Tonight’s book club was not so much about our past book, The American Wife, and more about celebrating Jody’s baby (who will be here in May!!). We had of the party essentials, including favors, cupcakes and a healthy dinner. The table. Cookies made by Jen and I!! Trying to tie the book club into the shower. Napkins and hidden underneath the cute pink baby… Happy Easter! hehe Cupcakes!
This meal makes the top ten list for sure! It was a mix of everything in the cupboard but it came out great! I would gladly make it to share with company or for a quick weeknight meal! Here is what went into it: Coconut Infused Brown Fried Rice 2 packs of boil in a bag brown rice 1/2 can of light coconut milk 1 c. water Mix water and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Cook rice in 
This morning started with a 6am workout. Both Brady and I made it to the gym. I did a hard 35 min. on the stepmill while he ran. It was great to get it over with because Mondays are always busy and draining. Breakfast was my usual fruit with GoLean vanilla oatmeal and coffee with soy-milk plus a splash of SF creamer. Then lunch was leftover Ali’s feast. It was delicious and filling – still. I snacked on celery and 
Today was busy, as usual. I couldn’t get up for the morning workout since the paper did me in last night, so the workout was moved to the end of the day. Here is how it went: Breakfast: Usual – fruit and oatmeal Lunch: leftover salad and popcorn Snack: low fat brownie treat (will post this weekend) Workout: 5 mile run with Katie and Heather! We had to bundle up to handle the 35 degree For dinner, on my own, last night I threw some things in the crockpot before school. My recipe was modeled off a recipe my friend Meg emailed me and a Robin Miller Quick Fix Meal. I skipped the chicken this time because it was just me. I will make this again for Brady and add chicken because it was a great filling meal! Rosemary Tuscon Veggies 2 c. chopped mushrooms 2 c. chopped onions garlic powder fresh garlic 1
Our menu said grilled chicken salads but this turned into way more than just your typical grilled chicken salad. After school, tutoring and a meeting with parent, I got home around 6pm. Brady was visiting his brother so I ran to the gym and pounded our 40 min. on the stairs while working to finish my book club book, Chasing Harry Winston. Our book club is next week, so if you have good suggestions for books we |
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