PI DAY

It's as easy as 3.14....I mean, pie.

I attended my friend's annual Pi Day party. I decided to make a cinnamon roll apple pie.

The competition was tough and there were some really yummy looking pies, but somehow my pie took first place. (It might have been the love I sprinkled on top.)

I will respect my year reign as Pi champion.

Here is the recipe I followed:

Learn To Make The Perfect Apple Pie — With A... by LittleThings

Y HIKE

Utah likes to put letters on the mountains representing various cities or schools throughout the state. It's fun. I decided to hike to the Y with a friend to show my Cougar spirit for BYU. 

I've done this hike before. I can definitely tell a difference when I was a good runner girl back in the day from this trip. Let's just say I stopped to enjoy the view a few extra times this round.

But you try to say no to this view...

MAGNETIC SCREEN DOOR Review

I have been hiking and going to the lake a lot with my dog. Of course, there are mosquitoes at those places out in nature. But when I'm at home, I don't want bugs to come inside. 

So I put up a Mega Mesh Premium Magnetic Screen Door. 

It is easy to set up,

won't fall down,

and pets/people can travel in/out with ease.

This magnetic screen door will help keep the bugs out while it let's the cool air in.

It fits in your home, RV, and where swing doors cannot fit. The screen is high-quality and will last you a long time. Size 36"x83".

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

PRO Compression Marathon Sock #GIVEAWAY

PRO Compression is a California-based company that is focused on making the best athletic socks for athletes, travelers, professionals who are on their feet continuously, or anyone who is on the constantly on the go.  California means their compression socks are proudly made in the USA! 

Their socks use a graduated compression which is shown to help increase blood flow in the legs and reduce lactic acid. This means they help you recover faster and feel less fatigue. The socks can be worn for sports or under your regular pants for support and come in lots of different colors and designs. Your legs will love you for wearing these socks!

My recipe for success: run, hot tub, compression socks, repeat.

**The nice people at PRO Compression have given me the promo code COMP40 to share to give you 40% off all marathon socks and sleeves.**

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KITCHEN SCALE

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

A new year means new resolutions, right?! Here is my goal: I am going to keep my bathroom scale numbers down by keeping an eye on my kitchen scale. Yes, I will eat healthier in 2014 and control my servings with the help of my new MIRA Stainless Steel Kitchen Scale.

It has a large, easy to read display that allows you to measure in grams, pounds or ounces and gives accurate measurements in 1g/0.1 oz increments (up to 11 lbs/5 Kgs) for those serious about their measuring (or Weight Watchers members like Jessica Simpson).

This scale also has a TARE function that ignores your dish so it weighs only the food inside.

It doesn't have a ton of buttons to push to confuse me. 

It's totally easy to use and easy to clean.

I like that it is thin and doesn't take up tons of space on the counter.

Best part: it comes with a full 2 year warranty and batteries ARE included with purchase!

Let's get cooking. Feel free to pass on some of your favorite recipes, please.

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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE PAN

When I lived in Oklahoma, the kids at the house would beg me to make them my special, fluffy, scrambled eggs EVERY morning. I was tired in the mornings and made a deal that I would make them every other day.

What's my secret? Add a little milk and use a good pan.

Want a recommendation on a good pan? Try the Green Earth Pan by Ozeri. 

The pan has a textured cooking surface for enhanced cooking. As you can read on the sticker in the photo, the pan uses 

GREBLONTM – a 100% PTFE and PFOA free ceramic non-stick superior coating from Germany. This allows for easy cleaning and cooking.

The Green Earth Pan name means there are no harmful heavy metals or chemicals. This pan also has a comfortable silicon coated handle that is induction stove safe.

The Ozeri pan is available in 8, 10, and 12 inch sizes. It also comes with a super cool pan protector to help protect the surface and coating of your Ozeri frying pan against scratches during storage. I love that.

I don't make many things that are super delicious, but I do make some yummy scrambled eggs!

I KIDNEY YOU!

What is a kidney any way? A little bean-shaped thing located near the vertebral column at the small of the back. Say whaaa??? At least with a heart you can say I love you, with eyes you can say I see you, or with a knee you can say I kneed you. But with a kidney...I kidney you? Doesn't make sense. But he who casts the first stone wins in this case...plenty of pun intended.

Yes, I went to the Emergency Room after my mom picked me up at my apt at 4am Sunday morning (7/22/07) in excruciating pain. I thought it was just a cramp. Oh but when the nurse said she'd come back in the room with medicine for me and I told her "morphine would be nice" I knew it was a little bit more. I was supposed to attend a black & white bday cocktail party Saturday night but I got my own "shots" and my "gown" wasn't near as glamorous at THIS party.

So I am thankful to IKEA for medical insurance and for letting me call in sick because from 6am Sunday morning to 1pm Monday afternoon I think I had been awake a total of 8 hours. Yeah, I lasted about 20 seconds after the morphine shot and fell asleep sitting up. Wonderful!

So my new resolve? To treat my kidneys better! Be healthier! Unless anyone has a spare they wanna trade?
xoxoxo