Chobani and Pretzel Crisps!!!!

Yay!!!! I came home today to find my lovely Chobanis already in the fridge!!! I scooped them out to take a quick picture...Many thanks to Chobani for sending me samples!!!



I figured that I MUST try the blueberry...OMG. It is to die for!!! I think Chobani may be one of my new favorites! I had a little bear naked granola with it!




Then...I sorted through my mail and found some things from Pretzel Crisps! I received a letter and some coupons!!! Thanks, Pretzel Crisps!!!




What a fabulous Friday! I have more foodie pics for later...but the fiance and I are headed to our high school's football game. We'll have a fun nite eating the concessions we used to love in high school!

Chobani!!!!

HAPPY FRIDAYYYYYYY!!!!

My mom just called and informed me that EIGHT Chobani yogurt samples came today!

I can't wait to get home and try it. I'll be posting reviews later!

Breakfast Cookie

I whipped up a breakfast cookie last night (thanks to Gina's blog). I popped it in the fridge and went to sleep.

This morning, I woke up and shot out of bed. I scrambled to the kitchen hoping I would find a cookie-like substance in my refridgerator. It was delightful! It reminded me of a no-bake cookie in a way...YUM! I had it with a big glass of fat free milk.

Three meals out

Today was an interesting day on the food front. I didn't really *plan* to eat all three meals out today...but somehow, I did! I did fairly well though.

For breakfast, I met my dad at Panera Bread. Normally, I get the caramel latte over ice. Sadly, the espresso machine was broken. So, I had to settle for an IC Caramel with a chocolate muffie. Still delightful!



I had a Clif Kids Twisted Fruit in mixed berry for my mid-morning snackie. I still like strawberry the best! Notice my fun Sharpie I found in my desk. I have a thing for permanent markers!




For lunch, I went to a local pizza shop with my friends Jan and Jessica. It was a good girlie lunch...we discussed favorite TV shows. I swear...I'm going to convert the world to One Tree Hill!





For dinner, we went out for T's brother's 28th birthday. We went to the Texas Roadhouse and I ordered the chicken critter salad. However, I fogot to take a picture before I scarfed it down.

However...I managed to take an awesome shot of Tim sitting on the saddle at the Roadhouse. Blackmail...future brother-in-law!




Tomorrow is Fridayyyyyyyy! T and I are going to our high school's first football game. Alumni representing! Go Hawks!

I *heart* Trader Joe's!

Remember when grandpa used to tell you about the "general" or "company" store? Did you always want to race back in time with him and get the yummy candies and "soda pop?"

Well, you can! Sort of. Trader Joe's is an amazing grocery store chain that is deeply focused on the simpler way of life. Trader Joe's is a fabulous way to shop! They have the foodie basics...milk, bread and eggs. However, TJ's has an amazing array of yummy, exotic snacks! Plus, nearly everything TJ's sells is manufactured by the company. Therefore, the middleman is cut out and prices are insanely low!

Love organic/natural products? Trader Joes is the PERFECT solution! I have never seen so many environmental-friendly products in one store (Whole Foods is a close contender...but still a little too expensive for my small wallet)!

I would absolutely die if TJ's decided to build in West Virginia! The closest is Pittsburgh, and it's totally worth the trip. Heck, the price break in food almost equals the price in gas!

I'm sending TJ's a little note asking (really begging) them to consider building a store in my hometown. The fiance and I would die and go to heaven!

Wednesday Bliss

Happy over the hump day!

This morning, I made a yummy smoothie...I'll call it "Chunky Monkey!" It had non-fat milk, ice, low-fat chocolate syrup, natty pb, and half a banana. I at the other half of the banana while I was doing my makeup (it was a rather hard task).




On my way to work, I had a YUMMY Clif Kids Twisted Fruit in the strawberry flavor. It was fabulous! I think I may even like it a *little* better than the sour apple!



For my mid-morning snackie...I had Oikos yogurt with Honey on the bottom. Love this stuff!



We won't discuss what I had for lunch...it was terrible for me! I was with my BFF though, so that's all that matters!


The fiance decided he wanted to make dinner tonight (with my help). So we had yummy chicken breasts that we marinated in Italian dressing, salt and pepper. I LOVE these new pans! We also had sides of corn, mashed potatoes, and wine. Yummmmmmmm.





I'm so full...I must have eaten *most* of the right things today!

Working Girl...

I had quite a few pictures on my camera from the past two days!

My lunch today was yuuuuuumy! I had a whole wheat English muffin with a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese, cinnamon applesauce, a mini-bag of cheese crackers, and a mini Coke. I do love my Coke every now and then! These little cans are the perfect solution!




The yummy Clif Kid Twisted Fruit. Love this stuff! I receieved an e-mail from Clif Bar today letting me know they were going to send some new samples to me! Yippie! Can't wait to try them out!



Oikos Greek yogurt. Um. Fabulous! There are no other words!



My Vera Bradley message board at work. I'm incorporating more blue and gold (school colors) into my office.



Finally...bedtime! I made a smoothie with: non-fat milk, peanut butter, low-fat chocolate syrup, and ice. Dessert for me! Snuggling up with Meg Cabot's The Princess Diaries: Princess Mia. I told you I had a thing for YA novels! Plus...Meg Cabot is one of my all-time faves! :)

Snack Attack!

After reading some lovely food blogs, I decided to do a few reviews of my own!
I took pictures of each of these yummy snacks, but my camera cord won't work with my computer at my desk. Humph. So, I've resorted to the stock photos...hopefully I can replace them with my own pics once I get home...



On my way to work this morning, I had a Clif Kid Twisted Fruit in the Sour Apple flavor. It was SO yummy. I can't believe these little guys have one whole serving of fruit! Perfect for kids (or those who have kid-like appetities).

Fairly simple ingredient list as well...

Ingredients: Organic Apple Puree, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Flavor, Pectin.

For my snack, I had my first greek yogurt! OMG. It is SOOOOOO good! I picked up Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt with honey mixed in. I. loved. it. It is full of protein, so it kept me full for a REALLY long time. I want to try the blueberry flavor next!



Finally...for my mid-afternoon snack, I picked up a Cashew Cookie Larabar. I have a few friends that eat these and then I've read some rave reviews on blogs.



I'll be reviewing the Larabar later!

Joining the Twilight Zone

After reading all the amazing reviews about the novel, Twilight, I've decided to give it a try. I just ordered the paperback version from Amazon for $6.04! What a steal! Free shipping...and it's arriving Thursday.

Can't wait!

Light whipped cream? In a can?

Land o Lakes has done it! I recently discovered LAND O LAKES™ Whipped Light Cream! It's amazingly light. It seriously has next to no fat, calories, or sugar!

Plus...it tastes AMAZING!!! It's perfect for topping yummy desserts or even my fave...coffee drinks! T and I made smoothies tonight and topped them with this delicious whipped cream. He thought it was amazing. I know if he loves it...it must be good. He's quite the picky eater!

I bought them at Sam's Club in a three-pack. Yumminess in bulk!