Tales from a frugal-centric, fitness-crazed, food lovin' gal.
Posted in Life on Dec 30th, 2008
If anyone is looking for a cheap trip to Vegas, now’s the time to do it… Southwest Viva Las Vegas 50% off Roundtrip Sale! – Must Purchase between Dec. 30 and 31"For 2 Days Only, All Bets Are Off! No bluffing. No poker face. All flights to Vegas are 50% off! With fares this low, [...]
Posted in Life on Dec 26th, 2008
Another Christmas has come and gone. I’m grateful to be done with all the holiday shopping, driving, and wrapping. Now it’s time to relax! Here are some pics taken on Christmas Day. From Christmas 08 From Christmas 08 From Christmas 08 From Christmas 08 From Christmas 08 Those last two pics are Brooks & Dad [...]
Posted in Life on Dec 18th, 2008
Oprah has once again made available for free download all eight songs on Holiday Hits 2008 for a very short period of time. I missed it the first time around, so yay me! The site says 48 hours, but I can’t tell when this time period started or when it will end, so if you [...]
Posted in Life on Dec 18th, 2008
Freeshipping.org founded the day to help out last minute shoppers. The retailers participating are guaranteeing delivery by Christmas Eve. Some of the retailers participating are Macy’s, Target, The Apple Store and more. Happy Free Shipping Day!
Posted in Health & Fitness, Life on Dec 15th, 2008
Yesterday I went hiking about 60 miles northeast of Phoenix on a snowcapped peak! I went with a motley crew of Intel-ites to Brown’s peak in the Four Peaks mountain range. We hiked just past the saddle of Brown’s Peak to the base of the Scree Chute – which was completely iced over and too [...]
Posted in Health & Fitness, Life on Dec 14th, 2008
Well, I figured I’d hold myself accountable to my viewing public by giving a fitness update! I fizzled out on WSFL about the third week through. My last documented measurements were done on 10/19/08. I hit a rough spot, things got tough and I just wasn’t interested in the program anymore. Plus I think I [...]
Posted in Life on Dec 11th, 2008
Can you sunburn yourself while studying for a final exam in your backyard IN DECEMBER. That’s right, I was wearing a tank top and enjoying the gorgeousness of the day while listening to Christmas songs and studying…maybe that’s what put me in such a PERFECT TEST TAKING MOOD!! The weather was so freakin’ fantastic. I knew I should [...]
Posted in Life on Dec 11th, 2008
I am SO excited right now. I had pretty much resigned myself to getting my first C. But I was able to avoid it…by scoring a 98% on my final! This was after scoring a 74 and a 61 on the other two tests. I essentially needed a 100 to get a B in the course… [...]
