5 fun facts about me 

1. I won 2nd place in a lip syncing contest when I was 13. I lost to a Marine who was lip syncing and striping to the song "I'm too sexy for my shirt."I won $75  that night for lip synching to the song "Honey," by Mariah Carey.

2.  I did not eat cheese until I was 18. 

3.  When I met Luke Bryan for the first time in 2014. I asked him if he was wearing Ellen boxers... Yup.. I did ( mom convinced me to ask him that one) he was not wearing them that day lol. I'm sure he thought I was a total creeper looking back on it.. 

4.  When I was growing up I always wanted to be a figure skater. I grew up watching figure skating on TV. I remember when Oksana Bauil competed in the 1994 Olympics when she took home the Gold Medal . I'll never forget her performance of the swan. We never lived anywhere near ice so skating was out of the question for me. I grew up dancing and I love music so thought this was such a cool job to have. I still love watching the figure skating portion of the Olympics to this day. 

To Watch the Swan Lake Video click here

5. I hate Scary Movies. I have never watched the movie The Excercist. I have never played with an Ouija board either.  Yes, at 31 years old I still get nightmares. Call me crazy, but I would rather watch a Comedy, Romance or Action movie. 

Just a fun few facts about me :)

XO

Danielle 

Laughter

I hope everyone had a Very Happy Valentines Day.

My weekend was spent with my husband and our furry baby penny.

If I had to give one piece of advice to anyone searching for love.. it would be to find someone who makes you laugh. I promise you there will never be a dull moment.

I think the best people are the people who can make you laugh when you don't even want to smile :)

Laughter truly is the best medicine.

So in Honor of Valentines Day.. I thought I would share a few pictures of my Funny Valentine.

XO-

Danielle

40 Acts of Kindness

This coming Wednesday will start the first day of Lent. 

Lent is typically a period in which many Christians will fast or give up certain foods, deserts, alcohol, some times every luxuries for 40 days.( 40 days is the period in which Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness before starting his ministry. It can also be said that the 40 represents the 40 hours Jesus spent in the tomb prior to his Resurrection.)  

In previous years, for Lent, I have given up  things such as Dt. Coke, chocolate, bread,  and ice cream.

This year I have decided to do something a little different. During lent this year I would like to perform 40 Acts of Kindness. 

  I always thought that I had to give up something and then last year during Service at Church the pastor said it doesn't necessarily have to be giving up Ice Cream or Candy. The Pastor said you could practice being more patient on the drive to work or putting in more Volunteer time at a local Charity. This really had me thinking.. I needed to think outside the box and come up with something different to do for Lent.

One of the best experiences I had last year was paying for a mother-to-be's manicure and pedicure on her birthday. I didn't know the Woman. I j heard the woman talking to the Nail Tech about her husband watching her 2 other kids and how happy she was to just have a little time to sit and relax. As I paid for my nails I asked my Nail Tech at checkout if I could pay for the other woman's  services. The lady looked at me surprised. I told her not to say anything but I just wanted to pay for the other woman. I paid for both of our services and left. As I left the nail place I remember  feeling like it was the best money I had spent in a long time.

I think these are the kind of selfless things I would like to do over the next 40 days. It may not always be a monitory gift of giving but even a card to a random friend or donating some personal things to Good-Will. I will make a plan and at then end I will be sure to share with all of you .

I challenge all of you over the next 40 days to perform at least 1 act of kindness. 

XO

Danielle

My Journey

I just finished my seventh 30 day challenge with CSATTFITNESS.

The scale didn't move as much as I had hoped but I know I did the best I could with all workouts and my nutrition. One thing that I did accomplish was ACV shots for 30 in a row. ( ACV- Apple Cidar Vinegar).

My Goals for February are to in read my water intake and my up cardio. 

One thing that I found myself doing more this last challenge than others is comparing myself to other people in our FitFAM. Lets be honest, I'm human, It does happen. When you compete in  these challenges it can be hard to not compare yourself to other peoples transformations. I am thankful for   a great support system within my FITFAM to bring me back to reality when I let my head wonder.

I have to remember this is my journey.

MINE...   

I am no where near perfect. I'm always striving make myself better. It's day in and day out of pushing yourself at the gym and sticking to clean eating with a cheat meal occasionally. Cody Sattler says summer bodies are made during the winter. 2016 is my year to rock a bikini.

Here are a few before and after pictures from my last 30 Day challenge in January. 

I lost several inches in my waist

Lost a few inches and bloating from the holidays.

I am proud of how far I came in 30 days. It's a process. I make deposits in the gym each day and they are adding up. You 

If you would like to sign up for the next 30 Day challenge with CSATTFITNESS you can visit www.csattfitness.com to sign up. The cost is $69.

The challenge will include:

The next challenge starts on Monday Feburary 8, 2016.

Xo

Danielle

How to Eat Greek Yogurt

So let me be honest here.

I can't stand Greek yogurt.

Or I couldn't stand Greek Yogurt, until recently. I had tried all different kinds including Chobani and Oikos and then finally I found Fage. So I thought I would share how I doctor it up a bit !

I hope you enjoy!

XO

Danielle 

Monday Must-Haves

Happy Monday!

Today I thought I would share a few of my favorite Must-Have items.

1.  Redken -Control Addict 28- I am obsessed with this hairspray. I came across this product a few months ago and have been hooked. It keeps my curls in place while without giving it that crunch texture that hairspray sometimes does.
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2. EOS Lip Balm- EOS Chapstick/Lip Balm is probably the first chapstick that I have used start to finish without losing. I have several different flavors but got this HoneyDew one for Christmas. 

You can find this product and any drug store or Walmart or Target.

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3.  LASH DOMINATION by Bare Minerals- I have 2 younger sisters and we are all in love with this mascara. Its the best mascara I have come across to date. My lashes feel full without the clumpy-ness. 
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4.  MURAD- perfecting Day Cream- A friend of mine gave me this product in November as a gift and it is incredible. I really love the entire Murad line. This is the best hydrating lotion I have come across. This lotion is light and hydrating. I put the perfecting day cream on right after washing my face in the morning before I apply my foundation. 

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5. Urban Decay- Eyeshadow primer potion-  I wouldn't say that I am a make-up pefectionist. But I do get a lot of nice compliments on my eye makeup. This is my secret. This little purple potion is the KEY! I use a little dab of this on both my eye lids as the primer and then apply my eyeshadow. This is one product I swear by. A little bit can go a long way.

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6.  Too Faced- Lip Cream-- Coral Fire- When I hit 31 I started experimenting  with different shades of Lip Color. It's been fun to step out of my comfort zone and try new shades. I really love this one.

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Do you have any must-have products I should try? Please share with me in the comments section below.

XO

Danielle

101 Goals in 1001 Days

I came across a 101 goals in 1001 days from one of my favorite photography bloggers Melissa Jill. Melissa is an INCREDIBLE photographer based out of Phoenix, Arizona. I fell in love with her photography when she shot a girlfriend of mines Wedding. The way Melissa is able to tell a story with her camera is incredible.  I subscribed to her blog and became a weekly visitor. Melissa has a way to make a wedding, no matter how big or small, incredibly beautiful. She was even the photographer of my wedding :) To view Melissa Jills Blog click here www.melisssajill.com

 Melissa Jill had written a post on this a couple years back and it always stuck with me. I think we are  all a continued work in progress. 

 For the first time in years I feel like I have more clear defined goals for myself.  I love that these goals also are set for the period of almost 3 years. 

So here are my 101 goals in 1001 days. 

Start date:  January 4, 2016

End date: October 1, 2018 Click here for the link for the start and end date

1. Increase my Blog Readers by 5 % in 2016

2. Increase my Blog Readers by 7% in 2017

3. Increase my Blog Readers by 10% in 2018

4.  Blog at least 3 times a week in 2016

5.  Attend a Social Media Conference

6.  Read the book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

7. Read the book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Do.

8. Visit Ireland

9. Purchase a Bedroom Set

10. Visit Texas

11. Go Snowboarding

12.  See a play or musical in New York

13. Taking a cooking class with my husband

14. Grow social media following 

15. Establish a Posting Routine

16. Decrease BMI to reach goal of 26

17. See the Statue of Liberty

18. Have a Picnic with my husband

19. Visit San Francisco

20. Be able to receive some financial income with my blog by the end of 2017

21, Re-brand and work with someone to create my logos and dream site :)

22. Take a photography class

23. Take a Hot Yoga Class   Completed 2/18/2016

24. Rent a Beach House for a Week 

25. Pay off Student Loan

26. Pay off all Personal Credit Cards

27. Go to a live taping of the Jimmy Fallen Show

28.  Start a Monthly donation or giving to a Charity (Maybe St. Jude)

29.  Meet with a Financial Advisor 

30.  Get Business Cards Made

31.  Get Cody Sattler to do a guest post on my blog (Stretch but for fun)

32.  Get sponsored by Hippie Runner Bands for the Blog.  # Obsessed with the bands

33.  Create a Healthy Cook Book

34.  Get back to Arizona to Climb Camelback Mountain with Kate Smart :)

35.  Go on a Wine Tour with some girlfriends  

36.  Praying for children before 2018

37.  Buy a home

38. Back-up everything on external hard drive

39. Sign up for Chat Books

40. Take a Dance Class

41.  Have dinner at Texas De Brazil

42. Be a guest blogger on a friends blog

43. Keep a journal of things I'm thankful for daily
44.Visit Niagara Falls with Husband

45. Host a Dinner Party

46. Create a piece of DIY Furniture

47.  Create a you tube video

48.  Go to  NHL Hockey Game

49. Buy a nice pair of Cowboy boots

50.  Get better about sending out birthday and holiday cards

51.  Put together a cleaning plan for the week/Schedule

52.  Create a Fitness Binder with all of my exercises

53. Read Yes Please by Amy Poehler

54. Get Compass tattoo to cover scar on back

55. Leave a Positive Note on someones windshield

56.  Visit the 911 museum and memorial with Vinny

57.  Own a professional Camera ( I Really Want the Canon Rebel Jillian Harris has)

58. Watch the ball drop in Times Square

59. Complete a Scrapbook for my Wedding

60.  Have a SPA Day

61.  Stretch more Often

62.   Plan a surprise getaway for Vinny and I

63.   See the Hollywood Walk of Fame

64. Make a homemade pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving

65. Go back to Nashville

66. See a show at the Grand Old Opry

67.  Vist Sonoma

68.  Go to an Adele concert

69. Re-do Kitchen theme

70. Re- furbish a Chair

71.  Visit the Met

72. Visit the Rock and Roll Hall of fame

73. Re-evaluate Cell phone provider

74. Re-evaluate Car Insurance Carrier and go over monthly cost

75.  Take a Picture with the Hollywood sign

76. See the Chinese Theatre in LA

77.  Go to SUR or Pump in LA

78.   Visit Jamestown Settlement

79. Visit Mount Vernon

80. Get a new Desk 

81.  Watch a movie in Central Park

82. Do a Scapbook of our trip to Italy

83. Drink more Water

84. Try a new workout Class

85 Read my Devotional Daily

86. Make a Sand Castle
87.Create a Blog Calendar and Plan Ahead

88. Get New Head-shots done for Website/Business Cards and Linked-in site
89.  Do a Boudoir photo-shoot

90. Get a New Address Book and update all Addresses 

91.Update Linked-In profile

92. Update Resume 

93.  Do a live video on Periscope

94. Get self starter for car
95. Print and Frame photos from Italy

96. Print and Frame Vinnys Photos

97. Purge House

98. Decrease dairy consumption

99.  Become a better cook

100.  Be able to run a mile in 9 minutes or less

101. Start a Side Business (BIG DREAM/STRETCH)


I look forward to checking these off my my list over the next 1001 days :)

XO

Danielle

All Hearts

I am that girl. You know....

The girl who you compliment on her nice shoes.. and then she turns around and tells you where she got them and how much they cost.

Yup... thats me. 

I was out shopping with my girlfriend Delisa after Christmas and found this adorable sweater.

I fell in love with this sweater when I saw the hearts on the sleeves. It reminded me of a cute pair of PJ's Jillian Harris had on her snapchat on Christmas.  Jillian's PJ's are from Privilege Clothing.  

I snagged this sweater on sale a week ago at Francescas. I went back into the store to grab an extra sweater for a girlfriend this past weekend. 

The Designer is Buttons and I scored this amazing sweater 60% off for $14.99 in Virginia.. SCORE!!

You can visit the online store https://www.francescas.com. 

Here are a few other places you can find similar tops:

www.maykool.com

http://www.modcloth.com

http://www.rotita.com

Other Items -

Fringe Boots were found on www.jane.com

Candies Back Pack can be found here Kohls

 New York and Company SO HO  Jeans

 Dolce and Gabbana Sunglasses
( I am obsessed with sunglasses. I bought them last year when Vinny and I were in Venice-Italy. I've never bought myself a nice pair of sunglasses. I'm so happy that I have not broke or lost them lol)

Happy Shopping !

XO

Danielle

WINNER of the 30 Day Challenge Giveaway

CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the 1st Giveaway on it's all messy.

Samantha you will receive an email from CSATTFITNESS in the next day or so with all the information for the Challenge. If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at dmpanettiere@gmail.com.

If you did not win the giveaway but would like to sign up for the 30 Day Challenge with CSATTFITNESS please go to www.csattfitness.com.

The next Challenge Starts on 1/4/2016.

Thank you to all who entered.

XO 

Danielle