Happy Pink Saturday

Since I was little I was drawn to her. I used to watch her movies and cut out pictures in magazines and make collages. I have always thought she was the epitome of class, and femininity. To this day I look up to her style and grace.

Something about running

I started up running again, it's been at least 2 years that I have stuck to it consistently as I am now again. I actually have my first race this Sunday. My first since before I was pregnant with Jenna, so that's 3 1/2 years ago. I'm so excited it's only a 5K...3.1 miles but it helps me kick start my goals. There is something about running that clears my mind and I feel like I rely on God. I usually use that time praying, and when I feel like want to give up I swear He gives me that push I need to finish. When I do run though my eating changes dramatically. Not on purpose but kind of a side affect. I usually end up cutting out all white flour, sugar, and some type of processed food. Again not really on purpose but I feel a difference in my training when I do. Of course a lot of weight starts to some off as another wonderful side affect, and trust me do I have enough to lose. Well today I tried a couple of recipes for sweets that are healthy....trust me after reading the ingredients they are super clean and healthy so taste does not compare to normal sweets, but they are also a wonderful treat when you need a little something. I got them from one of my favorite magazines. It's called Clean Eating. I'll make sure to post a link if you are interested. So here you go.



www.cleaneatingmag.com




Chocolate spiked oatmeal cookies

olive oil cooking spray
1 1/4 cup quick cook old fashion oats
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp of flaxseed meal
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 large egg white
2 tsp unsalted almond butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup dark bittersweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven 350% and light spray cookie sheet with spray.
In large bowl combine all dry ingredients, in a smaller bowl mix all wet ingredients and whisk together. Then add wet to dry and mix well then stir in chips. Drop on to cookie sheet, with a wet fork smooch down to flatten. Bake for 10 mins, the cool on sheet for 10 mins then slip over to cookie rack.









Extreme clean chocolate banana bars

2/3 cup uncooked quick oats
1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
1 mashed up ripe banana
1 egg white
cinnamon to taste
splenda to taste

Preheat oven to 375% Combine all ingredients if not moist enough mix in a tad bit of water to make a pourable batter ( I didn't have to) Pour mixture into sprayed loaf pan cook 15-20 mins until middle is set, let cool then cut into bars.

Okay God spoils me....one persons trash my treasure

So I'm on my way back from the DR's appt and a quick stop at the Christmas Tree Shop (do you all have one?....I love that store) with my little sweeties, in which I had a tiff with my oldest. I had been feeling bad over the tiff, and had to be stern and stand my ground on something with him...but even I know I did the right thing it hurt my heart. So driving home the scenic route...I don't like highways. I'm thinking to myself how stinky I'm feeling over it all. Then my son screams "MOm I see a deer" as I drive a little further in order to turn around...I feel a nudge in my heart to look on the ground on the opposite side of the road and there I see pink gold. At least in my eyes. So I finally turn around on this country road pull over and there on the ground my very very favorite flowers peonies. They were just thrown there scattered and just waiting for me to pick them up in the rain and take them home. So here they are in a little vase looking pretty as can be. It might not seem like much to anyone else but knowing how I felt at the moment, and how they are just my favorite flowers in the world...I know it was God reminding me He loves me.
Also I tried a new recipe tonight here is the link...very yummy. I tweaked it just a bit adding cheddar cheese and green beans instead of just swiss, and broccili. But make sure you check out the link. Great ideas with Cooking with Connie http://mealplanningwithconnie.blogspot.com/2009/05/meal-plan-for-may-25th-may-31st.html
Swiss Chicken and Noodles
(Double ingredients if you want a 9x13-sized dish of this.)

Ingredients:
8 ounces egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken (or turkey)
1 cup cooked chopped broccoli
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
½ stick melted butter

Preparation:
Cook noodles according to package directions.
In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium low heat; cook onion and mushrooms until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Add chicken and broccoli and heat through. Toss with hot noodles; top with buttered bread crumbs. Place under broiler to toast bread crumbs.

Have a beautiful day everyone.


p.s we all got to see the deer I drove back to where my son spotted it and we watched it for a while.

Not Me ...Nope

I did not have a totally cry-a-thon the other day in the bathroom over nothing no way not me

I did not give My hubby a guilt trip to hang up my outdoor home decor. I would never.

I did not quietly sulk because my hubby paid no attention to the new little nightie I bought....(btw It was only 10 dollars at walmart very cute.) but I would never

I did not beg my hubby to sit in the van with the kids so I could go check out a little thrift store I like knick knacks from. Nope not me

I did not go overboard with grass seed on our front lawn because I'm tired of not having a lawn....nope not me

I did not take my son to Home Depot to a Father's day gift workshop and feel overwhelmed being the only mom there.


Whew that felt good...good thing I didn't do any of that. Maybe I'll have more I didn't do next week




Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.