#thankfulness

Here in the U.S. we are all gearing up for Thanksgiving. It’s been a year of ups and downs and ins and outs BUT man am I grateful.

For my friends-This has been a year of friendships. I have made SO many new and GOOD, solid friends. Everywhere I go I’m making new ones and have found a fun way to connect with each of them. I LOVE the power of social media and being able to be a part of people’s lives through pictures and words. I have fostered “old” relationships and reconnected with cousins who are like sisters to me. I have friends who I walk with regularly, friends who I do business hours with, friends who I sing with, friends who I laugh with, but the common thread with all my friends is that we support each other!

My Family-My family is large and loud and growing. This year I got a step-mom (who is FAB) I got to spend a week with my family in September and I cherished every second. It SO fun that we are all adults now and can relate on that level. Each of my siblings is SO special to me and bring joy to my life. They have each chosen such beautiful partners and have such beautiful babies<3

My Business-Oh man SO stinking thankful for my business. Its grows and stretches me in SO many ways. It’s brought out confidence, grace, joy, and people skills in me that I didnt know I had.

 

Sugar Detox

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This sums it up ya’al…sugar detox day 2…

I wasn’t able to get much sleep last night (I have a hard time saying no to people and was working until close to midnight) but I feel a bit run down this morning, but that’s totally normal when you(I) are detoxing from sugar.

I get cranky and headache and tired, but it doesn’t last long and then I feel GREAT! So got to get through the blas to get to the ahs!

A random thought I had this morning was “Dom you are CRAZY for doing this rightt before holidays!” and then “Im done being owned by sugar!”

SO here goes! Cheers! To health and happy brain and body!

 

Im (almost) done with Christmas shopping!!

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I LOVE the holidays and celebrating Christmas as LONG as possible. I also love gift giving and this year wanted to do something special and unique and something I can do as a yearly tradition. I was chatting with my step-mom and she said each year she gets her kids and grandkids  an ornament! I thought BRILLIANT!

So tonight I marched to Target and got some fun ones for various family members! I have a few more to get and want to find the perfect ones!

 

 

 

Daily Dose of Gratitude

I’m so proud of myself for being in an attitude of gratitude 90% of the time. I have been keeping a daily gratitude journal for almost 2 straight years…not to toot my own horn but its been the BEST New Years “resolution” ever.

In the month of November, I’m adding to my journal in a new way and posting more photos of what I’m grateful for on social media. Today it’s my legs and feet. They take me everywhere I need to go.

I LOVE candle light! Its peacful and calming and candles smell good 😛

Yummy and healthy food makes me feel good! I literally think of my body, right down to my cells, saying “Ah, thank you for this healthy and yummy food.”

 

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What are you grateful for today?

xoxo Arbonne Girl Dom

 

Black Friday aka bla late Thursday night…

I have only gone black Friday shopping once…lol and it started on Thursday night…

I was visiting friends in AZ and we were the first ones in line at Old Navy (which meant we got a free underwater camera)

Dont get me wrong it was fun, but sitting in line for hours, know people were missing out on time with their family to be working rubbed me the wrong way and now, no matter how good the sale is I dont go.

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I choose instead to go on a different day or shop online. With all this being said I have doing a WEEK long Black Friday sale! You wont have to worry about parking,or waiting in line, or things running out! Nope plop down with your phone or laptop, in your pjs at noon time and order away 😛

Tell me about your Black Friday traditions/stories

xoxo Arbonne Girl Dom

Thankful Post!

2016 has been a great year! Its been a year of loss, change, growth and joy!

I have lost love and learned to be a ok and full of joy and growth!

I have traveled more this year than ever before -April was Vegas, June was Arizona, July was southern California, August was Oakland and San Francisco, September was New Hampshire!

I went out 100% on my own! Im my own boss and make my own hours 😀

Im thankful for all the self-care I have done! Thanks to my friend’s wedding in August I now paint my nails and do more girly things.

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What are you thankful for?

xoxo Arbonne Girl Dom

Looking Forward-

I LOVE this time of year and what the next few months bring! I love the holidays, gift giving, parties, and family time.

One of my love languages (http://www.beliefnet.com/love-family/relationships/quiz/the-5-love-languages-quiz.aspx) is totally quality time and this season lends itself to spending more time with friends and family.

I have recently learned how much I love going on fun adventures today I went to the local botanical gardens and out for some yummy pizza at Palo Mesa…DELISH

Halloween weekend Im hoping to go to Ventura for a least a night and visit some friends and family.

PARTIES- I love hosting parties and between now and Christmas Im hosting 4! So fun! All are fun nights (Monday nights and Mimosa’s, Cosmetic Graveyard, Cookie Swap and Cupcakes and Champagne…fun RIGHT!)

Those are a few things! How about you?

-Arbonne Girl Dom

 

 

Top 3 Arbonne Favs

  1. Mascara is my FAV!! Its a Long Sory is my heavenly! Its made with bamboo peptides that help lashes to grow and thicken! Even Vanity Fair loves it http://www.thefashionstirfry.com/2014/03/vanity-fairs-top-5-pick-arbonne-its.html
  2. Protein powder- this is a daily must for me! Made with green pea, brown rice and cranberry protein! Itsfillignand healthy. Here is one of my favorite recipes. http://www.arbonne.com/discover/products/dailyhealth.shtml#recipes
  3. Hair serum-I had no idea what I was missing before this stuff came into my life. It makes my hair feel SO healthy and shiny

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Have a great rest of your day!

xoxo Arbonne girl Dom!