I actually took my husband's advice last night. He told me to take a break from chores, cleaning or anything baby-related and sit down to read a random book. He did not think I was going to do it because I tend to be concentrated on tasks on hand.He was surprised to see me lounging on the couch last night. He was so happy I took his advice. I started reading My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. I … [Read more...]
Gone Pie Bakery Review
What a beautiful overcast day. Somedays it is nice to have a gloomy day with cool weather. Am I preparing for fall, you might ask? Perhaps, but there is this sense of peace and quiet solitude especially when one is by the lake.We are really blessed to have great friends who have opened their homes to us when we make our trek from Lansing to Holland. It is a good 1.5 hour drive one way and … [Read more...]
Babycakes’ Brownies {Gluten-free} & POMegranate Coconut Smoothie #7
I think I am mentally on vacation. It was SO hard to wake up this morning but I knew I had to fit in my LAST workout at the gym for the next week since I will be leaving for Colorado tomorrow! Do you now understand why my head is in vacation mode? :) Either way, I scooted my behind into the gym for a rigorous weights and strength training class with one of my favorite instructors. She is yound and … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies {Gluten-free}
UPDATE: This picture won in the desserts category in Bob's Red Mill contest.Wowzers, this week has flown by so quickly! Perhaps it has to do with waking up so early the past 3 days. My gym changed the morning hours from 8am to 6am so that people that have to work can have their workout. Seeing that this was the first week, I have to say I have been LOVING it! It has somewhat been painful … [Read more...]
