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You can buy it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-10S-Classic-7-Cup-Processor/dp/B00004S9EM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377220518&sr=8-2&keywords=food+processor+cuisinart">here</a> on Amazon for $99.95. There are amazing deals on them all the time around Christmas too. Seriously, if you don't own one, find a way to get one. It chops my chicken and veggies for casseroles and soups. It assists me in making a variety of baked goods. And today, it helped me make almond butter. Yep, I made my own almond butter. You can call me Suzy Homemaker.<br />
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Okay, so here's a confession: I don't like making special trips to the "health food store" for ingredients. It's a pain. But each time I tried to buy a jar of almond butter at one of my local grocers, I took issue with the ingredient list. Every jar I looked at had added sugar and oil. And I really didn't want that in my almond butter. I mean, if I am going to pay an arm and a leg for a natural nut butter, it should just be the nuts. Maybe a little salt. But mostly just the nuts.</div>
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So I bought 2 small containers of whole almonds. Each one was 6 oz. for a total of 12 oz. Yes, I'm a math wizard too!<br />
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I emptied both containers into my food processor.</div>
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Then I turned it on and let it process while I unloaded the rest of the groceries. After 1 minute, it looked like this.</div>
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I let it go for about 4 more minutes before I checked again. This time it had started to clump together, but it still didn't resemble any sort of nut butter.</div>
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I let it process for 5 more minutes. Voila! Almond butter!</div>
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I love it! The natural sweetness of the almonds gives it a great flavor. I can't wait to try it in some new recipes soon.</div>
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<b>Do you like almond butter?</b></div>
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Jeff and I celebrated our 13th anniversary with a little <a href="http://teambeachbody.com/shop/-/shopping/T25Base?referringRepId=216804">Focus T25</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shauntfitness">Shaun T</a>.</div>
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And I made *healthy* flourless brownie cupcakes!!! I found this recipe on <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/">Team Beachbody website</a>. Who knew they had dessert recipes?!? Since my last two recipes using beans as a substitute for flour were such a big hit, I just had to make this one as well. And it did not disappoint!</div>
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Here's what you'll need.</div>
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The kids have absolutely gone nuts over these! One of my girls shared part of hers with a friend at lunch. They now have plans to have a sleepover and make these. I can get behind that.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04199948057685829504noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563292226839521561.post-7699423620833690322013-08-06T20:06:00.001-04:002013-08-06T20:06:46.012-04:00Grilled Chicken with Garlic, Lemon & HerbsI am going to miss these lazy days of summer. I didn't get out of bed until 8:30 this morning. And then I puttered around, getting breakfast for the kids, making the hubby his daily dose of dense nutrition (<a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/p/supplements.html">Shakeology</a>) and emptying the dishwasher before I started my workout. In two days, that all changes. In two days, I'll be up at 5:45. Yuck.<br />
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Confession: I had never zested a lemon. I have wanted to try it many times, but I didn't own a zester, and I was too <strike>cheap</strike> <strike>lazy</strike> frugal to buy one. When I saw this recipe, I decided I would finally make the plunge. I purchased my zester at Walmart for just under $6. </div>
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Everyone loved this chicken! It was super tender and very flavorful. The recipe is definitely a keeper.</div>
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<b><u>Grilled Chicken with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs</u></b></div>
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<li>1 tsp. dried thyme</li>
<li>1/2 tsp. dried oregano (I used 1-1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning instead of the thyme and oregano)</li>
<li>1-1/4 tsp. salt</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04199948057685829504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563292226839521561.post-20683310241642075042013-08-05T21:42:00.000-04:002013-08-05T21:42:38.396-04:00Staycation Week In ReviewI mentioned in my <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/07/pepper-and-squash-parmesan.html">last post</a> that we had decided not to take a vacation away from home this year for a variety of reasons. So instead, my hubby took the week off, and we decided to do some fun, local things.<br />
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Friday we went to a local miniature golf course. I thought this would be the highlight of the week, but it was hot, and the kids weren't very into it. After we golfed, we rode the bumper boats. It was a ton of fun, but we were drenched. I failed to get any photos of this part of our adventure.</div>
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We did follow up the golf course with pizza and <a href="http://www.brusters.com/">Bruster's</a> ice cream. Jeff and I both ate pizza, but we were well behaved and didn't eat any ice cream. </div>
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Saturday, my parents hosted a back-to-school bash at their house. They rented an inflatable water slide and had all the kids and grandkids over. It was a ton of fun! Some of the adults even got in on the action. Can I just say that water slides seem WAY scarier as an adult than they did as a child?!? I screamed every time I went down.</div>
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After a couple of hours at the park, we had planned to eat at a favorite, local pizza joint. Unfortunately, we forgot it is closed on Mondays. So <strike>we</strike> the kids ate <a href="http://www.tacobell.com/">Taco Bell</a> instead. I waited until we got home so I could fix myself something a bit healthier. And then I proceeded to eat my weight in <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chex-muddy-buddies-2/">Muddy Buddies</a>. *sigh*</div>
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In other news, we went to my brother-in-law's house last weekend. He has a garden, and he very generously shared a bit of his harvest. I was super excited about this spaghetti squash in particular.</div>
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I have been wanting to try spaghetti squash forever, and I haven't been able to find them (when I actually remembered to check) at our local grocery stores. Even more exciting was that I had just pinned <a href="http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/post/33245525551">this recipe</a> from Pinterest last week, so I immediately knew how I was going to prepare it.</div>
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First, you need to cook your spaghetti squash. I did not follow the directions that were with the recipe for this part. Instead, I followed <a href="http://chelseaeatstreats.com/all-about-spaghetti-squash/">these instructions</a> from <a href="http://chelseaeatstreats.com/">Chelsea Eats Treats</a>.</div>
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I weighed my squash by stepping on the scale with and without the squash and doing a little subtraction. The squash was around 4 lbs. First, I stabbed it with a sharp knife quite a few times. Then I put it in a microwaveable dish and cooked it on high for about 16 minutes.</div>
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This was delicious! I questioned whether it would really be very filling, but it was great! I loved it, and I can't wait to try spaghetti squash again soon.</div>
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Fun fact: Spaghetti squash has only 42 calories per cup! AND if you eat spaghetti once each week and replaced traditional noodles with spaghetti squash, you would lose 2.5 lbs. over the course of a year! Without even trying! </div>
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And, of course, this.<br />
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We had Vacation Bible School at church last week, and it was amazing! I love being part of a creative church family that brings the Bible to life in new and dynamic ways! As you can see, I played the part of Snow White. And I thoroughly enjoyed my role.<br />
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In the midst of VBS, I did try something new. You know, for Try Something New Tuesday. Except I was way too tired by the time I got home Tuesday to actually blog about it. So we'll just have Try Something New Sunday instead.<br />
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I don't think I can adequately convey how much I loved <a href="http://mealmakeovermoms.com/kitchen/2009/07/10/black-bean-brownies/">this recipe</a>. I stumbled across it on <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>, and after the success of my <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/06/no-flour-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip.html">No Flour Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites</a> that were made with chickpeas, I could not resist another flourless dessert.<br />
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Here's the ensemble.<br />
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First, you're going to drain and rinse the black beans. Yes, you read that correctly. Black beans in a brownie. Trust me on this.<br />
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Then add all your remaining ingredients except the chocolate chips, and process until well blended.<br />
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Your batter will look something like this.<br />
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Add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips, and give the food processor a few quick pulses to combine.<br />
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These were AMAZING!!! I tried really hard to taste the black beans in these. I mean really hard. But for the life of me I could not taste anything other than delicious, moist, dark-chocolatey goodness. The kids gobbled them up too.<br />
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These will definitely be going in lunch boxes this year. A treat I can feel good about feeding my kids?! Yes, please! And if you ever buy those <a href="http://www.fiberone.com/products/brownies">Fiber One low-cal brownies</a>, you must try these! They are a much cheaper alternative!!! I plan to make a batch and freeze them in individual servings for portion control.<br />
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<b><u>Fudgy Black Bean Brownies</u></b><br />
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<li>15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed</li>
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<li>pinch of salt</li>
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Nutrition info. per serving: 120 calories, 5g fat, 2g fiber, 3g protein, 3 WW points plus.</div>
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As luck would have it, my <a href="http://caloriecountingqueen.blogspot.com/">sister</a> pinned <a href="http://rantingchef.com/2012/07/01/no-chipmunk-cheeks-here/">this recipe</a> on Pinterest last week. As soon as I saw it, I knew it would be a good option for my girl's vision. I showed it to her, and we decided it was going to be this week's TSNT post. </div>
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I'm not sure I can adequately convey how much I loved this dish. The herbs make it. The kids loved it too. They asked if I was going to take photos of them eating it. But since I'm their mother, and even I am sick of photos of them eating and giving a thumbs up, I decided to restrain myself. </div>
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And, although I didn't calculate the nutrition myself, the website said it was 301 calories and 16.5 grams of protein for A QUARTER OF THE PAN!!! I could totally eat a quarter of it. And I did some quick calculations in my head, and that sounds about right.</div>
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Make this. Make it now. With all your summer veggies. You'll thank me later.</div>
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<b><u>Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies</u></b></div>
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<li>4 ounces uncooked ziti (this is about 1/4 of a 16 oz. box)</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. olive oil</li>
<li>2 cups chopped yellow squash (I used 1-1/2 very large squash)</li>
<li>1 cup chopped zucchini (I used 1 large zucchini)</li>
<li>1/2 cup chopped onion (I used 1/2 of an onion)</li>
<li>2 cups chopped tomatoes (I used 2 tomatoes)</li>
<li>2 garlic cloves, minced</li>
<li>1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. basil</li>
<li>2 tsp. oregano (I used Italian seasoning)</li>
<li>3/4 tsp. salt, divided</li>
<li>1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper</li>
<li>1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese</li>
<li>1 large egg, lightly beaten</li>
<li>cooking spray</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you were checking up on Jennifer’s blog and you were confused by
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<span style="font-family: "Goudy Old Style"; mso-bidi-font-family: Ayuthaya;">My name is Karen Bridgman and I am a friend of Jennifer and as luck
would have it, neighbors too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About four
months ago I had a little chat with Jennifer at Publix that changed my life and
my husband’s life too!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, life-altering
conversations at a grocery store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will
start by saying that I<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> had</i> considered
myself to be in pretty decent shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
faithfully walked on the treadmill for at least 30 minutes each day, but I had
noticed that I seemed to be putting on a few extra pounds that I wasn’t able to
shed. My husband had a desire to lose some weight too but no desire to get on
the treadmill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, we began to have some
talks about what we could do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am 37
and he is 39 so we figured if were going to get in shape it better be NOW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We talked about doing something like <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/03/p90x-review.html">P90X </a>but
we figured we couldn’t really do it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ve seen those infomercials before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those people are ripped. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Goudy Old Style"; mso-bidi-font-family: Ayuthaya;">So, one day on Facebook I noticed Jeff Corvin had posted something
about Jennifer’s blog and I thought I would check it out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had no idea I lived across the street from
a fitness guru.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So literally, the next
day I saw Jennifer at <a href="http://www.publix.com/">Publix</a> and we talked about P90X and I made up my mind to
do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I called my husband and he said
sure so I bought it that afternoon and we started the very next day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I allowed us NO time to change our minds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Goudy Old Style"; mso-bidi-font-family: Ayuthaya;">At first, when we started, I’m pretty sure we thought we might die
but it got better and a bit easier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
program consists of three days of cardio or yoga and three days of
weights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turns out we probably like the
weights the best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The program is great
because each person in the video is doing some variation of each move.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you need to modify, there is someone you
can watch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are a fitness machine,
there is someone to watch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don’t
want to use weights, you can use bands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
feel like this is a great program to kick off a new fitness routine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeachBodyTony">Tony Horton</a> is hilarious!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But really the best part is the results…I
lost 10 pounds and 8 inches overall and my husband lost 20 pounds and 12 inches
overall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WOW!!! Even better, we have made a commitment
to working out. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Goudy Old Style"; mso-bidi-font-family: Ayuthaya;">A few months ago I never thought any of this was possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I doubted my own ability to do a challenging
workout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I figured I would never lose
those extra pounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I feel like I
can do anything!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, we started
Insanity the week after we finished P90X. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Insane right???<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My whole mindset has changed about working
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to stay in shape. I want to
be more fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to be healthier-
FOREVER!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Goudy Old Style"; mso-bidi-font-family: Ayuthaya;">And yes, all this happened following one conversation at the grocery
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In unrelated news, we all had dentist appointments today. It was baby girl's first one. Not surprisingly, she had TWO cavities. Have I mentioned she's strong willed? The first 3 years of brushing her teeth included using my limited knowledge of wrestling moves to pin her down, force her mouth open, and cram the toothbrush inside. Apparently, that wasn't the best strategy. But she sure looked cute in the chair at the dentist's office!<br />
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Last week, my friend Karen told me about a new recipe for black bean soup she'd tried. Karen got the <a href="http://www.ro-tel.com/recipes-Mean-Black-Bean-Soup-2711.html">recipe</a> from the back of a can of Rotel. As soon as she told me about it, I knew it was going on the blog. Here's what's included.<br />
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First, you dice 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 cup onion, and 1/2 cup celery. I chose to chop mine in the food processor. And to make them pretty small so the kids wouldn't even notice they were there.<br />
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Next, you saute the vegetables in 2 Tbsp. of oil for about 10 - 15 minutes, or until they're tender.<br />
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Then dump in all the remaining ingredients except the cilantro. Bring it to a boil, and then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.<br />
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Stir in the cilantro just before serving.<br />
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So, so good! The boy said he loved it more than pizza. <u><i>PIZZA</i></u> y'all!!!<br />
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<li>3 cans black beans, undrained</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04199948057685829504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563292226839521561.post-74273214188460374612013-07-04T19:00:00.000-04:002013-07-04T19:00:36.236-04:005K On the 4th: In Which God Shows Us Who's Really In ControlThe weather forecast for our 4th was abysmal. Every day leading up to today, the rain chances seemed to increase. The forecasters were calling for several inches of rain and lots of flooding. We had to postpone our outdoor plans with family. All the fireworks displays in the area were cancelled. Basically, the day seemed like a washout.<br />
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But you know what? A bunch of families I know were praying over an event that was scheduled for today: Zoe's Rainbow Dash. And it turns out that God has a little more say in the weather than those forecasters.</div>
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To provide some background, Zoe was a local 4th grader who died in a tragic boating accident last summer. Her parents planned this 5K in her memory with all the proceeds going to Zoe's favorite charities. </div>
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My 8-year-old and I had been planning to run this race for months. We were both so excited! As the big day approached and the weather forecast grew increasingly dismal, we prayed that God would hold off the rain for this event.<br />
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Just take a look at what one of our local weather forecasters had to say on his website this afternoon: "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>The flooding event that I was talking about for the past few days has turned out to be a dud! so far. I guess that is a good thing, but for a forecaster it makes you scratch your head and wonder what happened."</i></b></span></div>
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I think one of my local friends said it best on her Facebook page after the run. <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #37404e; line-height: 18px;">I'm picturing Zoe and her angel friends dancing around with bright colored rainbow umbrellas in heaven. I can't think of any other way to explain how "100% chance of rain" turned into perfect running weather. I'm grateful and proud to live in a community that has gone to such great lengths to honor this sweet girl and her family."</span></span></i></b></div>
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And perfect it was. Here are my sweet girl and I before we headed out to the run:</div>
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It was SO much fun y'all! The atmosphere was electric. Everyone was excited to be there. And there was no rain to be found.</div>
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We got bombarded with color at several stations throughout the run. Here's a photo from the finish line.</div>
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And here we are after the run.</div>
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Let's not forget the obligatory photo in the same spot as our "before" shot was taken.</div>
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As we pulled out of the parking lot after our run, my girl asked me if I thought Zoe could see what had just happened from heaven. I told her I did think that she could. With a big grin on her face, my girl told me that Zoe must be so happy to know that all these people came out for her and to help other people. I had to agree. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">"Every good and perfect gift is from above,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30284A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30284B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">who does not change </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30284C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">like shifting shadows." James 1:17</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Blessings to you and your family this holiday!</span></span></div>
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Julie's recipe is adapted from <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">Pioneer Woman</a>'s recipe for <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2013/04/edna-maes-sour-cream-pancakes/">Edna Mae's Sour Cream Pancakes</a>. As much as I love a good Pioneer Woman recipe, I love that this one packs a protein punch even better.<br />
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Here's the ensemble.<br />
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Now it's time to cook these up! Julie's recipe (as well as PW's) called for spooning the batter onto the griddle 1/4 cup at a time. So that's what I did, but apparently I should have left a little more room between them.<br />
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These were absolutely delicious and so simple to make!! The kids, Jeff and I devoured them in no time. We loved them so much that I had to make a second batch! I thought they were far more filling than most other pancakes I've made.<br />
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On a side note, Julie got 12 pancakes from her recipe; however, I only got 9 from my first batch (using 1/4 cup of batter per pancake). For the 2nd batch, I tried using less batter for each pancake and got 11. I calculated the nutrition to be around 50 calories and 3.5 grams of protein per pancake. That will vary slightly depending on how many you get from the recipe.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04199948057685829504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563292226839521561.post-27984142895185952752013-07-01T15:36:00.001-04:002013-07-01T15:36:49.942-04:00The Time the Mailman Saved My DayAfter a crazy week, I finally had a relatively calm weekend. I kicked the weekend off with <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/03/asylum-volumes-1-2-review.html">Insanity the Asylum</a>'s Gameday workout. Seriously, the Insanity and Asylum workouts never stop challenging me. No matter how many times I do them, they always leave me in a puddle on the floor.<br />
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Saturday afternoon I <strike>had a nervous breakdown</strike> became a bit frazzled. I was trying to get some things done, Jeff was at work and the kids were having one of those days where they just could not get along. At all. </div>
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Jeff, being the wise man that he is, knew <strike>by my weeping and knashing of teeth</strike> intuitively that I needed a break when he arrived home. He scooped up the kids and took them out of the house for some errands. He hadn't been gone five minutes when the mailman knocked on my door and delivered this. <Insert hallelujah angel choir></div>
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The kids and I baked them on Saturday while Jeff was at work. The cinnamon rolls reheat beautifully, so we had them ready to eat in just a few seconds. The eldest made chocolate milk to go with the cinnamon rolls. Because if there's anything a boatload of sugar needs, it's more sugar. Then, we delivered breakfast in bed!</div>
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The kids made Jeff several cards, and we presented him with our gift.</div>
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The gift came with an obligation on Jeff's part to take an online chainsaw safety course. Because we've got 4 kids. And I need him to stick around. With all his limbs intact. He can come cut your tree down as soon as he finishes that course.</div>
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After breakfast we headed to church. I took pictures of all my sweet Sunday school babies to make a present for their daddies. Here is baby girl's photo.</div>
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I will refrain from posting my pictures on the slide. Some beauty should only be imagined and not displayed on the Internet for all the world to see.<br />
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On a side note, I am super excited about the new <a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/free?referringRepId=216804">Beachbody</a> workout that is coming out this Monday!!! It is from the <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/03/insanity-review.html">Insanity</a> creator, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shauntfitness">Shaun T</a>, and the workouts are all only 25 minutes!!! It's called Focus T25, and it is for everyone from beginners on up. If you're interested in this program, I am starting an accountability group on July 8th. We will divide into teams and post about our workouts for points. The winning team will receive a prize! You can join the group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/148681245321008/">here</a>. And you can learn more about Focus T25 in the video below.<br />
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Sometimes I like to remind my readers why I love working out at home. So today I let my husband photograph a bit of my workout. It was <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/03/p90x-review.html">P90X</a> Back & Biceps. Behold the beauty.<br />
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Speaking of awesome, a few years ago I decided I was going to learn to make cinnamon rolls from scratch. I searched high and low for the perfect recipe. And then I found <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/ninety-minute-cinnamon-rolls/">this one</a>. I made a few modifications. And I added an icing. Because serving cinnamon rolls without icing is blasphemy as far as I'm concerned. </div>
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This recipe is a favorite at our house. It is in no way healthy. Seriously. Not one iota of healthiness exists inside these little gems. Which is why I reserve them for special occasions. And so should you. It's all about moderation, people.<br />
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Place the dough back in the bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Yeast doughs are kind of high maintenance.<br />
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Add the cinnamon and brown sugar, and mix it well.<br />
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Now plop your baby's-bottom-soft dough back onto your lightly floured surface and roll it into about a 12x9" rectangle.<br />
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Spread your butter/sugar/cinnamon mixture over the dough.<br />
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Then roll the dough up. I like to start at the back.<br />
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Once it's all rolled up, pinch the seams to seal all that buttery, sugary goodness inside.<br />
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Once it's all rolled up it should look something like this.<br />
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Slice your large roll into 12 equal-sized rolls.<br />
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Place the rolls into a greased 9x13" pan.<br />
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Cover the rolls and let them rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled. Don't stress over this part. Mine don't always double, and I sometimes put them in the oven after only 20 minutes (gasp!), but they have never failed to finish rising in the oven. Here's what mine looked like after 30 minutes.<br />
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Bake them at 375 for 20 minutes. And here they are fresh out of the oven.<br />
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Shortly before they come out of the oven you can mix up your icing. It is so simple! Just put the sugar, butter, vanilla and milk into a bowl.<br />
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Mix well, and voila! Cinnamon roll icing!<br />
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These are a little labor intensive. They take about 90 minutes to prepare from start to finish. But they are spectacular.<br />
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3. Cover dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 min. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl mix together brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup butter.<br />
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4. Roll dough into 12x9" rectangle. Spread dough with butter/sugar mixture. Roll up dough and pinch seams to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in lightly greased 9x13" pan. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 30 minutes). Preheat oven to 375 degrees.<br />
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First, I cut the bananas up into bite-sized pieces...about 1/2 inch each.<br />
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Then, I melted 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.<br />
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At first, I tried dipping the bananas into the melted chocolate with a fork.<br />
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This worked well at first, but the cool temperature of the bananas caused the chocolate to thicken making it increasingly more difficult. So then I tried just dumping a spoonful of chocolate over the banana pieces.<br />
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This worked okay, but it was difficult to make sure the bananas were evenly coated. And they weren't very pretty. Really I don't care how pretty my chocolate is, but since it was going on the blog that was kind of a bummer. Since I'm sure you have all been wowed by my cooking abilities thus far, I want to maintain my place on that pedestal. Ha!</div>
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I ended up using the entire half cup of chocolate chips on just one banana! So, for the next batch I added peanut butter. I melted 1/2 cup of chocolate chips with 1/4 cup peanut butter. This mixture was much easier to work with than the chocolate chips alone! I was able to go back to my fork dipping method, and it worked beautifully! I coated 2 bananas worth of bites in the chocolate/peanut butter mixture.</div>
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I let the kids sample them with me. They loved both varieties, although they had a slight preference for the plain chocolate. I think that's mostly because the chocolate was thicker which meant there was more chocolate on each bite. For the record, I think it's best to let these sit out for about 5 minutes before serving.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04199948057685829504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563292226839521561.post-41427287308893970402013-06-09T22:00:00.000-04:002013-06-09T22:00:30.909-04:00ControlSorry I have been MIA the past few days. These four have been occupying a lot of my time as we soak in every minute of summer fun that we can.<br />
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I think you have to be careful when you become deeply committed to a fitness/nutrition routine. As a Type A personality, I crave control. I think that's why I like working out so much. I have the ability to take that time for myself each day. <b><u><i>I</i></u></b> plan it, <b><u><i>I</i></u></b> commit to it, and <b><i><u>I</u></i></b> make it happen - see the controlling pattern??? And I can control the food I put in my mouth. That's part of what makes it difficult for me to tell myself, "Hey, it's time to put MORE food in there." Because for so long it was about eating less. </div>
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My idea of nutrition is and always has been about moderation. I want to be able to go out and eat ice cream with my kids. I want to be able to have that occasional cinnamon roll for breakfast. And I want to eat a smore by the campfire. So that's what I do. I try to make healthy choices most of the time. And when I make a choice that's not as healthy <i><b><u>I don't feel guilty about it</u></b></i>. Period.<br />
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I had recently been eyeing <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Zucchini-Brownies/Detail.aspx">this recipe</a> for Zucchini brownies. Ever since I <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/05/try-something-new-tuesday-veggie-lasagna.html">learned how to shred veggies with my food processor</a>, I had been looking for the chance to do it again. This seemed like the perfect opportunity.</div>
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Next came the hard part: we had to let them sit and cool. And just stare at them. Without eating any. I even stuck them in the freezer for awhile to try and speed this process up. When they were sufficiently cooled, we got to work on the icing. We considered making our staple <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/04/best-ever-brownie-icing.html">Best Ever Brownie Icing</a> recipe, but we decided to get a little crazy and use the one that came with the recipe. </div>
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The kids and I ate well over half the pan the day we made them!!! Hey, they have zucchini in them so that makes them healthy, right?!? Seriously, the little ones didn't even notice that the zucchini was there. If your child is particularly sensitive to new textures, you could puree the zucchini instead of shredding it.</div>
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<li>1/4 cup vegetable oil</li>
<li>1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce</li>
<li>1-1/2 cups white sugar (I used a little less; I think you could easily get by with 1 cup)</li>
<li>2 tsp. vanilla</li>
<li>2 cups all-purpose flour (I used 1 cup whole wheat and 1 cup all-purpose)</li>
<li>1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</li>
<li>1-1/2 tsp. baking soda</li>
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<li>2 cups shredded zucchini (I found that 2 medium zucchinis was about right)</li>
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~Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13" baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together the oil, applesauce, sugar and 2 tsp. vanilla until well blended. Add the flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt. Stir until well combined. Mixture will be fairly dry. Fold in the zucchini. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes being careful not to overbake. Let the brownies cool. To prepare the icing, melt together the 6 tbsp. cocoa and butter in a medium bowl. Set aside to cool. Add the powdered sugar, milk and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Stir well to combine. Spread over cooled brownies.<br />
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Have you tried <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/Products/ProductInfoDisplay.aspx?SiteId=1&Product=2100002933">this cheese</a>? I don't know what it is about that "touch of Philadelphia," but it really does make the cheese a little creamier! I love it!!!</div>
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Next on my list: <a href="http://www.flatoutbread.com/products/foldit-artisan-flatbread/">Foldit Flatout Bread</a> with rosemary and olive oil! I picked up this package on a whim at Publix a few weeks ago when it was on sale. The hint of rosemary just adds something special!<br />
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Next is my entryway from the garage. My friend Sarah helped me come up with this layout, and I love it!!! This is where the kids hang all their backpacks, jackets and lunchboxes when they come in from school. We also hang our swim towels here to dry during the summer. Each child has a bulletin board as well so I can keep up with all their birthday invitations, school supply lists, etc. I got the boards and hooks from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a>, and I have been so impressed with how well they've held up! Nearly 3 years and still going strong, and we put <b><u>a lot</u></b> of weight on them!!!<br />
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Finally, I have my "Wall of Carol." I named it after my friend and favorite photographer who takes all our family photos. She inspired this wall with her portraits and a little help from Pinterest. If you're local and you need a good photographer, you should definitely check out <a href="http://www.fulllifephotos.com/">Full Life Photography</a>! Carol is not only gifted, she is just a precious person! And patient. Very patient. She has photographed my FOUR children. She's the epitome of patience.</div>
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I figured this is around 275 calories for 1/8 of the pie, and about 225 calories for 1/10. So still a bit of a splurge but certainly lighter than its traditional counterpart. And it was delicious!!! We polished off the whole thing in that one sitting!<br />
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I was planning to do <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/03/insanity-review.html">Insanity</a> Max Interval Plyo today, and to be honest I wasn't looking forward to it. I think it's the toughest of all the Insanity workouts. And when my 2nd dear daughter asked if she could accompany me, I tried to dissuade her. I told her how hard it was. I told her she should just make up her own exercise instead. But she insisted on doing <i>mommy's </i>workout. And I am so glad she did!</div>
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We served it with some sour cream and corn chips, just like chili. I had mine plain, and it was delicious! It will definitely be on our regular rotation.</div>
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I loved the nutrition on this dish too! I calculated it to be under 300 calories and about 40 grams of protein for a sixth of the recipe. And I would say we definitely got more than 6 servings from it. Hearty, filling AND low-calorie?! Yes, please! It meant I got an extra piece of chocolate after dinner!<br />
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Thanks, Karen, for the wonderful recipe!!! I am so thankful to have you for a friend and neighbor!<br />
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<li>3 c. cooked chicken (about 3 - 4 chicken breasts, depending on size)</li>
<li>1 15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained</li>
<li>3 c. chicken broth (I used 4 cups)</li>
<li>1/2 package frozen corn</li>
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And here he is Friday on his very last day. *Sniff*</div>
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Dear daughter #2 also had a field trip to the playground on Friday. She has had the best year at school! So many sweet friends in her class and a truly amazing teacher!!! I am looking forward to having her home with me for the summer, but I am sad to see her time with this class and this teacher come to an end.<br />
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Friday was a divide and conquer kind of day. The hubby took the girls to a soccer game while I took the boy to his baseball game. He has improved so much in the last few weeks; it was a lot of fun to watch him. He had a great hit every time he went up to the plate. I was a proud momma!<br />
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The weekend brought with it more rain. I'm pretty sure it's rained here every weekend for the last month. The rain resulted in game delays, so we were able to sleep in. Then I headed down to the basement for <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/2013/03/p90x-review.html">P90X</a> Core Synergistics. I love this workout! It's challenging, but it's different than most of the other P90X videos. Every exercise focuses on the core; it's a nice change of pace!<br />
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After my workout, I showered quickly and headed out to the last soccer game of the season! I am so proud of this girl and what an amazing soccer player she has become! She is one tough little lady!<br />
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We finally got home about 3:15. The only thing I'd had to eat at that point was my <a href="http://jencorvin.blogspot.com/p/supplements.html">Shakeology</a> on the way out the door Saturday morning. It kept me satisfied the whole time we were gone! Just another reason I love it!!!<br />
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And now we are officially done with all our extracurricular activities for the season...until next week when swim team starts. I wouldn't have it any other way!<br />
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