Monthly Archives: April 2010
The Cost of Convenience
It is so easy to peruse the aisles at the grocery store and grab the most convenient products that will make food prep a cinch. But have you ever stopped to wonder as you grab that can of green beans … Continue reading
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Tofu, It’s What’s for Dinner
Today has been a day of random eats. This morning I realized I had nothing to take for lunch, so I threw together a quick Quinoa Chickpea Salad. I quickly boiled some Ancient Harvest Quinoa while I dried my hair. … Continue reading
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10 Things to Learn on a Monday
Here are the top ten things I learned today in descending order: 10) A week of eating whatever you want, and working out minimally may mean extra pounds added to the scale! Who knew?!?! Last week I had a series … Continue reading
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Camping Extravaganza
Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I survived my first camping trip since 1996, and I.had.a.BLAST! The drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains in itself was spectacular. I mean just look at this! Once we arrived at … Continue reading
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Over the River and Through The Woods
Over the river and through the woods, to Skyline Drive we go! A storm is a’coming, a cabin is rented, and I can’t wait to eat a marshmall-ow! Ok, I know that was stretching it a bit, but it pretty … Continue reading
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Modern Day Piaget
(Thanks, Meg, for the witty post title!) This morning as I got ready, I couldn’t help but smile. I was as giddy as a school child anticipating a trip to an amusement park. For today, I got to meet Katie … Continue reading
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Happy Earth Day 2010!
Today, in celebration of Earth Day 2010, I spent the day in a forest with 125 third graders and many of their parents. We cored trees to see how old they were, we tramped through the swamp, and we saw … Continue reading
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Proper Way to Eat a Pepper
Good evening! I hope you have had a lovely Tuesday For some reason, Tuesdays have been especially hard for me this month. I’m rearing and ready to go on Mondays, and then I crash by the time Tuesday rolls around. … Continue reading
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Sunday in the Shade
This weekend was truly wonderful. The weather was beautiful, and we were able to spend time with amazing friends. Yesterday, Larry and I went with a couple of friends to a local winery for Sunday in the Shade. There was … Continue reading
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Hiking for a Happy Heart and Mind
I just had the most glorious day with a great friend, beautiful weather, and the most perfect scenery. Gen and I headed out to Belle Isle and James River Park for a hike through nature. We couldn’t have picked a … Continue reading
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