Things I’m Loving Lately

Hi friends! I hope your week is off to a fantastic start so far. Mine sure is, but it’s remained pretty busy.

Firstly, thank you all for all the sweet comments in yesterdays post. My Mom is very pleased with all the nice things you said;)

You guys know by now that when I like something, I really like it. With some new shopping trips and new experiments; I have some fun new obsessions to share. Others not so new, but I still cherish them.

Since things have been a little nutty over here, I felt it would be appropriate to share some things I’m loving lately.

1. Vegan Coconut Banana Oatmeal.

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My Definition Of Healthy

Morning all! How’s the week treating you so far? I’m hoping well.

One of my major passions in life is food. Particularly, healthy foods. I really believe in an all around healthy lifestyle. This includes a relatively health and nutrient filled diet. For me, spending my time on cooking, planning, and shopping for those “clean” foods and recipes is pretty normal in my life.

As you may guess, I actually love going to the grocery store, wandering aimlessly down the aisles looking for new foods to try, or over-hyped items to try out for myself.

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Happy List

Morning friends! Hope you’re having a fantastic week so far!

Recently, Amanda made a post about her Happy List. Immediately, I knew I needed to do one of these myself, I mean there’s not a greater feeling than being happy, so why not make a list of all those things that make me happy.

Okay, not everything because this post would take years to read, but some little pleasurable things that make me happy!

Fresh Veggie Juice

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One Of Those Days

Phew. Although, that’s not exactly a proper way to start a sentence. That’s how I feel right about now. This weekend was definitely a whirlwind. Pilates teacher training was a lot more intense than I expected. It was amazing, and I love it more than I can explain, but it’s tiring for sure.

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Honoring Hunger

Happy Monday! After a few sleepless nights, I managed to sleep in until 8 AM this morning. I’d call that a major success. A very surprising, unusual, but marvelous way to start the week.

I can’t recall the last time I’ve seen that number after a nights sleep. Maybe it’s a mental thing, but I feel much more refreshed for this coming week. As I said before, I feel like I have a bunch of things happening all at one. So it’s a bit of a mix of anxiousness and excitement at the same time.

This being said, I decided to spend the weekend doing things I enjoy, spending time relaxing, instead of running around like crazy since I know that’s what I’ll be doing for the next few weeks. It was perfectly justified and sometimes spending a weekend filled with relaxation peps me up for the upcoming events.

My weekend consisted of things like…

baked pumpkin oatmeal

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Ten Things

Happy Sunday to you all! Usually I take the weekends off from blogging, but I had a chance to pop in since I was up at 5 this morning. Fail on the more sleep attempt.

How has your weekend been treating you so far? Hopefully well. Anyways, I’ve been tagged…about a lifetime ago from a few bloggers; with the 11 random things about me.

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{ Ten Things About Me }

Since I’m such a procrastinator, I’m just finally doing it today. And since I dislike the number 11, I’m going with ten things.

1. One of my favorite things to drink (besides tea and coffee) is fruited water. Not those artificially flavored fruit water, but the water with actual fruit pieces infused in them. Oh man, so delicious. Strawberry, cucumber, and basil is probably my favorite.

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I Believe…

Good Morning!

There and many beliefs I’ve held onto from the past. Some were adopted from other people, while others were used for me to feel “superior”. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s part of my past, that I accept.

Now, I’ve been able to change some of those harmful beliefs into happier and healthy beliefs instead. Belief is such a powerful thing. It can lead us to happiness, but it can always lead to destructive behaviours. Today, I want to focus on those positive, little beliefs that make me content.

I believe….

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day…in fact, I tend to eat this meal twice per day because I love that much…

coconut banana oat bran

I’m pretty sure I could live on Breakfast foods if I was given the choice. Most likely due to the fact that Breakfast is sweet and other meals are savory, who made that “rule” anyways?

Coffee and tea must be consumed daily…for sanity purposes.

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We all know I love my coffee and tea. Nothing is better than waking up or getting home after a long day and relaxing on the couch with a big cup of hot tea or coffee.

A smile is the best exercise you’ll get all day

happy girls are the prettiest

Even though I struggle with my exercise – like taking more rest days; I always know I feel better from a simple smile, than I do from a 60 minute spinning session. *(More on this later).

The day isn’t complete without nut butter of some kind

almond butter

If I have nut butter in one of my meals, you can guarantee I’m saving the nut butter for my last bite. Always save the best for last:)

Puppy hugs are the best end to a day

lola

{ Isn’t she a gem? }

In Karma

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What goes around comes back around, so treat people how you want to be treated

In the power of bright colors (in clothing and in food)…

summer berry salad

{ Spring spinach and berry salad }

To do what makes you happy, forget what others say

do what makes you happy

Roasted veggies over steamed veggies

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{ Roasted kabocha with cinnamon }

A new lipstick is the perfect way to add a boost of confidence

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{ Wearing Revlon Balm Stain in Lovesick  }

Home is where the heart is

home is where the heart is

There is something fun about jet setting away for the weekend or a few weeks, but nothing feels more comfortable than returning home to my own bed. Often, when I picture my “safe spot” while meditating. My bed is the first place I go to.

Reading books everyday

add more ~ing to your life

Reading has had such a positive impact on my life. The day just doesn’t feel complete if I haven’t read something. Don’t even ask me to choose a favorite book because that won’t happen.

Most importantly, I believe in myself

Happy Thursday, friends!

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What do you believe in?

Do you have a favorite book?

What’s your favorite nut butter?

Roasted or steamed veggies?

Intuitive Living

Oh hey there. Happy Monday to everyone! Why yes, even though it’s Monday it can in fact be marvelous.

Another weekend down, another week begins! I have a feeling the next few weeks are going to FLY by since I have a lot coming up, which reminds me I need to get some things figured out within in the next few days. Such a procrastinator. It was one of those weekends where I should have been crossing things off my to do list, but instead did other things I simply enjoy more like…

Pancake Mornings…

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Simple Stuff

Happy Thursday all!

One of my favorite things about the Spring time would have to be that it’s still cool enough to quietely enjoy my tea first thing in the morning without dying of heat stroke and the fact it’s not too cold to eat my overnight baked oats without the need of a heating blanket and 2 pairs of socks. It’s the simple stuff.

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Lovely Things and Strawberry Ice Cream

Good morning and happy Monday!

Our Spring weather decided to pull a disappearing act this weekend, too bad since sun is more fun. Even so, it was still a delightful weekend.

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