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tricks and treats

heavy on the treats this year... like every year actually.

These are so easy and will get you a million compliments, I swear!

Plus, just switch up your cookie cutter depending ont he season.
Taking these bad boys to our Halloween party tonight, it's themed- Heros and Villians

enjoy xx

Jack-o-Lantern Krispees

6 1/2 cups of krispee cereal
1 10 oz bag of marshmallows
1/4 cup of butter or substitute
1/4 teaspoon of vanillia
2-3 drop of red and yellow (to make orange) food coloring

cool, cut and grub... effortless

:: get your SPOOKY weekend on ::

ok boys and ghouls, this is a special edition dedicated to all things scary in honor of Halloween ... and let me tell you, I want to scare the pants off of you!! Unfortunately, I can’t do that sitting at my computer, but I can tell you where to go for a frightfully good time.

I feel like the Bay Area is in love with Halloween because there are so many options to choose from. You can get idea by checking here and filling in your stipulations for something in your area. I have done some research and found the best haunts in the area, just to help you narrow down your choices.

Have a fun and safe Halloween everybody!!

Winchester Mystery House

This is the story of the wife of the man that invented the Winchester Rifle. She believed that all the spirits of people who were shot and killed by her husband’s invention, would come back and kill her. So she built staircases that led to nowhere and doorways that opened to brick walls… all so the spirits couldn’t find her. Experience this tour with flashlights, oh and watch your step.

Runs through Nov 3

$36 admission

525 S Winchester Blvd San Jose, CA 95128

Conover Mystery Ranch

Since I grew up in Morgan Hill, Hollister was only a 20 minute drive for me… but to all you North Bay folks, this fright fest is totally worth the drive. Girls, you will cry… scary guys chase you with chainsaws!!! If you really want to get scared this Halloween, this is the best in the business. For a preview click here. But proceed with caution.

2600 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023

$25 admission for the corn maze and haunt

Dead Time Dreams Haunted Attractions

Just reading the description for this event gives me chills. Plus you get to experience two haunted houses for the price of one, what a deal. They have the "Meat Factory" and "The Church"

2501 Tully Rd. at East Capitol Expressway, 95122

$15 admission and the doors opens at 7

California’s Great America- Halloween Haunt

This is an event that happens after hours at the park. Everything gets a touch of Halloween with several mazes throughout the park and all the zombies and vampires come out to scare the park guests. All rides are open too, just don’t loose your head.

fortunately No one under 13 is admitted, so you know it is scary!

4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95050

$30 admission for entrance and it runs 7pm-12am

World’s Largest Haunted House

This event is located at the Santa Clara fairgrounds and has won the award for biggest/best haunted house for the last few years. It fits the bill if you’re looking for some local frights.

$22 admission

344 Tully Road San Jose, California 95111

Hell on Wheels

Also, just to throw this fun one into the mix- the Teen Musical Theater up in San Francisco is hosting a Haunted House too. There will be tricks and treats but best of all a Thriller performance, which is sure to be amazing, go check them out!!

$4 admission and is open from 7-10

346 Fair Oaks, San Francisco, CA

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The Great Indoors

With winter on its way to the Bay Area, it sure is putting a damper on my outside workout opportunities. The Sun wakes up late and goes to bed earlier so I have to be a little more creative with my workouts. I love to run, but on a treadmill is not ideal for me... I get board staring at the same wall the entire time.

Lately I have thought about investing in some new workout equipment in anticipation for the coming months. This guide that I found in Health Magazine seems to have done all the guesswork for me. They even included some workout routines to practice with your new home gym. As always, click on each scan for a larger viewing of the gear and exercise plan.

Also, the foam roller they mention at the bottom of the page is amazing. I feel as though it really gets those hard to relax muscles and knots. I would suggest an upgrade here. It is that one I have at home and I find that it holds up better than the foam roller... that one just flattens out over time and becomes harder to roll properly. Plus the ridges really provide extra help with pressure.

get that booty in gear! ciao xx

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Parisian Hotties

I get my goofiness from my Mom, as you can see

Ok, so I'm not really Parisian but my outfit sure feels like it- stripes, full skirts, side braids and a touch of red to make your outfit POP! This dress is perfect because it combines everything for me- it even has a cute bow belt that makes it even girlier. Dresses are an easy fashion fix when you're not sure what to style, because it does the guess work for you and you don't have to fuss with putting pieces together.

 I love easy.. effortless actually, you get the name of my blog.

get your weekend on // Follow Friday



Ok this is effortlesslii’s first Follow Friday but it pairs perfectly with Get Your Weekend On. If you are a fitness enthusiast, like myself, and are interested in CrossFit- I highly recommend you head over to CrossFit Silicon Valley this weekend for their annual OctoberFit Throwdown. This is an event not to be missed because of all the other Box’s who participate from all over the Bay Area. Come see athletes compete, test their abilities, push their limits, win, loose, and most of all SWEAT!!! Learn a new workout, meet elite athletes and learn how to get started.

This weekend is also a huge launch for my boyfriend

(insert proud girlfriend squeals here!!)

His company Tabata Times is having another launch party this weekend during the OktoberFit event and they will be unveiling their new marketing material- he’s the creative director and lead photographer Plus he completely re-designed their box for the event. I have seen all the behind the scenes work for the last few weeks [[ which is Amazing ]] and I can’t wait to see everything finished!! Too bad I’m headed out of town today and won’t get to attend the event this weekend, I am beyond bummed…

But please go, support, learn, enjoy!!

Follow my guy on Twitter and Instagram @lenscaption

Follow Tabata Times on Twitter @TabataTimes and Like on Facebook

Follow CrossFit Silicon Valley on Twitter @CrossFitSV and Like them on Facebook

Any press on the event- tag your shots//tweets with #SVOctoberFit

While you’re there… you can follow me too

Instagram @devonfoster

Twitter @devonnfosterr

(confusing, I know) lol

 

Halloween Dressup Inspiration

Halloween is right around the corner, do you know what you are going to dress up as? I'm still having a hard time figuring it out. For work I will be a skeleton with Day of the Dead face painting, because its easy and our theme is "scary"...

I have been searching the internet for fun costume ideas, but I can't decided if I should be something whimsical, intricate, ficticious or funny? Probably, in the interest of time, I shouldn't try and attempt Heidi Klum's costume- even though it is amazing!! I also LOVE Lauren's Rachel Zoe inspired outfit- although I don't think I'm as cool as she is.. nor could I get away with it. Plus the party that we're headed to the weekend before the HOliday is a themed party- Heroes and Villains... But does that mean that we have to be one of each? or can we both be the same thing- like terrorists or zombies? What's your take on it?

 

hmmm… decisions, decisions

well, while I'm still deciding- feast your eyes on some of my favorites from past years.

my girl Joanna as Kim Kardashian



Whitney, from To Live and Diet in L.A., as Cleopatra



Lauren, from LAintheBay as the infamous Rachel Zoe

Nicole Richie as the fabulous J-Lo

Gwen Stefani as Princess Cinderella

Heidi Klum as the Hidu Goddess, Kali

                                                                 
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