Challenges & You

We all like to be challenged, Right?

Ok, some more than others I'm sure, but overall, I am the type of person who likes a good challenge. We are in the start of the New Year and while most of us resolve to do the things we know we don't really want to do OR we resolve to not make resolutions because we are going to break them anyway, I feel the need to make a few changes in my life. Changes that do not require a resolution, but perhaps a goal of sorts.

In order to focus on what I WANT to do I have decided to break it down into manageable pieces and create goals. (remember, I made a resolution, which I am working on, but I need a plan of action...er go = goals) To get from point A to point B I need to focus on how and one of my first goals is going to be Lose Weight.

I'm not talking massive miracles here (but if your listening, I would gladly accept one) Instead I am talking about 6 pounds of unwanted weight.

Why just 6?

Glad you asked.

It's not that I have just 6lbs I want to lose, nope I'd prefer much more than that, however, 6lbs gone and I feel better about myself AND I decided to do the Special K challenge, which says UP TO 6LBS in 2 weeks. Since the challenge does not guarantee 6lbs in 2 weeks I am going to extend this time frame by 2 additional weeks, making it a total of 4 weeks which is a relatively normal and healthy weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week.

You are all going to be my accountability.

If I succeed with this then I am going to owe you all a BIG Thank You, BUT (and it's a big BUT) if I do not lose the 6lbs by February 19 (4 weeks from today) I am going to give the first 10 people who comment a gift card to their favorite sandwich shop - i.e. Subway, Jason's Deli, McAlisters, Lenny's, Firehouse subs, etc. When you comment, be sure to leave your choice.
I'll update on Thursdays so be sure to check back.

What kind of Challenges are YOU tackling in 2009?

My Wish List - Giveaway

It's Monday and that usually means Monday Madness...Well it is Monday, so let the madness begin!

This is a special week - it's Thanksgiving which in turn means....*drum roll* Black Friday - the biggest shopping day of the year. If you are like me - typically I am working which means that by now, I have most of my shopping done, which has entailed many countless hours spent shopping online at my favorite stores searching for the best prices and working out 'free shipping.' (I am master at online shopping - hehe)

Anyhow, each year around this same time, the infamous question of 'What do YOU want for Christmas' comes up in conversation and typically the answer from most grown ups is 'um, oh I don't know' or "I haven't thought much about it." I am notorious for this type of answer and I used to get such dirty looks from my family until something spectacular happened.

One year, many years ago someone (I think it was my sister) bought me a pair of pajamas for Christmas and I fell in love. They were the coziest pj's I had ever had and I thought I was in heaven. Follow the next Christmas and what do I ask for but another pair of PJ's and so on and so forth...thus began my LOVE of pajamas. I am not a stay in bed all day kind of girl - but I can rock the PJ look ALL DAY (yes, my hubby still loves me) and admit that I probably have more pairs than I will ever know what to do with, but still - I ask for more.

What is your point - Kel?

Well, a few years ago I was introduced to this wonderful site PajamaGram and it became my all time favorite place to shop. I have ordered many birthday and Christmas gifts from here and they never fail to excite the lucky recipient. They come in the most pleasant little hat box wrapped with a pretty bow...(yes, can you tell I am in love?)

So, since it tis' the season for spreading a little love I have decided to giveaway a gift certificate to one lucky person who can share it and purchase a gift for someone else OR (if your like me) can indulge in your own personal pajama fetish. :)

Pajama Gram Giveaway

To Enter:
1. Leave a comment below with one thing that is on your wish list this year.

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2. Link back to this post on your blog
OR
3. Tweet about it (just be sure to let me know @cafekel)

**Entries will be accepted from November 24 - November 30 (Sunday) and close at 12am CST December 1st. The winner will be picked at random and will be announced Next Monday.

**You do not have to have a blog to enter, however you must provide an email address for me to contact you if you are chosen. You can provide it in the comment section or email me directly cafekel [at] gmail [dot] com.

Also this week - I will be traveling to visit family so I have lined up some AWESOME ladies to do guest blogging. I know you will enjoy reading them as much as I do so be kind and be sure to stop by and say HI!

So share the giveaway love and let me know what's on your Christmas Wish List this year?