Happy Hump Day! Here are my favorites things today - Chart of the day: (source) Mantra of the day: "Never give up on yourself." Best moment of the day: Coming home from volunteering at the Humane Society and finding flowers on my doorstep from my marine. I haven't been able to talk to Adam very much lately because of where his squadron is currently at. The communication has been difficult and that at times can be a bummer, so the flowers made me feel better! Quote of the day: Good night! ... [Read More]
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Today’s Newfound Love: Avocado Hummus
My favorite quote of the day: ''For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald This afternoon I couldn't decide between making guacamole or hummus, so I decided to try combining the two. After whipping it up in my food processor and tasting, I decided my new ... [Read More]
Brie Cheese, Yes Please
Quote of the day: Okay, my hike wasn't exactly a thousand miles this morning, and that's not quite how I looked when I reached the top, but I was reminded of this mantra as I arrived at the foot of the mountain and looked up at the trek I was about to start. So with whatever goal you'd like to achieve, remember that starting is the biggest step. And don't forget to celebrate the little victories along the way, and be proud of the fact that you began a journey at all. To take one step towards whatever your aspiration may be is a step in the right direction. Make your life. Dinner I'm sure you love my rhyming post title, as tonight's meal obviously involved yummy Brie cheese. This is an awesome sandwich combo, so if you're looking to change up your normal sandwich consumption, look no ... [Read More]
Words to Live By
Random interesting fact of the day: In America, February 1st is National Freedom Day. Established in 1948, it symbolizes freedom for all people. On February 1, 1865, President Lincoln signed the amendment to outlaw slavery. To kick off your month with some wise words, here is the Holstee Manifesto, a collection of mottos to live by. I have this hanging up in my house because I adore it: Happy February! ... [Read More]
Pancakes & Pasta
I randomly came across the above image today and thought I'd share. There's so much truth to that statement. After all, being healthy and physically, mentally, and spiritually balanced is at the core of finding happiness in your life, right? As my title suggests, I have 2 recipes to share with you today. I'll get down to breakfast first. Yum, I'm a huge pancake lover. As with everything I make, I try to create pancake recipes that are both healthy and delicious. This one hits the spot and makes the perfect portion size for breakfast (ok, I might have eaten it for lunch yesterday!). Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes Serves 1. Ingredients: 1/4 cup all natural whole wheat flour 1/2 banana, mashed 1/4 cup Quaker old-fashioned oats, dry 1/2 cup Blue Diamond unsweetened almond ... [Read More]