Vanilla Yogurt + PB = LOVE.

 

y week was full of homework and studying, as was my weekend - blah.  

Fortunately last week I was contacted by the promotional team at CSN Stores.  I have worked with CSN Stores many times in the past, alternating between giveaways and reviews of their many products from their huge collection of on-line stores.  CSN stores sell everything under the sun, including kitchen bar stools and other furniture, to baby products, cookware and other kitchen gadgets.  Last time I worked with CSN stores I did a giveaway, so this time I will do a review. 

Any requests for what you would like me to review?  

Some ideas I have include: crepe pan, steak knife set, or a mini loaf pan.

On Friday morning I made German Chocolate Oats with 1 cup unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze, 1/2 cup quick oats, 1 tsp Dark Chocolate Dreams PB and 1 tsp coconut:

Lunch was Sukiyaki beef with rice and veggies from Edo Japan.  I had a quick chicken Caesar salad for dinner before getting to my homework:

I took a break on Friday evening around 11:30 to watch some TV and share some popcorn with the hubby.

On Saturday morning I had a few pancakes, then headed out of town to visit my mom for the day.  Lunch was a green chicken curry at a Thai restaurant.  I drank a lot of coffee and tea, and snacked on some beef jerky on the way.

My Saturday evening was spent studying.  I am cool like that.  Dinner was a Booster Juice, and some yogurt with PB in it (I had this snack 3 times this weekend):

If you haven't tried vanilla yogurt with PB stirred in it, please understand these 2 facts:

1) There is a first time for everything

2) There is no time like the present

Melt the PB for about 20 seconds first.  You're welcome.

My dad took the family out for brunch this morning.  I had the small southwestern breakfast.

(I didn't eat the toast):

I snacked on yogurt with PB and hemp seeds this afternoon, then went to my in-laws for supper.  We had Caesar salad, stuffed pasta shells & garlic bread.  Dessert was apple crisp.

I ate about 1/2 of this.  My husband has no idea when it comes to dishing out portions for me!

As most of you know by now, in 2 weeks I will be going to the Food Buzz Festival in San Fransisco!  This weekend I bought my welcome reception gift exchange gift.  Each attendee has been asked to bring a foodie gift that represents their blog or region.  We are going to do a gift exchange at the welcome reception.  I am excited to show you all what I bought, but it will have to wait until I get home - don't want to spoil the surprise for the potential recipient :-)  

What type of foodie gift would you give to represent your blog or region (around $20 value)?

Kids? A BIG Giveway? Coming Soon (Enough)!

n Monday I was contacted by Jason from CSN Stores.

CSN Stores has a number of websites with great products ranging from modern decor to kids furniture and cookware. Of course, I was instantly interested in the cookware, although maybe one of these days I will be thinking more about kids furniture - *Nudge nudge, wink, wink.* (Don't get too excited - see the Q and A below!!)

Jason presented me with the opportunity to either try and review a product from one of CSN Stores' sites myself, OR do a giveaway with my readers.

I decided that I would like to let you, my lovely readers, in on the action and do a giveaway instead of a product review.

The stuff on these sites is AMAZING, and I don't need to try it out to know that!

I am very excited that on Monday I will announcing another BIG giveaway!!
You won't want to miss out!!

Now for my eats ...

Breakfast was a smoothie.

Open up!


Mmmm, chocolate smoothie goodness. This was made with 1 cup unsweetened almond breeze, 1 T almond butter, 1 pack Chocolate Amazing Grass, 1 pack Kids Chocolate Amazing Grass, 1 scoop chia seeds, 1 scoop of the power blend that Navitas Naturals gave me to try.

This smoothie kept me full all morning.

I didn't have anything to take for lunch today, so I had to pick something up. I decided that Booster Juice would be the healthiest option. I had a vegetarian Greek wrap:



And some fresh juice (4 carrots, ginger, and apple) that I just about gagged on.
Too much ginger - blech!



The hubby and I were craving breakfast for dinner this evening. We made omelets and then put them on top of toasted whole wheat bagels, topped them with cheese, and broiled them for a couple minutes. I smothered mine in Sriracha. I have a problem.



Dessert was a grapefruit with a sprinkle of stevia (thanks to NuNaturals for the stevia).



I was recently asked this question as part of my "Ask Me Anything Feature":

It seems like you have a good career and a happy marriage. Are babies the next step?

Yes, the hubby and I are happily married (nearly 6 years now!!) and we both have our careers in full swing. We own our own home, have two cars, and a landscaped yard. I'd say babies are the next step :-) But we might sneak another trip or two in first! I think 28 would be a good age to get pregnant. I would also like to try and convince some of our couple friends that they should have a baby around the same time!! None of our couple friends have kids yet!! Crazy hey!!

So, tell me about your thoughts on kids.
Do you have them? Want them? When? How many?