80s Baby

I've been holding off on this playlist for quite sometime. I felt like I needed to save it for the right moment. But after this weekend I couldn't hold off any longer. All signs pointed towards 80s. Sign #1. Adam and I were talking about the things we could do when he gets home - and 80s dancing was one of the first options. Sign #2. Manic Monday came on the radio when I was driving to work. On Monday. Nailed it. Sign #3. Pretty in Pink was on TV Friday night when I had nothing else to do. Sign #4. I was reminded of this video. Okay. Maybe that wasn't a sign. But either way. Here you have it. My favorite decade with my favorite music. Give me some shoulder pads and some spandex. It is 80s time people!

Side A

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

I Wear My Sunglasses - Corey Hart

Manic Monday - Bangles

Video Killed the Radio Stay - The Buggles

I Aint Missing You - John Waite

Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler

I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany

Safety Dance - Men Without Hats

Side B

Love is a Battlefield - Pat Nebetar

Mr. Roboto - Styx

Wake Me Up - Wham!

I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner

We Built This City - Starship

Take My Breath Away - Berlin

All She Wants to Do is Dance - Don Henley

Our House in the Middle of the Street - Talking Heads

Touch You Once - Orchestral Maneuvers

*I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

Walkout Songs

It has been a lot of baseball these last weeks. In fact... ever since I met Adam it has been a lot of baseball. Two seasons at BYU, eight trips to out of town games, one professional season, and too many games online watching a tracker or a blurry video to count. Baseball is what our family does. And will always do. But ya know what? I am okay with that. Because it is something I have grown to love through my relationship with Adam. One thing that is very special to baseball is walkout songs. Each player gets to pick their very own song for when they walkout. For pitchers it is a song for them to warm up to when they start. A good solid minute of pumping up to their favorite jam. For position plays it is about 10 seconds every time they walk up to bat. And it is only for the home team. Home field advantage is everything, yeah? So here are some of my favorite walkout songs from the last couple years.

Side A

Getting Jiggy With It - Will Smith

Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Can't Hold Us - Macklemore ft Ryan Lewis

Closing Time - Semi Sonic

Radioactive - Imagine Dragons

Lovumba - Daddy Yankee

Paradise - Coldplay

Good Feeling - Flo Rida

Side B

Hall of Fame - The Script ft Will.i.am

Anyway You Want It - Journey

Breakin' A Sweat - Skrillex

Run On - Johnny Cash

Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Wanna Be Starting Something - Michael Jackson

Black Betty - Ram Jam

Enter Sandman - Metallica 

Save a Horse - Big & Rich

*I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

I Work Out

My brother and I have started to set goals for fitness and then we check in every night. We both have had back issues for along time, so we think that working on fitness and posture will help us out. Last week you might have seen me post that I burned 1000 calories during my workout. Well, this week I will be burning 1000 for 6 days straight. That is my goal! This week starts the official start of my #burn1000challenge! And I have to do it, because Sean will never let me live it down if I don't. So this week's playlist is dedicated to workout songs. What is your favorite tune to get your fitness on with? What do you like to play in your earbuds when you are running? Share, share! I need all the motivation and pump up I can get!

Side A

Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

Here It Goes Again - OK Go

Starships - Nicki Minaj

Dare - Gorillaz

Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake

Let's Get It Started - The Black Eyed Peas

Good Girls Go Bad - Cobra Starship ft Leighton Meester

Push It - Salt-N-Pepa

Side B

The Edge of Glory - Lady Gaga

Beat It - Michael Jackson

Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti

Gonna Make You Sweat - C+C Music Factory

Sorry for Party Rocking - LMFAO

Moves Like Jagger - Marron 5 ft Christina Aguilera

Whip It - Devo

Thats Not My Name - The Ting Things

Buzzin - Mann

* I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

Country Living

This week's playlist is inspired by my weekend trip. A weekend in Montana will remind you of your roots... just kidding. I never listened to much country until I met Adam. And Montana was a good reminder of those tunes. A little bit of cowboy. A little bit of country. And that pretty much explains my time in Montana. This week is all about country living. Kick up your boots and enjoy.

Side A

Why You Wanna - Jana Kramer

Cruise - Florida Georgia Line

The Way You Love Me - Faith Hill
My Wish - Rascal Flatts

Mean - Taylor Swift
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain - Willie Neison

That Don't Impress Me Much - Shania Twain
Wanted - Hunter Hayes

Side B

Cowboy Casanova - Carrie Underwood

Red Dirt Road - Brooks & Dunn

Wide Open Spaces - Dixie Chicks

Red High Heels - Kellie Pickler

Something Like That - Tim McGraw

I Will.. But - SheDaisy
I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash

*I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

Wedding Playlist

I know this playlist is late - but I didn't feel like I could leave you guys hanging right in the middle of our love story so I pushed it back a few days. Sticking with the wedding theme, today I am sharing part of the playlist from Adam's and my reception. This playlist is extra special because not only is it something that we listened to at our receptions but it is something we both have on our phones now to listen to. The other night we were talking about it and we both still listen to it, a year later, when we can't sleep or when we miss each other while we are apart. Because it is the perfect reminder of the most perfect day.

Side A

One Sweet Love - Sara Barellies

I Have and I Always Will - Dave Barnes

The Best Day - Taylor Swift
Bruises - Chairlift

Daughters - John Mayer

Hey There Delilah - Plain White Ts
Viva La Vida - Boyce Avenue

The Little Things - Colbie Callat

Side B

Out Of My Leauge - Stephen Speaks

Sky - Joshua Radin and Ingrid Michaelson

She is Love - Parachute

Lucky - Jason Mraz ft Colbie Calliat

World Spins Madly On - The Weepies
Two Is Better Than One - Boys Like Girls ft Taylor Swift

All About Us - He Is We

*I am endorse that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

Girl, Please!

Last week's - okay two weeks ago because last week's got lost in end of month madness - playlist seemed to be such a hit that I decided to give you a little more of those youth jams you love. This week is all about the 90s girl band. Because what says grown up woman more than Girl Power. Do you remember those days of dancing around and pretending like you were in the music vid? Or maybe singing into your hairbrush? Well... relive it. Right now. 

Side A

Spice Up Your Life - Spice Girls

C'est La Vie - B*Witched

Stick Wit Chu - Pussycat Dolls
If You Wanna Dance - Nobody's Angel

No Scrubs - TLC

Bug A Boo - Destiny's Child
Mirror Mirror - M2M

The Tide Is High - Atomic Kitten

Side B

Jumpin' Jumpin' - Destiny's Child

Bring It All To Me - Blaque

Untouched - The Veronicas

He Loves U Not - Dream

Together We Can - Cheetah Girls
Ride For You - Danity Kane

No More - 3LW

*I am endorse that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

Oh Boy, Oh Boy

After a week with the man of my dreams I am the happiest girl alive. And because of that twitterpated and happy feeling that is still flying around my body, it is time to pay tribute to the first guys that won not only my heart, but the hearts of once girls and women across the nation. The guys that we bought TigerBeat for, we entered countless contests for a chance to meet them, we waiting all day for TRL to play their video... Boy Bands. Those guys that sang DIRECTLY to us (and every other girl in the world)... this playlist is a tribute to our first boy band crushes.

Side A

It's Gonna Be Me - N'Sync

I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys

MmmBop - Hanson

Burnin' Up - Jonas Brothers

She Is Love - Parachute
Give Me Just One Night - 98 Degrees

Summer Girls - LFO

Step By Step - New Kids On The Block

Side B

Peaches and Cream - 112

I Swear - All-4-One

Tearing Up - N'Sync

Summertime - New Kids On The Block

I Do - 98 Degrees
Everybody - Backstreet Boys

Back Here - BBMak

*I am not endorsing the videos for these songs. I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

I almost had today's post be called "The Day The Music Died"... because I have been too scrambly and too scattered to take time to put together a playlist. Miss Idaho week really drained me. Which is especially lame since I wasn't even competing. Just playing den mother. And then yesterday I experienced what I think was my very first migraine? Maybe? Gross. So yeah, I wasn't going to create a playlist for you. But then I realized... THAT was a bad idea. It was especially a bad idea because I have MAJOR reason for celebration and a roadtrip playlist this week. Because tomorrow, after thirty-five days of waiting, I get to see Adam! So here is a lovey dovey playlist all about happiness and love.

Side A

I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

No Air - Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown

Be My Escape - Relient K

Love On Top - Beyonce

World Spins Madly On - The Weepies
Bruises - Chairlift

If It Kills Me - Jason Mraz

I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing  - Aerosmith

Side B

Realize - Colbi Caillat

Kiss Me - Sixpence None the Richer

Your Song - Elton John

Happy As The Sun - Tyrone Wells

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Crush - Mandy Moore

How To Love - Lil Wayne

*I am not endorsing the videos for these songs. I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

That Good Esteem

You know those songs you listen to and you can't help but think, "Man, I am awesome and pretty and so funny!" Or you listen and think, "I rock and people would be lucky to know me!" The ones that just boost your confidence and your self esteem? If you don't know those songs... then you need to listen to more tunes. Or.. listen to this playlist. This week's playlist goes out to all my sister friends competing at Miss Idaho. I know how emotionally draining competition can be, and there are those moments you just need a pick me up. You are comparing yourself to other girls, you are questioning all you have prepared, and you are nervous as can be. So whether you are in that moment, in a moment of stress and lack of confidence, or you just had a bad day... THIS play list is for you. This mixed tape is all about getting that good esteem. Enjoy.

Side A

Pretty Girl Rock - Keri Hilson

Who Says - Selena Gomez

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Beautiful Soul - Jessie McCartney

What a Feeling - Flashdance

Firework - Kati Perry

Independent Woman - Destiny's Child

Side B

What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction

Knock 'Em Out - Lily Allen

These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra

Video - India.Arie

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

What Doesn't Kill You - Kelly Clarkson

Run The World - Beyonce

*I do not own the rights to any of these songs. I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance.*

Music for America

This week is all about the good ol' U.S.of.A. Whether you live in California, Maryland, Texas, or Idaho - I know you will be out celebrating our independence this week. And what better way to celebrate than with an American Pride playlist. If you are here in Utah, I will probably see you out on University during the all-out and all-night party which is Independence Day here. Pull out the lawn chairs, grab a piece of watermelon, hit play, and enjoy the fireworks!

Side A

Stars and Stripes Forever - University of Arkansas March Band

Born in the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen

American Girl - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

America - Simon and Garfunkle

Kids in America - Kim Wilde

R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - John Mellencamp

Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue - Toby Keith

Side B

We're An American Band - Grand Funk Railroad

America the Beautiful - Ray Charles

Coming to America - Neil Diamond

My County 'Tis Of Thee - Rene Marie

American Pie - Don McLean

Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus

God Bless The USA - Lee Greenwood

Star Spangled Banner - Jimi Hendrix

*I do not own the rights to any of these songs. I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance.*

Get Your Tunes Right Here

Over here it is all about making due with what you got. Adam has been gone for a few weeks and I am more grateful than ever before for technology. It is the little things that make the days great. A phone call from Adam, a selfie through text message, a Google+ hangout at night, a raspberry lemonade, clean laundry, and a good song on the radio... Here are some of the good ones that put a smile on my face. If you've only got time for one tune right now, go with track 1 - Scrape the Sky. It is my all time fave right now and the first single on my friend's new album.

Side A

Scrape the Sky - Can't Stop Won't Stop

Brokenhearted - Karmin

Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
Total Eclipse of the Heart   - Bonnie Tyler

Sleepy Head - Passion Pit

Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado
Opposite of Adult - Chiddy Bang

White Houses - Vanessa Carlton

Side B

Buzzin - Mann

Electric Feel - MGMT

Game of Love - Michelle Branch ft. Santana

Shake It  - Metro Station

Stand Out - Goofy Movie

Gettin Jiggy With It - Will Smith

Goodnight Goodnight - Hot Hot Heat

*I am not endorsing the videos for these songs. I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

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More Tunes on Tuesday

Let's go with a little easy listening. Which is just what I need after last week - being sick and saying good bye to your spouse for the summer can really take a lot out of ya! Tunes to make you sway and tunes to make you swoon. Push play. Pour a glass of koolaid. And kick back under the summer sun.

Side A

First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes

The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson

If It Kills Me - Jason Mraz

Samson - Regina Spektor

Crush - Cute  Is What We Aim For

The Show - Lenka

Gone -  Jack Johnson

Where I Stood - Missy Higgins

Side B

Fields of Gold  - Eva Cassidy
Crooked Teeth - Death Cab for Cutie

Two is Better than One - Boys Like Girls ft. T Swift

Many the Miles - Sara Bareilles

Half of My Heart - John Mayer

Wild Horses  - Natasha Bedingfield

I'd Rather Be With You - Joshua  Radin

*I am not endorsing the videos for these songs. I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

Mixed Tape for Tuesday

Like I said yesterday... we've been moving. And while we move we listen to music. Our wedding dance playlist has been on repeat at our old home and our new home. Music, spontaneous dance parties, and make shift karaoke systems (aka... a whisk and loud yelling) will help make even the worst tasks seem totally do-able. So... here is a mixed tape full of songs for singing and dancing. Now go make your week a little more do-able.

Side A

Dynamite - Taio Cruz

Shark in the Water - VV Brown

Bye, Bye, Bye - N*Sync

I Love It - Icona Pop

Footloose - Kenny Loggins

Lights - Ellie Goulding

Blinded by the Light - Manfed Mann

I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters

Side B

Wannabe - Spice Girls

The Heart of Rock and Roll - Huey Lewis and the News

Firework - Katy Perry

You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall and Oats

I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston

Jump Jump - Kris Kross

22 - Taylor Swift

*I am not endorsing the videos for these songs. I am endorsing that the songs listed above make me want to sing and dance. I do not own the rights to any of these songs.*

One Day More Flash Mob

Remember how my bestie got married? A little background on the happy couple. They met doing a play. They were in Oliver and played the male/female counterparts. As long as I can remember Sarah has been doing plays, her whole family has for that matter. And Uriah's family is incredibly musically talented as well. So it seemed fitting for Uriah's wedding surprise to be a musical theater flashmob. I really wish you were all there, it was so moving and powerful. And I cried. More than I should have. But here is the video.

 

As more filmings appear and they piece it all together.... I will probably share it again. It was honestly amazing. It was all made up of Uriah and Sarah's family members. The one that really kicked the tears into high gear was Sarah's father. Incredible. Remember? I cry a lot. What is inspiring to you? Do you cry when something just gives you chills?

Love,

Deidre

Dear Christmas,

Enjoy your special day. Enjoy your loved ones. Enjoy the laughter and smiles. Enjoy the festivities. Enjoy the food, the jokes, the presents, the surprises, and the magic of this holiday. Enjoy it all.

And of course, have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

Love,
Deidre

Dear Knowing,

I love this song. It is one of my holiday favorites. Because there was so much to this man. The man that we celebrate this holiday season. Jesus Christ. I love thinking about him as a child, with his mother Mary. I know that my parents think so many wonderful things of me, and I know that Mary thought so many wonderful things of her son. I like to think about all the things Mary thought of her son and what she knew. Did she know from that moment that Jesus Christ would be more than a carpenter. He would be our Savior, a teacher, a leader, an example.

I am so grateful for Jesus Christ. I am grateful for the man he is, that he would volunteer his life to save mine. That he would go through the atonement to help save me in the last day. I am grateful for his time spent in the garden that he knows all the things I feel every day. The joy, the sorrow, the trails, and success. He knows me and He has faith in me. I know. I know who He is. I know what He has and will do for me. And I know that Jesus Christ, my brother, is the reason for this season. Let us celebrate Him. Love, Deidre

Dear Beach Boys,

In honor of our arrival to California yesterday, today's Christmas tune is from the Beach Boys. And what says Christmas Beach Boys better than Little Saint Nick? 

Nothing... that's what! Enjoy your weekend finishing up your shopping and gathering with family. 

Love,

Deidre

Dear Holy Night,

At this time more than ever I think it is important to remember the real reason for the season. Our Lord and Savior was born to teach and lead by example. "Fall to your knees, oh hear the angel voices. Oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born."

Remember the reason for the season.

Love,
Deidre

Dear Christmas Tunes,

This weekend is being spent in Idaho with my family since we will be in California for the holiday season. Here is the weekend tune. A Christmas diddy mixed with a little Jimmy. What more could you ask for?

Mariah, Christmas children, The Roots, and Jimmy? Well done. A better team there is? No, there is not.

Love,
Deidre

Dear Weekend Plans,

Happy weekend people! Adam and I have had fun so far by double dating and staying up way too late. Now he is off making some money and I am cleaning up the apartment. The whole time with this on replay! Here is your weekend tune.

We are still trying to figure out the rest of our weekend, what are you doing? Got any fun plans I could copy?