FINAL DAY TO ENTER: Make sure to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, follow me on BlogLovin and Twitter, and to "Like" me on Facebook because today is your last chance to win my Nelly Bellie Christmas Holiday 2013 Contest! You also need to post 2 answers below my YouTube video, both questions can be found in my video (link above). This contest is open to anyone (it is international). Don't forget today is the LAST day to enter. Good luck!
FRIDAYS: Congratulations to those of you who made it through your first week back to work / school / etc! Once today is over it's time to relax and enjoy the weekend. What is everyone up to this weekend?
I MUST get to the gym this weekend because it's time to get super healthy. I am still a bit sick, but I plan on kicking this bug to the curb for good.
I think the best part of this week for me was a celebrity sighting. I saw David Sutcliffe walking down the street. I have to say that he looks even better in person (and he had some great scruff going on)!
FIRST THOUGHTS ON THE BACHELOR (JUAN PABLO): If you haven't read my other blog, then click here to find out what my sister and I are going to be doing across the nation. Also, please join in and leave your Bachelor comments below!
1st EPISODE THOUGHTS
VICTORIA'S THOUGHTS (ME)
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FRIDAYS: Congratulations to those of you who made it through your first week back to work / school / etc! Once today is over it's time to relax and enjoy the weekend. What is everyone up to this weekend?
I MUST get to the gym this weekend because it's time to get super healthy. I am still a bit sick, but I plan on kicking this bug to the curb for good.
I think the best part of this week for me was a celebrity sighting. I saw David Sutcliffe walking down the street. I have to say that he looks even better in person (and he had some great scruff going on)!
FIRST THOUGHTS ON THE BACHELOR (JUAN PABLO): If you haven't read my other blog, then click here to find out what my sister and I are going to be doing across the nation. Also, please join in and leave your Bachelor comments below!
1st EPISODE THOUGHTS
VICTORIA'S THOUGHTS (ME)
- So, I already have my favourite bachelorette. I really like Renee! She is a single mum, athletic (like Juan Pablo), and seems very down to earth, so far. Fingers crossed that my instincts are right on this one.
- Andi (the prosecutor) seems a bit too tough for me, like she has a few walls up!
- I can't remember her name, but she got voted off and she is a massage therapist. I'm glad she got voted off, because boy did she seem a bit "off" and the things that she said really didn't make any sense. For instance, she said that the men she has dated didn't like massages. Come on! Who doesn't like massages, especially from someone who's trained to give them? My guess is that they just didn't like them from her, because she was creeping them out while giving them!
- Nikki (paediatric nurse) seems very down to earth, girl next door, young, and normal. I also like her.
- Lauren H. Wayyyyyyy too soon to be dating and definitely way to soon to be on The Bachelor! Harsh break-up story, and I feel sorry for her but she definitely needs more time to deal with her past. I wrote those thoughts before he voted her off, so I think Juan and I are on the same thought train on this one. :)
- Valerie seems very competitive, and I think she's going to cause a lot of trouble for the other girls. She also said that she's pretty! You don't need to say your pretty if you're pretty, no no no (My thoughts before she got voted off. Again Juan Pablo and I are on the same page!).
- Lacy seems very sweet, caring, and down to earth (sadly she got voted off).
- Clare (32, part Mexican, father sadly died of brain cancer and made DVD for her future husband). First off, let me say that I definitely teared up when I heard her talking about her dad, and I can't imagine going through that. However... I'm not sure that she's the right girl from Juan. Something just didn't feel right to me.
- And last but not least... VICTORIA. Now you would think I would love her, just because I get to hear Juan Pablo say my name. That tiny moment was nice, BUT there can only be Juan Victoria! hehe
SISTA K's THOUGHTS
- Kat...Kylie...ouch!
- Crying girl told him that because she was going to be a stepmother to someones child, that meant she was a match with him...could see him shrinking in his chair!!
FOOD: I have made three delicious meals this past week, that I definitely want to share with you. I am going to make a vlog or two for a couple of them, but here is my 'Nelly Bellie Easy Peasy Chicken Taco' recipe. This is a great recipe if you come home from work or school and you don't feel like cooking. It's fast, easy, and delicious!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb ground chicken (I like to use chicken but you can use any meat that you like)
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 large tomatoes (or 6 smaller tomatoes)
- Tomato Paste (about 1 tablespoon)
- Taco seasoning (you can also make your own - healthier but more time consuming)
- Cheddar cheese
- Low Fat Sour Cream
- 1 Avocado
- Handful of Cilantro
- 1 Cup of Iceberg Lettuce
- Olive oil (about 1 tablespoon)
- Hard taco shells (most boxes come with about 10 to 12)
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat frying pan, and then add olive oil. Add chopped onion, and finely chopped or grated garlic to pan. Cook until golden brown but not burnt.
Add ground chicken and taco seasoning. If you are using package taco seasoning, I like to use about half of what they recommend. I find it far too salty otherwise. Also, add tomato paste. Mix it all together in the pan.
In between mixing and stirring your meat, grate your cheese, and chop your tomatoes, cilantro, and lettuce. Turn your avocado into a nice guacamole, and add about half of the chopped tomatoes, and all of the cilantro to your guacamole.
Once your meat is thoroughly cooked, add a few of the chopped tomatoes to the meat, so that they get nice and warm (I always recommend a quick taste sample here. Add a bit more tomato paste, or seasoning if needed).
Now you're ready to eat. Grab a taco shell, add some of the meat mixture, top with a bit of cheddar cheese (so it melts in), add a bit of iceberg lettuce, and top with the guacamole and sour cream (and add a bit more grated cheese if you're a cheesaholic like me). Or build your taco how you like it! Bon Appétit!
FASHION: I thought it would be fun to showcase some Canadian fashion this week! I don't think we get enough recognition, and we have some amazing talent in this country! These are a few of my favourite designers this week:
- Jason Matlo is a Vancouver based fashion designer, and I really wanted to share his work with you. I love looking at Spring / Summer 2014 collections when the weather is cold and dull (it's nice to dream of sunshine and warmer temperatures). I have to say Jason has some amazing designs, and I am really loving #03 on this page (click here). I love bright, fun clothing, and I think he has done a great job at complementing his choice of colours. I would love to own this piece!
- Joeffer Caoc is a Toronto based fashion designer, and while his Spring / Summer 2014 collection is not up yet, I am really loving the simplicity, yet edginess to his pieces. Take a look at his Autumn 2013 collection and see for yourself.
- If you are looking for a unique and stunning wedding dress, I highly recommend looking at Anya Dionne's website. Anya Dionne is based in Calgary and her website says that it takes about 3 months to get your dress completed. Take a look at her "Couture Gallery 2014" link. I am absolutely in love with her dresses.
FUR-DAUGHTER: Nelly Bellie has managed to destroy all of her Christmas toys, however it's really not her fault since they all seem to be so poorly made! I got her two more toys (three dollars each from HomeSense), but this time I made sure that they didn't look like stuffed animals. I highly recommend sticking to kong's, tug ropes, and the other more durable looking toys. They aren't as cutsie, but they last a whole lot longer! If you guys know of any good toys (that don't break the bank) let me know!
I also found a great little red waterproof dog coat type thingamabob. I refuse to pay forty dollars for a dog coat, so I kept checking HomeSense and finally found one for $12.99 by OutBack Jack (they are regularly $20 plus tax). The great thing about this jacket (click here to see their website) is that it has adjustable Velcro straps. Perfect for Nelly Bellie since she is still growing. We have also been experiencing -40C weather (no exaggeration) so it was perfect timing! We are back up to plus 1 today though, so hopefully that cold snap is over!
FOTOS:
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| Nelly Bellie watching The Bachelor. I think she has a crush on Juan Pablo! |
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| Nelly Bellie's new waterproof coat. Looking good! |
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| In case you want to get one, here is the logo. |
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