January Favorites

I've seen a few of my favorite bloggers do this, whether it's once a week or once a season, and I always love seeing what they're enjoying.  I sort of did one this Christmas when I made my Christmas list, but I thought it would be fun to write about what I'm actually loving [not just dreaming of] and writing it more on a more regular basis. [teaser, teaser]  I found a bloggie bestie who will be joining up with me for a fun little blogventure!  Tune back in in February to see what we're dreaming up! In the mean time, here's what made me smile to begin 2014:
GoPicnic Meals

I'm in city elementary and middle schools for the next couple of months, teaching golf in phys ed classes, so I usually have only 20 minutes to eat lunch.  GoPicnics are seriously perfect for me; they are all around 300 calories, have 5 different things to eat, and always have a little dessert!  Bonus: Target has them on sale for 3 for $8 right now! 

The Pool

I cannot even describe how much we've loved swimming twice a week.  Last night, I decided to be ambitious and set out to swim at least 1000 yards [40 lengths of the pool] straight.  Well, at about 800 yards, I felt fantastic, so I figured I'd just go for the mile.  In 25:07, I completed 1650 yards or a "mile" in swimming terms.  I probably haven't swam a mile straight in 8 or 9 years, and I was only a couple minutes off my PR from 2004 or 2005!

Essie Holiday Kit

Lovely Amanda gave me this pack to me for Christmas!  I am in love with every one of the colors and you should definitely check it out on the Essie website; they're perfect for winter!  

ButFirstCoffee on Etsy

My wonderful co-Connecticut Rep in Northeast Bloggers, Kallie, just started a fantastic Etsy shop.  Each Sunday on her blog, she writes a "Sunday Inspiration" post.  Recently, she started doing watercolor prints incorporating each piece of inspiration, and they are just fantastic!  And now, you can buy each print on her Etsy page!

Dole Banana Dippers

I found these in the grocery store earlier this month when I was buying frozen fruit for smoothies.  They are delicious and only 100 calories for a whole pack!  I've been eating them for dessert just about every night and even just bought a 40 pack from Sam's Club!

Cran-brrr-ita

You might have seen this adorable picture of Ruxin on Instagram a couple of weeks ago!  Well, our whole family is obsessed with "Cran-brrr-rita" a new winter edition drink from Bud Light!  They are so refreshing and delicious without being too sweet.

Linking up with H54F, Friday Five, and Insta Friday!