1. It was a very special person’s birthday yesterday. My Grandma Betty turned 93 years young on August 1st and you’d never guess it. The lady is as sassy as she ever was. I love her so much!
2. We started a new budget for August and I’m ridiculously excited about it. Something about tracking all our spending in my handy dandy notebook thrills me. In terms of food, we are going to focus on eating at home more on the weekends which actually means a slight increase in the grocery budget! I look forward to meal planning next week!
3. Remember how I said ‘Ask me anything!’ a couple weeks ago? Well, I finally got around to vlogging my answers! Not only did I have a ridiculous amount of fun doing it, I realized I quite expressive. Or maybe it’s better put that I have overactive eyebrows.
Have a great weekend!
Ashley M. [at] (never home)maker says
Hooray for schedules 🙂 Cute video!
elizabeth@ourcrazysweetlife says
Happy birthday to your grandma! Yay for good genes in your family, too.
Jayme says
I almost NEVER comment on blogs, but I just wanted to take a minute to give you a shout out. Yours is hands-down my favorite of the “healthy living” blogs. You manage to present a realistic approach to healthy eating and exercise without ever appearing preachy or smug – a rare find in this realm of the blogosphere. I am a stay-at-home mom to a 7-month-old baby boy, and I’ve also enjoyed reading back over your posts about Hailey’s first year as I have questions that need answered. I am always excited when your new post appears in my news feed each morning. Thanks for keeping it real!
Also, I enjoyed the vlog! I actually watched as I was nursing my baby down for his nap. It was a great distraction. 🙂
Brittany Dixon says
Hi Jayme- Thank you SO much for your incredibly kind comment! Your sincerity truly made me smile. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
Helene says
Hi Brittany!
I have been reading your blog for quite some time but never commented, but why not share a compliment? I loved your vlog! It’s always cool to “see” and hear a blogger when you are just used to read the blog.
I love your blog and your approach to healthy living!
Can’t wait for the second part of the vlog 😉
Brittany Dixon says
Thanks for commenting! I always get nervous posting a video because they can be so awkward, so thanks for your kind words 😉
Danica @ It's Progression says
It was really fun to watch/listen to your answers! It’s fun to see the person behind the writing in a vlog once in a while…I’m tempted to do one myself!
My husband and I are working on creating/following a budget now too…do you just write it all down or is there a certain program/site you use to help track everything? I think you’ve mentioned Mint in the past?
Brittany Dixon says
I have used Mint and Quicken, but this month I’m going old school style with paper and pen. I might eventually go back to a program, but I’m excited about having my budget notebook 😉
Paulina says
I love that you’re also a random squat/lunge doer! I sneak some in most days behind my desk at work.
Brittany Dixon says
So glad to hear I’m not alone 😉
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Great vlog! Loved hearing your advice and more about you!
Maria says
I’d do lunges with you to the mailbox. No shame there. My little fitness secret? I do elevated pushups every time I go to the bathroom (just on the bathroom countertop). 5 pushups about 5 times a day adds up 🙂
Happy Birthday to your grandma – I’d love to pick her brain!
Brittany Dixon says
Totally adding this odd behavior into my routine! Haha. Love it!
Gcroft says
Love the Vlog! I go through weeks when I struggle with ‘clean’ eating. I am an emotional eater, bread being a favourite vice if you must. I decided to make the most of the long evenings and joined a gym this week. Once Hubby gets home from work, I’m off to the gym for me time!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Happy Bday to your gma!
I love your video! It’s so fun hearing your voice and it cracks me up when you say “Ya’ll” because I’m SO not used to hearing it.
Brittany Dixon says
This is always my question… what do you say in the place of yall? I’ve tried to change, but can’t find a suitable replacement, ha!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I see the reason for saying ya’ll, it’s very practical for most cases, but any time I’ve used it, it sounds fake. I usually say “you guys”, which is annoying if it’s a bunch of girls.
Ashleigh V. says
Please please please keep vlogging!!! I loved the video, I thought it was a perfect length, and the little comments/hash tags you added into had me cracking up (at my desk) multiple times!
char eats greens says
I love your little screen add-ins to your vlog haha!!! Tyler’s schedule is like David’s…irregular, so sometimes it’s mornings with us, or evenings. Today he’s gone for a FULL day, so we won’t see Nia at all today 🙁 but he’ll make up for it on Sunday when he’s home 🙂
Bethany says
Great vlog! And my inner clean freak might be just a tad jealous that you have a robotic vacuum 😉 Adding that to my wishlist!
Brittany Dixon says
At first I wasn’t so sure about it, but the Neato (Mr. B is his name) is pretty fantastic. I feel like a rockstar when I can make dinner and vaccum at the same time 😉
Alex says
ok. 1. you are hilarious! 2. can you include your new budget plans and system on your next vlog? I am curious as I am trying to do the same! 🙂
Lauren B. says
Your captions are cracking me up! You’re a great vlogger!
🙂
christina says
Awww cute! Yes, squats all the time! But definitely clean food is key! 🙂 I agree!
Ashlee says
Loved the video and the captions!! I’m convinced we would be best friends in real life 🙂
Katie says
Loved your vlog and the captions had me cracking up. Is it weird to say I think we’d be friends in real life? Probably. I promise I’m not a creepster! 😉
Also echoing the other comments that I really enjoy your blog, your upbeat personality and your approachable tone in relation to healthy living. Have a happy weekend!
Brittany Dixon says
Haha, not creepy at all BFF!! 😉
Kathryn says
What a great vlog! Informative and humorous!! Can’t wait to see the follow-up!
Neil Butterfield says
I love your posts, they are fun, informative and light. Keep it up 🙂
Liz says
Happy Birthday to your Gran – 93 Wow and Great! Have a good weekend too, Brittany.
Michelle says
Loved the vlog! You did great 🙂 I absolutely cannot handle watching myself on camera so kudos to you!
Sonya says
Great video! Love seeing your face. More VLOGS please.
Brittany Dixon says
Miss YOUR face!