With the holidays officially past, cooking is the last thing I feel like doing this week. Since we visited family for the holidays, I do not have a ton of leftovers and frankly, I do not need them. I did a quick search for something to do with chicken thighs and Cooking Light came to …
Posts from: December 2014
Morning fire and hot coffee. Nothing better. We spent the morning with Stephen’s family. We had a big family breakfast and then let the kids play while we chitchatted a bit. Then we got on the road back to Tuscaloosa so we could pack again for the trip to MS. Momma’s seafood gumbo was waiting. …
It’s almost here! Things are busy busy around here. Breakfast was quick and easy. Snack time with Magic Bars and coffee. I’m enjoying plenty of gluten-free desserts. And finally, we were on the road to Stephen’s family for the night. We had some pleasant traveling company! This one is short and sweet. The next few …
I am still taking in this movie. We saw it last night and although I knew it was an end to an era that began in 6th grade for me, I was not prepared for THE END. My teacher read the Hobbit to us every day after lunch in the 6th grade and I soaked …
Monday already!!! No way. I’m not ready for Christmas. Or I should say, I’m not ready for the post-holiday blues. No more seasonal cups of cheer. No more lights. Ugh..just the dark dank cloud of January. I’m sure we will have some weather mischief that brings tons of cold but no actual winter weather therefore, …
It’s the Monday before Christmas. I have had 2-3 weeks of the most delicious and most unhealthy sugary fried foods and I haven’t felt one bit of guilt about it. Why? Food is an inantimate object. Attaching guilt to food is useless. Attaching guilt to my actions with food is just as useless. I will …
This is the big week! I actually a kinda sorta menu planned based on family dinners and traditions. We always have enchiladas with my grandparents. The location has changed from their house to my mother’s house, but they taste just as good as ever. Because my sister and I live a few hours away from …
The Fitbit Challenge is over and I’m calling it a win for Team EAST coast. See the results here. I’m also calling it a win for me because this month has been my best month for running and walking. The last 2 weeks, I have been reaching my 10K and 15K step goals and …
A few weeks ago, I submitted an application to be considered for the 2015 Team of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Race series called Rock ‘n’ Blog. I ran my first Rock ‘n’ Roll race in Nashville a couple of years ago and I loved the whole experience from Expo to finish line. What I loved …
This is pretty much a free-for-all about anything related to the holidays. I love reading about traditions of others so I’m sharing a few fun holiday facts that happen at my house. 1. Coffee mugs. Lots and lots of festive holiday mugs. I started the collection a few years ago and it just gets more …
Happy Thursday, everyone!! I’m one day away from a long winter break from school and at this point, I’m about to crash hard. This is without a doubt, the BUSIEST week of my school year. Last night, we stayed up late finishing ornaments for the kids. Today was the big holiday school party and tonight, …
I have not made this confession a secret. In fact, people often post bacon-themed recipes, memes, and quotes on my facebook. These are the family and friends who love me the most. Well, kidding, but they do know my fondness of the smoked pork goodness. I won’t go into a big history of bacon, …
It is week 4 and our challenge was to get 15,000 steps a day. I did it on Monday and Friday. How is our team EAST COAST doing? Well..it depends on which site you look. Shape.Com/Fitbit results Mensfitness.com/fitbit results I have no idea who is winning since both sites have different leaders. Interesting. So that’s …
Our weather is ridiculous. It’s muggy and hot in December. That is NOT okay. The Flubola is knocking everybody down for a while, the students are dropping like flies, and the teachers are begging for mercy. 4 more days until relief. Since December is my second-favorite month (October still reigns supreme since it’s the unofficial …
We made it to Friday!! I can’t actually NOT WORK while I’m at my school, but the holiday insanity is just gearing up. We had a ton of fun this week doing various gingerbread activities. Check it out. I’m a master man baker. And my Fitbit Charge has been showing the results of all this …
It’s Gingerbread time! We have been busy in kindergarten. Once these dry and are ready to hang on the tree, I’ll post the recipe. This is the second time I’ve done this with my students and I think I’ll have to make this a yearly tradition. In other news, check out my attempt at …
A little less than 3 weeks to go until the big day. With all the rushing and planning and partying, I need a treadmill workout that will kick my tail and I need it in 30 minutes. Hills workouts are fantastic and cruel at the same time. I’m climbing on a treadmill without the …
Christmas is HERE! Technically, we have a few more days, but my body is wearing the battle scars of a hectic holiday so far. Eating treats, running a lot, walking more, eating more treats, and battling the flu means I’m a big ol’ wreck at the end of the day. I have burned all …
Ready to see who is winning? Check out the links to see the leader board. Also, enter to win a free Fitbit Charge. And trust me, you want this fitness tracker. It has been a great tracker! shape.com/fitbit mensfitness.com/fitbit This week started off with GREAT results using my Fitbit Charge! For the first 3 mornings …
I can’t get enough of this new tradition. I love the spices in this hot chocolate and I love how good it tastes without a lot of sugar. In face, I usually cut the honey to about a half of cup. This recipe from Cooking Light is a great addition the holiday drink lineup. New …