high five for friday

March 14, 2014 Rachel Atwell2 Comments

Has it REALLY been a week since our weekend trip to Florida? Sometimes I don’t know how weeks go by fast.

1. High five to the barista at Milledgeville’s Blackbird Coffee who recommended a dirty chai {chai latte + shot of espresso}. You made our drive home on Sunday much better.

2. High five to Ben, Jerry, and Gary for making The Bachelor finale enjoyable.

3. High five to my nephews and nieces – who should be receiving their Rainbow Seeds in the mail this weekend!

4. High five for new pillows, baskets, decor, and organization I picked up this morning! Augusta, you sure are good when it comes to places to shop!

5. And last but certainly not least, a big high five to my hard-working husband, who worked overtime every day this week and had mid-terms last week! Proud of you and all you do!

Happy weekend and adventures!

Health & Fitness

drink up

March 12, 2014 Rachel Atwell3 Comments

Am I the only one that can’t/won’t drink enough water?

Sixteen ounces of coffee? No problem. But put a cup of water in front of me and it will take me all day. {Now you know why I listed drink water minimum for 30 days on my 101 in 1001 – yes I actually consider that a chanllenge for me.}

I know how important water is – helps your body clear toxins, keeps you hydrated, clears up your skin – but for some reason I could never drink enough.

That was until I bought this.

Why a clear insulated cup and top with a plastic straw makes me want to drink more, I’ll never know. But now I’m drinking my 72 ounces of water {that’s three glasses, people} without any problem.

Do you have any tips to drink more water? You know, just in case I flake out in a few days.

ps – Go ahead and file this post under #FirstWorldProblems

With Our Family

st. patrick’s day treat

March 11, 2014 Rachel Atwell2 Comments

I know we’re still a few days away from St. Patrick’s Day, but I had to finish these early so they make it in the mail to my favorite little leprechauns {also known as, my nephews and nieces}!

Every so often, I try to send things {usually candy} in the mail to family. I love getting things in the mail {as told here} – but even more than that – I love getting videos of my nephews and nieces opening surprises in the mail, while their parents usually comment on the excessive amounts of sugar the children hold in their hands. What else are aunts and uncles for? 🙂

I saw the idea of a “rainbow seeds” a few weeks ago on Pinterest and decided to create some of my own. Once I finished creating the label, I printed on cardstock, folded down the middle, and secured it to a snack size ziploc bag of rainbow seeds {chewy sweet tarts}. A sweet, colorful, inexpensive treat from Aunt Rachel & Uncle Gary {which hopefully they will remember for and ever when asked who is their favorite}!