I’m Totally Trying it August Edition Results

you can view my totally trying it august edition post here.

Warning… you’re about to be disappointed…

Read Justin Bieber’s Mom’s Book called Nowhere but Up: The Story of Justin Bieber’s Mom – I never did this.  I know totally unacceptable.  My excuse: candy crush.

Try on a peplum style anything – I never did this either… again totally unacceptable.  my excuse…. lack of shopping?

Make a recipe from Teresa’s cook books – I never did this EITHER!!  Wow, this is not good.

Complete a pinterest project – I did this… and it came out horrible.  I tried a crock pot recipe for orange chicken.  So bad.  Never make the crock pot recipe for orange chicken that calls for basically just a can of oj concentrate, chicken, ginger, and vegetables… unless I did something wrong, and I don’t think I did… this was awful.

Go to a Fondue restaurant – I did this!!!  You can read about it here Melting Pot – A Fondue Restaurant 

I promise to do better in September…. Except I need to make my list… and get started.. and it’s already the 11th!

I’m Totally Trying July Edition Results

My Totally Trying it July Edition Results.  You can view my original post here.

1. Watch This is 40 – Jen from http://www.ramblingsofasuburbanmom.com/ recommends it so it’s gotta be good.

Well…. I never did this.  Totally trying it total fail.  I know, what’s the point of having a totally trying it when you’re not going to do it?  Sorry, sorry… some day I will view this movie.

2. Try a new cocktail – It will be my mission to try a new cocktail this month and I’ll report back to you what it was and how much I liked/hated it.

I tried my Popsugar box The Modern Cocktail Modern Margarita Set from my Popsugar may box.  We made them while vacationing in Vermont… it was a fun afternoon during NF’s nap time!

3. Read Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan – I loved Jim Gaffigan’s stand ups on Netflix soooo I’d probably love this book too.

I’ve read exactly 79% of this book on my kindle… so I can report on it so far.  It’s good.  It’s funny.  It’s all about kids.  It’s chapter after chapter of jokes about having 5 kids and living in a two bedroom appartment in NYC… to be honest though, it might have been easier for me to just actually watch a 90 minute stand up than read this book.  I did relate to the book because I do have a small child, but I didn’t totally relate because it’s from a dad’s perspective.

4. Cook with shrimp – I didn’t do it in June… soooo I better do it in July?

BOOO I lose.  I did not cook with shrimp in June OR July.  SO I left it off my I’m totally trying it August Edition.  My problem is… I never picked out a recipe… and then when I’m at the grocery store I go to look to buy shrimp and I am like WTF THAT’S WHAT SHRIMP COSTS?!  And then I walk away.  Every time it shocks me how much shrimp costs.  I can buy 12 hot italian sausages for $8 and that can feed us 3 meals (well C would perfer it feeds us 2 meals but I stretch)…. I’m not spending $18 or something on some shrimp I dont even know is going to taste good.  I can go to Olive Garden and get an $18 meal with shrimp in it and I KNOW it’ll taste good.  and who am I kidding if I ever did get the chance to go out to eat, sorry Olive Garden, but it wouldn’t be you… it would be another fancy Italian Restuarant I dream of going to.  Sorry shrimp (and Olive Garden for the shout out then immediate dis)… maybe another month.

what my face looks like as I walk by the shrimp at the grocery store…

5. Give to a new charity – I’m excited to do some research and find something

Ugh, well… I gave $5 to the Ronald McDonald House for a 50/50 raffle… and I was really dissapointed that I didn’t win.  This was probably another fail.  Giving to a charity in hopes of winning money back isn’t really the reason to give to charity.  Get it together AL!

5. The Goodies Company Subscription Box – I’m going to try a new subscription box!

Ohh yes mam I did this and you can read my review here.  I’m liking this subscription box!  $7 (that includes shipping) for a box of random food snacks!  Okay, I’m down with that!

Totally Trying it August Edition

1. Read Justin Bieber’s Mom’s Book called Nowhere but Up: The Story of Justin Bieber’s Mom.  I figure it’s about time I read this.
2. Try on a peplum style anything… I never have… so I should try it out… maybe it’ll be wonderful?
3. Make a recipe from Teresa’s cook books…. I can’t believe I’ve never made one recipe and I have all her cook books… it’s embarassing!  I promise, in August I WILL make one.
4. Complete a pinterest project… my sister does this all the time.  I NEVER have.  I need to do this.
5. Go to a Fondue Resturant…. why not?  It should be totally fun, right?

I’m Totally Trying July Edition

1. Watch This is 40 – Jen from http://www.ramblingsofasuburbanmom.com/ recommends it so it’s gotta be good.

2. Try a new cocktail – It will be my mission to try a new cocktail this month and I’ll report back to you what it was and how much I liked/hated it.

3. Read Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan – I loved Jim Gaffigan’s stand ups on Netflix soooo I’d probably love this book too.

4. Cook with shrimp – I didn’t do it in June… soooo I better do it in July?

5. Give to a new charity – I’m excited to do some research and find something

5. The Goodies Company Subscription Box – I’m going to try a new subscription box!

I’m Totally Trying it – The June Edition Results

My results…

1.  Read Jacyee Dugard’s Book – A Stolen Life
This was a tough book to read.  Not tough in that it wasn’t interesting, or that it was too hard, no not in that way at all… it was tough because wow Jacyee Dugard’s life was actually really stolen at age 11 for 18 years.  The explicit details of her kidnapping and sexual abuse and life in captivity were horrific.  The first night I started reading this book I got to about 20%  in (I read on my kindle and it goes by %).  I thought, how can I stop here, I will have nightmares, and I for sure did.  I thought about not reading on after that – it wasn’t helping me sleep (I read before I go to sleep).  I decided that no, I had to read on because I knew it ended – that she is free today.  I am glad that I did finish this book.

2.  Cook with Shrimp
I never did this.  Total totally trying this June edition fail.

3. Buy pants from Target
I totally did this!  I purchased gray capris for under $25.  I do recommend trying pants on when purchasing them anywhere.  You just never know.

4.  Watch the new show Save Me on NBC
I LOVE this show!  I am sad though that it probably won’t have another season.

5.  Read Amanda Knox’s Book – Waiting to be Heard
Before reading this book I had some knowledge of the story – but not really.  Now I feel like I know enough to talk about it… but I do feel a little weird that I know it specifically from Amanda’s perspective.  I found it interesting to learn what prision was like in Italy and learn the details of the trial and how it’s unfold.  I will continue to follow this story… and yes, I guess that I do believe that Amanda is innocent after reading this book.

 

 

 

I’m Totally Trying it June Edition

1. Read Jacyee Dugard’s Book – A Stolen Life
2. Cook with Shrimp (I never do it)
3. Buy pants from Target (I never have)
4. Watch the new show Save Me on NBC (it’s Summer TV – slim pickins)
5. Read Amanda Knox’s Book – Waiting to be Heard

I’m Totally Trying it – The April Edition Results

Jessica Alba’s Book: I was overwhelmed… I can’t replace everything everywhere to be eco friendly.  Reading this book made me feel inspired and guilty at the same time.  This book did get to me buy a label maker (which Jessica talks about using) – and I organized my bathroom stuff.  I bought all the stuff from Target.

Find Leopard Flats: I love my new leopard flats!!!!  I purchased them on ebay from Funkykiwi.  I’ve found that their 6 1/2 flats fit me perfectly.

New Show on ABC: Well I gave How to Live with Your Parent’s For The Rest of Your Life a shot and I love it… I love the parents the most… and I just heard yesterday it’s going to be canceled.  Thanks ABC… you gave it like 6 episodes and pulled the plug.  Why do you put me through this!!!  Just cancel Happy Endings already, you’ve ruined Friday night TV for me lately.  AH I’m mad about this.

Boar Bristles: I got this brush and it’s fancy!!  I leave it in my gym locker.  It doesn’t really get out knots but it smooths my hair out!

I’m Totally Trying it – April Edition

I’m linking up with Ramblings of a Suburban Mom for I’m totally trying it…

This is my first try at totally trying it… and it’s already almost half way into April… so I decided to start kinda small.

Jessica Alba’s Book: This was one of Jen’s picks.  I read reviews and it looks pretty promising.  I was planning on reading Caroline Manzo’s book next… but I read reviews on that and I was scared away.  I’m excited to read Jessica Alba’s book, The Honest Life, and finding out what the rest of you thought of it too.

Find Leopard Flats: I mean, I will find a pair, and then wear them.  I have zebra flats I love and I just think a leopard pair would be great… and I’m totally ready to try it?!  I guess this is sort of a stretch on trying new things…

New Show on ABC: So far I’ve seen two episodes of How to Live with your Parents for the rest of your life… and I am a fan.  I’m going to keep watching and really stick with this new show.

Boar Bristles: I was looking for a new hair brush on birch box and they only had like one.  And it was spornette luxury cushion… which has boar britles.  Sooo why not I’ll try it!  I have birch box points to spend!