New and TWiT-Worthy

Yesterday was a very exciting day in the Ross house. Last night we got word from snapguide that I had been mentioned by Sarah Lane on iPad Today- a show by TWiT on youtube, Oh goodness, the excitement. The hubby has been watching Leo Laporte since before we met, in his Tech TV days, and I have been watching Sarah Lane since G4. I think I jumped up and down for a complete five minutes over this... It is sooo awesome to us and I wanted to share my excitement with you- thus, the Saturday, none-fitness or health related post!

Watch the show or the clip about snapguide to see what they say, then get the app! If you like how-to's, food, or DIY, chances are you will like this app. Enjoy!!

Five Ways to Spend Christmas Money

Our little 6 month old 9 lb kitten. He has lion as his end goal ;)

Christmas is just around the corner and, although, it does not look a lot like Christmas here in sunny Florida, it sure does feel like it! Soon, family will be arriving and the festivities will be in full swing. But, what about after the holidays when the family is gone, the gifts are put away, and you have a wad of gift money burning a hole in your pocket? Spending that can be a big decision (I usually hold on to mine for like a month not knowing what to do- then get pillows or something ridiculous like that). To help with the "I have all this money but what do I want to do with it" dilemma, we have the list of five great, and somewhat unexpected, ways to spend holiday cash. 

Internet Finds

While perusing the internet for some great gifts for everyone else on your list, you may have run into something you had no idea you needed, but must have now. Unfortunately, the gift lists have gone out and there is no way you will be getting it this Yuletide season. Buy it! Whether it is something you saw on a blog or a shopping site like outblush or thefancy, there is bound to be something that caught your eye. Good for you for taking the high road and not buying it then. Now, you can buy it and feel uber pleased that you did not splurge! Personally, I have my eye on that ridiculously awesome, extra cushy yoga mat.

Donate It

$25 or $100 or how ever much you get over Christmas may not make that big of a difference to you, but it could be the world to a starving child or homeless kitty. Donating your extra goods to places like World Vision, Free Wheelchair Mission, or The Humane Society would keep those warm fuzzies going well past Christmas, and spread the love by helping another in need!

Get Away

For a great post-Christmas cool off time, pool your money with friends or that special someone and get away. Even if it is only for one night 45 minutes away from town, you are away. This could be a great time to catch up with friends you did not get to see over the holidays, or, spend some time alone with your favorite person!

Save It

No, this is not the most fun holiday spending idea, but it is still a good one. Saving or investing a few hundred dollars right before the new year could be great! It is a nice little cushion to fall back on for those unexpected needs, or, it could make a little extra back as an investment. Think of it more as waiting and being able to buy two pairs of shoes than spending now and only buying one!

Rejuvinate

The holidays can be a bit hectic with all the coming and going and family and you get the idea. Have a little post-holiday pamper time and forget all that stress! There are quite a few spas around that I have always wanted to go to but have not been able to rationalize the spending. If you can relate, a little holiday splurge on some R+R could be right up your ally. Go ahead, enjoy that mud mask guilt free, you deserve it!

Yoga For Arms

December is sweater weather for most living in the US, but here in Florida, not so much. Arms have been one of those key areas I have been focusing on lately. For me, yoga seems to give me the best results- lean, strong arms without a lot of fat or bulk. Yogamazing has a great yoga sequence for strengthening the upper body that is less than 25 minutes long. Yes, please. I love this episode, you will feel those fat cells shrinking and still have enough energy to mockingly laugh at them when you are done. Then, jump on a plane and come on down to warm Florida to show off those arms that no sweater should cover up ;)

Gifts for the Gym Lover

You may know one or two of these... Those incredible people who have no problem going to the gym three to five times a week for an hour or so. I give props to these people, since they are doing something I would hate. Home gym is my love, but why not help those who enjoy sweating in a group too :) Here are my top gifts for the gym lover- Or even the one who enjoys cute things! And, with Prime, you can till get it by Christmas!

If you are going to the gym, you want to look cute. Few things seems this gym adorable as this Lululemon sports bra. A sports bra is a must have commodity for any decent, gym going girl. This one give you the support you need and in style, plus, it is under $50. Scorsees!

One of the only reasons that I venture from my home gym to a group fitness area is for a group fitness class. In most cases, it is a yoga class. Maybe that is why this incredible yoga mat is in the gym category... For all other gym goers like myself. 

The mat is 72" long, uber thick, and phthalates and latex free. Honestly, I am a little shocked that I do not own this already. Really, it is under $40 and a prime order. Someone should smack me. Hopefully, your gift receiver will feel the same gratitude towards you for getting them this incredible thing they had no idea they have been missing!

If we listed all the things needed during a trip to the gym, the list could get quite hefty. Keep all your goods organized and dry in this super cute gym bag. It is small enough to be a bag for the gym instead of a bag for trekking the globe (we have all seen those gym goers... What do they keep in a duffel anyway?). Something I really like about this bag is how many people say it is comfortable. There are enough things that add discomfort at the gym, thank goodness my bag is not one of them! The bag is also great for yogi's since it cradles your mat. Must have.