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New Year, New You, New Obsession

I'm not known for working out or going to the gym or being healthy in general.

I definitely like the food that isn't good for you. I may also lack motivation. Yes, there are a few activities I like, I just don't do them enough.

However, the husband's Christmas present changed everything.

Meet the Fitbit One. I now have my own.

It's like crack.

For real.

I stayed off Instagram for 19 hours. That has to be some kind of record.

Why? Because it tracks every.little.thing you do.

This was a good day.

This was a not so good day. Sitting at work all day doesn't help.

It is so motivating.

It also tracks your food and water if you are so inclined.

But, my favourite part?

It tracks your sleep.

This is like validation for me. I often feel like I don't get a good night's sleep and it proved it:

The husband (who gets 97% sleep efficiency every night) never believed me until he saw it in black and white.

So, that resolution you made to do better in 2013? Invest in a Fitbit and make it happen.

Gift Guide {for the home}

1. Belkin WeMo {UK} {US}. This magic plug goes with an app that allows you to control it from your location. Going on holiday and want to turn on your lights at different times? Doable with this device.  

2. Agate Coasters {UK} {US}. These brighten up any table.

3. Tipping Tea Cup. Know any tea drinkers? Why not throw in some loose tea with these teacups that sit one way to brew and another to drink. 

4. iPhone Gramophone. No need for electrics so this gorgeous speaker works around the world. Set your phone in the base and this amplifies the sound 3-4 times. 

5. Aeroccino {UK} {US}. Your latté loving friend can easily become his or her own barista with perfectly streamed milk every time. 

Gift Guide {gadgets & gizmos}

1. Icordination 10ft cable. Let's face it, iProduct cables are notoriously short. With this cord, you can comfortably use and charge your device at the same time.

2. Pivot Power. For the US and Canada only, this extension cable allows you to pivot the outlets so you can fit multiple large plugs on the same strip.

3. Pocket Projector. Stream your phones screen on any surface. Display capability of up to 50".

4. iPhone Photo Printer {US} {UK}. You know all those photos on your phone that you never get printed? Well, now you have no excuse. UK version also compatible with other phones. 

5. Digits. These pads attach to any glove so you can continue using your touch screen device no matter the weather. 

6. iPhone Scuba Suit. This 100% waterproof case allows you to use your phone to take some underwater holiday snaps.

7. QR Decals and Luggage Tags. Lost and found no more. Misplaced items can be scanned and reunited with you easily.

Red Stamp

Do you have an iPhone or an iPad?

If you do, you'll love this app I discovered last weekend.

You can even add your own pictures to the cards.

Go download and create!

 

P.S. If you don't have an iAnything that uses apps, you can shop the Red Stamp store for printed creations.

Lanvin Fall 2011

Yes, you know I want you.

Pure genius.

Be Mine

why not send the one you love an e-valentine?

courtesy of Kate Spade

Black Friday

Great news for us expats in the UK- Amazon is giving us the great American tradition of Black Friday! Deals start today!

From Amazon UK:

What Is Black Friday?

Black Friday is the day that follows Thanksgiving in the USA; with Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November, this year Black Friday will be November 26. It traditionally marks the beginning of Christmas shopping, with shoppers grabbing some great prices on a huge range of products. Amazon.com offers some unbelievable deals throughout Thanksgiving week and on Black Friday, and this year, we wanted to do the same. We're bringing Black Friday Deals Week to the Amazon.co.uk website, so our customers will be able to take advantage of some unbelievable deals throughout the week.

 

Pilot Handwriting

Isn't this amazing? I only wish my handwriting was as pretty as the one in the video!

Create your own font using Pilot Handwriting

I am Marina Script

 

What typeface are you?

Discovered on Little Red Buttons

Newport

You'll probably only get this if you're from the UK.