As an amateur chef simple housekeeper, I've decided that cooking is ALL ABOUT PRESENTATION. I am not a food blogger by any stretch of the imagination. In truth, most of my meals are planned perusing Skinny Taste, because Gina knows how to make a meal that is packed with flavor and low on calories. I just purchased her cookbook...and you should too. She is a master chef. And...I Continue Reading
Oh hey, Friday! 5 diet tips from Kelly of ChaseLife
So, this week marks the least prolific week on IPMPI. I extended my mommy vaca by taking a brief blogging break, but I will return with gusto next week debuting 3 new giveaways. As promised, the Wilton Armetale Viceroy collection giveaway will go live (with a skinny spinach dip recipe) next week. Also, I will be reviewing and giving away two NEW books...one talks about SEX. And SEX sells so Continue Reading
Oh hey, Friday! (5 mental health benefits of working out from Kelly of Chaselife)
Oh, hey there lover...I mean Friday. I mean...uhm. Hello, everyone! I hope you're just as excited about the weekend as I am. As I mentioned yesterday...my ten year reunion is this weekend. I CANNOT WAIT. It's sure to be a fun weekend I won't quickly forget. Events start this evening and span until Sunday Morning. On a note totally unrelated to the reunion, I have a race Saturday morning Continue Reading
Homeco-mane (10 steps, 10 minutes, perfect 10 hair waves for my 10 year reunion)
I was an "athlete" in high school. I use quotes because I tried my hand at every sport I wanted to, whether I had talent or not. I'm pretty sure my attempt at playing soccer was laughable. Every game held two objectives for me: run fast and elbow other girls. INSERT TEENAGE ANGST PHRASE HERE! Note that neither of those objectives produces a good footballer. Gah, I'm so European! Don't let my Continue Reading
Five Fall Favorites (for the home and your wardrobe)
Today is delicious in my state's fair capital. My goodness, sixty degrees and sunny is a welcomed reprieve from our Indian summer. In honor of the first days of fall, I'm sharing my 5 fall favorites that may make their way into our home this season. 1. Capri Blue Mercury Glass Jar Candle (Volcano Scent) For many, fall welcomes vanilla scented everything. I'm a sucker for vanilla Continue Reading
Intortus clouds of hair
About four months after pregnancy, I smugly assumed I avoided the hair loss that follows pregnancy. I am so lucky. I thought to myself. And I knew I was. I just knew it. And then, after a shower, I noticed an exorbitant amount of hair that collected in my Wet Brush (a must have for any gal with long, fine hair). Well, I hadn't washed my hair in more than a few days. It could just be that, I Continue Reading
Oh, hey Friday! Five things to look forward to in the coming weeks on the blog
Phew! Friday! I cannot believe you're back again. I feel like I just wrote my Little Nest review and giveaway, and now there are only hours left to win! This week has been a flurry of sleeplessness, and a rush of excitement. I have been presented with some exciting opportunities, including reviewing Christian rapper, Lecrae's new album, Anomaly, and some opportunities that are too Continue Reading
Wonderful Wednesday
I am working on some pretty exciting things for the rest of this week, so my usual verbose posts will be short, but sweet. Here are three wonderful things (courtesy of Huffpost) to get you through your Wednesday. 1. Resolute 10-Year-Old Returns To Football Field After Double Leg Amputations 2. Inseparable Dog Besties Who Were Rescued Together Are The True Meaning Of Continue Reading
Gray area (remembering 9/11)
If you are a tax-paying citizen over the age of 20, chances are, you've been asked the question, "where were you on September 11, 2011?" I remember everything...and I do mean everything about that day. It was a typical Tuesday in the Twiss household. I was fifteen; I said goodbye to my mom and dad early that morning and headed to school. My dad was scheduled to go to work, and he worked Continue Reading
100…ish things I’ve learned in 100 posts
This is my 100th post in I Prefer My Puns Intended. I have to give a sincere thank you to all who have supported me over the last five months in this writing venture. It has been a blessing to re-connect with old friends and connect with new friends during this new journey of motherhood. I cannot tell you how much it means when I hear, "I read your blog every day," or "you encouraged me so Continue Reading