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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cake
Are you ready for something ooey-gooey, fudgy and delicious?? If so, you’re in the right place. After making some chili (with pumpkin) and some pea & pumpkin soup last week, I found myself left with about 1 cup of pumpkin sitting in the fridge waiting to be used up. On Monday afternoon when Chris went next … Continue reading
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Last Friday I finally received my brand spakin’ new 6th generation iPod Nano in exchange for my 6 year old 1st generation one that had been recalled. Yay!! The only problem? This thing is so darn small and one entire side of it is a screen – so prone to scratches! I needed some sort of … Continue reading
Saturday Pork Stir Fry with Udon Noodles (pork chops, mixed Japanese vegetables, udon noodles, pad thai sauce) Sunday Turkey Tacos (ground turkey, tortillas, salsa, greek yogurt, cheese) Monday Quiche (oat crust, eggs, broccoli, mushrooms, ham, cheese) Tuesday Chicken Fingers & Salad (Jane’s chicken fingers, spinach) Wednesday Greek-Style Marinated Chicken Thighs (chicken thighs, lemon, quinoa, salad) Thursday Leftovers … Continue reading
Everyone loves a good deal. And it just so happens that this week was packed full of them for me. I couldn’t be happier!! First off, incase I haven’t made it clear enough on the blog yet, Chris and I are going on a vacation soon! We will be heading back to Jamaica in less … Continue reading
I promised you a few new recipes this week, so here is #2! Last week, while wasting some time on Pinterest, I came across this photo. Looks awesome right?! I immediately clicked on the image and ended up doing a quick look over the recipe HERE. I found myself inspired right away and added this … Continue reading
As promised, I have a new recipe for you today. And it’s a crock pot recipe too, which is awesome because everyone loves coming home to supper already made. (If you don’t own a crock pot – what are you waiting for!?) This particular recipe is one that my mom would make for our family … Continue reading
Back in January 2010, I decided that I wanted to try my hand at running. I took onto it pretty quickly thanks to the help of the Couch To 5K plan and then went on to complete a few races. After taking a bit of a break during the winter of 2010/2011, I attempted to … Continue reading
I have 3 new recipes on the plan for this week. If all goes well, this just might have to be recipe week on the blog! Saturday Out with friends – making a ‘healthy’ dip layered with homemade refried beans, greek yogurt, homemade guacamole, homemade salsa and cheese. Sunday Baked Atlantic Salmon + Veg (fresh Atlantic … Continue reading
Yes, I did it. I totally just posted a photo of Jillian with heart ‘stickers’ on it and I am not ashamed. I was first introduced to Jillian Micheals on The Biggest Loser several years ago. It was actually her overall attitude and way of getting the contestants to dig deep that got me liking the … Continue reading
Well folks, I DID IT!! 4 WEEKS. 4 LEVELS. 6 DAYS PER LEVEL. D O N E. I have completed another 4 week challenge and actually feel stronger than ever! My gift for finishing this challenge?? I got myself 2 this time because I deserved it – a new pair of workout shorts (in size … Continue reading
Oopsies! Didn’t mean to be a day late with this one! Saturday Dinner out at my parents’ house. Sunday Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Pasta Sauce (spaghetti squash, ground chicken, pasta sauce, spinach) Monday Crock Pot Turkey Soup (chicken stock, turkey breast meat, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, sweet potato, barley) Tuesday Pork Stir Fry + Quinoa … Continue reading
