Jeni is 90 Pounds Down with Nutrisystem

Jeni was not always overweight.  In fact, she was trim and athletic in her younger years, and it wasn’t until a significant thyroid problem and a very bad illness took over her health that the pounds started to come on.  Jeni spent years trying to get pregnant with her husband to no avail.  When all seemed hopeless, she began an aggressive regimen of hormone replacement drugs, and this added a significant number of pounds to her once slim frame. 

For all women, fertility issues are a contributor to depression and anxiety, and that coupled with the added weight gain was simply too much for Jeni to bear.  She felt hopeless, and the negative thoughts and emotions seemed to intensify more with each day.  She no longer recognized herself under all those added pounds, and her sense of self was dramatically slipping away.  Family and friends could see the change as well, and everyone was deeply worried for Jeni.

The moment of change

Jeni finally reached the point where she simply couldn’t take one more day of this pain and darkness inside of her.  Something needed to be done to put her on the path to health and self esteem again, and Jeni was now completely focused on figuring out what she needed to do to turn her life around for good. 

That’s when Jeni reinvented herself and her habits.  She joined the Nutrisystem program and began to exercise regularly.  As the pounds began to come off, Jeni could feel herself coming back to life.  With each day she made progress and her outlook on life became much brighter.  Ninety pounds later, Jeni had a completely new lease on life and had rediscovered her true, confident self again.


Jenny in a commercial photoshoot for Nutrisystem after losing 92 lbs

A plan that is simple

Jeni was astonished by how easy and simple the Nutrisystem plan is. This echoes the views of other women who lose weight on Nutrisystem, as documented on the reviews at WeightLossTriumph.com. Backed by 40 years of scientific research, the plan is based upon the glycemic index.  The delicious taste and variety of the Nutrisystem meals was completely satisfying for Jeni, and she found her weight loss experience to actually be pleasurable and inspiring. 

Jeni also claims that she never felt hungry on the diet, and was even surprised by how much food she was supposed to eat.  Carbohydrates were part of every meal, to help her feel even more satisfied and stable throughout the day.  She also found the tracking tools online and community discussion board to be extremely helpful whenever she had questions or needed support. 

New confidence

With her new-found confidence, Jeni took up a passion that she had held at bay for years: acting. 

Playing a mercenary named Bev in a MERCS episode

Now the 46 year old is hitting her stride and being the women that she always dreamed of being.  Watch her play in an episode of Flour called “what is the best way to propose”. For Jeni, Nutrisystem was the catalyst for reclaiming her life and her sense of self-worth.  She feels young again, and has enough energy to get through the day with a smile on her face.  She even looks forward to waking in the morning to sit down to her delicious Nutrisystem breakfast: because every day it’s something new and tasty. 

Bigfoot and Organizing


Have you seen this photo floating around the Internet of me? Well, It is not a stress call and I haven't turned into Tarzan woman. This is actually me doing a Bigfoot call. We had a training hunt on December 5th, and had a couple of news channels show up to interview us- watch my interview here. Since then, the story has been picked up all the way to Michigan and has been posted on sites all over the internet. Well, this is a huge deal to us and its getting attention. We have a big hunt coming up Saturday and we will have the news channels again- so I have had a lot of preparations to tackle. So, I've been swamped.

Although it has been crazy, I still have a ton of awesome stuff for you guys. I have a few more giveaways on my facebook page. There are also tons of reviews and giveaways coming your way.


Living The Organized Life is coming back December 26th. There is going to be an organizing post every day designed to help you get yourself organized just in time for the new year. There will be a post, challenge, giveaway, and free printable each day! So, it will be worth your time. 

This year is going to be different than last and all of the projects are going to focus on things specific to you, the busy woman. These are not household organizing projects, they are personal organizing. 

This is just in time for the release of my new printable planner. You will be amazed! 

So, mark your calenders for December 26- Let's get organized. 

I Am In Love With Cakes Under The Influence

Disclaimer: I received product to review. I was not asked to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.


In case you have not guessed yet- my house is looking a lot like Christmas. Most of the decor is out, Christopher Pop-In-Kins is visiting, and we are finally in baking extravaganza mode. I finally got to try out the cookies that have been waiting for me. I just love Cakes Under The Influence.



The Hi-Proof baking mix can be used with any cocktail your heart desires. I even tried some as a "virgin" version and it worked beautifully. Did you run out of mix? Well, that is just fine- the cookie cutters come with recipes and there is even an app dedicated to providing you with amazing recipes for great cocktail cookies and cupcakes. 

What I did was make a cup of strong apple cider. To do this, I used a package of instant apple cider mix, 3oz of water, and added 1 oz of bourbon. To do the virgin ones, use 4 oz of water instead. I followed the directions on mixing and let it sit in the refrigerator for about 2 hours, but you only have to wait an hour. 



Then, roll out the dough on flour, flour the cookie cutters, and cut out the cookies. Be sure to spray your cookie sheet unless you trust that it will not stick. Bake for 6 -8 minutes on 375 and you are good to go. 

Now its time to decorate. You can use any frosting recipe and decorating techniques you want. I didn't realize I was out of powdered sugar, so I mixed a little milk and cinnamon and brushed it on the top of the cookie and used "colored sugars." It worked. 

If you can't tell, I am still learning to bake pretty things. In fact, these are the first cookies I have successfully cut out. Usually they end up a blob. 


These apple cider cocktail cookies may be the best cookies ever, but the orange creamsicle cupcakes were pretty good too. I am just amazed at how well everything from Cakes Under The Influence has turned out. So amazed, that I have a recipe to share with you- Cranberry Cheer Cocktail Cookies

Cranberry Cheer Cocktail Cookies

1 cup butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 sugar
4 TBSP Whole egg powder
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
3 TBSP Cranberry Ginger-ale (regular will work too)
4 TBSP 99 Cherries (or another cherry liquor)

Cream butter and both sugars together. Blend in whole egg powder until well combined. Then mix in 
Ginger-Ale and 99 Cherries. Mix in baking powder and salt. Gradually mix in flour. 
Chill dough for at least one hour.

Preheat oven to 400 F. Rollout dough on floured sheet and cut with cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheet with parchment paper and bake for 6-8 minutes. Cool and add glaze. 

If you want to use your own sugar cookie recipe, you can, just make the glaze with the alcohol instead. 
Its easy!

Cranberry Cheer Glaze

1.5 cups powdered sugar
1 TBSP Cranberry Ginger-Ale
2 2/3 TBSP 99 Cherries
Red food coloring (optional)

Whisk ingredients together and drizzle on your cocktail shaped cookies. 
Add garnish (Cherry or Cranberry works great!)

*Recipes adapted from Cakes Under The Influence Recipes*


Not only are Cakes Under The Influence products great for Christmas parties, but also 21st birthdays, graduations, birthday milestones, anniversaries, weddings, girls night, poker night, and promotions. 

I cannot wait to try a Chocolate-Tini and a Margarita (you all know how much I love Tequila) 

Visit Cakes Under The Influence and start planning your Christmas Party

Holiday Gift Guide: Cakes Under The Influence

Disclaimer: I received products to review. All opinions are my own. I was not asked to write a positive review.


I have a recent love for baking and a long time love for cocktails and chocolate. Cakes Under The Influence is the ultimate combination of these things.

$7 cookie cutter kit

Martini & Margarita cakes

I received 2 different kits with plenty of mixes to try. I got the cookie set ($7) and the Margarita Set for 2 ($24.99). The cookie set comes with the cookie cutters and hi-proof baking mix. The Margarita set comes with 2 bags of hi-proof cake mix, cooking molds, baking paper, and serving dishes. 

The hi-proof baking mix is especially crafted for use with alcohol and cocktails. I fell in love. I made the Margarita set with the vanilla cake mix and added cream vodka and orange soda. It tasted just like an orange dreamsicle. 

The cookies are coming this week (if my stove decides to behave itself!)

I am so impressed with this set that I will buy more mix in the future and use it every chance I get. 

Stay tuned for another review and a giveaway! 


Holiday Gift Guide: I Caught Santa

Disclaimer: I received a promo code to try the service for free as well as share with my readers.


I have gotten a chance to try out iCaughtSanta.com for free, and so can you! Just use code #SantaShare when you check out! You get the download for free! The code expires December 10th, but you can use it as many times as you want. 


Just head on over to icaughtsanta.com and upload a photo of your own. No need to take a special picture either. I used a photo from last year after Santa visited. 

Select a Santa (or Rudolph) pose, resize him, rotate your photo, change brightness, and tada- you have a perfect surprise for your kiddos. 

Don't forget to enter code #SantaShare when you check out. 

This would be perfect for your little ones to see that Santa is real and he was caught!

Here are some samples to get your creative juices flowing. 




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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.