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Weekend recap (accidents happen)

As of Saturday morning, I wasn’t even sure if I’d do a weekend recap because I had a feeling that it would be pretty uneventful. But a few hours later, my weekend became very eventful. After taking a walk with my mom and joining her for lunch, I was driving back home with Michael when we came to a three-way stop. I was in the middle of making a left turn when a truck came flying down the road in the direction that I was turning. The driver completely blew his stop sign and slammed right into my side of the car. He pushed my car...

Weekly round-up (4/20)

It’s weekly round-up time again… Posts you may have missed from the week Things I didn’t share Friday A day’s worth of eating Delicious alternatives to dairy products Sending love to Boston & how you can help Weekend recap (in mostly pictures) A little inspiration source source source source Links you might be interested in reading 11 reasons your baby might be crying 5 dishes to make with your kids using foods from the farmers market Easy ways to remove toxins from your home this Spring...

Things I didn’t share Friday (4/19)

1. While we were at Music on the Green on Saturday night, a ball kicked by some children playing soccer nearby randomly hit MT right in the head. (Thankfully, it just missed the baby!) I probably shouldn’t have laughed as hard as I did- or at all- but I just couldn’t help myself. Luckily, MT has a good sense of humor and didn’t seem to mind how entertained I was by the whole thing. 2. Whenever we go to Skillets, I usually take one of the green mints at the register because I love them so much. It always...

7 comments Apr 18/13 Healthy Eating

A day’s worth of eating

Maybe I’m a nosy-body, but I always enjoy reading “What I ate”- type posts. They often give me some great new meal ideas and help to get me out of food ruts. I’ve actually never done one of my own before, so I’m giving it a go today using yesterday’s meals… For the past 2-3 months, my breakfast has been a green smoothie. Even before I drink my smoothie, I always start the day with a glass of warm water and a slice of lemon because it helps to detoxify the body. And of course, I have coffee- a...

Delicious alternatives to dairy products

Before I was diagnosed as having a sensitivity to dairy products, they were contributing to some very annoying digestive issues. Thankfully, those issue cleared up as soon as I made some changes to my diet. I’ve done a few posts in the past about what it is like to be dairy-free, but today I am going to share my favorite substitutes for traditional dairy products, such as butter, ice cream, certain desserts, cheese, and milk. Instead of butter try: Earth Balance Buttery Spread MT and I both love this stuff and seem to go...

5 comments Apr 16/13 Misc

Sending love to Boston & how you can help

In light of the horrific tragedy in Boston today, it doesn’t feel appropriate to do a regular blog post tomorrow. source Instead I’d like to provide some information on how you can help. Find out how to donate blood here. Find out how to get involved with The Salvation Army to offer food and crisis counseling to the survivors and their families. How to offer housing to the victims who are stranded in Boston. The police ask anyone with knowledge of the attacks to call 1-800-494-TIPS. My thoughts and...

Weekend recap (in mostly pictures)

Happy Monday! I’m going to let my pictures from the weekend speak for themselves today, so I’ll try to keep the chattiness to a minimum. I’m not making any promises though. Lunch at Newk’s Cafe on Saturday Dinner on the patio at Elwood’s that evening. Music on the Green after dinner and lots of people watching Sunday morning stroll with the baby Breakfast for lunch at Skillets followed by a Sunday afternoon drive The weekend was definitely low key compared to the previous...

Weekly round-up (4-13)

Happy Saturday! I’m off to the salon to get beautified and catch up with my stylist Jessi (which is half the fun). It seems like I was just there, but I have to make sure that I keep my hair short. That way, Michael has less to tug and rip out of my head. The boy has some grip! Assuming that the rest of my weekend is at least semi-exciting, I’ll recap for you on Monday. Here are some posts from the week that you might have missed… Things I didn’t share Friday Breakfast time check-in (chocolate cherry green...

Things I didn’t share Friday (4/12)

1. I’d rather get a cute new outfit for Michael these days than spend a bunch of money on something for myself in J. Crew (as shocking as that may be). That being said, these cute floral shorts in the window of Loft were yelling, “Buy me! Buy me!” as the baby and I were taking a walk on Monday, and so… I did. I absolutely love them! Something I don’t love? Taking cheesy self-portraits of myself wearing them. I promise that I won’t make a habit of it. 2. There’s a food war going on...

Breakfast time check-in: Chocolate cherry green smoothie

You’re probably tired of hearing me go on and on about how much I love smoothies, but I’m going to say it one more time… I love smoothies! I’m still drinking them for breakfast, and I’d say that they’ve consistently been part of my morning routine for the past three months or so. As you’ll be able to tell by the description of today’s smoothie, I try to load as many healthy things into my blender as I possibly can. Occasionally, that does result in smoothie eruptions which is part of the reason...