February 2013 Favorites

February is such a short month!  Can't believe it's already over.  Here are the things I loved this past month:

Health

• "Dancing with the Stars" Fitness DVD:  Man, this is FUN. And, it's a great workout!  I don't think my body will ever look like that of the girls on the cover, but who knows? :)

• WeightWatchers:  If you've seen a few of my most recent posts, you'd know I started following the original WeightWatchers plan lately.  I'm already seeing results! LOVE IT.

Beauty

• amika Obliphica Oil Nourishing Hair Mask:  I've gotten into deep conditioning my hair lately, and this product is wonderful.  I first sampled it through Birchbox, but I've purchased the small size of the regular product.  Once I run out of this, I might need to purchase the bigger jar.  It smells so amazing, and it leaves my hair feeling soft and moisturized.

• CoverGirl 3-in-1 Outlast Stay Fabulous foundation:  Blends so easily, provides excellent coverage, stays on all day.  All without feeling heavy or cakey!  I'll be interested to see if this foundation still holds up in the spring and summer months when the weather is much warmer.

• Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat:  Definitely should be a staple in any girl's nail polish stash. Makes nails super shiny, and it lasts for days.

• Coach Poppy perfume:  I received this for Christmas, and I already know I'll be reaching for it all throughout the spring.  It's such a girly, floral scent.  

Book

• Is Everybody Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling:  Another Christmas gift.  I took way longer to read it than I should have, but I finished it this month.  It was hilarious, and basically, I want to be her best friend.  I heard she has another book coming out later this year!!

Websites

• NouveauCheap: If you love drugstore products like I do, or even if you just like deals, this is the website for you!

• BuzzFeed:  Wonderful pop culture goodness.

Music

• "We Come Running" by Youngblood Hawke

• "Suit and Tie" by Justin Timberlake

• "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons

• "Genius of Love" by Tom Tom Club

Oh, and here's a Nail of the Day pic:

Color Club/Birchbox collaboration "Put a Pin In It"

One last thing: My birthday is Saturday!  I don't know why, but I have a good feeling about 24.  I'll be in my hometown this weekend visiting family and friends.  I told my mom I didn't want any specific gifts, just for her to take me shopping.  Expect a birthday haul on here soon! :)

My Television Addiction

Like most people in this technology-driven society, I'm kiiiiiind of addicted to television.  I've narrowed it down to 5 of my favorites to discuss a little bit.


Pretty Little Liars- My love affair with PLL was instant from the very first episode back in 2010.  What's not to love?  Beautiful people involved in an intricate mystery.  Love!  Death!  Intrigue!  Way more dramatic than my high school years ever could have hoped to be. 

Nashville- A new series, but that doesn't make me love it any less.  Yes, I love the different story lines, but I love the music more!  I've already bought a lot of the songs in the iTunes store.  If I spend my hard-earned money on something, you know it's a big deal.

Parks & Recreation- I'm just going to go ahead and put it out there that Amy Poehler is a comedic genius.  Granted, I already knew that from her years at SNL and in several movies, but I seriously love this show.  And, I love that a really funny woman like Amy (first-name basis because I wish we were besties) is having so much success.

Parenthood- Here's a show that makes me cry with each episode.  While a huge, dysfunctional family is something with which I can't personally identify, the situations these family members have faced are very relatable and are portrayed in such a real way.  Team Braverman!

The Mindy Project- Another really funny woman with her own successful show!  I've been reading Mindy Kaling's book, and her personality definitely comes through in her writing.  I hope this show stays around for a long time. 

Other favorite tv shows of mine include: New Girl, Saturday Night Live, The Office, 30 Rock, Bunheads, Revenge, Smash, and Modern Family.  Hm.  Just realized that almost all of these are either female-driven or comedies.  Guess I know my genre of choice, now!

What are some of your favorite TV shows?