sunshine and sniffles

May 16, 2012

Thanks for all the well wishes yesterday! I’m still a bit congested, but feeling a lot better than I have been for the last few days. I was glad I had another dentist appointment in the morning, so I was already planning on staying home for the day. Let’s get the show on the road!

Peas and Crayons

Breakfast 7:00 AM

Return of the pancakes made with almond flour! On Monday I got a really nice package from the Almond Board of California full of blanched almonds, almond flour, and individual servings of raw almonds. I was so excited because my almond flour had been out for a few weeks and I was on the verge of buying more!

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I also drank a huge glass of orange juice. Orange juice typically turns me off, but yesterday it sounded so good. Don’t tell the Husband I drank some.

After breakfast I took Charlie for a walk, and then it was time for me to go to the dentist. Another tooth drilled = no fun. When I left the dentist, I stopped by Starbuck’s for a mid morning snack around 11:00 because I was already hungry and couldn’t chew for a few hours because my mouth was numb. I stopped by my sister’s house so my mom could cut my hair and I could play with the baby.

When I got home, I got to work outside – stopping, of course, every five minutes to blow my nose. I weeded half of my garden (it took over an hour!), and then planted some vegetables.

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Charlie and I enjoyed the 80 degree sunshine!

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Lunch 2:00 PM

I was famished by the time my mouth was not numb anymore. I put together a mock Chipotle bowl and was eating when my brother stopped over to visit.  We talked for a while, and then he helped me weed the rest of my garden – score!

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Snack/Dinner? 5:00 PM

I had to babysit last night, so before I left I drank another glass of orange juice (the Husband is going to be angry when he reads this – ha!) and I ate two pieces of the cinnamon chip bread from Great Harvest – one slice with almond butter and one slice with coconut oil + sea salt (best combo ever.).

When I got home around 10:30, I ate another piece of bread and some chips + hummus.

Such a balanced day… I’m eating more vegetables today.

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encouragement

May 15, 2012

Well, it’s official – I can’t breathe out of my nose, my eyes are drooping from fatigue, and all I want to drink is orange juice. I think I’m a bit sick. Whether it’s allergies or my sinuses or a cold, I’m not sure – but all I know is the couch is calling my name. I figured now is as good a time as any to share this video that was shared at church on Sunday. My pastor is doing a series on parenting, and on Sunday for Mother’s Day the sermon was all about what you can do [...]

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coconut crusted french toast

May 14, 2012
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So, I’ve never been much of a French toast person. If I am given an option of a decadent breakfast, I will always choose pancakes – always. Or cinnamon rolls. But I never choose French toast and I never choose waffles. But on Saturday when I went to go meet Kathleen for breakfast, she showed up with a bag of doughy bread for me. She had stopped by Great Harvest that morning and bought me a loaf of gluten free cinnamon chip brad. I have the best friends ever. It was such a wonderful surprise! Even though I was sufficiently [...]

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fun facts friday

May 11, 2012

1. Yesterday I had to get two cavities filled – not my idea of a fun day off if you ask me. 2. Have you ever eaten raw pumpkin seeds? I picked up a bunch of them from Whole Foods the other day because my TCM told me they naturally raise progesterone levels. I’ve had them roasted in trail mixes before, but never by themselves. They taste like bacon – I’m totally serious. 3. I have my monthly brunch date with Kathleen tomorrow! I’m so excited to get caught up with that gorgeous girl! 4. You know what really stinks? [...]

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unhealthy health foods

May 10, 2012
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Hi Everyone! As an avid CEC reader I’m so excited for this opportunity to contribute today. I just completed my Master of Public Health in nutrition at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and am currently working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian. In addition to school, I work for an amazing clean eating nutrition expert, Stacy Goldberg, Stacy has both a nutrition consulting company called What’s In Your Cart? as well as a recently launched company called “savorfull”, which delivers nutrient dense, allergy free foods to your doorstep! I’m lucky enough to be a part of both! When not studying [...]

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wacky wednesday

May 9, 2012
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Have you ever read the Dr. Seuss book Wacky Wednesday? If you haven’t, it’s about a Wednesday, that’s well – wacky. This week in school we are celebrating Literacy Week and have been doing fun activities related to reading and writing all week long. Today’s theme is “Wacky Wednesday”, so the kids have been encouraged to dress crazily, and the teachers have been encouraged to do wacky things like switch with another teacher for a period of time throughout the day. The kids are going to go CRAZY today – but it should be a fun time. Looking back onto [...]

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cilantro white bean spread

May 8, 2012
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I have a little confession to make to you all. I have a wee little case of summeritis. Okay, that’s a lie – it’s a huge case of summeritis. Not only has this disease started to spread rampant throughout my classroom, but I have started to feel the effects of it as well in all areas in my life other than school. During the school day, summeritis doesn’t seem to affect me. I am able to complete my work, teach to my heart’s desire, and enjoy all of the fun activities the end of the year seems to bring. It’s [...]

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fun facts friday

May 4, 2012

1. On Wednesday, one of my students told me I needed a coffee. I could have taken offense to that. Instead, I took it as an opportunity to tell him just exactly how I like my coffee… and that he is responsible for buying me a cup before the end of the school year for that comment. 2. The winner of the Alter Eco giveaway is #362, Lindsay C.! Congratulations! Please email me to claim your prize. 3. Is anyone else an avid Grey’s Anatomy watcher out there? I’ve been following it for years, but for some reason this season [...]

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the great american grump out

May 3, 2012
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Happy Wednesday! Just kidding, it’s Thursday. Did I get you there for a minute? Did your heart skip a beat? Or did you instead just think I was the crazy lady who can’t get my days right? Don’t answer that. I know I told you I was going to make up for my lack of a WIAW post yesterday, and here we go! Minus a picture of my breakfast because I forgot…. don’t judge me. It was oats in an almond butter jar. Does anyone else find it seriously alarming that I go through a jar of almond butter every [...]

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sweet pepper and artichoke penne pasta with lemon vinaigrette

May 2, 2012
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I did not join in yesterday on everyone screaming about how they didn’t know how in the world it could be MAY already. I thought I would refrain until today. I can’t believe it’s May already! Yeah, I’m sorry for doing that. I don’t know where my brain was yesterday, but it certainly was not with taking pictures of any of my food. So, no, there is no WIAW post to be had today. Don’t fret though, I’ll make up for it tomorrow… maybe. I remembered that I was a knucklehead when I was making dinner yesterday. I vowed to [...]

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