Thought for Food Wednesday

After what feels like a week long eating festival of holiday family meals and gatherings with friends I contemplated taking a few days off and just fasting, but let's not get to crazy I think i will just keep it lighter for a while, cut out snacking and increase my water intake.

Breakfast: Didn't get a picture but I ate half a chocowalla bar with some peanut butter before heading to the gym.


Lunch: fruit smoothie(O.J., banana, frozen fruit) Egg sandwich (Rudi's Organic Flax English muffin, egg, spinach, havarti cheese and avocado)

Dinner: Chili (I found this halftime chili recipe, left out the meat and tweaked some of the seasonings) , Orowheat thins w/butter, (I probably should have added a veggie but oh well whatya gonna do?)

How did you do over the holidays did you stick to your caloric goals? Or will you be working off a few bad decisions through the better part of January?? (I am going to have to keep it real and say I fall into the latter category, but I had a good time and am willing to deal with the consequences of my actions:)

A few good giveaways:

And Her Little Dog Too: Drymax Socks 12/29

See Sami Eat: Gnu Bars 1/2

Health, Happiness, Hope: Skin MD Shielding Lotion 1/7

Fake Free Food: Coconut Oil 1/1

Live, Love, Run and Pray: Luna and Clif Products 1/1 (Also she going to host a 1010 miles in 2010 challenge, so if your looking for a way to challenge your self in the new year stop by and sign up.)

One of my favorite ladies Heather from Run Faster Mommy is trying to raise some money for an amazing cause so she has put together a raffle with some serious loot, you won't want to miss out on; so stop by and check it out.

Don't forget to stop by and enter my KettleWorx Giveaway ends 01/09

WeekEnd Report 12/27

"For me, goals are my road map to the life I want. They have helped me accomplish things I once thought were impossible."

- Catherine Pulsifer

This weeks workouts
Monday: 2.5 miles ~KettleWorx Cardio
Tuesday: 4.0 miles
Thurday: 2.0 miles

Total miles this week: 8.5 miles


This coming week I...

...am going to update/tweek my blog just a little.

...start clearing and getting my garden area together.

The latest page additions to my
BibKeeper

Great things going on in the blogworld

*Race Reports (I love 'em how about you?? If you posted a race report and would like it linked let me know I would love to stop by and leave a comment or if you have an upcoming race let me know )

~I couldn't find any this week so if you ran and I missed it let me know.

Recipes/Foods I wanna try:

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Deep Dish Apple Pancake


*GiveAways!!!

One Run at a Time: 2010 Runners World Calendar 12/27

Running on My Time: Hammer Gel Giveaway 12/31

One of my favorite ladies Heather from Run Faster Mommy is trying to raise some money for an amazing cause so she has put together a raffle with some serious loot, you won't want to miss out on; so stop by and check it out.

Don't forget to stop by and enter my KettleWorx Giveaway ends 01/09


I almost forgot to announce the Winner of the Rudi's Organic Bakery Giveaway....

Congratulations!!!!! April you can visit her over at Mommy's Fit for the King

FF- KettleWorX Review and Giveaway!!!

I had the opportunity to review the KettleWorx Ultra Package. One of the personal trainers at my gym had told me how much she enjoyed working out with her Kettlebell so I was eager to try it. I have done a few of the workouts, just to see what they were like after the holidays I plan on doing the full 6 week program and checking out the 6 week healthy eating guide ( I will keep you posted on my progress). So far as I can tell it is a good balanced workout that works a variety of muscle groups each workout, incorporates cardio, resistance and weight training. It fits good in to my routine 20 mins. 3x a week is quick enough to fit in after my usual cardio workout. So I am looking forward to starting out the next year with a new addition to my workout regimen.

From the Website:

"KettleWorx is a complete home fitness program based entirely on kettlebell training. The complete KettleWorx system includes ten DVDs, training in 200 unique exercises, over 12 hours of personalized kettlebell instruction and a healthy eating guide. The KettleWorx program results in a remarkable body transformation after just six weeks, and requires only three 20-minute workouts per week."

Win It!!!

Thanks to the wonderful people over at KettleWorX one lucky reader will win a KettleWorX Ultra 5 Package (approx $90 value) which includes:

KettleWorx Ultra starts with the "Six Week Body Transformation" – an easy, step-by-step program that guides you through six weeks of personal training. 4 DVDs: Intro, Cardio, Core, Resistance.

KettleWorx Ultra 5 also includes:

* A FREE 5-pound kettlebell – KettleWorx Premium Kettlebell
* The Ultimate Body Sculpting Collection – on 4 DVDs
* Fast Abs – 1 DVD
* Fast Fat Burn – 1 DVD
* Fat Free in 42 – a 6 week healthy eating guide (e-Book format)

Mandatory Entry: ( Must be done to be entered in contest)

~ Head over to the KettleWorx (please scroll down the page and check out the whole selections of dvd's )website and let me know which video you would most like to try (after I get through the six week program I am so excited to get on the arms and shoulders video, I am determined to have rockin arms by summer. )

Extra Entries: (Please Leave a separate comment for each)

~Sign up to receive the KettleWorx newsletter
~ Become a fan of KettleWorx on facebook
~Become a follower of this blog, or let me know you already are
~Link back to this contest

Contest open to U.S residents only. Ends 01/09/10. Winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced in my Sunday Weekend Report post and emailed.

~I was provided with a KettleWorx to review all opinions expressed are my own.

Just a little Reminder

Since I don't think I will be posting again until Saturday ( I have family coming out to visit through Christmas), I will be moving my Feature Friday to Saturday this week since I know Christmas will be busy unless I do it before hand and schedule it to post which I might do but haven't fully decided, but never mind my rambling I want to do a couple quick reminders:

1st: I want to wish everyone a Safe and Very Merry Christmas!!!!


2nd: My Rudi's Organic Bakery Giveaway ends tomorrow so if you haven't entered already you still have time.

It's official Winter is Here!!!

I am so glad that the Running Laur decided to host a virtual run today otherwise I probably wouldn't have gotten any workout in.

So I used mapmyrun.com to plot a mile course pulled myself together and got it done. It was really nice today about 56 when I finally made it out the door, I told myself that I was going for a 9 min mile and managed to finish out in 8:55. Once I got back home I decided to go ahead and do my Kettleworx cardio video. So all in all I think the first day of winter was quite productive. :)

WeekEnd Report 12/20

"This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!"
-- D.M. Dellinger

This weeks workouts
Wednesday: 3.o miles ~KettleWorx Core
Thursday: 2.6 miles
Friday: 2.2 miles~KettleWorx Resistance

Total miles this week: 7.8 miles
Total POTM :


This coming week I...


...spend time with my family, watch my girls open presents, and try to control my eating, pray for me :) Merry Christmas everyone!!!

... am going to do the Running Laur's Winter Misery One Miler


Great things going on in the blogworld

*Race Reports (I love 'em how about you?? If you posted a race report and would like it linked let me know I would love to stop by and leave a comment)

Lazy Bones Running


Recipes/Foods I wanna try:

Chocolate Covered Pretzels ( I have a Christmas party to attend that these would be perfect for)


*GiveAways!!!

Food of April: Workout DVD giveaway 12/23

Frayed Laces: Yurbuds 12/21

That Girl is a Running Fool: Handmade Neck Cover 12/21

Don't forget to stop by and enter my Rudi's Organic Bakery Giveaway ends 12/23

Giveaways that end tonight!!!

Two great giveaways I found that are ending tonight so hurry up and get your entries in...



The Beginning Runners Blog: Signed Copy of the Runner's Rule Book

To The Max: A box of Premium Fruit

Feature Friday- 2009 Recap

So this week I don't have a new product to write about so I decided to recap some of the great products I really liked this year. ( Next Friday I will have a Kettleworx review and giveaway!!!)

The BibKeeper
see my review here..

Inperspire Motivational Towels
see my review here..

GoLite TravelLite Tote
see my review here..

Headsweats Race Cap
see my review here..

InStep LTD Jogging Stroller

And I thought I would also include my 2010 Wishlist


Garmin Forerunner 50

Zensah Compression Socks


Smartwool Training Gloves

Don't forget to stop by and entered my Rudi's Organic Bakery Giveaway if you haven't yet.

Some more giveaways you may want to check out:

Mom on the Run: Rudi's Organic Bakery Basket Giveaway 12/23

Missy Maintains: Musselman's Gift Basket 12/21

Wednesdays Eat and a Rudi's Organic Bakery Giveaway!!!

I had the opportunity this week to try out some of Rudi's Organic Bakery products. Rudi's Organic Bakery carries a nice selection of Breads, Tortillas, Wraps, Bagels, Muffins and Buns. So I figured i would incorporate my review with my Wednesdays Eats post and then end it with a giveaway!!!

Breakfast was a little late today I didn't get around to it until almost 11. So I kept it light a breakfast shake (frozen fruit, oj, spinach, banana and protein powder) and a Rudi's Multigrain w/ flax english muffin that I topped with peanut butter and pumpkin butter. I didn't finish the shake but inhaled the english muffin it really was filling and yummy.

Lunch was some Progresso Lentil soup a grilled cheese sandwich, what kind of bread is that you ask?? Well that is Rudi's 7 Grain with Flax bread and it is so good it has sunflower, sesame and flax seeds so it had a little crunch to it, like with breakfast I didn't finish all my soup (it was just so-so) but I had no problem finishing my sandwich. ( i just wish i would have added some tomato)

snack time I decided on some freeze dried strawberries and bananas

Dinner was beef with bell peppers and onions over some brown rice.

So now that you have seen what I have eaten let's get down to business. Overall I really enjoyed the Rudi's Bakery items I was able to sample, even my husband has become a fan of the 7 Grain Bread, I am adding the Spelt and 14 Grain Bread to my next shopping list because I am curious to see what those are workin' with. Rudi's Organic Bakery makes wholesome, organic products that taste really good what more can you ask for??

From the Website:

What we do

"At Rudi's, we've always had a passion for better bread. That's why we choose ingredients that are simple, wholesome and certified organic. We prefer to make bread the old-fashioned way with ingredients you can pronounce. And we never use any high fructose corn syrup, chemical preservatives, or artificial ingredients.
See for yourself. Here's what's in our 100% Whole Wheat bread:

Organic whole wheat flour, water, organic brown sugar, organic vital wheat gluten, organic cracked wheat, organic wheat bran, cultured whole wheat flour, organic high oleic sunflower and/or safflower oil, sea salt, organic oat flour, yeast, organic molasses, organic barley malt, vinegar, natural enzymes.
Here's what is not in our bread. Ever.

* High fructose corn syrup
* Chemical preservatives
* Artificial ingredients
* (or anything you can't pronounce)"

Win It!!!
One lucky reader will get a chance to win some 5 coupons from Rudi's Organic Bakery so you can try out some of their amazing products for yourself.

Mandatory Entry: ( Must be done to be entered in contest)

~ Head over to the Rudi's Organic Bakery website and tell me which product you are most interested in trying.

Extra Entries: (Please Leave a separate comment for each)

~Become a follower of this blog, or let me know you already are
~ Sign up for Rudi's newsletter
~Link back to this contest
~Using Rudi's Store Locator let me know the nearest store you can find Rudi's Organic Bakery Products

Contest open to U.S residents only. Ends 12/23. Winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced in my Sunday Weekend Report post.

I received products from Rudi's Organic Bakery to review. The opinions expressed are my own.

Some more GiveAways you might be interested in !!!

And Her Little Dog Too: Dr. McDougalls Ready to Serve Vegan Soups 12/18

Carrots N' Cake: Breville Juicer Giveaway 12/18

Weekend Report 12/13

"Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones tend to take care of themselves."
- Dale Carnegie

This weeks workouts
Wednesday: 3.02 miles
Thursday: 1.7 mile (walk with my workout buddies in the picture below.)


Total miles this week: 4.72
Total POTM :9.62


This coming week I...

..am going to be able to go to step class on Monday (yay!!! I had to miss the past 2 weeks because my husband was away)

..will also be able to get to the gym to run on days the weather is to bad (no excuses I am going to run at least 3 days this week)

..will be starting the KettleWorx system workouts ( review and giveaway coming soon so keep an eye out)


Great things going on in the blogworld

*Race Reports (I love 'em how about you?? If you posted a race report and would like it linked let me know I would love to stop by and leave a comment)

Healthy Living Holly (1st Marathon !!)

Uncovering Me (RnR Las Vegas 1/2)

Running in Hawaii (1st Marathon!!!)


Recipes/Foods I wanna try:

Flourless Nut Butter Cookies

*GiveAways!!!

Leslie Loves Veggies: Peeled Snacks 12/26

Pure 2 Raw: Holiday GiveAway 12/15

Fitness NYC: Food Tees Giveaway 12/17

Happy Runner Giveaways and Reviews: Winter Motivation Booster GiveAway 12/17

Tall Mom on the Run: Season of Giveaways 1st Scentsy Giveaway 12/18, 2nd Loose Knits Book Giveaway 12/19

Love Veggies and Yoga: Bora Bora Food Prize Pack 12/18

Great Sites:

Local Harvest : a great site to find local foods, farmers markets

Organic Pastures : Sells and ships raw dairy products in california

Autonomie Project's Blog: Great blog for vegan recipes, eco-friendly products and tips.

Better World Books: collects and sells books online with each sale generating funds for literacy initiatives in the U.S. and around the world (I like it because I can donate most of the books (some books they will not take) that are collecting dust in my garage, no cost to me they handle the shipping)

Sunday Funny
I found this list at The Jokes. I cut the list down a lot so if you want you can stop by and try your luck at the whole thing, even though it's not really a joke i thought it was a cute quiz.

Name that Christmas Carol
(Answers at the bottom)

1. Quadruped with crimson proboscis

2. 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. without noise

3. Adorn the vestibule

4. Exuberance directed to the planet

5. Listen, aerial spirits harmonizing

6. Monarchial trio

7. Assemble, everyone who believes

8. Fantasies of a colorless December 25th

9. Homo sapien of crystallized vapor

10. I merely desire a pair of incisors

11. I spied my maternal parent osculating a fat man in red

ANSWERS:1. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 2. Silent Night 3. Deck the Halls 4. Joy to the World 5. Hark the Herald Angels Sing 6. We Three Kings 7. Come All Ye Faithful 8. I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas 9. Frosty the Snowman 10. All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth 11. I Saw Momma Kissin' Santa Claus

So how many did you get right???



Oh one last little thing....

The Winnner of my "It's a Wonderful Life GiveAway is..

C.G. Foodie from over at Uncovering Me

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and entered, I tried so many new things this year and I really enjoyed reading all the new things everyone else has tried. :)

GoLite TravelLite Tote Review and Discount Code!!!

"GoLite makes high-performance outdoor apparel and equipment that is light on the planet. We inspire people to protect nature by increasing their enjoyment of it."

I recently had the opportunity to review the Golite TraveLite Tote bag in red which just so happens to match my jogging stroller (coincidence or fate you decide). Oh man was I excited, it's funny because growing up I used to poke fun at my mother for carrying larger bags and purses I couldn't understand why anything more than a small bag that fit your wallet, keys and chapstick was needed, with age comes wisdom applies to this situation completely.

Now as a mother, runner, blogger, and just being a woman I fully appreciate space and organization, two things this bag offers. On any given day I can be carting around my netbook, diaper/wipe pouch, wallet, keys, lotion, book (you never know when you'll be waiting and need something to do), water bottle, gym towel, deodorant etc. (I think you probably get the point is I carry a lot of stuff) in various combinations and this bag can carry as much or as little as I need. It has some really great features:

From the Website:

# Built with capacity for a laptop (has a padded bottom), some files, a book, and small essentials
# Quick-access pockets on the front and back keep must-have items at the ready, and internal organizers keep pens and business cards tidy
# Top zipper closes the entire bag and an internal sleeve holds a water bottle securely in place
# Perfect length straps allow for comfortable shoulder or hand carrying of this do-it-all tote
# Contrast-color key fob makes finding your keys a snap
# 100% Tier 1 recycled nylon technical backpack materials taken straight from our backcountry packs provide exceptional

"Made from 1005 recycled materials, this tote is part of the TraveLite collection, the most eco-friendly fabric in the market. Made from Tier 1 Recycled Nylon, it takes 70% less energy and CO2 production to make than a traditional tote, but has all the performance benefits of a bag made from virgin nylon (lighter, tougher and stronger than polyester) It will never rip, fade or stretch . Plus, Tier 1 Nylon is infinitely recyclable."

Personally I think this is a great everyday bag. Its carries comfortably, great pockets and inside compartments not to mention super cute. I have only had the bag a little while but so far I have no complaints.

To purchase or read more about the TravelLite Tote you can check it out at www.golite.com

GoLite has teamed up with 16 other B Corporations to offer discounts to their friends use the code: BCORP09 to receive 40% off your purchase at www.golite.com

To read more about the B Corporations Season of Giving click here.. or you can become a fan of GoLite on Facebook here..

Special thanks to OutsidePR for sending me the TraveLite Tote to review. All opinions expressed are my honest and true thougts on the product

2010 Goals

Things I want to Accomplish in 2010

Running/Exercise/Workout Goals
~Run a 5k in under 25 minutes
~Run my first 10k
~Run my 1st half marathon
~I am going to challenge myself to run more miles each month than the previous month (so if I run 15 miles in January I am going to run more than 15 miles in February so forth and so on)


Nutritition/Eating Habits
~I am going to start doing daily food blogs (I have noticed that my Wednesday post really make me take the time to think about what I am going to eat, so I am hoping posting my daily menu will help me make better decisions, I will try and post everything I eat, the good and the bad maybe not always with pictures)
~Going to start a garden (no more talkin bout it time to be about it). I plan to blog about it here..

Personal Growth
~I plan on starting back to school in the fall (for like the 100th time) and finally work my way to finishing my degree
~Read at least 2 books a month

Some Fun Stuff
~Go to at least food festivals possible candidates: Gilroy Garlic Festival, California Strawberry Festival (Any Suggestions???)
~Take a 4 to 7 day vacation with my family

So there it is in writing my goals for the coming year.
What are your goals for 2010???

WeekEnd Report 12/06

"The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it."

~Michelangelo

This weeks workouts
Wednesday: 2.6 miles
Thursday: No More Trouble Zones
Friday: 2.3

Total miles this week: 4.9
Total POTM :4.9


This coming week I...

..am going to finally put up my Christmas tree.
..start trying to find and start getting together some races to run at the beginning of the year ( if my goal is to run the Rock N Roll Vegas 1/2 marathon next year but I haven't run anything more than a 5k and that takes me at least 30 mins. to do that is January to early to register for a race that happens in Dec.??)

Great things going on in the blogworld

*Race Reports (I love 'em how about you?? If you posted a race report and would like it linked let me know I would love to stop by and leave a comment)

Finding Radiance
Nikki's Neverending Adventure
N Her Shoes
The Running Moron
Jill Will Run

Recipes/Foods I wanna try:

Toasted Quinoa


*GiveAways!!!

Love Veggies and Yoga: Amazing Grass Giveaway 12/8

Mingle Over Mocha: Nalgene Bottles 12/9

Hey What's for Dinner Mom: ChocoPalooza Blogiversary Giveaway

Running off at the Mouth: Starbucks Gift Card 12/18

And Her Little Dog Too: Drymax Socks 12/9

..and of course my It's A Wonderful Life GiveAway 12/11

Food 411
Instead of a recipe or information about a specific food this week I thought I would make a recommendation for a book I am currently reading. (I am not all the way through it but so far it is a really good read, some food for thought if you will.) What are you currently reading???

“Nina Planck’s personal story of life with baby Julian, from preconception to tending the first tomatoes at their own Small Farm, makes compelling reading. Her no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is voice cuts through cant and euphemism like a whiff of sharp cheddar for anyone who wants the real dope. Her basic distinction between real and fake foods makes essential reading not just for mothers with babies, but for all of us who want to live and eat well.”—Betty Fussell, author of The Story of Corn, Raising Steaks, and My Kitchen Wars

Sunday Funny
*I found these a readerdigest.com

Getting in shape:
A friend of mine had resisted efforts to get him to run with our jogging group until his doctor told him he had to exercise. Soon thereafter, he reluctantly joined us for our 5:30 a.m. jogs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

After a month of running, we decided that my friend might be hooked, especially when he said he had discovered what "runner's euphoria" was. "Runner's euphoria," he explained, "is what I feel at 5:30 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays." -- Neil P. Budge

Starting that diet:
My friend Kimberly announced that she had started a diet to lose some pounds she had put on recently.

"Good!" I exclaimed. "I'm ready to start a diet too. We can be dieting buddies and help each other out. When I feel the urge to drive out and get a burger and fries, I'll call you first."

"Great!" she replied. "I'll ride with you." -- Katina Fisher

It's A Wonderful Life GiveAway

So today I turned 30, and as much as I thought I would be a tad depressed about that fact I came to realize that gosh darn-it I have way to much to be thankful for to be unhappy. I have a beautiful, healthy family, great friends and it's almost Christmas. So in celebration of all my blessing I have decided to do a giveaway. Over this last year through blogging I have been introduced to so many wonderful things I never would have thought about trying. So on my last trip to Trader Joes I decided to put together a few of my favorite things and am going to give them away to one lucky reader.

Some of the things I have included are:

~TJ's Pumpkin Pie Mix, Pumpkin Butter, Blue Agave Sweetner & Freeze Dried Mangoes
~A few of my favorite bars and fruit leathers
~5 Brown Cow Greek Yogurt Coupons
~Assorted Amazing Grass Samples
~2 Bondi Band Headbands ( You Can read my Bondi Bands review here..)

Mandatory Entry: ( Must be done to be entered in contest)

~ Tell me something new you tried this year?

Extra Entries: (Please Leave a separate comment for each)

~Become a follower of this blog, or let me know you already are
~Link back to this contest
~Head over to the Inperspire website and let me know which towel best fits you.
~Head over to the Bondi Band website and let me know one product you like.

Contest open to U.S residents only. Ends 12/11. Winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced in my Sunday Weekend Report post.

FF-Inperspire Motivational Fitness towel Review

Who doesn't love products that are designed to inspire and motivate??? Well I have a good one for you I was so excited when I came across Inperspire this company makes motivational fitness towels (great idea right??) Dana from over at Inperspire sent me 2 towels the I Run Because I Can towel (sound a little familiar, I love it) and her personal favorite the "haba na haba hujaza kibaba" towel which means "little by little fills the cup" (so true)

I really only have good things to say about this product and company. The towels are great quality I have washed mine several times and they still looks and feel wonderful, I love taking them to the gym and showing them off. But the main things is I just feel good when I go to this site they have such a positive philosophy, they give back to charity. How can you not like a company who's goal it to uplift and motivate so I really hope you will stop by and check Inperspire out

From the Website:

"We believe the world would be a happier place if everyone exercised (it certainly would be a healthier place). We also know that many of us lead busy lives and finding time for ourselves is not always easy.
When you make time to go to the gym, go for a run, or exercise at home we want your workouts to be nothing less than inspired. That is why we came up with the idea of high quality inspirational fitness towels.
Our philosophy is that everyone can be healthy... sometimes we just need a little motivation to help us along the way.
We supply the motivation. You supply the sweat!
Darla, Jimmy, Dana & Greg"

Other towels I really liked

You can see all there great designs at www.inperspire.com, the great news is they just lowered their prices in time for the holidays all their towels can now be purchased for just $10 and there is free ground shipping when you order 2 or more.

I was provided with 2 towels to review from Inperspire. All opinions expressed are my own

You can follow Inperspire on twitter here...
And on Facebook here...

FF -Bondi Band Review

I received this very fitting (for me) moisture wicking hat from Bondi Band to review. Mine is actually pink (I keep forgetting to get a pic) so my next race I will have some pictures with it. I have had the opportunity to wear it on a quick run it is a really comfortable, stretchy material I hate having cold ears at the beginning of a run and this definitely rectifies the problem and at the end of the run when I was all warmed up I was still very comfortable. What I really like is the selection of colors and patterns they have to choose from.

Bondi Band makes has a variety or colors and patterned headbands and hats for men, women, children and even bondi band dog collars for your favorite four legged companion.

The great people from Bondi Band have sent a few of their headbands for me to giveaway to my readers. ( I have included them in my It's A Wonderful Life GiveAway coming up later today)


From The Website:

The Idea
"The simple premise of Bondi Bands is to offer comfy, colorful, and creative headbands to fit every lifestyle and personality.
By using stretchy and breathable material, we allow Bondi Bands to fit virtually every head size comfortably and fashionably.
Our buyers constantly search for the newest and trendiest fabric designs and complement them with traditional craftsmanship to bring our customers the best product available on the market."

You can purchase a Moisture Wicking Hat for $20 and/or a Bondi Band Headband for $8
To learn more about Bondi Band products or to make a purchase you can visit them online at www.bondiband.com

I was provided with a hat by Bondi Band to review. All opinions expressed are my own.

We Interrupt your regularly scheduled program..

..to bring you this very important announcement!!!

I am now the proud owner of my very own jogging stroller (yay!!!)

I will say since the picture of the stroller I had in my cart was fully assembled I was expecting it to arrive at more door in the same fashion, it didn't. Lucky for me and the stroller it was super simple to assemble.

I couldn't wait to take it out for a test run (actually it was a walk) so with Kay securely strapped in we set off to pick up Jazz from preschool, 2.3 miles round trip. (good times)

I now return you to your regularly scheduled program, okay so I usually post my eats on Wednesday so as not to disappoint here we go:


Breakfast:

I felt like pancakes so I doctored up some TJ's Pumpkin Pancake Mix by adding some Flax seeds

and wheat germ.

I had a couple pancakes with a smear of pumpkin butter and a frozen fruit, yogurt, camu powder and o.j smoothie

Lunch:
I have been trying to figure this Butternut Squash soup thing out I've seen it all over blogs but I never tried it until Thanksgiving (my friend made some and it tasted good it just needed something) So I decided to do Butternut Squash soup 2 ways

1st with turkey and feta, 2nd with some green apple and cinnamon
both were good but if I had to choose a winner the apples have it (I think i should have nuked the apple a bit to soften it up) So how do you eat your Butternut Squash Soup?
I through a Orowheat sandwich thin under the broiler for a minute and viola lunch is served
Dinner:
Salmon, mac & cheese with broccoli

That's All Folks

Be sure and stop Friday it's my birthday so I have to give something away right?? How else would I get you to stop by and say Happy Birthday :)