#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Midnight Snacks

June 9, 2008 · Narrative

midnight-snack-small.jpgAt night, once the kids are in bed, I start working on my freelance writing projects.  This way, it doesn’t get in the way of my regular full-time job, nor my family time.  But that means I always find the need to do something to keep up my energy level (and most  importantly, my eyelids open!) during the 8:30-midnight hours.  A few months ago, I stumbled on a new midnight snack that did just the trick. 

Toast an English muffin, spread it with peanut butter and sliced bananas, toast again and then drizzle it with honey.  Mmmm, so good and it totally does the trick.  Tonight when Nicholasand I ran out to get a few groceries, I spied something very similar in the freezer section of the store from the folks at Smuckers.  Crustables made with whole wheat bread and stuffed with peanut butter and honey.  Very close to my own homemade version and equally good.  Delish to the last bite and with the whole wheat bread, a smidge better for you.  Besides, peanut butter is a good fat. ;)

What’s your midnight munchie?

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  1. claire says

    June 9, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    Honestly…milk! Or some frozen fruit…mango is the best!

    Reply
  2. jancd says

    June 9, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    A tablespoon of good chocolate chips-melted in the microwave with a banana. Yum.

    Reply
  3. sharon says

    June 10, 2008 at 12:46 am

    Similar to your snack, I go for peanut butter with graham crackers. Sometimes some chococlate chips melted on top (via the microwave). Other than that, cereal of any kind!

    Reply
  4. Mrs Ergül says

    June 10, 2008 at 8:08 am

    Anything from Corn Chips to Ice cream or even fries. oh, so unhealthy!

    Reply
  5. The Neighor (wife) says

    June 10, 2008 at 8:58 am

    Sounds good. I don’t have a midnight snack or late night snack. Since I go to bed at 9pm. lol My favorite mid-afternoon snack at work is Reese Peanut Butter Cups or Peanut Butter Crackers.

    Reply
  6. Tyanne says

    June 10, 2008 at 11:24 am

    I usually go for a peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich.

    Reply
  7. sarah says

    June 10, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    toast, smeared with peanut butter and nutella . . . and topped with a banana, if we have any. mmm. and that was totally inspired by your snack.

    Reply
  8. darla says

    June 10, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    One cup of Skinny Cow Milk (regular or chocolate), one large banana, and a couple handfuls of ice cubes whirled in the blender. Talk about refreshing!

    Reply
  9. mona says

    June 11, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    i love bananas and peanut butter, oh man!! i might also go for some fluff on that peanut butter too. i’m trying to think of something else more original but i’m flailing. do girl scout cookies count? ha. hope all’s well, cate! – m

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    July 10, 2008 at 1:20 am

    omg im starving,
    i’d say a granola bar,
    or some ritz crackers.
    hahaa.

    Reply
  11. Royespi says

    January 16, 2009 at 3:33 am

    peanut butter and yellow cheese sandwich. that does the trick

    Reply

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Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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