#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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Eat. Live. Be. #8 Healthy Snacks

February 21, 2011 · Narrative

Today the Eat. Live. Be. crew is tackling what we eat as healthy snacks.  I could honestly give you a hundred different items, but I grabbed the camera and gave you some visual answers instead.  These are some of the healthy snacks I have on hand, as of right this second, for a grab-and-go munch without the guilt.

We Go Through Several Bunches a Week

Protein Smoothie

Delish

Now at Your Local Costco

Best When Frozen

Addicted

New Convert

Snack Even The Kids Love

Never Enough Brazil Nuts

New Costco Find

Addicted

Love These

OopsOops, we said healthy, right? Well, a little indulgence is healthy too, and it’s Jelly Bean Season, yo.

For other healthy snack ideas, check out my fellow ELB peeps at the below links:

  • Sarah Caron from Sarah’s Cucina Bella
  • Joanne from Eats Well with Others
  • Maris Callahan – In Good Taste
  • Chris Arpante – Melecotte
  • Faith – Blog Appetit
  • Kristen – Dine and Dish
  • Jenna – Stop, Drop and Blog
  • Casey – The Starnes Family
  • Patsy – Family, Friends and Food
  • Tri-Fit Mom
  • Claire – Cooking is Medicine
  • Allison – Sweet Flours
  • Jen – NJ Epicurean
  • Leslie – The Hungry Housewife
  • Rivki Locker – Healthy Eating for Ordinary People
  • Claudia – Journey of an Italian Cook
  • Jennifer Schulz – Lick-a-Plate
  • Sarah Rogers – Sarah’s Sweet Creations
  • Denise and Lenny – Chez Us

Project 365
February 21, 2011, Photo #52 and a bonus shot

Wishful ThinkingNick spied the $20 bin and combed carefully through it just to make sure that some of the games he has on his DSi and Wii wish list didn’t make it to the sale bin.  While I’m thinking of it, does anyone have the Wii Zumba?  If you do, would love to know what you think of it.

Snow Again. Yay.Thursday it was a gorgeously perfect 62 degrees.  Today we woke up to six inches of snow.  I think all the snow we’ve had this season has just about made me numb to it at this point.  I believe this is our 9th snowfall of significance.  Spring … just 27 days away.  Not that I’m counting or anything.

Tomorrow?  That recipe for the divine caramel dish.  Don’t miss it.

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Comments

  1. nermeen says

    February 21, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    loved your healthy snacks! where can i get the ‘salad fixins’? looks delicious!

    Reply
  2. Jen says

    February 21, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Great snacks! I can’t believe that it is jelly bean season already – that means that spring is just around the corner!

    Reply
  3. Allison says

    February 22, 2011 at 12:15 am

    You have inspired me to add some things to my grocery list this week. You are so well stocked! Great ideas.

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    February 22, 2011 at 7:15 am

    I love the looks of those almonds and I’ve been dying to try those PB granola thins! Perfect on the go snacks.

    Reply
  5. Sarah Caron says

    February 22, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Mmmm. Our healthy snacks are really similar. Love all the nuts and fruit. And those PB thins … delish! But jelly beans? Not my thing.

    Reply
  6. Sandy says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    I love those Nature Valley thins, but they’re too high in fat for what you get – a square the size of a graham cracker for 4.5g. I think the nutritional value is negligible. JMHO.

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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. 💛

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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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