:)

I made this on Sunday and let me tell ya....it was SUPER DELISH!
I doubled everything...I personally think it could have use 3x {even4} the # of jalapenos.Instead of chicken tenders, I pulled apart an entire rotisserie chicken.PEFECT! I used all organic ingredients and served it over organic brown rice...... about as healthy as I could make it-INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless chicken thighs (about 4), cut into thin strips
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with their juice
2 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed pinto beans (from one 15-ounce can)
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed black beans (from one 15-ounce can)
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
Increase the heat to moderate and stir in the chicken strips. Cook until they are no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Add the jalapeños, the tomatoes with their juice, and the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Uncover the saucepan and stir in the beans and black pepper. Simmer until the chili is thickened, about 15 minutes longer. Serve topped with the cilantro.

**side note.I am getting a jump on October-I am going for my very first mammogram today (((gasp)))please if you would say a prayer!{I feel like I have finally grown up!}

Friday

My New Blog Design-Shout out to Lydia & Pugs AND discount code!!

Thanks to Dawn @ Dawn & Pugs for my great blog header design!!!

You can see her precious creations HERE

and read her cutesy blog HERE

And just for Flip Flops & Pearls readers.....

YOU CAN SAVE 15% off EVERYTHING @

Lydia & Pugs!!

{except custom headers)

Use discount code:

FLIPFLOPSPEARLS15

Exp: Midnight Sunday!

Lydia will work with you to create the perfect header

just for you!

At first I was overwhelmed but once I just told her things about me,

she whipped it all up. She made my this, that & the other info into

my beautiful header!

Look at these precious items!

If you go the custom design route (not include in special)

once she creates your design, you can use your illustration

for future orders on everything from totes to mugs!!

how sweet is this!!

I am going to have to get one of these for my Khaki girl!!

{yellow lab}

I probably need a personalized mug to drink my coffee out of each morning while I blog!

LOOK!

I probably don't need to oder this cause I am a stationary hoarder {I think it's even stated in my blogger profile, lol} I create it, buy it, and save it, I am afraid to use it!! I just like to admire it!!

Maybe I will try to send out some I have this week so I can get some more, cause these are too cute:)

So ladies, go over and see sweet Lydia and get you some goodies!

Some other things that I did to tweak my blog:

-look to the bottom right...see the PINK arrow??

click it when your on my blog and POP, you're back at the top!

-look in the url line....see my lil favicon??

-I changed the title & side bar fonts

{talk about a PAIN}

-I'm Mobile Ready:)

I found some really cool things...just google and you'll be amazed at all the widgets you can add to your blog! Some require some HTML knowledge, if you have some, you can fly through it! If not, teach yourself, thats what I am doing:)

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

The last day to enter the swap is SEPT 30!

Partners will be sent out BY Oct 3rd.

EMAIL ME AT FLIPFLOPSANDPEARLS@GMAIL dot COM

with your BLOG URL & STATE if you want to be entered.

{please don't comment here to be added}

ALL details of the swap are under the {SWAP} tab at the top.

OHHHH AND NEXT TO MY PEARLS,

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Waxing Poetic!!

They are having a giveaway so RUN over before NOON and enter!!

Here is mine:)

I hope you all have a blessed weekend! I am not sure what's on tap around the Flip Flop house but who needs an agenda??

Thursday

Walkers, Joggers, Runners, Whatevers...check this!

after several years off because of a stress fracture in my foot upon completion of my first 1/2 marathon, ~~gave up, quit~~ I had to take some time off.After my foot healed, my hip & knee started giving me fits so I was hit or miss on the running circuit.That 1/2 reallllllly did my body in.Guess I'm a wimp ;pI recently decided to try to "trick" my body back into running.{so far, I think it's working!}I saw something about the C25K on Facebook and read more into it.."Couch to 5K"...great concept......Baby Steps......Baby Steps....{my knee and hip are a pain I experience weekly}BUT so far, pretty good!!
You will learn, when I start/do something, I have to get all the gadgets, etc :)I feel if I invest the $$ I'm more likely to follow through!~~i really just like to shop and buy neat stuff~~

So, I started out with a good pair of shoes, I pronate so my choices weren't huge at the running store BUT I decided to go with NIKE this time around. I have only run in NB. But it was something about this shoe that ~~looked good!~~ felt different.

you can find it HERE

I realllllly love this shoe!! The fit & feel is great:)

Devour the distance ahead in the Nike Zoom Structure Triax+ 13 Women's Running Shoe, designed with lightweight cushioning and enhanced stability. Eating up miles never tasted so good.

Nike Triax +13 Features:

Ultra-lightweight and breathable mesh upper with heel strap overlay for added support
Nike Zoom unit at heel and forefoot for low-profile, super-responsive cushioning
Segmented crash pad to absorb shock at impact and help provide a smooth transition
Ortholite sockliner for comfort, support and a custom feel
Blown rubber outsole for durable, firmer cushioning
Nike+ Ready

Then I got this Nike sportband-This amazing device allows you to track your distance, pace, time and calories burned during your runs. With a sensor in your Nike+ Ready shoe and Nike+ SportBand on your wrist, you're ready for a better running experience. Connect with nikeplus.com to log runs, track progress, set goals Review last run data, weekly run data, and total miles/kilometers Includes Nike+ sensor Rechargeable battery via direct USB connection I pop it into my computer and VOILI! It automatically opens the NIKEID site and loads my info!!LOVEEEEEE

you can read more HERE

Next, A Rod ID bracelet-After about loosing my life to a woman WHO COULDN'T DRIVE, (she didn't see me, but still) I though for $19.99this was a great investment!

This is very cool

{pray I never need it's assistance}

Road ID Interactive allows you to build a fully updateable, secure Emergency Response Profile (ERP) that is available to first responders via telephone and internet. You can also personalize the first 2 lines of text.

And just all nerds need a pocket protector, I figured this was the equivalent...
just for good measure!

You can get the above & below items HERE

A FireFly Supernova

I ordered the clear as not to stand out toooo much but to be seen...The Supernova is hands-down the brightest, lightest, most durable safety light available in the market today. Featuring rugged construction, flashing and steady modes, long-lasting lithium battery and waterproof up to 300 feet {hope I don't need that!}. The Supernova easily attaches to your waistband, belt, pocket or shirt collar.
Well, there ya have it! I think these few essentials will make runs a little better.
OHHHH I almost forgot, DUH! This is the plan that I am taking to get me back in gear. It's the C25K.C25K, is a fantastic program that's been designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers or 30 minutes in just 9 weeks.What's so flippin cool about this AND HAS TOTALLY BEEN WHATS KEPT ME GOING FOR 3 WEEKS is that is has an iPhone app!!It talks to you! Keeps you moving...Plays your music....Counts down...Is your buddy!Today I start week 4!!

So, what am I missing??What do else do I need?? :)Please share your MUST HAVES, motivations, etc.with us!!
I'm off to Bible Study....nice hour & 10 min drive...when you LOVE it, it's worth it!
Happy Day My Sweet Friends!!