Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tofu Tuesday
A-B-C MuffinsApples, bananas and cashews pack flavour into this moist muffin.
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
• Preheat the oven to 325°F.
• Lightly oil the muffin pan. Combine the dry ingredients and mix well
• Add the apple juice, apple, banana and cashews and stir well.
• Fill the muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until slightly raised and lightly browned.
Makes 10-12 muffins
It's Fat Tuesday so I thought it would be fitting to go with something ubber yummy but still good for you. I saw these in a magazine, these will be way fun to make with my Ellyphant! I'm sure you could switch up the nuts or go nut-less too with these.
Enjoy!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Bolt
Good morning or afternoon now...haha! Been so busy at work that I had this open the whole time and just now am able to get it done.
Had a great weekend beside the stupid snow falling...as if! We took El to the movies, we saw Bolt, and she loved it. Go figure it's about a dog. HA! She sat there the entire time just mesmerized. Totally cute movie, I wanna dog just like Bolt!! In our town we have a theater that plays the movies that are already done at the main theater and they play them for $1.00!! Total steal! Although they still charge $4.00 for a small popcorn but eh whatev, and the theaters are a bit small but total bargain regardless!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Questions answered...finally
Okay, okay so I know I said I'd do this last week but I didn't...so sue me. :)
Okay Jon asked me:
What came first the chicken or the egg?
Hmmmm I'm going to say the cow came first, cause I'm cool like that.
Do fish sleep?
Heck yes they do, nothing wrong with taking a nap...hey I saw you this weekend you feel asleep on the couch! Yes huh!
If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one is around to hear it does it make a sound?
My Dad cuts trees down and they always make a big BOOOOM sound so yes they do!
TIMBER!
Clancy asked me:
What is a memory from your childhood that makes you laugh and laugh?
When we got our puppy Patches (RIP), I loved that dog! Nicest dog you'd ever of known. I used to ride my bike and drag that dog along. Animals need cardio too! :)
What is your favorite feature about yourself?
Somebody asked me this the other day and I do love my hands! Funny little quirk of mine but when Jon and I do hold hands I always for some reason just hold his pinkie (HA!). Well now that El is a bit more independent and gets cranky if we treat her like a baby but gosh darn it you HAVE TO HOLD MY HAND WHEN CROSSING THE STREET she'll grumble and then hold my pinkie. She did this totally on her own and I smiled one day realizing what she had done and then knew for sure she was my child. Like I had any doubts but still.
Do you have any stupid human tricks?
My husband should answer this cause I don't think I have any STUPID human tricks. Oh wait I'm double jointed in my thumbs.
If you could spend a year in perfect happiness but afterward remember nothing of the experience, would you do it?
No, my memory feels like it's slipping as it is so NO!
If your personality was a smell, what would it be?
HA! Hmmmm I would say it smells so good! HA! I really love fruit so I'll say it smells like pears.
If you had a parrot and could teach it to say any word or phrase what would it be?
Peace out!
You have your choice of one of the following. Which do you choose, and why:
A) Free groceries for 2 adults for 1 year
B) A brand new wardrobe
C) One year of 1 extra hour in the morning that allows you to go into work later, but you get paid for it.
D) A brand new bottom of the line car. (Like a Kia, with no power options.)
I would totally choose A only because eating the veg-style things can get a little pricey and since Jon and I usually share meals and probably both of us combine only really eat what one normal adult would eat then this would be a win win!
Cindy asked me:
When are you coming back to Cali to see me?????
Moving on...
HA! Okay well I'm planning on coming to Southern California possibly at the end of March. I wish I could afford to stop and see everyone but I would never make it back to work before 2011.
Devri asked me:
Would you rather be the toothbrush or the toilet paper?
HA! Totally the toothbrush cause I can deal with bad breath but not poopy!
Heather asked me (after I threatened her! HA!):
I want to hear how you met your man.
Gag! Really this story is lame-o! HA! We actually met at Wal-Mart, he worked in the photo lab and I worked in the boys and girls clothing. We were friends, the best of friends...we did everything together! When he moved to Ohio, I bought us BEST FRIENDS key chain, mine said Best his said Friends. After a week or two of him being gone I was like... hey wait a minute I kinda like you...come back, come back! He came back a month later to California.
I also want to hear a moment that made you want to crawl under a rock and die.
Gosh doesn't everyone have these? Hmmmm....I once made my adult brother cry while driving my car and my newborn. It was the hormones I swear Brady and I'm a horribly back seat driver. I'm going to meetings for it. HA!
AND I want to hear about something crazy.
My parents read this blog...I'll email you. HA! Kidding I don't have anything really crazy...Well here's something. My sister this last year took me to this spa....AMAZING spa...anyways we were in the steaming room and it had eucalyptus scent and all this mist and stuff. Well we went and sat on a bench...clothed by the way and after sitting for awhile my eyes adjusted and low and behold there was a skinny model laying on the other bench. Well the steam came on and it was loud and this skinny model starts moaning and rubbing ice on herself and I was just beside myself. I thought I whispered, HEY CANDEE IS SHE NAKEDDDDD, IS SHE MOAAAAAAANING???? I guess I was a little bit louder then I thought. My sister elbowed me...I still have a bruise, and we quickly left the room.
Kristal asked me:
Since you're a working mom and have been doing so well at being fit and healthy I ask you:
When do you get time to workout?!
I don't have the time to workout but I make the time. I do a kickboxing class on Tuesday and Thursday, workout at home with a DVD on Monday. I have Friday off so I go to the gym once El and I wake up and the weekends Jon and I workout together both at the gym. I take off 1-2 days during the week. With all this exercise you'd think I'd be the next Jillian Michael's but I'm not I'm a average size woman. It's very hard to stay motivated and trust me I have the Mommy guilt's like no one's business. But I also find it very important for Elly to see me doing a healthy activity and being strong. She loves going to the gym so that makes it easier. After we are done, we'll go home and make dinner and do it all over again the next day. :)
What do you do (besides the kickboxing class :D ) to workout?
I answer this a little above but I try to do a hour of cardio and light weights at the gym and at home I'll do a workout DVD for 30-45 mins and I have 3 and 5 pound hand weights for light weight lifting on days I don't go to the gym. We also have one of those big balls and a 8 pound medicine ball for abs. If it wasn't snowing I would so go for long ass power walks!! Damn the snow! :)
Scrappy Girl ask me:
Why did you decide to go vegetarian?
I became vegetarian slowly, and by slowly I mean I cut out things over a long period of time. First I cut out red meat (beef) I haven't had beef for more then 5 years, then I cut out pork, chicken, fish and so on. I honestly just don't like the way it made me feel. I felt very lethargic and worn down. Like it took every ounce of energy in my body to digest it. Weird feeling but that's the only way I can describe it. I researched a lot of different things about being vegetarian before I decided that I wanted to try it out and see if it worked for me. Some of it was morals, some of it was health, and some of it was a dare with myself to see if I could stick to it. Since I have became vegetarian I do feel more alive and happy with myself. Like anything though it is a choice that I made and I feel happy with it.
What do you miss the most?
Jon asked me this when we went on my 1 year anniversary dinner of being a veg head and I do miss the convenience . Like I can't just go to McDonalds and order chicken nuggets or a Big Mac.
Vanessa ask me:
Where were you born?
I was born in Northern California...small little town with a Wal-Mart for crazy Friday nights to hang out in! They do have two Starbucks now though!
Leah ask me:
Do you pee in the shower?
I have peed in the shower on accident but no I do not regularly pee pee in the shower. GROSS!
What's your favorite thing about OH?
Sometimes Leah I really do hate you. HA! I love that I was able to become a home owner, and I love that last summer Jon found this amazing little town with the most beautiful meadows I've ever seen!
Okay Jon asked me:
What came first the chicken or the egg?
Hmmmm I'm going to say the cow came first, cause I'm cool like that.
Do fish sleep?
Heck yes they do, nothing wrong with taking a nap...hey I saw you this weekend you feel asleep on the couch! Yes huh!
If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one is around to hear it does it make a sound?
My Dad cuts trees down and they always make a big BOOOOM sound so yes they do!
TIMBER!
Clancy asked me:
What is a memory from your childhood that makes you laugh and laugh?
When we got our puppy Patches (RIP), I loved that dog! Nicest dog you'd ever of known. I used to ride my bike and drag that dog along. Animals need cardio too! :)
What is your favorite feature about yourself?
Somebody asked me this the other day and I do love my hands! Funny little quirk of mine but when Jon and I do hold hands I always for some reason just hold his pinkie (HA!). Well now that El is a bit more independent and gets cranky if we treat her like a baby but gosh darn it you HAVE TO HOLD MY HAND WHEN CROSSING THE STREET she'll grumble and then hold my pinkie. She did this totally on her own and I smiled one day realizing what she had done and then knew for sure she was my child. Like I had any doubts but still.
Do you have any stupid human tricks?
My husband should answer this cause I don't think I have any STUPID human tricks. Oh wait I'm double jointed in my thumbs.
If you could spend a year in perfect happiness but afterward remember nothing of the experience, would you do it?
No, my memory feels like it's slipping as it is so NO!
If your personality was a smell, what would it be?
HA! Hmmmm I would say it smells so good! HA! I really love fruit so I'll say it smells like pears.
If you had a parrot and could teach it to say any word or phrase what would it be?
Peace out!
You have your choice of one of the following. Which do you choose, and why:
A) Free groceries for 2 adults for 1 year
B) A brand new wardrobe
C) One year of 1 extra hour in the morning that allows you to go into work later, but you get paid for it.
D) A brand new bottom of the line car. (Like a Kia, with no power options.)
I would totally choose A only because eating the veg-style things can get a little pricey and since Jon and I usually share meals and probably both of us combine only really eat what one normal adult would eat then this would be a win win!
Cindy asked me:
When are you coming back to Cali to see me?????
Moving on...
HA! Okay well I'm planning on coming to Southern California possibly at the end of March. I wish I could afford to stop and see everyone but I would never make it back to work before 2011.
Devri asked me:
Would you rather be the toothbrush or the toilet paper?
HA! Totally the toothbrush cause I can deal with bad breath but not poopy!
Heather asked me (after I threatened her! HA!):
I want to hear how you met your man.
Gag! Really this story is lame-o! HA! We actually met at Wal-Mart, he worked in the photo lab and I worked in the boys and girls clothing. We were friends, the best of friends...we did everything together! When he moved to Ohio, I bought us BEST FRIENDS key chain, mine said Best his said Friends. After a week or two of him being gone I was like... hey wait a minute I kinda like you...come back, come back! He came back a month later to California.
I also want to hear a moment that made you want to crawl under a rock and die.
Gosh doesn't everyone have these? Hmmmm....I once made my adult brother cry while driving my car and my newborn. It was the hormones I swear Brady and I'm a horribly back seat driver. I'm going to meetings for it. HA!
AND I want to hear about something crazy.
My parents read this blog...I'll email you. HA! Kidding I don't have anything really crazy...Well here's something. My sister this last year took me to this spa....AMAZING spa...anyways we were in the steaming room and it had eucalyptus scent and all this mist and stuff. Well we went and sat on a bench...clothed by the way and after sitting for awhile my eyes adjusted and low and behold there was a skinny model laying on the other bench. Well the steam came on and it was loud and this skinny model starts moaning and rubbing ice on herself and I was just beside myself. I thought I whispered, HEY CANDEE IS SHE NAKEDDDDD, IS SHE MOAAAAAAANING???? I guess I was a little bit louder then I thought. My sister elbowed me...I still have a bruise, and we quickly left the room.
Kristal asked me:
Since you're a working mom and have been doing so well at being fit and healthy I ask you:
When do you get time to workout?!
I don't have the time to workout but I make the time. I do a kickboxing class on Tuesday and Thursday, workout at home with a DVD on Monday. I have Friday off so I go to the gym once El and I wake up and the weekends Jon and I workout together both at the gym. I take off 1-2 days during the week. With all this exercise you'd think I'd be the next Jillian Michael's but I'm not I'm a average size woman. It's very hard to stay motivated and trust me I have the Mommy guilt's like no one's business. But I also find it very important for Elly to see me doing a healthy activity and being strong. She loves going to the gym so that makes it easier. After we are done, we'll go home and make dinner and do it all over again the next day. :)
What do you do (besides the kickboxing class :D ) to workout?
I answer this a little above but I try to do a hour of cardio and light weights at the gym and at home I'll do a workout DVD for 30-45 mins and I have 3 and 5 pound hand weights for light weight lifting on days I don't go to the gym. We also have one of those big balls and a 8 pound medicine ball for abs. If it wasn't snowing I would so go for long ass power walks!! Damn the snow! :)
Scrappy Girl ask me:
Why did you decide to go vegetarian?
I became vegetarian slowly, and by slowly I mean I cut out things over a long period of time. First I cut out red meat (beef) I haven't had beef for more then 5 years, then I cut out pork, chicken, fish and so on. I honestly just don't like the way it made me feel. I felt very lethargic and worn down. Like it took every ounce of energy in my body to digest it. Weird feeling but that's the only way I can describe it. I researched a lot of different things about being vegetarian before I decided that I wanted to try it out and see if it worked for me. Some of it was morals, some of it was health, and some of it was a dare with myself to see if I could stick to it. Since I have became vegetarian I do feel more alive and happy with myself. Like anything though it is a choice that I made and I feel happy with it.
What do you miss the most?
Jon asked me this when we went on my 1 year anniversary dinner of being a veg head and I do miss the convenience . Like I can't just go to McDonalds and order chicken nuggets or a Big Mac.
Vanessa ask me:
Where were you born?
I was born in Northern California...small little town with a Wal-Mart for crazy Friday nights to hang out in! They do have two Starbucks now though!
Leah ask me:
Do you pee in the shower?
I have peed in the shower on accident but no I do not regularly pee pee in the shower. GROSS!
What's your favorite thing about OH?
Sometimes Leah I really do hate you. HA! I love that I was able to become a home owner, and I love that last summer Jon found this amazing little town with the most beautiful meadows I've ever seen!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Damn the snow
I know it's just a bit of dusting but damn the snow! This is right outside my office. Come on Spring...come to Momma!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Once upon a time....
there was a little girl named Elly Belly Doddle bop who loved to run and play in the sun. She particularly loves to play in warm...WARM...environments. So her Daddy has been diligently planning on making a trip to
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Cause in California not only is it warm but there is also Keely Beely Doddle bop!!
We can't wait to go...now all we need to do is book our tickets for fun in the sun!! We are only planning on staying a few days in Southern California so my Northern California friends I'm sorry but try and come down if you can! Woo hoo!!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Whew!
Now I lay my me down to sleep to only be woke up with HORRIFIC PAIN AND CRAMPS and and and ...I'll just leave it there. Whew, feeling better today...however now Big J has it and I'm just praying El doesn't get this death sentence.
Anyways whew ya I'm back, thanks for the well wishes! Off to read all your lovely blogs and to breathe fresh beautiful air!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sorry
I've been sooooooooo sick since Saturday. I have the wicked stomach flu...promise I'll post something fab in a few days. On the bright side I've lost 12 pounds in 3 days. :)
Friday, February 6, 2009
Ask me anything
I'm in a blogging funk...my mind is all fuzzy...the creative button is on hold....BLAH BLAH BLAH!!
So I'm gonna make all you think for me! HA! Ask me anything and next week sometime I'll answer all your questions. And because I'm extra lazy I'll leave this open all weekend. Have fun!
Oops I almost forgot too...it's Friday Funny:
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Tofu Tuesday
Wow has it been over a year already since I started my vegetarian journey? I can't even explain to you how exciting and happy this makes me!! Honestly I don't see myself ever not being a vegetarian, it quite simply is the best thing I ever have done for myself and well being. Although it has been harder for people to accept and I've gotten the rude comments, looks and name calling (mostly from arrogant co-workers) but I've stuck to my guns.
WOOO HOOO!
A couple more goals that I've just recently started doing:
*No COFFEE since December 1st...sigh, yes my love affair with Starbucks goodness has ended. Sorry sweet Starbucks I know your sales are declining but my wallet (and husband) are doing better and thank me everyday. And I actually fall asleep at night and haven't tossed and turned so much.
*No SODA since January 1st...whew this was a dozy, but dag-gum-it I pushed through and have been happily sipping water, tea, juice, flavored water...flavored coffee soda water (kidding). This one I am very proud of! YAY ME!
I'm going to continue my no coffee-ness, no soda-ness journey. It's not so bad after the first week and I want to see how long I can do it before I crack.
MADNESS, pure MADNESS!!
If I can do it, so can you! Believe it, Be it!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Get your glasses ready!!
Did ya'll watch the commericals yesterday...I mean the Super Bowl?
Come on El work with me...she didn't like her glasses.
Either did Sarah...poor sports!
