Simple Sunday: Breakfast Is Served

Today breakfast was made by my oldest...with a little help of course.

Snacktastic Saturday: Apple Nutella Roll-Ups

Did you ever notice that the activities you do throughout the day, have an impact on your food? Gardening usually makes me want a huge salad (how ironic) & shopping makes me want anything that I don't have to make. So what do you get when you want a snack after hitting up the local Farmers Market & a town festival in the same day?

These Apple Nutella Roll-Ups were a cinch to make with just 3 ingredients. Not to mention they were perfect for that festival-like taste, while still having some fresh fruit to satisfy the farmer-like taste. (That makes total sense, right?)

How To:

•1 can of crescent rolls

•1 apple, sliced into thing wedges

•Nutella

•Spread a bit of Nutella on apple slice & roll up in crescent roll. Bake as directed on package.

See, I told you they were a cinch. 

Enjoy!

Fun Friday: Chalkboard Menu

From doing some small building projects in the new house, we've acquired some extra pieces of wood. Add a can of chalkboard spray paint & a willing husband...

And you get a Chalkboard Menu! Hubs made 2 (1 had a coat of primer on it, the other didn't) so I think I'll use the other as a shopping list for everyone to add to.

The Fast Metabolism Diet Book Review

We all know there seems to be a million different diets out there at any given time. Mostly fads. Some are just...insane (to put it bluntly). So what happens with those? Quick loss, followed by slow gain. Pointless. But how about a "diet" that isn't actually a diet? Yep, that's the part that intrigued me too.

Let's jump ahead a bit, when you exercise, you can't keep doing the same workouts every day. You have to switch it up to keep your muscles guessing. Celebrity Nutritionist & Wellness Consultant, Haylie Pomroy, discovered the same to be true with your metabolism. When you keep it guessing in a deliberate manner, it speeds up & becomes more effective.

In The Fast Metabolism Diet you learn to unwind stress, unlock stored fat & unleash the burn by eating certain foods at certain times (phases). And the best part, aside from the lists of available foods (preferably all organic if possible), are the recipes. And I'm not talking about 1 or 2 for each phase. We're talking whole meal plans here people! You can even map them out yourself in the book.

And while I haven't full committed myself to it yet, I can see what the difference will be. Not to mention feeling better & being more energized. I'm hoping to give it a try soon though now that the local Farmer's Market will be open (I still have a budget to keep).

So what do you think about it, would you give it a shot for 20 lbs. in 28 days?

*Be sure to follow Haylie Pomroy on facebook & twitter #FastMetabolismDiet for the latest updates.

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Think It Thursday: 10 Things To Do With Your Kids This Summer

Looking for some fun things to do with your kids this summer to keep them from being bored (& you sane)? Here's 10 things I plan on doing with mine. (In no particular order.)

1. Summer Reading - Lots of local libraries have a Summer Reading Program for elementary aged children, as well as preschool story times. 

2. Get Crafty - Pinterest is a great place to find ideas for any age!

3. Camp Out - You don't have to go to a campground, or even outside. Pop up a tent in the living room & stay up past bedtime.

4. Festivals & Fairs - There's always something going on it seems. And with plenty of games, rides, shows & food!

5. Explore Nature - We have a local Wilderness Center with plenty of trails. We always look for the perfect rock or something else along the way.

6. Party! - Have a "Just Because" party, just because you want to. You can pick a theme, do potluck or even cater, it's all up to you.

7. Mini Road Trip - Sometimes it's just nice to drive an hour (or so) away & play tourist. Perfect for getting some candid photos with a new background.

8. Farmers Markets - This is a family fave! The kids like to help pick out the produce & some beautiful flowers (among other things).

9. Just Keep Swimming - Yea, this is pretty self explanatory (LOL).

10. Grow a Garden - You don't have to have a huge vegetable garden, a few flowers will do. But this is a great way to teach responsibility while learning how things grow.

 

Work it Wednesday: Incoco Nail Polish Appliques

I'm on facebook a lot. (Just don't tell my husband I admitted that.) And on occasion I enter the giveaways my friends post on there, mostly to help them out & give them an extra entry though. (You know the ones I'm talking about, right?) Well, low & behold, I won one!

Being one of the winners of Incoco's Facebook Spectacular 100K Giveaway, I got to choose 5 nail appliques!

L-R: In Bloom, A Floral Affair, Golden Lattice, Spring Vines & First Crush

I opted for the Design Manicures because, well, I can't do those designs on my own. But choosing was tough! There has to be 100's of styles from Color Mani's & Pedi's to Style Tips, they even have a gel kit.

Each applique pack comes with 16 double ended tips complete with base, color & top coats. And their "signature", they stretch! After you remove the polish strip, you can stretch them while applying for a better fit. Which guarantees a better look when you have three kids climbing on you trying to see what you're doing.

Just under 10 minutes & voila! My nails are super short at the moment & there's a spot where my youngest tried to help with the file, but I can still work it!