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Sunday Letters And My Week On Instagram – August 10th to August 16, 2015

August 16, 2015 No Comments

Whew, this week has certainly been a busy one for me and my family. Between Football Practice for my eldest – five times a week and just keeping on top of the homework and mommy duties, I feel like I’m being pulled in twenty different directions, but hey – such is life. It seems like forever since I’ve done a Sunday Letters post or shared my week on Instagram, but it’s been on my list of posts to keep up with the last several months and I’m doing my best to hold myself accountable. If I can keep up with it, then woohoo for me. So let’s get into it, huh?

I am so super proud of myself being able to keep up with posting on my blog each day of the week. I released eight blog posts this week which means I’m getting back into a good routine for myself. This week started off a bit funky though. The boys were home from school on Monday and Tuesday – since they are back at school again, they are getting sick again so all of them had Strep Throat… errrr…

Besides all of that, I was able to pull out some ColourPop goodness this week and play makeup. I spend most of the summer without any makeup on because it is so hot, but I was feeling inspired this week so I decided I would play with some of my favorite Fall makeup colors. Can you tell I’m looking forward to Fall?

I also got two beautiful Milani Rose Blushes in the mail. I shared one with all of you, but the other I’ll be posting sometime this week. It’s gorgeous and oh my gosh – if you have been following me a while – you know my absolute addiction with these blushes. The two new additions are beautiful. I also got the eye brow gel, Amore Matte liquid lipstick in Lust (wish I got more colors available) and a new Bella Eyes Shadow in Dulci.

Overall – it was a very busy and eventful week and I certainly enjoyed settling down and just relaxing through the weekend. 😀

Sunday Letters

Dear Monday, Why are you here already? It seems as if you have come too soon and I’m not ready for you. Please be nice to me, I think I deserve a little break.

Dear Honey (me) – I am proud of all you have accomplished this past week and all you continue to accomplish. It’s been a crazy week and things are not expected to slow down. Pace your self, take your time and know that you always get it done. Don’t be too hard on yourself, you can do it – you always do!

Dear Luke & Isaiah (twins) – Mommy is so proud of all you are doing in school and I’m so glad you love school as much as you do. Keep up the great work, Mommy & Daddy love you.

Dear Kevin (Kaeo) – It amazes me each day you get up and get ready for school knowing what you have on your plate for the day. Between your honors classes and Football and your commitment to school and band, I am always in awe of all you continue to accomplish. Mommy & Daddy are so proud of you. Love you!

Dear Kevin (the hubby) – I love you! It’s been a long week for us, but you keep me going and keep me happy. I love you and thank you for being able to handle this crazy loon you call your wife. <3 xo

Dear Upcoming Week – Well, hello there… it seems as if you have started in a blink of an eye. I welcome you with open arms and I know we will kick some major butt this week. So – challenges, I welcome them! Looking forward to you!

Best wishes to all for a wonderful week! xo

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If you have been here on my site before, you know that I’m on a “healthy journey” to not only lose weight, but just get at a comfortable size where I’m healthy and happy. With that in mind, I’m always looking at additional things that can assist with keeping up with not only weight loss but overall body tone, losing inches, etc. Recently I tried the AZSPORT Waist Trimmer and wanted to share my thoughts with my readers on this product.

The AZSPORT waist trimmer sauna belt retails for $43.00 but is currently on sale for $15.00. This waist trimmer is lightweight – which is great and comfortable, offering you an ajustable and stretchy fabric that allows you to wear it under any workout apparel. It is a “one size fits most” and has a high-quality waist trimmer belt that can fit up to 50 inches. I’m a plus sized gal and found that it fit both myself and my husband without any issues.

This product is said to promote weight loss by maximizing your burn to lose belly fat fast by preserving body heat and removing excess water weight especially in your abdominal area. This belt really does help you to sweat – so before using such, I definitely suggest you discuss this product with your physician prior to use and to assure you are using it properly.

The belt will help to strengthen, tighten and protect your core muscles by stabilizing your whole body – per claims of the product and company – however, if you are going to use the belt and simply sit around and do nothing – besides a little sweat under the belt, I don’t think you will notice any results. I like to use this while going on my daily walks or runs as it will increase the sweat I have and give me a little extra burn. After a work out I’m completely drenched in sweat and I need to wash this product immediately.

The material it is made of is very strong and the velcro that closes the belt tight is very strong. In fact, it is so strong that I cannot remove the belt myself, my husband has to help me because pulling the velcro off of me is very challenging and almost never happens because I struggle with it. With that said, I couldn’t put the belt on me to take a photo, so I asked my son to help me out.

It’s quite comfortable, even thought I have a little more meat on my body then the average person. While it does help me to sweat off inches (hahaha), I noticed that it is still quite breathable and not uncomfortable to use. I am able to use it under any of my workout pants without any issues and the material moves with me allowing it to be easy to use.

When using something like this you must ensure that you drink a lot of water. I consume about a gallon of water each day and I find if I drink less than I normally would, I feel dehydrated due to sweating using the belt. Please make sure if you are using something like this that you discuss with your physician and make sure you are using it correctly. Overall – at the discounted price, I think it is a great deal and even at full price, while a bit costly I think I would still spend the money on it because I have spent much more than the retail cost on similar in the past that did not hold up to use. I think this one is made well, with quality products and worth the cost.

You can purchase this product or check out other reviews here.

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post was sent to me for review and consideration. All thoughts and opinions are my own and 100% honest and unbiased. I was not paid to provide a review on this.

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Like most Microfiber Towerls, these have the same feel and texture. The are engineered by TowelLab and are ideal for kitchen use, screen and windows. They are 6x lighter than a standard towel (major plus) and dry 4x faster. I especially like that they are anti-bacterial as they are treated for odor prevention. They are really soft and make it ideal for using on the skin, which I like. Each set comes with a total of 4 TowelLab clothes that are machine washable and can be reused hundreds of times. I have washed and dried mine many many times without any problems and they are still soft and durable. These are lint-free (woohoo) and offer streak-free cleaning. They are non-abrasive and won’t scratch surfaces, paints or clear coats (which make it ideal for cleaning the car).

You get 4 towels that are 12″x 12″ in size and are made of a 100% Microfiber that has a blend of 80/20 polyester / polyamide. What’s awesome is that these are affordable – retailing for about $18 regular priced but on sale right now for $8. That is a steal considering the costs my husband and I have paid on for other microfiber towels on the market.

If you have a touch screen phone as I do, these make great cloths to clean the screen with and I find that the use for these towels are ever growing. You can purchase your set here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X6T5SJA or check out more information if you so choose.

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This interesting gadget retails $24.95 (original price – $39.95) and is the perfect gift for your graduate or a dad in your life. It’s perfect for everyday use and I love that the Pen/Stylus and Laser comes with batteries so you can easily use your product right out of the box. This device is build from 100% brass and the pen itself writes nicely, smoothly and has a great feel in your hands, weighted – but not heavy, sturdy!

The laser pointer is bright and has great power behind it. You can easily see it lit well through out any room and the range is great – offering amazing visibility. The microfiber mesh tipped stylus works well on any capacitive touch screen – like Apple devices, Samsung, Kindles and tablets. I use the touch screen on my Note 4 as well as on my Samsung Tablet without any issue. As I mentioned earlier, the pen also comes with batteries right in the box so you are able to use this product right after you open the box.

Laser pointers can be a distraction for some and are dangerous to be pointed directly into the eyes, so please be careful with use. My sons and I love to shine the pointer on the ground for our dog to chase the light around or we shine it at our wall at night to create fun light show displays. I love that this pen is both functional and an interesting “toy” and offers hours of use. The laser pointer (CE under 1.0mw and FDA under 5mw) is easy to use as well, just depress the little button on the pen and the ball point pen can be refilled with standard D1 German ink refills.

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I’m a little behind in posting this but it has been a crazy week and I haven’t been feeling well. However, since it is Friday (Happy Aloha Friday), I figured I could share a little Foodie love and Fashion. This past Sunday was Mother’s Day and my husband and sons surprised me with an awesome Brunch at the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. This location is one of my favorites because the grounds are gorgeous and the Spa and Terme are one of my favorites to go a few times a year for a little “me” time. This was the first time we attended their brunch and I’m so glad we had the opportunity to experience it.

The Grand Wailea Resort and Spa is located on the South Side of Maui in Wailea. It is a gorgeous resort with grounds that are not only breathe-taking, but a playground for all ages. It is also located on one of the most beautiful beaches Maui has to offer.

My family and I have been to the resort on many occasions whether as a stay-cation, attend weddings at their chapel, dine or play in the pools or spa but we have never been to their brunch. This brunch occurs every Sunday, but this year they tried something different and had a Sangria bar especially for Mother’s Day. Their buffet includes everything from Prime Rib and Crab legs to a plethora of seafoods, local dairy cheeses, waffles and pancakes and so much more. I apologize for not having any photos of the food as I was too caught up in making my plate I completely forgot.

I was able to capture the dessert bar which was just as delicious and included everything from macarons to cake pops and everything in between. Scrumptious treats for a great day.

Stop on by the site to see what their entire menu includes – I’m sure you’ll be drooling just reading it. Their menu can be found here. After Brunch, my family and I took a stroll through the grounds to walk off a full tummy. It was such a beautiful day.

Foodie & Fashion Friday - Mother's Day Recap at the Grand Wailea Resort Waldorf Astoria, Grand Wailea A Waldorf Astoria Resort http://honeygirlsworld.com

The Grand Wailea is known for their many pools and this is one of them. You can’t swim in this pool of course, but it’s a gorgeous landscape feature that is quite popular for photos. We just couldn’t resist.

Love my guys! My husband, sons and I do everything together – even anniversaries are celebrated together. We are just a close family overall. It was such a nice treat to have a Mother’s Day brunch with the ones I love.

The boys are all dressed casually wearing denim shorts from Old Navy and their favorite graphic t-shirts or plain t’s. My husband is sporting a pair of Khaki Cargo Shorts from Dickies and a shirt from Maui Tropix.

For my outfit – I went with something I knew would be comfortable and still cool since it was pretty warm that day.

Loose Fit Peplum style top – Old Navy
Black Pencil Skirt – Forever 21
Platform Flip flop sandals – Steve Madden
Watch – Invicta
Necklace, Earrings – Amethyst and Sterling Silver Jewelry that was my Mother’s Day Gift from my Husband and Sons
Pandora Style Bracelet – Muwae Jewelry
Purse/Handbag – Miche Prima Bag with Farrah Shell

My makeup for the day was quite simple. It included some mascara (Benefit Roller Lash) and a quick wash of shimmer over the lid, I used the Colour Pop eye shadow in XO (from the Shaaanxo Collection). On my lips I used just lip balm since I knew I would be stuffing my face with food… lol.

It was an absolutely wonderful day. And not only was my tummy happy – but I enjoyed every single part of it. We left the resort and headed home to relax and enjoy our time together.

Ha Ha! We were photo-bombed! My eldest son is such a goofy guy. Of course we stopped for a quick pic while waiting for Valet to bring our car around.

Each mother received an orchid flower (or as we call them in Hawai’i – pua) to put in our hair.

For dinner that evening my husband prepared for me his Pork Loin, smothered in mushrooms and homemade mushroom gravy with a side of garlic asparagus. It is one of my favorites and I had been craving it for a few weeks so he picked up the supplies to make it for me. MMM MMM YUM!

It was such a wonderful day and I wish that every Mother out there had a day that they not only enjoyed but also cherished. I am a proud mom and so thankful for my children. My pregnancies were all difficult and my children are definitely God’s gifts to us.

Hold on… let me pose for a quick Powder Room selfie – haha!

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