Another work week in the books! Hope you all had a good one, and managed to stay warm! I know Pennsylvania isn’t the only place in this situation, but um…it’s colder than Antarctica today.  Wowzers, guys. Hang in there!

Here’s the goodies that caught my eye enough to hang on to them to share on Friday.  Enjoy!

Favorite Crafty Find:

I kept this project open in my browser all week.  I keep glancing at it and trying to figure out what I love the most about it.  The amazing wrapping paper she used as a background? The soft but bright color palette? The milk glass birdies? THAT IT COST $12? Oh, let me quit while I’m ahead.  Either way, swing by Remodelaholic and check out her DIY drawer shelves, they are totally worth Pinning and pretending you’ll make them someday….

Favorite Food Find:

As I mentioned last week, I took a quick trip to NYC this past weekend.  I think you already know how it was.  COLD.  But we managed to have a good time anyway.  Made some visits, saw some sights, sipped some suds and DEVOURED THESE BAGELS.  I heard about Black Seed Bagels on an episode of Food Networks short lived “Best Ever.” (I know, how original, on the Food Network….) But seriously, Alex Guarnaschelli described these bagels in her typical “doesn’t leave the kitchen enough to realize she’s a nutcase” style and she had me drooling during the whole segment.  We’re talking Montreal bagel and New York bagel had a crazy affair and this is the outcome.  Boiled THEN baked in a wood fired oven, with the most divine ingredients for the best bagel sammie you ever put in your mouth.  Ok, I’m done talking about it.  If you are ever in NYC, make the trip and wait in line, you will not be sorry.

Favorite Fitness Find:

“You can’t be satisfied today with what worked yesterday.”

~ Autumn Calabrese

Now that my over indulgence of drinks and food in NYC is over, I’ve started the 21 Day Fix Extreme this week with my online fitness team. I love the original 21 Day Fix program because it teaches so much about nutrition, but I will be honest, some of the workouts were not as difficult as I would have liked.  Back up to last night’s Pilates workout.  I’m in love.  Was I sweating in a pile on the floor? Nah.  Did I work muscles I usually don’t? YES! This workout includes a resistance band and it might have changed my life (definitely my butt, but maybe my life too).  I’m almost done my first week of this program and can definitely give you advice if you are thinking about trying it…just ask!

Favorite Lifestyle Find:

BREAKING NEWS (at least to me!): Submerge a cut avocado in water to keep from browning.

I can’t remember where I originally read this, but I saw online that if you want to keep your guacamole from browning, you should pour a bit of water on top to create a barrier to the air.  This seemed brilliant to me.  Yesterday, I had half an avocado on my sandwich and when I was done, I plopped that puppy in some water.  I think the results speak for themselves.  If I’m late to this train, just let me have my glory because I’M SO HAPPY.  Now, the only problem is I can’t have avocado for two more days because I’m following the 21 Day Fix Countdown to Competition guide.  Let’s see if this little fellow can last that long?

One last random tidbit, my Facebook page has finally caught up with the blog, so please join me over there at Create Your Joy on Facebook for daily goodies.

Have a safe and happy weekend!  Be kind to those around you.  ❤

Cheers!