Latests

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

I love sharing things I love. So this post should be ground zero for the stuff that’s been hitting the top of my list lately.

First up, Alterna Kendi Dry Oil Mist. I got a small bottle of this stuff in one of those monthly beauty subscription boxes and never thought to use it. Well, recently I started using it and it blows everything else I’ve tried out of the water. I have dried and styled my hair immediately after applying AND I’ve slept with it in damp hair. Both instances leave my hair super smooth and soft and just….wonderful. When my trial bottle started to get low, I searched online with bated breath that it was available in Canada. Sure enough, I saw that Sephora Canada carried it and I took my next work lunch walk over to snatch up a bottle.

Next, Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick in Hot Tango. I have been hot on the trail for a red lipstick that suits my skin tone. Yesterday, I was in Sephora (again) and tested out the Hot Tango. After sleeping on it, I decided to head back today and bite the bullet.

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I totally love it and it makes me feel powerful. Just have to make sure not to get outside the lines otherwise I could look a little too similar to Steve Buscemi.

Third- Taste of Nature Organic snack bars. I’ve found that I need a tiny pick me up in the afternoon before heading home. I’m pretty particular on how I eat during the week- especially now that I’m back to work and sitting for long period of time, it really takes a toll on my digestion, etc.- and I hunted throughout a variety of drug stores downtown before deciding on these bars. They have fantastic nutritional stats, all REAL ingredients, and well…they just taste FANTASTIC. So far, I’ve had the Quebec Cranberry Carnival and Brazilian Nut Fiesta. Perfect snacks, and I plan on stocking up when I get to Costco this weekend so I can have tons handy wherever I go.

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Then there’s the Gap Dot Print Top. This was another purchase made during my ‘walk to the mall during my lunch and pretend to window shop but really buy a few things’ trip. I almost want an ‘occassion’ to wear this to before wearing it to work. I’m thinking of maybe wearing it when we go to Banff on Saturday. Best part of this purchase other than its cuteness? I got it for 50% off. I’m a SICK shopper.

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Ok, so this isn’t a new favorite, but dang it it’s a GOOD favorite. Stiegl Radler. Add a shot of vodka to it and you’ve got yourself a good time. This stuff sells out QUICK every week at all the local liquor stores, so we like to stock up on it and keep it in the beer fridge.

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That’s all I’ve got for now! Any of these hit your radar? What other Latests can you share with me?!!

IT’S BAAAAACK!

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

Drink up, bitches!!

That’s right. Call your designated driver then activate that app that prevents you from drunk texting your ex, you mother or your boss.

Why?

BECAUSE I’M BRINGING WINESDAY WEDNESDAY BACK!!!

Hells yes I am.

New reader? Forgetful reader? DRUNK reader? Here’s a refresher on what the heck this is. Every Wednesday, I’ll be posting all things wine (ALL BOOZE really) related. Pictures, new finds, maybe some recipes. And your stuff too.

Over the course of each week, YOU have the opportunity to…..

tweet me (@nutcaseinpoint)
post to my Facebook page
tag me (@nutcaseinpoint) on Instagram and use the hashtag #winesdaywednesday
email me: jennifer.l.linton(at)gmail(dot)com.

With anything you want to contribute to the…

*air quote*

cause.

It can be as brief as a picture, as long as a novel. Although, if it’s a novel make sure you actually drink while you type so that said novel is funny. EVERYONE is encouraged to participate. Let’s make this fun, people!!!!!!! Questions comments and concerns can be typed in the comments below or privately sent to me directly via email.

Heck, if this thing gets really going I might even through in a few giveaways here and there. NOW YOU’RE INTERESTED, AREN’T YOU?!!!!!!

Leave a comment on how excited you are to finally have a weekly drinking assignment.

AMRAP workout

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

Quick check-in here. Hopefully this one is a little better received than my last one…which I thought was pretty dang funny. Ah well, you win some you lose some.

Gotta be quick since it’s after 10pm and this is the first time I’m sitting down to relax and HOLY CRAP I need my sleep.

Saturday, I headed to the gym without a game plan. I actually thought on my toes and came up with something I thought was pretty good (followed by 20 minutes of spin!)

Do as many reps as possible for each exercise before moving to the next (for moves like single leg squats, perform as many on one side then as many on the other before moving on). Do it 2-3 times through depending on what you want!

Some helpful links:

Night!

Song Memory Trigger

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

So I was just working out in the back room tonight, listening Hip Hop Road Trip Radio on Pandora when a super old school song came on that really triggered a vivid memory. So vivid, I’d thought I’d share.

WAY BACK IN THE DAY, when I was a cute and nerdy kid going to elementary school in Tustin, CA., I remember there was a group of girls in my class who were cheerleaders for the middle school boys football team. They were super limber and flippy, and they always hogged those big rotating ring/monkey bar thingies that were way in the back of the field during recess and lunch.

WELL.

One day, they decided that they would let more girls into their ‘cool’ group. Price of admission: the ability to do a cherry picker- with a successful land- off those ring/monkey bars. (I tried Googling a video of a cherry picker, but all I got were those stupid constuction-equipment things. It’s basically when you hang from the bars with your knees and propel yourself with enough force that you can flip without using your hands and land on the ground on your feet)

Guys, I practiced and practiced and finally thought I was up for the challenge.

Mind you, there was MAJOR glory points when you got to be part of the group (here’s where the song memory trigger comes in)

If you successfully completed the cherry picker, not only were you a part of the cool girls, but you got to do the cool girls dance EVERY RECESS AND EVERY LUNCH WITH ALL THE COOL GIRLS FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.

Hells yes I wanted in on that.

What was the song we would sing and dance to?

You bet your bippy I made it into that group.

Just before the NUNS broke us up. So badass.

PS: they were not random nuns. No. They were our teachers, being as though we were at an uber Catholic private school with uniforms and the whole shibang. Nevermind the fact that we should NOT have been listening to Snoop Dogg (update: He’s now Snoop LION.)

A Lot A Lot

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Jen @nutcaseinpoint

Not much from this end tonight. I’m super tired and can’t wait to stare at the back of my eyelids for a few hours.

BUT.

Before I sign off for the evening, I thought I’d share the upper body workout I completed today. It’s really self-explanatory. For once!

Other random bits/thoughts/whatevers:

I bake a lot. Like, a lot a lot. The only thing that would deter me from continuing to do so is the amount of dirty dishes it always produces.
I had a ton of things in my shopping cart at Zulily last night, but then saw how much I was getting taxed and paying for customs, that I trashed the entire order. So sad.
I NEED to find a red lipstick that suits me.
I’m looking for a hip hop fitness class in Calgary. Something tells me I probably won’t find one.
Of the THREE people in the gym tonight, I will admit that we were all guilty of taking gym selfies.
I watched the What Does The Fox Say video more times in the last few weeks than I care to admit.

Goodnight!