Monthly Archives: April 2013

It’s Getting Hot Out Here…

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

If your trying to beat the heat then, FEAR NOT… Safeway Starbucks has a little something to chill you out! Frappuccino Happy Hour starts on Friday May 3rd between 3pm-5pm; ANY SIZE frappuccino is half price with your Safeway club … Continue reading →

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Week 7 Done!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

I am so excited that week 7 of our new life style change is done. Tomorrow, starts week 8 with some light cardio and weight lifting. The diet is easy now and I find myself not craving fast food; which … Continue reading →

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Del Valle

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

This was a nice little hike! There is a small fee when you come into the park mainly for parking. If you are camping or boating it is a bigger fee. Del Valle has a wonderful campground area if you … Continue reading →

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It’s Coming Along…

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Today marks Day 5 of Week 7 of our lifestyle change! I am finally used to getting up early and going to the gym. Whoot! My portion control on my food is great and I can now go to the … Continue reading →

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It’s Tough Losing Your Feathers!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

My little birdie girl is in her third week of molting. She is doing fantastic! Besides being a little naughty; she is handling the molting well. She has been taking a bath everyday and I have been leaving the heater on, so it … Continue reading →

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Lake Merritt Walk

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Every Saturday, Mr.Awesome Boyfriend and I like to go hike but we decided to walk around Lake Merritt instead. We are still recovering from last Saturday’s adventure and getting over the dreaded sniffles. In celebration of Earth Day (the 22nd), … Continue reading →

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Yogurt Land

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

No, it’s not a fake place! It is real and they sell the best frozen yogurt! I got a small bowl of strawberry frozen yogurt. It tasted super fresh and creamy. I was pleasantly surprised that it was only 25 … Continue reading →

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On To A New Chapter…

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season … Continue reading →

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Oh Pineapples!

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

This is the best pineapple cutter ever! I got this at Wal-Mart for about $7. You cut the top of the pineapple and start twisting the cutter. It makes a perfect pineapple spiral, cored and ready to devour. The yellow … Continue reading →

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It’s Official… There She Goes!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

My car is on it’s way to Florida to get a new engine, exhaust, and turbo. Our new friend, at TDR, is going to hook us up on a great deal. When my car comes home she will have 400 … Continue reading →

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