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Friday Favorites

August 15, 2014 by Melanie 6 Comments

It’s Friday! Woo hoo!

Actually as a stay-at-home mom, Fridays don’t have quite the same meaning to me as before when I was in the workplace, BUT I do love having the hubby home and not being on any schedule so yay for that!

Let’s dive right into Friday Favorites!

 

Favorite meal

We have been having salads almost every night during the week lately. My favorite this week was this simple BBQ chicken salad. I grilled chicken breasts and basted them in Stubbs BBQ sauce. Then sliced up the chicken and tossed it on some romaine with cilantro, cheddar, leftover broccoli, a little homemade ranch and extra barbecue sauce as additional dressing. We were basically cleaning the fridge and cupboards this week. I made a side of a quinoa/wild rice blend to go on the side. Yummy!

 

Friday Favorites

 

Favorite book

I have now checked out this cookbook twice from the library which means I think I just need to buy it. Although I’ve only tried one recipe, there is just something about it I love. Deb of Smitten Kitchen has a big blog- what I mean by “big” is a big following. Although her site comes up quite often when I’m googling recipes, sometimes it’s just nice to hold a cookbook in your hands.

photo 1

 

Favorite trend

This week, my favorite new trend is the “glammed out” headband. I actually don’t have the face for headbands. What is the face for headbands you might wonder? I don’t know, but it’s not mine. I can’t flatten out my head on top or I look weird BUT I could wear one of these with a high bun that I typically sport (or I think I am going to try at least). Which one do you like best??

#1 This filagree design…..

Filagree

#2??

 

Headband2

Or #3??

 

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Favorite snack

We’ve been trying to cut down on our spending the past two weeks, mainly groceries for me, so I am now buying the Kirkland brand yogurt in bulk. 24 grams of protein per cup! Even my kids eat it with a little jam swirled in.

Kirkland

 

but I am completely obsessed with this combo- about a half cup plain yogurt, a drizzle of agave syrup and a spoonful of natural peanut butter. Oh man, it’s like dessert… only so satisfying with all that protein!

photo 2

 

Favorite picture(s)

I mentioned my goal last week of getting out my good camera weekly to practice taking photos in manual setting of my kids (not just food!). Here is my favorite 2 year old, Roman. He has the best personality and I just love staying home with him. He is actually closer to 3 (a few months away) so I think he will be going to school on a regular basis 2 or 3 times a week in the morning. He is such a character and I am soooooooo lucky to be his mommy! And he needs a haircut asap.

Roman2.75-1

Roman2.75-2

 

Questions: Did you have any favorites this week? Which headband should I buy 1, 2 or 3?? Any new favorite foods this week?

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Comments

  1. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    August 15, 2014 at 5:32 am

    Those headbands are cute! I like #2. The last pic of your son is adorable. The shirt just says it all!
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  2. Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:10 am

    ahhhh def looking for that yogurt. haven’t seen it at my costco yet!
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  3. Natalie @ Never Serious Blog says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:37 am

    I love greek yogurt and peanut butter! I also love using it as a dip for apples!
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  4. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:42 am

    I do the pb-yogurt combo too! Isn’t it amazing?!
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  5. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    August 15, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Love adding PB to my greek yogurt. And I like the crunchy PB for texture. I made tempeh “fish” tacos last week and loved them so much they hit the table this week too – and may make an appearance next week for that matter!

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  6. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    August 15, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    #2! That salad looks so good!
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