Quote of the Day!

This quote is from HERE

No Excuses!

Do you have 4 minutes?

No more excuses when it comes to working out. Even if you have a busy day do this workout, you will feel a lot better and it will get your heart pumping.

Found this HERE

Bookshelf Covers

My bookshelf is from Ikea and for the longest time it looked like this, especially with little ones in my home.

Before....

After....

So I got the inspiration from here to make my bookshelf more organized. I didn't want to make boxes, but to simply cover up the empty spots or books I didn't want to display. So I came up with this alternative.

I got some patio furniture this summer so I kept the box it came in and cut it up to make the covers, which were 13x13 inches and the sides were 13x5 inches. The center slot is 1x3 inches.

Items needed:

• Cardboard
• Box cutter or blade
• Measuring tape
• Glue gun/glue sticks
• Fabric of your choice (2 yards to make 12 boxes) or you could even us Scrapbooking paper
• Mod Podge
• Paint (if you want to paint the sides)
• Sponge Brush or Paint brush

What do you think? Much better right!?

Menu Board

Here is my latest project.... a Menu Board

I got the idea from here which I saw on Pinterest :)

The frame was from the dollar store and I added my own scrapbook paper, ribbon, and cut out letters. If you want it use a fancier frame you can do that too.

This is going to save me a lot of paper by just simply using my hand or a paper towel to clean the dry erase marker off and updating my menu regularly.

Workout of the Day!

Don't worry about fitting into a size 2 pair of jeans, focus on being fit and healthy.

Found this off of Pinterest

Here is a workout to get you moving! I did three sets of this and by set 3 I was really feeling it, so challenge yourself, but don't forget to take a few breaks to catch your breath and drink some water.

With a 5 minute warm-up, 3 sets with a few breaks throughout, and a 5 minute cool down/stretching it took about 30-35 minutes.

What are Burpees?? Click here for a demo. You may know them as UP-Downs

Change up the pushups throughout the workout by doing the first 5 regular(with your arms out to your side) then the next 5 military style (with your elbows next to your body). If you cannot do 5 regular pushups start on your knees until you have the strength to do them the regular way. Keep those abs in tight and your back straight. Good Luck!

Be happy with what God gave you and make the best of your physique!

Sincerely,

Alisha

Two more skirts

I made these over the weekend and finally got Anya to model them to take a picture. What do you think? I was trying to figure out what else I needed to put on the skirt so I came up with the flower on the floral skirt and a bow for the gray skirt.

Been waiting for motivation?

Another great quote!

Effort

Push yourself and make the EFFORT!

Only you can change yourself!

Fitness Info

I came a cross two sites that may be beneficial to you as they have for me.

Bodyrock.TV Workout at home with Zuzana, wow, she looks amazing! She has great tips and awesome exercises to follow.

MaxWorkouts Great information!

Definitely mix up your workout routine. Doing 45 minutes on the treadmill or elliptical is not going to get the body you want. Keep challenging your body, then you can avoid hitting a fitness or weight plateau.

Keep going!

Saw this on Pinterest and had to post it. You don't realize how significant the mind really is. Keep thinking positive thoughts and be determined to do a couple more reps when working out. You will be surprised how much you can truly do and goals you will accomplish if you set your mind to it.

Health and Fitness

I will be posting information on Health and Fitness topics with some workouts and ideas that may be right up your ally. If there are any topics you would like me to discuss or need some pointers on please let me know.

My background is in Physical Education and Health Promotion, I have been a Stroller Strides Instructor and got my body back after my two kids by doing their program. I recently have done P90X and there are some great things I like about this program and some I could do without. I am always looking for new exercises and ideas so feel free to share any of yours with me!

The most important factors to consider when starting an exercise program are:

• How is your health? Consult your physician before starting any exercise program.
• How is your fitness? Start out slow and build your intensity and length of your workout as you go. Don't kill yourself the first week or you will have a harder time sticking to it.
• What time works best for you? Morning, afternoon, or night? Find the time you can commit to working out this will make it easy for you stay on track.
• Try a variety of exercises and find the ones that you like best. Try yoga, pilates, zumba, kickboxing, cycling, running, resistance training, swimming, and any other activity you enjoy. (Remember sitting on the couch is not one of them). If you cannot afford to go to the gym workout at home. Borrow workout videos from family and friends, because they are probably on their shelves collecting dust :)

The best way to keep track of your fitness goals is to write them down and don't forget to weigh yourself and take measurements so you can see the results of your hard work on paper and in the mirror.

Click Here for free charts to keep track of your measurements and weight-loss.

These are the areas I usually take measurements:

• Neck
• Chest
• Waist
• Hips
• Thigh (middle and upper thigh)
• Calf
• Forearm
• Bicep (flexed and relaxed)

Remember, Remember, Remember!!! If it has been a while since you have worked out and you are starting a new program it takes about 6 to 8 weeks to start seeing results. Many people get frustrated because they are not seeing their weight come off fast enough. At the beginning of any exercise program your body is building muscle which in return will help you burn that extra fat. To help the body speed up the process you need to eat healthy and make better choices of what you are feeding your body. You probably have heard the saying, "You are what you eat." Well, think about it. Do you think obese men and women eat healthy on a daily basis? Find healthy recipes to make, and choose healthier entrees when eating out.

Whatever your goals are I know you can do it!

Consistency = Results

Need new recipes?

I get bored of making the same old thing and some days the dinners I make don't even seem appealing to me. Now that I have found this website I have enjoyed every dish I have made and I know you will too.

Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Here are the ones I have tried, they are delicious!!

• Sweet and Sour Chicken
• BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• French Bread Rolls
• Cinnamon Rolls
• Baked Southwest Egg Rolls
• Baked Chicken Taquitos
• BBQ Chicken Sald with Creamy BBQ Cilantro Lime Dressing

I promise you, you will not be disappointed!

Enjoy!

Onesies into Cutesies

Here is a picture of my new little niece Rebecca with it on. Isn't she so cute?!

I bought a pack of white onesies at Walmart and added some tulle, fabric, ribbon, and bottons to complete these three creations.

Cupcake Skirt

Anya modeling her new skirt at grandma's house.

Here is the cupcake skirt I made for Anya. I got the idea at Simple Simon Co a blog I love to visit. This was my first skirt I made for Anya and she is actually wearing it to school today.

Quick note- if it bothers you to have the very top piece white (because that is the the under skirt fabric) make sure the fabric of the top layer and the under skirt fabric are the same. I think the skirt would look better that way.

3 Layered Tiered Skirt

Tiered Skirt

Top 7 inches wide, 28 inches long

Middle 7 inches wide, 45 inches long

Bottom 7 inches wide, 60 inches long.

I made the flower with extra fabric and large button for the center.

The length of the elastic is 1 to 2 inches smaller than my little girls waist.

Re-Purpose Shirt to Skirt

Used my old red knit shirt to make a skirt for my 5 yr old little girl.

It is time!

Well, it has been over a year that I have been thinking about doing a blog with the things I love to do and the adventure I have doing them. Being a homemaker is not a simple task and there are many things on the to-do-list that I am wanting to try and learn. So this site is dedicated to health and fitness, cooking, crafting, and photography that I hope will inspire you. If you have any suggestions please feel free to write here on the blog or email me at findthetimemama@gmail.com.

Thanks, Alisha