1. Got a new cookbook in this last week...Against All Grain. I feel so inspired by Danielle's story and love the new food ideas! It is a Paleo cookbook and I am not totally sold on the Paleo lifestyle for our family, but I do love healthy cooking!
2. I did it! Started running! Thank goodness for my running partner or I definitely wouldn't have gotten out of bed at 5:15 in the morning. I am so glad that I have started back up, it feels so good to run again. As much as I wish I could stay in bed longer, it is a great feeling to get my workout done first thing in the morning.
3. Potty Training. There have been a few moments in the last 2 weeks that almost broke us, but overall it has gone really well! I feel confident that we waited until Hayes was really ready or else it wouldn't be going so well. Of course we are by no means done, but we are off to a great start! Good job, Hayes!
4. Keller man has started cruising and walking behind push toys. Seriously? What happened to my baby?
5. Back to potty training for 5 seconds...Hayes gets a m&m when he has a successful potty trip. Today, on our way to retrieve his reward, he says "mommy, you can have one too." Thanks for rewarding me for my assistance in helping you achieve your potty dreams.
6. If you aren't watching Rookie Blue, you should be. I kinda love Nick & Andy.
7. Colleen Hoover is an amazing author. Read her books. Now.
8. My new favorite apps: Nike Running and PicTapGo. Check them out, if you run or like editing pics:)
9. Breakfast smoothies have become a staple for me. A healthy, filling breakfast on the go is perfect for busy moms.
10. Pray for sweet baby Liam. He was born early and is at Children's. He is quite the fighter and has made great progress since he was born! Pray for mommy and daddy and the medical professionals taking care of him as well!
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Top 10!
1. Seriously been gone way too long. Finally have a computer that works...so hopefully blogging will become more regular. Hopefully.
2. I have started a very exciting new chapter in my life. I am now a Rodan + Fields Consultant! Be looking for a post with more news about this amazing company and their fantastic products...and some fun specials to celebrate my first month of business!
3. We started the potty training adventure with Hayes this weekend. I forgot to add "strong drinks" to the list of supplies needed for potty training...for Mommy and Daddy, not Hayes.
4. We had an amazing mini-vacation to Georgia to visit my dear friend, Natalie, her hubby, and their beautiful baby Gavin AND my crazy sister, her hubby, my energetic niece and nephew, and my parents. It was so wonderful to spend time with these people who are so important to us. We don't get to see them often enough.
5. Keller is adorable. And he has killer eyes. That is all.
6. Taco Salads are my most favorite meal. They are so easy and healthy. And toddler friendly.
7. I need wardrobe help. My wardrobe is sad and boring. It's obvious I focus my clothing energy on my children...
8. I am going to start running again. I've been saying that for a few weeks...it's time to actually do it though! I am holding myself accountable now that its out in blog world.
9. I have been trying out some fun new "healthy" recipes for meals and snacks. I will be sharing soon!!
10. Pray for potty training patience. Really.
2. I have started a very exciting new chapter in my life. I am now a Rodan + Fields Consultant! Be looking for a post with more news about this amazing company and their fantastic products...and some fun specials to celebrate my first month of business!
3. We started the potty training adventure with Hayes this weekend. I forgot to add "strong drinks" to the list of supplies needed for potty training...for Mommy and Daddy, not Hayes.
4. We had an amazing mini-vacation to Georgia to visit my dear friend, Natalie, her hubby, and their beautiful baby Gavin AND my crazy sister, her hubby, my energetic niece and nephew, and my parents. It was so wonderful to spend time with these people who are so important to us. We don't get to see them often enough.
5. Keller is adorable. And he has killer eyes. That is all.
6. Taco Salads are my most favorite meal. They are so easy and healthy. And toddler friendly.
7. I need wardrobe help. My wardrobe is sad and boring. It's obvious I focus my clothing energy on my children...
8. I am going to start running again. I've been saying that for a few weeks...it's time to actually do it though! I am holding myself accountable now that its out in blog world.
9. I have been trying out some fun new "healthy" recipes for meals and snacks. I will be sharing soon!!
10. Pray for potty training patience. Really.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Top 10
1. Don't judge for my absence. I have a job that keeps me working all day and all night. And 2 small children. And a no good computer. And a wireless router that is on the blitz. There. All done with excuses.
2. I am slowly becoming obsessed with coconut oil. I have cooked with it and used it as a hair treatment so far. Who knows what I will use it for next...
3. I keep seeing ads for magic wraps that melt fat in your sleep. And then I saw a cheap DIY version with supplies I already had. (Ok, I made Ryan go buy an ACE bandage.) So will be trying that this week...wish me luck. And wish my fat good riddance.
4. Rookie Blue is back on. I really wish other people loved this show as much as I do. And I wish that Sam would quit being a colossal idiot and go after Andy.
5. We have started watching Naked and Afraid. I feel so uncomfortable during the whole show. These people are naked!!! With parts blurred out, but still...naked! We are kinda hooked now. There are some pretty entertaining moments with the naked strangers surviving in wilderness...
6. Got one of my birthday presents early...I believe it will get its own post. Because I love it that much. And it is that amazing. What is it? A Kelly Moore bag...
7. Hayes got his hair cut off for the summer. I miss his little boy haircut, but he looks pretty cute with his new look. He looks so much older...and acts older too. He comes up with some pretty hilarious things to say these days.
8. Keller is on the go all the time. He even moves all over the bed while he is sleeping. He seems to know where all the cords are in the house and is always making his way towards them. And he has a knack for finding my flip flops.
9. Doing a 30 day squat challenge. Luckily, I have lots of friends doing it with me. Hot legs, here I come!
10. Pray for a special friend of mine who has been working so hard to overcome a major injury for a long time. He still has some work ahead of him, but he has come so far and I am so proud of him.
2. I am slowly becoming obsessed with coconut oil. I have cooked with it and used it as a hair treatment so far. Who knows what I will use it for next...
3. I keep seeing ads for magic wraps that melt fat in your sleep. And then I saw a cheap DIY version with supplies I already had. (Ok, I made Ryan go buy an ACE bandage.) So will be trying that this week...wish me luck. And wish my fat good riddance.
4. Rookie Blue is back on. I really wish other people loved this show as much as I do. And I wish that Sam would quit being a colossal idiot and go after Andy.
5. We have started watching Naked and Afraid. I feel so uncomfortable during the whole show. These people are naked!!! With parts blurred out, but still...naked! We are kinda hooked now. There are some pretty entertaining moments with the naked strangers surviving in wilderness...
6. Got one of my birthday presents early...I believe it will get its own post. Because I love it that much. And it is that amazing. What is it? A Kelly Moore bag...
7. Hayes got his hair cut off for the summer. I miss his little boy haircut, but he looks pretty cute with his new look. He looks so much older...and acts older too. He comes up with some pretty hilarious things to say these days.
8. Keller is on the go all the time. He even moves all over the bed while he is sleeping. He seems to know where all the cords are in the house and is always making his way towards them. And he has a knack for finding my flip flops.
9. Doing a 30 day squat challenge. Luckily, I have lots of friends doing it with me. Hot legs, here I come!
10. Pray for a special friend of mine who has been working so hard to overcome a major injury for a long time. He still has some work ahead of him, but he has come so far and I am so proud of him.
Shrimp Salad
I keep seeing these delicious Lobster Salad Rolls in magazines and restaurants and decided to make my own version. Such a perfect dish for a light lunch!
1 lb raw, frozen shrimp
1/3 cup mayo
green onions, chopped
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
Old Bay seasoning
Thaw your shrimp, season with lemon juice and Old Bay, and cook. I prefer to chop my shrimp once they are done. Mix cooked shrimp with mayo, green onions, olive oil, lemon juice, and Old Bay. Serve on a roll, over lettuce, or with crackers and a small bowl of soup. Super quick and super easy and super yummy!
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1 lb raw, frozen shrimp
1/3 cup mayo
green onions, chopped
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
Old Bay seasoning
Thaw your shrimp, season with lemon juice and Old Bay, and cook. I prefer to chop my shrimp once they are done. Mix cooked shrimp with mayo, green onions, olive oil, lemon juice, and Old Bay. Serve on a roll, over lettuce, or with crackers and a small bowl of soup. Super quick and super easy and super yummy!
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Asparagus, Quinoa Salad, and Toasted Turkey Sausage
This is a meal that is delicious and healthy! I love those kind of meals:)
I found inspiration for this meal from this beautiful blog and made a few tweaks for our family.
Asparagus
1.5 cups dry quinoa
1 red bell pepper
1 jar sundried tomatoes
feta cheese
1 lb turkey sausage
4 tbsp olive oil + more for cooking
2 tsp liquid aminos
lemon juice
cumin
coconut oil
kosher salt
Start this meal with quinoa salad prep. Slice your red bell pepper, toss in olive oil, and roast at 450 for 30 minutes. While your bell pepper is roasting, start cooking your quinoa per package directions. Mix your dressing for the quinoa salad. Combine 4 tbsp olive oil, liquid aminos, a dash of lemon juice, and cumin. Set aside. You can also get your asparagus washed and trimmed at this point.
Slice your turkey sausage at an angle. Heat some olive oil or coconut oil in a skillet. Place the turkey sausage in the hot oil in a single layer. Cook until browned and flip, cooking until other side is browned. Set aside.
You can cook your asparagus however you wish. I cooked mine on a stove top griddle pan with some cooking spray and kosher salt until nice and toasty.
Once your quinoa and red bell peppers are done, it is time to assemble the quinoa salad. Stir in the dressing to the cooked quinoa and mix well. Add in the red bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, and feta cheese.
Place a layer of asparagus on your plate. Add quinoa salad and top with toasted turkey sausage. Yum!!
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I found inspiration for this meal from this beautiful blog and made a few tweaks for our family.
Asparagus
1.5 cups dry quinoa
1 red bell pepper
1 jar sundried tomatoes
feta cheese
1 lb turkey sausage
4 tbsp olive oil + more for cooking
2 tsp liquid aminos
lemon juice
cumin
coconut oil
kosher salt
Start this meal with quinoa salad prep. Slice your red bell pepper, toss in olive oil, and roast at 450 for 30 minutes. While your bell pepper is roasting, start cooking your quinoa per package directions. Mix your dressing for the quinoa salad. Combine 4 tbsp olive oil, liquid aminos, a dash of lemon juice, and cumin. Set aside. You can also get your asparagus washed and trimmed at this point.
Slice your turkey sausage at an angle. Heat some olive oil or coconut oil in a skillet. Place the turkey sausage in the hot oil in a single layer. Cook until browned and flip, cooking until other side is browned. Set aside.
You can cook your asparagus however you wish. I cooked mine on a stove top griddle pan with some cooking spray and kosher salt until nice and toasty.
Once your quinoa and red bell peppers are done, it is time to assemble the quinoa salad. Stir in the dressing to the cooked quinoa and mix well. Add in the red bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, and feta cheese.
Place a layer of asparagus on your plate. Add quinoa salad and top with toasted turkey sausage. Yum!!
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Corn
I mean...I think the name says it all, right?
I have recently discovered that I adore Brussels sprouts. So weird. I never thought I would say that. Bet my mom didn't see that one coming, either.
Nonetheless, I love those little green veggies and this way of cooking them is a winner for us! I found this idea from this blog.
1 lb brussels sprouts
1 can corn
olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
cayenne pepper
garlic powder
onion powder
salt & pepper
Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Cut the tips off the brussels then cut in half. Toss into the hot oil with lemon juice and seasonings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to get a little brown and crispy. Add more oil if needed.
Once the brussels are done, add the corn and a little more oil. Cook while stirring until everything is nice and warm and crispy-ish and delicious. Enjoy!
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I have recently discovered that I adore Brussels sprouts. So weird. I never thought I would say that. Bet my mom didn't see that one coming, either.
Nonetheless, I love those little green veggies and this way of cooking them is a winner for us! I found this idea from this blog.
1 lb brussels sprouts
1 can corn
olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
cayenne pepper
garlic powder
onion powder
salt & pepper
Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Cut the tips off the brussels then cut in half. Toss into the hot oil with lemon juice and seasonings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to get a little brown and crispy. Add more oil if needed.
Once the brussels are done, add the corn and a little more oil. Cook while stirring until everything is nice and warm and crispy-ish and delicious. Enjoy!
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Crispy Edamame
Ryan and I have loved edamame and we recently discovered that Hayes loves it too! Of course I didn't really enjoy shelling beans for him to eat, so I decided to hunt for pre-shelled beans and came up with this tasty way of cooking them. Enjoy!
Frozen shelled edamame
olive oil
seasonings
parmesan cheese
Thaw your edamame in a colander submerged in cold water. Once thawed, dry on paper towels. And then take a picture of your beans because they are so pretty and green.
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Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beans and season with whatever floats your boat. I chose garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook while stirring frequently until beans are slightly browned. I actually covered the skillet for a few minutes at the end to ensure the beans were tender enough for my liking. Once they are done, top with parmesan cheese and serve as a side...perhaps with some baked chicken topped with fresh bruschetta. Enjoy!
Frozen shelled edamame
olive oil
seasonings
parmesan cheese
Thaw your edamame in a colander submerged in cold water. Once thawed, dry on paper towels. And then take a picture of your beans because they are so pretty and green.
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Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beans and season with whatever floats your boat. I chose garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook while stirring frequently until beans are slightly browned. I actually covered the skillet for a few minutes at the end to ensure the beans were tender enough for my liking. Once they are done, top with parmesan cheese and serve as a side...perhaps with some baked chicken topped with fresh bruschetta. Enjoy!
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