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Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

December 17, 2013 by Lindsay 32 Comments

Hi Friends!

Just popping in with a new recipe to share! These are a twist on my Sweet Potato Banana Bites that I make pretty much every week. Lately I’ve been adding fresh cranberries to them. YUM! Anyways, one of our sponsors for Elf4Health is The Almond Board of California and they’re sending our winners a huge almonds prize pack- which includes almond flour! I was lucky enough to receive this package as well, and since I’ve never actually used almond flour, I’ve been trying to decide what to make first!

I decided to make a spin-off of my sweet potato bites and try my hand at a full-sized muffin.

A non-traditional, gluten-free blueberry muffin that's not overly sweet but still packed with flavor!

Here’s how you make them:

 

Aren’t they pretty?!

A non-traditional, gluten-free blueberry muffin that's not overly sweet but still packed with flavor!

These are not meant to replicate the traditional, overly sweet jumbo coffeehouse muffins….so if that’s what you’re looking for, this recipe is not for you. In fact, these aren’t very sweet at all, which I like…but if you want to make them sweeter, you may want to try adding a little bit of sweetener of your choice- maybe 1/4 cup honey? I haven’t tried them with added sweetener so I can’t tell you how well that will work.

A non-traditional, gluten-free blueberry muffin that's not overly sweet but still packed with flavor!

These guys are quickly becoming my favorite pre-workout snack!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

Filed Under: Baking, Breakfast, Snack Tagged With: Almond Flour, Banana, Blueberry, Egg, Sweet Potato

Peanut Butter Cookies with Fresh Cranberries

December 11, 2013 by Lindsay 27 Comments

Fresh cranberries aren’t just for sauce! These Cranberry Peanut Butter Cookies strike the perfect balance of tart and sweet! 

Fresh cranberries aren't just for sauce! These Cranberry Peanut Butter Cookies strike the perfect balance of tart and sweet!

**Post and photos updated 12/8/15*

Hi Friends!

Let’s talk cookies, shall we? This was my second year participating in The Great Food Blogger’s Cookie Swap. The idea is simple. You sign up, donate a few dollars to charity, mail out a dozen cookies to three different people and get three dozen cookies in the mail. Although this year was a bit of a bust on the return end for me – I only got cookies from one person instead of three- I still had fun baking and sending mine out!

Fresh cranberries aren't just for sauce! These Cranberry Peanut Butter Cookies strike the perfect balance of tart and sweet!

I was having a tough time coming up with a totally new cookie to try, but after much deliberation, I decided to do something a little crazy! I used FRESH cranberries…in cookies. Cranberry peanut butter cookies. And guess what? They’re delish!

Here’s how you make them:

Aren’t they just so pretty and festive?!

Fresh cranberries aren't just for sauce! These Cranberry Peanut Butter Cookies strike the perfect balance of tart and sweet!

I revisited this recipe in 2015 and made a few tweaks and they turned out even better than I remember! To see the original recipe, please see the notes section of the recipe above.

Fresh cranberries aren't just for sauce! These Cranberry Peanut Butter Cookies strike the perfect balance of tart and sweet!

These Cranberry Peanut Butter Cookies would make a great addition to your holiday baking list! And then i’d highly recommend you use the leftover cranberries to make a batch of my favorite Fresh Cranberry Sauce! Good on so many things!

[Tweet “Yum! These PB Cookies with Fresh Cranberries from @leangrnbeanblog are tart and sweet!”]

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 

Filed Under: Baking, Dessert Tagged With: Cranberry, Egg, Peanut Butter, White Whole Wheat Flour

Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet

December 10, 2013 by Lindsay 9 Comments

Hi Friends!

Just popping in to let you know I’m guest posting over at Nut Butter Runner today!

This Cheesy Mexican Skillet is packed with veggies and lean protein making it a great weeknight dinner option!

I’m sharing an easy recipe for a quick lunch or dinner that I whipped up during our “Eat the Rainbow” day of our Elf4Health challenge!

This Cheesy Mexican Skillet is packed with veggies and lean protein making it a great weeknight dinner option!

If you have a minute, pop on over to Morganne’s blog and get the recipe for this Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet!

 

This Cheesy Mexican Skillet is packed with veggies and lean protein making it a great weeknight dinner option!

What’s your favorite way to eat the rainbow?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 

 

 

Filed Under: Dinner

Elf4Health Sponsor Shoutout

December 7, 2013 by Lindsay 5 Comments

Hi Friends!

As you know, our Elf4Health Challenge has been going strong for the past 2 weeks now. We’re getting ready to send out the matches for round 2 tomorrow and we couldn’t be more excited. Our 1,000+ elves are ROCKING all of the challenges!

As you might imagine, Elle & I put a lot of work into making this challenge the best it can be. We’re lucky enough to have found some great sponsors that help make that possible. Today we want to introduce you to our Gold Level sponsors. They’re a huge part of Elf4Health and more importantly, they’re all companies that we as RDs & health living bloggers respect, support and believe in 100%.

So, we wanted to take some time to tell you a little bit more about them! Here they are, in no particular order:

Naturebox

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Naturebox is a subscription snack company. Healthy snacks delivered directly to your door for just $19.95.

From their website:

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If you want to see some of their past boxes to get a better idea of what to expect, you can check them out here. And remember that all ingredients and snacks are free of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners.

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Wouldn’t this be a fun gift to give a foodie friend or family member?!

Naturebox is generously giving our Elf4Health winners a 3 month subscription, but they also have something special for ALL 1,000+ elves participating!  If you’re a first time subscriber, you can get 50% off your first box using the code “ELF4HEALTH”.  Not valid on gift subscriptions and may not be combined with any other offers.

You can follow Naturebox on Facebook, Twitter, oInstagram & Pinterest

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Mizuno Running

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Mizuno is probably best known in the athletic world for their shoes, which are fabulous! I spent many years playing volleyball in Mizunos and loved every pair. If you’re a runner, you should definitely know about Mizuno. Their website even has a special section to help you find the perfect shoe for your foot.

They also have an awesome movement called the Mezamashii Project. It’s a great community and Mizuno is incredibly supportive of the people who wear their shoes. They’re constantly giving away gear, shoes, even trips for people to test out and they love hearing about your #brilliantrun experiences via social media.

In addition to shoes, they also sell apparel that rocks, like this Breath Thermo 1/2 Zip. It’s super lightweight but still keeps you warm AND it has thumbholes:

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and these Breath Thermo Fleece Gloves:

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You guys, I’m gonna be honest. I scoffed at these gloves when I first tried them on. They’re so lightweight I thought there was no way they would keep my hands warm…but I’m happy to report that we had some fairly cold days here in Columbus and these kept my hands TOASTY warm when I was out walking the dogs!

Mizuno is generously providing our Elf4Health winners with the top and gloves pictured above, as well as a pair of the brand new, soon to be released Wave Inspire 10’s!

You can follow Mizuno on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest.

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The Almond Board of California

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The Almond Board of California is another fabulous organization you should know about. Their website is jam packed with information about this wonderful nut. You can learn about how almonds get from the orchard to your table

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or read about why almonds are so good for your health.

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They also have TONS of amazing recipes on their website:

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Be sure to check out their brand new “Crunch On” ad campaign. I love it! And they’re having a little sale in their store right now.

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If you know people who could use a perfect portion almond tin – holds 23 almonds, the recommended daily serving- check it out and order some as stocking stuffers!

The Almond Board of California is generously providing our Elf4Health winners with 5 pounds of raw almonds, 1 pound of sliced almonds, 1 pound of almond butter, 3 pounds of almond flour, an almond cookbook and a calendar!

You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

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Manitoba Harvest

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Manitoba Harvest is one of the leading sellers of hemp foods and are committed to producing high quality products!

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Did you know that hemp is a nutritional powerhouse?!

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Manitoba Harvest sells:

  • Hemp Hearts (raw, shelled hemp seeds)  – which are great sprinkled on oatmeal, salads and yogurt
  • Hemp Protein Powder – 5 varieties of easy-to-digest plant protein
  • Hemp Oil – a great source of balanced omegas

Not sure what to do with your hemp products, check out their Recipe Page for tons of great ideas!

Manitoba Harvest is generously providing our Elf4Health winners with a big bag of Hemp Hearts!

You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest.

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We hope that you’ll check out these amazing companies and we sincerely thank them for helping to make the Elf4Health Challenge so awesome!

–Lindsay–

Disclaimer- I received all of the products pictured above and was compensated for my time. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. 

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders

December 6, 2013 by Lindsay 17 Comments

Hi Friends!

I’ve got the perfect holiday part appetizer for you! When my friends at the American Dairy Association Mideast asked me to create a recipe for their Big Holiday Potluck, I jumped at the chance. Specifically, that asked me to create something that could be enjoyed  by those who are lactose intolerant.

I decided to use aged cheddar cheese in my recipe because it’s very lactose friendly. Did you know that aged cheddar cheese is can actually be considered lactose free because it has very low or non-measurable amounts of lactose? In the cheese making process, after the whey (where most of the lactose is) is separated out from the curd, natural aging breaks down the remaining lactose, allowing aged cheeses like cheddar to be considered lactose-free or extremely low lactose.

These Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders are packed with protein and heart healthy fats! Eat them on their own as a meal or serve them as an appetizer at a party!

Like I mentioned earlier this week, I’ve been obsessed with my Fresh Cranberry Sauce and hubby has been obsessed with sliders, so I’ve had those on the brain. Sliders are perfect appetizer food in my opinion, so I combined my cheddar cheese with my cranberry sauce and chose to go a bit of a non-traditional route and use salmon as the protein in my sliders!

Here’s how you make them:

It turned out to be a surprisingly delicious combo. I also made the executive decision to skip the buns and top with extra cranberry sauce and avocado. Bonus- they’re red and green- so festive and perfect for your next holiday party!

These Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders are packed with protein and heart healthy fats! Eat them on their own as a meal or serve them as an appetizer at a party!

So here’s the best part about this Big Holiday Potluck with the ADA Mideast. They’re teaming up with Feeding America!

Feeding America graphicDairy farmers are committed to the health and wellness of Americans, with an emphasis on child health, which includes addressing hunger and helping ensure every American has access to nutrient-rich foods. Today more than 50 million people in America are food insecure. Of these, nearly 17 million (one in five) are children.

The American Dairy Association Mideast has partnered with 12 food bloggers from throughout the country to prepare a “Big Holiday Potluck,” and ADA Mideast will donate $1 to Feeding America for every “like,” comment or share each of the bloggers’ 12 recipes receive on its Facebook page between Dec. 6 and 13.  Feeding America can provide nine meals for each dollar donated. 

These Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders are packed with protein and heart healthy fats! Eat them on their own as a meal or serve them as an appetizer at a party!

If have a moment, I’d love for you to visit the ADA Mideast Facebook page and “like”, comment on or share my Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders to help raise some money for Feeding America!

**While you’re at it, check out the other recipes from the other bloggers participating in the potluck and hit “like” on some of those as well if they sound good to you!**

Thank you!!!!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

This post was sponsored by ADA Mideast. I was compensated for my time. All thoughts, opinions and the recipe are my own. 

Filed Under: Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish, Sponsored

Bookmarked: Blogging Tips

December 5, 2013 by Lindsay 46 Comments

Hi Friends!

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts, but this weekend I finally had time to go through and organize the millions of things I have bookmarked on my computer. I discovered that over the past few years I’ve bookmarked a TON of websites/articles/blog posts etc that are full of helpful blogging tips!

Looking to improve your blogging? Here's a post full of great links and resources to improve all aspects of blogging!

So, I put together a roundup for you and tried to organize them at least somewhat into categories! Some of these might even help you non-bloggers 🙂

technical

How to Clear Your Brower’s Cache
Google Search Tricks
Beginner’s Guide to Google Analytics
Beginners Guide to SEO
5 Quick SEO Fixes You Should Quit Ignoring
Headlines vs. Page Titles
How To Submit A Google Site Map For Your Blog
How To Change Post Colors in WP Admin Panel
Learn To Code
Ranking WP Plugins
How To Claim Google Authorship
10 SEO Tips For Food Bloggers
HTML Decoded

 

brands

Best Blogger Media Kits
Targeting The Right Company For Your Sponsorship Pitch
How To Make Money From Your Blog Without Selling Out
Advertising 101
The Bloggy Guide To Monetizing Your Blog
Using No Follow Links
How To Find Blogging Jobs
11 Ways To Make Money With Sponsored Posts
How To Create Contracts

 

better

How To Write An About Page
6 Creative Ways to Reuse Old Blog Posts
Customizing Your RSS Feed to Increase Page Views
HTML 101 For Bloggers
Why You Need An Email Newsletter For Your Blog
Ultimate Blog Post Editing Checklist
How To Be A Food Blogger (150+ Resources)
8 Housekeeping Tips To Make Your Blog Rock
How Do You Grow Readership For Your Blog
How To Reuse Your Content
7 Tips To Increase Your Blog Subscribers
Is Your About Page Letting Your Down
Trademarking Your Blog Name
One Activity You Should Do On Your Blog Every Day

 photos

10 Tips For Better Blog Graphics
What Is Aperture?
Photography 101
Most Popular Photography Tips, Tricks & Hacks of 2011
Ultimate Social Media Sizing Cheat Sheet
Manual Photography Cheat Sheet
Create Your Own Infographics
30 Places To Submit Your Photos
Grab My Button Code Generator
5 Free Photo Editors
10 Household Items To Improve Your Food Photography
How To Remove Background Image in Powerpoint
How To Make A Rollover Image
10 Amazing Articles On Iphone Photography
How To Use Images On Your Blog
How To Create An Animated GIF

 email

Be A Gmail Superstar- Part 1
Getting Organized In The New Year: Emails
How To Configure Multiple Email Addresses In Gmail
Creating An Automated Daily Email Program Using Mailchimp
Declutter Your Inbox Using Gmail Filters

 social

Best Tip of Day To Post 
Top 100 Twitter Tools
How To Build Your Influence On Social Media & Establish A Powerful Brand
Top 10 Secret Buffer Hacks
How To Get More Pinterest Followers
25 Quirky Social Media Tips You Probably Didn’t Know
A Bloglovin Tutorial
How Many Users Should You Follow On Twitter
How To Find The Best Content To Share On Social Media
14 Tweaks To Your Facebook Page That Make An Immediate Difference
Finding & Sharing Better Content on Social Media
How To Get More Likes & Follows On Instagram
Using Buffer For A More Powerful Social Media Presence
FB Changes You Should Know About

Happy Reading 🙂
–Lindsay–

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Grateful Thanksgiving

November 28, 2013 by Lindsay 12 Comments

Hi Friends-

I hope you’re all safe and warm and enjoying this day surrounded by your family, friends and loved ones. Just popping in with a quick reminder:

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No matter what your situation, there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for. Take a second today (and every day) to think about how lucky you are.

Here’s a few things I’m grateful for:

  • My husband, who loves me unconditionally & supports me endlessly in all aspects of life.
  • My family, who loves and supports me even though we may not see each other as often as we’d like.
  • My friends, who make me laugh on a daily basis and light up my life.
  • My pets, who make me crazy yet still manage to somehow make me love them a little more each day
  • My body, for being strong and healthy.
  • My blogging community, who form the best online support network a girl could ask for.
  • My life – because it’s pretty darn awesome!

Happy Thanksgiving!
–Lindsay–

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Grilled Cheese With Pesto and Black Bean Spread

November 27, 2013 by Lindsay 32 Comments

Hi Friends!

Well, I must say. You guys like your grilled cheese! I posted this photo in instagram yesterday and I think it’s one of my most “liked” photos ever! So, I thought I’d pop in and share the recipe!! It would make the perfect Meatless Monday lunch for next week!

Take your grilled cheese to the next level by adding black beans and pesto! This would make the perfect meatless monday lunch!

Grilled cheese is one of my favorite things…and this is like a pumped up, super flavorful version! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of it before! You can find the original recipe over on Organic Valley’s website. I made just a few minor adjustments including using a little less oil in the pesto and leaving out the chilis.

Here’s what I did:

This would be delicious with a bowl of hot soup on a cold day. If you’re a meat lover, try adding some grilled chicken!

Take your grilled cheese to the next level by adding black beans and pesto! This would make the perfect meatless monday lunch!

Let’s chat:
Are you a traditional grilled cheese lover or do you add extra “stuff” to yours?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

Disclosure: I was sent on Organic Valley coupon to purchase the cheese used in this recipe. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Filed Under: Dinner

$100 Swanson Health Products Giveaway

November 26, 2013 by Lindsay 59 Comments

Hi Friends!

I’ve got an exciting giveaway for you guys today!

Swanson Health Products was one of the first companies I ever worked with wayyyyy back when I first started this blog! When they reached out to me about participating in their 30 day blogger giveaway, I immediately jumped on board. The concept was simple: they would give me a $100 coupon code to use and then I could give one away to my readers! Um, yes please!

You guys, if you haven’t checked out their website, do so immediately. They have so many products that I buy on a regular basis, as well as things I have trouble finding AND so many new-to-me products that I want to try! And their prices are great.

Take a look at what I got with my $100:

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Here’s a screenshot of my order so you can see some of the prices:

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Let’s talk about some of the things that I got, shall we:

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I jumped at the chance to order some of the seeds and grains I eat on a regular basis! I go through pumpkin, chia and sunflower seeds pretty quickly so I got  big bags, plus I stocked up on quinoa and farro (two of my favs), some wild rice for my Thanksgiving stuffing and soba noodles.

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Next I picked up some new-to-me items that have been on my to try list: Almond flour, cacao powder, mung beans (super high in protein!) and bragg liquid aminos. I also got some Annie’s ketchup. I’ve been looking for a ketchup without a bunch of crazy ingredients and this one fits the bill. Hopefully hubby likes it.

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Finally, I got a few randoms: I just used up the last of my homemade vanilla extract so I restocked for holiday baking. Also restocked my coconut oil so I can make some more Freezer PB Cups and got some non-GMO cornstarch.

This doesn’t even scratch the surface of the selection that Swanson has! They also have lots of vitamins and supplements, cosmetics, a large selection of vegan products, etc.

Ready for your chance to $100 to do some shopping? Enter below!


 

Good luck!
–Lindsay–

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Fitness Friday 60

November 22, 2013 by Lindsay 22 Comments

Hi Friends!

Somehow my Fitness Friday posts really seem to be getting away from me! It’s been almost a month since my last one! I promise I’ve still been working out. Here’s what I’ve been up to since my last Crossfit Competition:

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1. Monday- Still recovering from the competition. Went light & used 125# for deadlifts, finished in 6:58
2. Tuesday- Strict Pullups and toes to bar,  then the #wod, 10:35 with 105# hang cleans and 14 Pullups per round instead of muscle ups
3. Wednesday- 30# Turkish getups, 135/150/128 for double unders, then finished the round of 9 for the WOD Rx
4. Thursday- Lots of heavy squats – 7x 4 at 150# then 12:12 Rx for the wod
*Friday- REST DAY*

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1. Saturday- This will get your day off to a good start! I used 85# – rough!
2. Saturday- 12:00 Rx those lunges w/ 25# plate in each hand were killer at the end!
3. Sunday- Crazy heavy front squats in #wod 1 – finished 4 rounds + 6 wall balls. Every time we didn’t go unbroken, one of our box jumps for wod 3 turned into a burpee box jump. I broke once in rounds 2-4 on my front squats. Legs were jello for wod 2 but finished in 9:24 and went unbroken on everything. Then 3 burpee box jumps and 27 box jumps to finish it off!
4. Monday- 9:36 for the wod. Started at 85#, went down to 75# for the last 3. Legs were DEAD Sunday’s workout and front squats today. NOTE: Yes, I went down in weight during the middle of a WOD. I’ve never done that before, but I was compromising my form since my legs were so tired and it wasn’t worth it. There’s no point doing things heavier if you’re doing them wrong.
*Tuesday- REST DAY*

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1. Wednesday- 11:43 rx+ (used a 20# wb)
2. Thursday- Boom! New Fran PR! 5:04!!! Previous was 6:17
*Friday- REST DAY*
3. Saturday- 18:46 with a 20# medball & 65# push press
4. Sunday- 5:34 for the first wod with a 35# dumbbell, 131 reps for the second wod, 11:21 for our team row.

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1. Monday- PR’d my one rep max back squat! 185# 🙂 then 5+20 for the wod
2. Tuesday- Finished in 9:02. Actual wod was hand stand pushups but they’ve been bothering my neck/shoulder so I did hand release pushups- Modified to make things work for you! No point in hurting yourself further just to do a workout as prescribed.
3. Wednesday- Right up my alley! 9:39 Rx.
*Thursday- REST DAY*
4.Friday- PR’d my deadlift 255#! then 8:24 rx for the wod. Holy heavy front squats!

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Love a new PR 🙂

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1. Saturday- Just needed something with light weight that didn’t involve my back after deadlifts the day before to get the blood flowing! Used a 35# bar for thrusters
2.Sunday – 15:00 for the first wod, second wod was supposed to be hspu- modified for my neck & also supposed to have 30 shoulder to overhead and 90 ft walking lunge but I wasn’t feeling 100% so I stopped at 10. Listen to your body.
3. Monday- Squats, weighted step-ups, double unders (I did 4×50), plus strict Pullups – then 4+7 & 4+6 for the wod
*Tuesday- *REST DAY*
4. Wednesday- Loved this #wod – 6:16 Rx
*Thursday- REST DAY*

Whew! Now you’re all caught up! And now, taking a page from my friend Danielle’s book, I made a few of my favorites prettier and pinable for you!

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Let’s chat:
How have your workouts been lately?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

Filed Under: Workouts

Blizzard Bites

November 21, 2013 by Lindsay 41 Comments

This Blizzard Bites recipe is perfect for the holiday season. Make a batch to share with family, friends, teachers, etc as an easy edible Christmas gift. 

This Blizzard Bites recipe is perfect for the holiday season. Make a batch to share with family, friends, teachers, etc as an easy edible Christmas gift. 

*Post and photos updated 12/2017*

Hi Friends!

If you’re looking for an easy no-bake recipe to whip up and deliver to family and friends this holiday season, I’ve got you covered! I originally shared this recipe over 4 years ago and since then I’ve made it several times as a gift for coworkers, hostess gifts, etc. It takes about 5 minutes to make and can easily be portioned into bags, boxes or jars to spread some holiday cheer.

This simple mix of popcorn, pretzels, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), peanuts and craisins is covered in white chocolate for a festive treat! You can easily customize this mix based on what you have on hand. I’ve subbed Chex cereal for prezels, almonds for peanuts and raisins for craisins.

Blizzard Bites for an easy holiday gift

 

 

If you want to make this even easier, you can layer the ingredients into jars, put the white chocolate chips in a ziploc bag at the top and deliver them as gifts to allow recipients to make the mix themselves!

Here’s how you make it:

 

 

What do you think? Could this recipe BE any easier?! I don’t think so!

This Blizzard Bites recipe is perfect for the holiday season. Make a batch to share with family, friends, teachers, etc as an easy edible Christmas gift. 

Make a few jars for friends, and then make up a batch for yourself. I recommend enjoying this delicious snack mix while watching your favorite holiday movie!

 

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

Filed Under: Dessert, Snack Tagged With: Almond, Cranberry, Pepitas, Popcorn, Rice Chex

Elf For Health 2013

November 19, 2013 by Lindsay 33 Comments

Hi Friends!

Are you ready for this? Like I mentioned last week, Elf For Health is back for another year and it’s time to kick things off. Here are all the details about what the challenge entails and how to sign up!

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Introducing the Elf for Health Holiday Challenge! This is a four week challenge that will run from the Monday November 25th thru December 22, 2013. The challenges fall into 4 different categories: Food, Fitness, For You & For Others. There will be daily tasks, daily winners, prizes, weekly newsletters, and a Facebook group for support. (This is 2 weeks shorter than the challenge was last year, but we feel like 4 weeks is the perfect amount of time for people to stay motivated and engaged in the challenge!)

And are you ready for the best part? You’ll have an elf to support and encourage you! When you sign up, you will also be committing to be an elf for someone in return. Over the course of the challenge, you will have two different elves.

Sounds like a great way to stay motivated and meet new people over the holidays doesn’t it?! Since this challenge is internet based, anyone can participate… no matter where you’re located! All you need is access to the internet and an email address.

So what does an Elf do?

Elf Duties

As an Elf, you are expected to support your assigned buddy with their holiday health goals and the daily challenges. Elves & buddies will be reassigned after 2 weeks so that hopefully you get to meet 2 new people! You are only asked to email your buddy 2 times per week:

  • Monday: Send your buddy an email to help them with the challenges for that week. Ideas of things to include/attach: your own personal tips & tricks, inspiring words and/or images, a new, healthy recipe or workout to try.
  • Thursday – Saturday: Any time during these days, check in with your buddy! For example, ask them if they tried a new recipe, workout, or had fun with any certain challenges. Feel free to tell them how you did with your challenges, too!

Anything more than those 2 emails is up to you but feel free to go above and beyond this to show your support! Just a few ideas: send your buddy Tweets, shout outs on our Facebook Page, email a fun workout you liked or send a hand written recipe or note.

Important Dates

  • *Friday, November 22rd at 11:59pm EST: sign up deadline
  • Sunday, November 24th: Round 1 Elf assignments emailed
  • Monday, November 25th – Sunday, December 8th: Round 1
  • Sunday, December 8th: Round 2 Elf assignments emailed; Round 1 “Best Elf” winners chosen
  • Monday, December 9th – Sunday, December 22rd: Round 2
  • Sunday, December 22nd: Round 1 “Best Elf” &  participant grand prize winners chosen

*If you missed the initial sign up deadline, you can still participate:

  • Sign up before December 6th for Round 2

Not clear about something? Email Elle or Lindsay!

Prizes

We have some fabulous prizes from some of our favorite companies to give to the winners.

  • 2 prizes for “Best Elf”, one awarded at the end of each round
  • 1 grand prize for best participant awarded at the end of the challenge determined by participation, hashtagging and being an awesome Elf.

There will be a daily challenge winner chosen each day. Daily winners will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize!

Best elf prizes will given based on participation and nomination. If you love your elf, let us know so we can consider them for a Best Elf prize. Best Elf prizes will be awarded at the end of each round.

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Sponsors for this year include:

  • Mizuno
  • The Almond Board of California
  • Naturebox
  • Manitoba Harvest
  • Bondi Band
  • Cook Smarts
  • Love Grown Foods
  • Kodiak Cakes
  • Nuttzo
  • Living Proof Gear

** Unfortunately, due to shipping costs, only USA residents are eligible to win prizes. But we’d still love to have you participate, even if you’re from somewhere else!**

Still with me?

Challenge Calendar

If so, you’re probably wondering what the daily challenges are, right? Here’s a nice square image that you can save on the lock screen of your phone to remind you of the challenges!

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You can see more detailed descriptions on the calendar below and we’ll expand even more on the challenges in each weekly newsletter. See below for a printable list! Print it out and hang it somewhere to remind you participate, or add it to your Google calendar!

We will be sending out a weekly newsletter reminding you of the weekly challenges so look out for a confirmation email to confirm your participation & newsletter subscription. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, check your spam box. If you still can’t find a confirmation email, let one of us (Elle or Lindsay) know ASAP and we’ll add you to the list.

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Pinterest For Meal Planning

November 13, 2013 by Lindsay 41 Comments

Hi Friends!

Let’s talk about Pinterest for a minute shall we? Specifically Pinterest for Meal Planning. I know I’m in the minority, but I’ve actually avoided Pinterest for quite some time. Yes I had an account and I occasionally pinned things…but for the most part it was only once every 3 months or so. However, lately I’ve realized what an effective tool it can be for a lot of people as they plan their meals.

Want to start meal planning but not sure where to start? Pinterest can be a great resource! Find out how a Registered Dietitian uses it!

And guess what? I want to help. SO, over the past couple of weeks I’ve been revamping my Pinterest boards. I’ve put together several boards with healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options. I  went back through all my old Sunday Food Prep Inspiration posts and pinned a bunch of food prep ideas (both my own and those that were submitted!). I also made a Weekly Eats board with some pins from my weekly eats posts to give you more ideas of things I eat on a daily basis…and of course I have a Best of the Bean board as well. My hope is that you guys will be able to use them as a resource when you’re planning your meals for the week.

One of the most annoying things about Pinterest, in my opinion, is the fact that half the pins lead you nowhere. It’s so frustrating when you just go through and pin a bunch of things…and then when you actually go to make something, you click the recipe and it’s a dead end! So, I went the extra mile for you guys. I actually clicked the links on everything I pinned to these boards to make sure they take you to an actual, functioning website with a recipe. THEN, I checked the nutrition of the recipe. Although every recipe isn’t exactly the way I would make it, for the most part, they’re fairly healthy and have been approved by this RD 🙂

You guys know I’m a big fan of making every recipe my own. Here are some things I suggest when making any recipe:

  • Don’t go crazy on the cheese. You can usually get away with less than what’s in the recipe without people noticing.
  • Add extra veggies. Some recipes are stingy on the veggies and you can always add an extra cup or two!
  • If it calls for a lot of heavy cream, try replacing some with lower-fat milk or greek yogurt.
  • If canned items are used, look for  no-salt added or low-sodium varieties (or make your own!)

You get the idea.

So without further adieu…here are some of the boards I made for you:

*Note- If you’re reading this on a mobile device, you might not be able to see the cool Pinterest board widgets that I embeded in this post to give you a preview of each board…so check it out on your computer! Or click the links and that should take you to each Pinterest board so you can follow it!

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Food Prep Inspiration

Weekly Eats

Best of the Bean

 

So there you have it! I’d love to have you follow me on these boards if you’re not already. You can also follow all my boards by CLICKING HERE. Just remember that the boards listed above are the ones where I’ve gone through and done the checking. I also have other boards where I happily just pin based on images!

Let’s chat:

  • Do you use Pinterest for meal planning and food prep ideas?
  • Do you have any healthy-eating/meal-planning pinterest boards? Leave us a link to your favorite so we can all follow them!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

After meal planning, the next step is food prep to make your busy nights even easier! If you liked this post, you’ll love my ebook – The Ultimate Guide To Food Prep. It dives into even more detail about how to food prep, troubleshoots common problems and provides tons of tips to make it easier! Click the image below for more details!

The Ultimate Guide To Food Prep Ebook

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Asian Noodle Salad

November 12, 2013 by Lindsay 38 Comments

Hi Friends!

I made you lunch. Or dinner. With leftovers. Leftovers that are good hot OR cold. Are you ready?

Asian Noodle Salad

This Asian Noodle Salad is great served warm or cold. Eat some for dinner and take the rest for lunch the next day!

Here’s what you need:

 

I actually prefer this dish cold…but it’s great either way. And it’s even better the second day!

This Asian Noodle Salad is great served warm or cold. Eat some for dinner and take the rest for lunch the next day!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Strategies for Making Healthy Eating Choices

November 9, 2013 by Lindsay 11 Comments

Hi Friends!

Time to recap another FNCE session for you guys! In case you missed it, check out my FNCE 2013 recap which also has links to my first two session recaps! I was drawn to this session immediately because you guys know I’m all about helping people make smart choices. Both presenters were fabulous and very engaging which made it a fun session even at 8am 🙂

Let’s recap:

How Consumers Decide What To Eat: Strategies for Making Healthy Choices
Speakers: Jim Painter, PhD, RD & Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD

Why are Americans gaining weight? We lose track of how much we are eating. The answer to the obesity epidemic is to beware of consumption.

What’s changed?

  • 20 years ago, a bagel was 3 inches in diameter and 140 calories. Today the average bagel is 350 calories – equivalent to 5 slices of toast.
  • When you order a value meal, you get an extra 600 calories on average! 
  • The Toll house cookies recipe yields 60 cookies now vs 100 cookies when the recipe was written in 1949.

What can we do? 

  • The amount of food on a plate, whether it’s one serving or four, is what most people consider a “normal” portion. We need to work on teaching people correct portion sizes. Bigger bowls and bigger spoons can increase portion consumption without you even knowing! Switch to smaller plates, bowls and utensils. 
  • Out of sight, out of mind. People ate 30% less candy when in desk drawer vs. on desk and 60% less when 2 meters away. If you want people to eat better, make healthy choices visible, accessible and readily available!
  • Descriptive labels impact perception. Use this to your advantage and make healthy food sound good! People will enjoy it more!

What do people think?

  • Americans eat according to the my plate pattern(meeting 70% of their nutrient needs) just 7 days per year. 2% of the time. 
  • Half of those people polled think it’s easier to do their own taxes than figure out how to eat healthfully. 
  • More than 40% of actions performed every day qualified as habits, not decisions. Use this to your advantage! Form healthy habits!
  • Throwing info and facts at people doesn’t always mean they will change for the better. Asking people to make a change that’s too different than their regular behavior can be ineffective. Try small changes!
  • Most people want to keep things the way they are. Loss aversion is the reason for inertia. Focus on adding good! 
  • Good for you may = tastes bad in consumer’s mind. Food needs to be healthy and enticing. Eating more produce is unappealing for many. Focus on suggesting tasty cooking methods to try, like roasting to bring out flavor.
  • About half of people say that “taste” drives food choices, rather than “healthfulness. Healthy should never taste bad, healthy can always be delicious.
  • People avoid change by thinking in the abstract. Make concrete, simple, realistic goals that can become healthy habits!

The good news?

  • Willpower” buckles under stress and fatigue and challenging circumstances. But you can improve self control! Will power is like a muscle- work it and it gets stronger! 
  • Self-control in one area of life translates to other areas as well. Work on eating better and it may become easier to exercise more. 
  • You don’t need to try to change forever. Emphasize the process. Deal in the present. One healthy day at a time! 
  • There is power in groups! Obesity may be “contagious” but so is good health! sharing experiences can form healthy habits. 
  • We can help people resist temptation by recognizing triggers for unhealthy habits and forming healthy habits.  

 

Know that taste and convenience rule the day for most people. Teach them how to make choices that are healthy AND work for them.

Let’s chat: What are you doing to help yourself and those around you make healthier choices?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Fitmark Bags Review & Giveaway

November 8, 2013 by Lindsay 240 Comments

Hi Friends!

If you follow me on IG and twitter, you may remember a couple of weeks ago when I started raving about my new gym bag from Fitmark Bags.

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(I was sent this bag at no cost to me.
All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own)

For those of you who have seen my previous “gym bag” (think canvas reusable grocery sack and you’ve pretty much got it), you know this is a serious upgrade. I’ve been looking for a new bag for a while and after connecting with Fitmark on Instagram and Twitter, I knew this was the one for me!

 Fitmark is the first brand to make a gym bag for the fitness enthusiast.  Here are some of the key features of the Sport Tote that I have:

    • Separate Kicks and Laundry bag with anti-microbial protection
    • Fit-All™ Executive-class main compartment for all your needs
    • Fit-Color™ custom interior with hand-selected colorway
    • Rear, detailed zippered utility pocket
    • Ergonomic and fully adjustable shoulder straps with custom detailed stitching
    • Highly polished, custom nickel-coated clips and harnesses
    • Custom leather zipper pulls
    • Enforced custom nickel-coated rivets with logo detail
    • Soft leather Fitmark™ emblem with detailed stitching
    • Soft lined pocket with categorized sections for your phone, keys and valuables
    • Luxurious handles with leather accents and custom detailed stitching

They also carry 3 other styles of tote, plus messenger bags, duffel bags, backpacks and food organizers! And they come in all sorts of fun colors. Mine comes in purple and pink with tan interior or black with pink interior!

Let’s take a closer look at some of the details shall we?

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The bag is super high quality and it’s big enough to fit all my crossfit stuff but still small enough to be stylish and manageable so I’m not losing things IN the bag! It holds my shoes, jumprope, weight belt, tape, hoodie/extra clothes and water bottle with ease. However, I may not even use it as a gym bag forever. I can see myself taking it on weekend trips, etc as a stylish tote bag!

I love how many pockets and compartments there are. There’s a small zipper pocket on the front side that I throw my keys and phone in while i’m at the gym, plus larger pockets on either side of the main opening (on zipper and one with a magnetic closure).

Inside the main compartment there are even more pockets! There’s another zipper pocket, plus two other inner pouches that would be great for toiletries if you’re getting ready at the gym. And probably my favorite part? There’s a waterbottle pocket! I’m notorious for leaving my waterbottle at the gym so I love that it has its own special spot.

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It also comes with a separate bag for shoes or dirty clothes, which I love. I keep my oly lifting shoes and rope climbing socks in it so that they’re always in my bag, but not getting everything else dirty.

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So there you have it, friends! My newest obsession!

Now that I’ve told you all about how awesome these bags are, you probably want one, right? Good news! I get to give one away 🙂 One lucky winner will receive a Sport Tote just like the one I have, in a color of your choice!

To enter, use the rafflecopter giveaway widget below! (Giveaway is open to US residents only and ends Tuesday Nov 12, 2013 at 11:59 pm EST.

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Good luck!
If you’re ready to buy a Fitmark Bag today, OR you’re adding one to your Christmas list, pass the word along that using the code “FIT” at checkout will get you 15% off.

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 PS. Fitmark also has their very own app called Fitmark Hub so be sure to check that out as well!

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Pork Chili Verde

November 7, 2013 by Lindsay 28 Comments

Hi Friends!

Time for a soup recipe. The first time I had this soup was a few years ago when we took a family trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico for Christmas. I remember standing in the kitchen of the amazing house we rented (it had heated floors!!) with my mom making a big batch of this to eat after we went on a candlelight walk. So delicious.

This Pork Chili Verde is a hearty winter soup packed with beans, lean protein and vegetables!

Honestly, I really haven’t thought much about it since then…but while I was grocery shopping over the weekend, I noticed a large pile of tomatillos and it got me thinking. Salsa verde (a key ingredient in this soup) is usually loaded with sodium, so I decided to be brave and try making my own! Turns out it’s super easy. Homemade salsa verde, some crockpot pulled pork and just a few other ingredients and you’ve got yourself a winner of a dinner!

Here’s what you need:

In case you’re unfamiliar with tomatillos, here’s what they look like:

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Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 12 oz or just use approximately 7-8 medium tomatillos.

Let’s chat:
Are you a fan of salsa verde? Or do you prefer red salsa?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Salt-Free Seasoning Mix

November 5, 2013 by Lindsay 42 Comments

Hi Friends!

When it comes to spices, I’m a creature of habit. My go-to’s are paprika and cayenne pepper and I tend to put them on pretty much everything. That’s all well and good, but sometimes even I like to switch it up a bit. I love the flavor of spice mixes and there are a lot of good ones out there…but I’m not crazy about the amount of sodium and anti-caking agents found in a lot of them. Spices themselves have such great flavor, there’s no reason to go overboard on the salt as well.

I know there are some good salt-free seasoning mixes out there at well…but over the weekend I did a little project and made my own! Since it turned out well, I thought I’d share my new favorite salt-free seasoning mix with all of you 🙂

Salt-Free Seasoning

This salt free spice rub is the perfect seasoning mix to put on chicken, pork or fish to add extra flavor!

Here’s what you do:

 

This is just about as simple as it gets!

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Just combine all the spices, mix well and voila!

This salt free spice rub is the perfect seasoning mix to put on chicken, pork or fish to add extra flavor!

I even treated myself to a cute little $1.99 container from Meijer to store it in 🙂

I used this on my baked chicken over the weekend, but it’d also be good on fish or pork. Feel free to play around with the recipe and make it your own. Cumin is not my favorite spice and I didn’t want it to overpower, so I didn’t use very much in the mix…If you like it, add a little more. Same thing with the cayenne. I like things spicy, so I used at least 3 tsp, probably closer to 4. If you don’t like spicy, leave it out…or just use a little bit!

This salt free spice rub is the perfect seasoning mix to put on chicken, pork or fish to add extra flavor!

Let’s chat:

  • What are your favorite spices?
  • Do you make your own spice mixes?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Visual Food Storytelling to Promote Healthy Eating

November 1, 2013 by Lindsay 36 Comments

Hi Friends!

Time to recap another FNCE session. In case you missed it, you can read my FNCE 2013 recap, as well as check out my first session recap on Beyond Traditional Dietetics. Today I’m recapping one of my favorite sessions!

Ready?

The Power of Visual Food Storytelling to Promote Healthier Eating
Speakers: Regan Jones, RD & Holley Grainger, MS, RD 

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*Photo Credit- Regan Jones*

Photography

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what are your pictures saying about healthy eating? Over the years we’ve seen a rise of the visual web. We’ve gone from long-form blog posts with 1,000+ words, to Facebook statuses with 3 lines of text, to tweets with 140 characters, to Pinterest & Instagram where there are often no words- we’re communicating with the image.

A good image has:

  • Appeal- yum factor (even brussels sprouts can look sexy)
  • Staying power- blog posts get 94% more total views if they have relevant images
  • Key message
  • The potential for the viral effect (ie hundreds of thousands of repins on Pinterest)

Most common photography mistakes:

  • Out of focus
  • Low lighting/harsh lighting/artificial lighting 
  • Cropped too tightly
  • Unnatural angles
  • Distracting background

You can read more about this mistakes in this Top 5 Reasons Editors Decline An Image post.

Best angles to shoot:

  • Directly overhead (especially if using an iphone)
  • 45 degree angle (like you’re sitting at a table taking a pic of your food)
  • Eye level

Composition & Styling tips:

  • Use the rule of thirds. Points where the lines intersect are great visual points that are eyes like. 
  • Layering, texture and abundance are important for healthy foods. It’s easy to make dessert look good. You may have to work a little harder to make healthy food look good, but it can be done!
  • Get a color wheel. Understand how colors work together to make food pop!
  • Let the food shine through. Don’t overstyle. Layer, garnish, show a dipping sauce in the background, etc. 
  • Show food in it’s natural form. That’s often when it looks its best.

It’s not all about traffic. It’s about changing the perception of healthy eating. It doesn’t have to be elaborate to be healthy. Beautiful food pics will make healthy food look tasty and inspire people to eat better!

Take the time to learn how your camera works. Read the manual. Then read it again. Your camera is not as smart as you. You must learn to tell it what to do. Turn off autofocus!

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Video 

How do you communicate your nutrition message?

Why video? 

  • It bridges a gap
  • Provides value
  • Entertains
  • Reaches a broader audience
  • Brings your message to life
  • Builds a personal brand

Why now?

  • Every day, 89 million people will watch 1.2 online videos in the US alone. 
  • Online video users are expected to double to 1.5 billion in 2016
  • Video is the next trend! Get ahead now!

Why you?

  • An extra way for your audience to get to know you.
  • It can help you sell something…like your message, a cookbook, etc.
  • They can see your passion and energy and connect with you on a more personal level.

Don’t let perfectionism hold you back! Start small. Use Instagram video and vine. Watch how people engage with you!

What makes an effective online video?

  • Style– Make it your own! Put your own personal spin on it and let your personality shine through.
  • Script– Intro, hook, short/concise sound bites. If your video is longer than 1-2 minutes, turn it into a series
  • Delivery– Bring positive energy to the set, have a one-on-one convo with the person watching your video, think about your body language, voice tone and pace. 
  • Details– Keep the camera close. Control background noise. Look into the eye piece so you can see what the viewer sees. 
  • Optimization– Upload, share, promote! Use key words. Create a video archive. Update regularly. 

Let’s chat: Are you using your camera to its fullest potential? Do you prefer videos or photos on blogs?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Foodie Penpals Reveal Day with Jeanine

October 31, 2013 by Lindsay 10 Comments

Hi Friends!

Time for another Foodie Penpals Reveal Day!

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This month I traded boxes with Jeanine. She shares my love of crossfit and indulged my love of homemade cookies so we’re pretty much BFFs now! Here’s what she sent me:

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  • Potato chips – good thing I took a pic before I left because when I came home, hubby had eaten almost the entire bag!
  • Honey- saving this to mix into my peppermint tea next time I get sick
  • Kit’s Organic Bars – these were new to me! Tasted great!
  • Dark Chocolate – you can never have to much 🙂
  • Homemade cookies! So good. The way to my heart!

Thanks so much Jeanine!!

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And now it’s time for some details about Foodie Penpals.  In case you’re a new reader, here’s a reminder of what the program is all about:

-On the 5th of every month, you will receive your penpal pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.
-You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal! 
-The boxes are to be filled with fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written. 
-Foodie Penpals is open to blog readers as well as bloggers. 
-Foodie Penplas is open to US, Canadian & European residents.  Please note, Canadian Residents will be paired with other Canadians only. Same with Europeans.  

If you’re from the US or Canada and are in participating for November, please CLICK HERE to fill out the participation form and read the terms and conditions. 

You must submit your information by November 4th as pairings will be emailed on November 5th!

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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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