July Favorite Things

Hello Honey Darling Dears!


Pendants:

I wear my Nike necklace all the time but sometimes I want to add someting else.  I  saw this on Etsy and I had to have it.   I ordered it and it came within 2 weeks.  I was so excited, I wore it the next day.  It has a super long chain that at first I was not excited about, however, I gave it a chance and I do actually like it. 

I had to have this

Throw Pillows:

My Mom has passed her obsession with throw pillows on to me.  I have a growing collection, so now when I get new pillows I have to get rid of older pillows.  Thanks Mom!

I also had to have these (2 of course)

Toothpaste:

At my last dental visit, even the hygenist commented on how bright my teeth looked.  I owe it to Crest 3d White Luxe.  I like the taste of this, how clean my teeth feel after and of course how bright they look. 

Shine bright like a diamond

Hugs and Loves,

M

Snack Attack

Hello Honey Darling Dears,

I wanted to write and get some ideas from all of you about healthy snacks that you have at work.  Overall I am eating less processed foods, so this post is mostly about fresh or little to no processed foods.  Also since I am at work, I need something that does not require prep time at work.  Weekend snacking is a whole different story :)

Here are some of my go to snacks for the office:

Rainier Cherries:

If you have never had this variety of a cherry, do yourself a favor and try them!  They are sweet not tart the way other cherries can be.  I bring a snack bag of them and have a few here and there during the day to give me a little sugar punch.

Getcha some!

Grapes:

A super nice snack!  They come in a variety of flavors, can be served room temp, cooled or frozen. 

Wash once, eat for a few days

Bananas:

Always a good standby.  I try to have at least one banana a day.  So easy and portable.

Always a good choice

Apple and PB:

I mean how can you go wrong with this?  I eat a variety of PB depending what I am in the mood for.  When I am feeling really healthy I go with Almond Butter, other times its good old Jiff or whatever was on sale at the grocery store.  I buy apples by the bag, mainly because it is less expensive that way.

yes

Seed and Fruit Mix:

Sometimes I need something a little more substantial than stand alone fruit.  Here is where I turn to seed and fruit mixes.  It is a nice change and this mix has: sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, raisins, apples, chocolate chips and cranberries.  This is nut free for those of you with allergies.

Great at 3pm

Hard Boiled Egg:

I make a few at a time and then peel one the night before I plan to bring it to work.  I slice it up and put some red pepper flakes on it.  Voila! 



Helpful Hints:

• wash all fruit after you get home from grocery store
• food prep the night before, no one wants to do this in the AM when you are trying to leave for the day
• have appropriate baggies/containers for your snacks at home, washed and ready to use
• remember portions when using items such as PB (2 tablespoons)

Do you snack at work?  What do you bring with you or buy to snack on?

Hugs and Loves,

M