You Made It!
Hey all! Thanks for the kind comments on my frumpy mama pics. You make me feel so darn good.
How was your weekend? Mine began here.
What? You don’t spend your Friday nights in the lab…you’re such a nerd. Actually, I look like a nerd with my hoodie all zipped up. But, it is always so cold in there! I have a BIG exam Monday, so wish me luck!!
After freezing my bum off, I wanted something warm and comforting. So, I opened my freezer…and brought out some veggie soup that I had made months ago.
I wish I could remember where I got the recipe that I based this from! I started with organic chicken stock and added carrots, celery, cauliflower, thyme, oregeno, garlic, s and p. Once all the veggies are tender, I puree half the cauliflower. The reason I keep it so “light” is that I freeze it and add whatever I have on hand when I defrost it. Sometimes, I add brown rice, lentils, beans, chick’n…
Do you freeze meals to heat and assemble as needed?
On to Saturday!
Whole Wheat with Crofter’s Asia Superfruit Spread that I won on Julie’s Blog! I won this weeks ago and I wish I would have opened it sooner. It was awesome! The Asia Superfruit Spread is made of Raspberries and Yumberries. Crofter’s makes 4 different spreads using “super fruits” and they are all organic!
Snuffy had a cookie from Starbizzle to fuel her fro grocery shopping.
She only ate about 1/4 of this cookie because it was GINORMOUS. But, have no fear, I stepped up to help her out 
Starbucks’ baked goods are actually made with real ingredients. So, I don’t worry about Snuffy and I treating ourselves to their delicias once in a while.
…and since I was already at Starbizzle
I brought home my favorite drink in my reusable (sp?) cup. Notice a pattern? Do I wear pink hoodies everyday? Apparently, I do. I realize as I type this that I own at least 4 that I can think of.
Grocery shopping day! I picked up the usuals and a few new items.
I am going to see what Snuffy thinks of these.
I will post her full review when she gets around to trying them. (She has a very demanding schedule, you know 
)
Some Emergen-C for me too
My first job after moving to Ohio was at a natural food store. Our boss would give us Emergen-C if we showed the slightest sign of illness. I love the original flavor!
What is your first action of defense when you start to feel sick?
Of course Saturday needed more nut butter. I have been loving PB and Co’s Cinnamon Raisin Spread lately.
I think it has brown sugar added to it. That’s probably why I love it. But, it is amazing none the less. This particular spread of Cinnamon Raisin PB had Naturally More underneath. The crunch of the flaxseed in the Naturally More and the chewiness of the raisins made for a fantastic texture combination. Yes, I have a nut butter obsession. But, I am not the only one. In fact I know of two ladies right off-hand that share my love! Oh wait and a third!
We snacked on some fruit as well.
These obviously go with this
Which can also be eaten like this
Celery and PB was one of my childhood faves! So, AB with celery has become my “grown up version”.
Do you still enjoy any of you childhood favorites on a regular basis?
I know, I know I said giveaway…
Well, it’s not time yet! Patience!
You may or may not know that I have been working with a fellow blogger and fantastic cook to make my blog a better place to hang out.
Well, it’s finally ready for readers!
So, here’s where the giveaway comes in
I won a one year magazine subscription in April’s giveaway!! I love giveaways. So, I want you to have a chance at a give-away too!
Apple Cinnamon Kids’ Z Bar, Peanut Butter Kids’ Z Bar
Peanut Butter Crunch Pure Fit Bar
Annie’s Cheesy Lasagna…I make this with organic ground chicken but, the options are endless!
Did you think I could have a giveaway without nut butter? NO WAY!! PB and Co. Crunch Time!
So, how do you enter?
Well, my friends (you guys are my friends, you know)
just click on over to the new blog and leave a comment by Tuesday at midnight Eastern Time !
I will choose a winner on Wednesday.
You will see this same post on the other blog since I have transferred all posts. You should notice enough of a difference to see that you have made it over though.
Thanks for reading!
Awesome website!! that’s so exciting you have your own domain now! And awesome giveaway too.. and guess what? You won mine!
CONGRATS on the new site!!!!! You look adorable in all your photos and I love the kiddie products.
I love PB & Co! Nice web you have!
Enjoy!
P.S. Congrats on your win at “Food of April”!
Love the new diggs! I just updated my reader.
I totally use EmergenC when I feel a cold coming on. My girls love it, probably because it tastes like juice and I rarely buy them juice!
I don’t pre-assemble meals and freeze them because I’m always afraid they aren’t going to taste the same after they are thawed.
One of my childhood favs was “buttered noodles” and no, that’s definitely not something I still eat, but the kiddos love just like I did.
Good luck on your exam today!
Hey hey! How are you? Love the new place- looks awesome. I can so relate to late night/weekends in the lab! I went to school for engineering so I enjoyed LOTSSSSSSSS of hours in the lab! What a fun giveaway. Love both z bars and nut butter (yayyy PB&CO). Hope you have a good Monday
I love the new layout, it looks great!! Good luck on your exam today!
Congrats on the cute new site! Love it!
Oh I like the new look!! I don’t like the chemistry lad though, UGH! I have a lot of pink hoodlies too, they are just so easy to buy and throw on! I get cold easily, and I remember many of my classes being really coldddd.
When I feel sick I usually just lay low, cool down my exercises a bit, and make sure to eat plenty of fruits and veggies! I also drink juice sometimes, but I rarely take anything, other than maybe pain meds!
Great giveaway, I’ll go ahead and update this new blog and let people know about it!
That’s so funny with the pink sweatshirts. I have the same issue with black sweatshirts. It seems like I always have one on, but they’re always different. =)
Wow! I’m so jealous, as your new blog looks great…as does your giveaway. How fun!
Awesome!!! Look at you all self hotsted!!!!!! Go girl!!! This is a great way to get people to your new location. I’ll update my blogroll now!!
-A
i love your new blog
and you look gorgeous in your photos !!
so does your food
yum yum!!
Awesome giveaway too!! I LOVE CLIF Z BARS!!!!! i wish I could get them here
congrats on the new blog! =D
Congrats on the new site!! Very exciting!! I will remind myself to mention your move in my next blog posting…since if you are anything like me, I lost a lot of readers in my shift which was sad! But hopefully you will have better luck!
Enjoy your new home!
The new site is great and now on my reader!
Fabulous combo of goodies! New to your blog and love it already!
I just found your blog & I love it. Thanks for the chance to win!
this post is just bursting with goodness!
1.) love your total lack of cleavage shot in the lav.. a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do to start warm!
can’t wait!
2.) that crofters spread is the bomb dot com
3.) I am infatuated with cinnamon raisin swirl PB, like seriously.. want to marry it
4.) you are too effin’ sweet with this giveaway!
5.) going to check the new site now
Hey, congrats on the new blog!! I also lost a bunch of readers when I switched, but I got some new one too. Take the good with the bad I guess!
whowza, i didn’t realize my comment would transfer — coolio! but I love the new site girl..and your picture on the sidebar is gorgie gorg!
have a great night love
Yay for a new site and a giveaway! Thanks so much for the opportunity. Zbars are so good but I haven’t tried any of the other products.
Awesome new site.
Hope you enjoy the new site! It is always exciting starting something new!
Good luck with the new place and thanks for the giveaway! I have yet to try any of those products, including PB&Co! SHOCKER! I know!
found you through “feed me i’m cranky”…i’d LOVE to try some PB&Co nut butter! i’m a peanut butter addict, but have yet to try any PB&Co flavors.
Great site! I’d love to win the prize- I’ve never won anything before!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the new site! it is so adorable, and i am so happy for you!
p.s. YAY for nut butters!
I love your site!! I just stumbled upon it through Feed Me I’m Cranky. Reading other posts as I type this comment.
Hey girl! That’s so exciting to have a new blog! Hurray! You made me laugh with the comment about all you pink hoodies–my husband says the exact same thing to me! Well, you can never have to many in my opinion! xoxo
I just found your site and think it is so cute!! Great job.
Hey I mentioned you (and gave link love) on my blog today. Check it out if you can. I took one of your suggestions on my dehydrator question. Thanks! Have a great day!
-A
Awesome new blog! I’m loving that header!
I’m starting to feel a bit under the weather as well, and a friend recommended Echinacea (helps boost immune system), so I bought it today. *crosses fingers*
Thanks for the giveaway!
PB+J+greek yogurt+spinach all wraped up and usually requiring tin foil to hold it all together!!!! so amazing