Randomness
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Strawberry Picking
Yesterday the Imaginative One and I went to the zoo to check out the new dinosaur island exhibit. On the way there, I saw a sign about strawberry picking, so I asked him if he wanted to stop and pick… Continue reading
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Letter to Moore, OK
The Imaginative One has decided to write a letter to those affected by the May 20 tornado. He was saddened but also proud of the people of Moore, OK. Here is his letter: Dear people of Moore, OK: I heard… Continue reading
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My new favorite foodie place
Last month as I was getting ready to shop for my foodie pen pal, I decided to visit the Second Street Market. I had driven by it many times but it was closed so I couldn’t stop. The boys and… Continue reading
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14 years ago today . . .
Let me take you back further than 14 years ago because that’s where this story begins. It was September of ’97 and the fall quarter at the college I attended. I was running late to one of my classes because… Continue reading
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What I’m Thankful For – Last 10
11. Hubby – He’s been a brave soul trying the new foods I’ve been cooking. A lot of them, he’s actually liked :) Yeah! 12. My favorite book series – Leslie Meier’s Lucy Stone series, Joanna Fluke’s Hannah Swenson series… Continue reading
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What I’m Thankful For – First 10
One of my challenges for Healthy Self is to make a list of 20 things you are thankful for. It was supposed to be done on Monday. Monday was such a crazy day for me, so I didn’t get it… Continue reading
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Sunday prep
I have parent-teacher conferences this week, so I’ll be working late. I ensured Hubby had food to feed both boys on Monday and Wednesday. I also need to make sure I have plenty of healthy snacks. Ranch-flavored veggie chips in… Continue reading
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Sunday Food Prep
So today, I took time out and did some prep for the week. Tomorrow I’ll be cooking a roast for burrito bowls. The soup is for lunches, and I ate it for dinner on Sunday night. The Parmesan chicken is for one of our… Continue reading
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Now what?
Now that I’m back to losing weight, I want to make mini goals. This way I’m not overwhelmed. Goal #1 – healthy BMI Goal #2 – reach the 130s/ get into single digit pants’ size Goal #3 – look svelte… Continue reading
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It’s Not Just About a Numbers’ Game
To read about my weight loss journey, here are the links. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. During my first weight loss journey, I played what I called a numbers’ game. I was obsessed with… Continue reading
