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Christian at the Park

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Here is Christian…looks like he is ready to take a nap.  Well, don’t let him fool you he was just gathering his energy to take control of  the PARK!

Christian and I left his sister at school and we both went to the park.  I really couldn’t wait to watch his little face light up with ,you know, the joy of being in the Park…the day was so beautiful, the sun and the blue skies were certainly cooperating…wish Christian did the same.Here is how Christian went to the park.  See Christian climbed out of his crib or more like fell out of his crib.   So he had some bruising on his nose, as you can see.  What I did not realize was that he also had chocolate ice cream around his mouth, I could have sworn I wipe his face nice and clean, guess I did not do a good job.

So it explained why one mother, in the park, asked me in total horror, “What happened to him?”  I calmly responded,  “He fell out of his crib.” What was the big deal, I mean the way she asked me ,  I could not understand why she had a look of disgust on her face.  After she walked away I took a good look at Christian, Oh #?!#, his face was still dirty from the chocolate ice cream my father had given him.  I quickly took him to the bathroom and washed the chocolate from his face.  Now he looked liked a kid who just fell out of his crib,not a kid who just fell off the top of the monkey bars.Ok, lets get started.  I took him on the swing.  They always love the swing, not Christian.  He got bored just swinging up and down.  He immediately showed his displeasure, this park thing was not working out for me…his sister used to sit in the swing for hours and just smile.So I let him down from the swing and where does he run to? He runs to this climbing bar.  He is only 17 months old, he cannot climb up this bar.  No way! Yet , he was going up these bars!   With my heart in my stomach and my hands on his little body Christian got up to the top, all along smiling with every accomplished step, I did not have a smiling face, more like a fearful face.Once he got to the top he began to take charge.  The slide was fun, but why did he have to climb it backwards… talk about not conforming to the rules…Christian wanted to either crawl up the slide or walk down it…either way it did not work for me.Oh,no! Now he approaches some little girls…what will he do?  Car…he wanted the car the little girl had…No, Christian not your car!!!

What is he thinking about doing now???

Christian taking a break…only a temporary break, mind you…he is just recharging his batteries…see Christian is the human energizing bunny.

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Revitalizing Events With Gatorade and Pop Chips

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Columbus Day weekend we attended a Revitalizing Events with Gatorade and Pop Chips, thanks to Mercis’ niece Dana Walsh – Fitceleb and Step by Step Mom .   She is just so cute! Just want to say, we had the time of our lives!!  We got to meet the wonderful people from Pop Chips and Gatorade.  Gatorade was promoting their new G Series Fit.   They have thought of everything…all you have to do is set your alarm clock…..and go!!  Before…..Pre Workout Energy Fuel Bars.  During……Workout Hydration, keeping you hydrated during your workout. After…..Post Workout Recover, will deliver the protein you need to restore your muscles.    When you were ready , you could head over to a Lacey Stone workout. http://www.laceystonefitness.com/

Did I mention Pop Chips – 120 calories a bag – so many flavors to choose from.   Never fried – never baked. My favorite is salt and pepper and Merci took the original.  We ordered a side of hummus and went to town!!

 

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Blood Orange Margaritas

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Halloween brews are not just brewed in a witch’s pot…conjure up a drink of blood for your guests this Trick or Treat, here is one that I thought was bloody delish….

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • Crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup(s) fresh blood orange juice
  • 2 ounce(s) tequila
  • 1 ounce(s) triple sec or Cointreau
  • Blood orange wedges (optional), for garnish

Directions

  1. Moisten rim of 2 margarita glasses and dip in kosher salt. Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Add orange juice, tequila, and triple sec. Shake well and strain into glasses. Garnish with orange wedges, if desired.
courtesy delish.com
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Mott’s Not Just Applesauce

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Mott's Mott’s has come out with a great new way to eat applesauce,without  using a spoon.

How great is that!  It is called Mott’s Snack & Go Applesauce Pouches.motts-snackgo

A pouch filled with applesauce?  Yes! Convenient cap ensure less mess-even when you’re on the go!  Mott’s applesauce is an excellent source of vitamin C, no sugar added, and the best, wait for it, only 40 calories a pouch.  Really!

OK, I am a little prejudice for I have always loved Mott’s applesauce.  A jar of Mott’s is a staple in my refrigerator.  Never had a fridge with out a jar of Mott’s apple sauce.         Mott's for Tots JuiceMott's Tots Fruit SnacksMott's for Tots Juice   My grandchildren love Mott’s too!  Add a Mott’s to your child’s lunch box and see how they smile. 

Here are some ideas for the lunchbox this school year!

  1. Bean-based soup/stew in a thermos, whole grain crackers and low-fat yogurt.
  2. Turkey sandwich with low-fat Swiss cheese on fiber -rich bread, baby carrots and Mott’s snack and Go Applesauce pouches.
  3. Whole grain roll or bagel with butter or margarine, 2 hard-boiled eggs,bell pepper sticks and a Mott’s apple juice box.
  4. Once in a while, pack 1-2 slices of leftover thin-crust pizza, then include Mott’s Medley’s sauce in the lunch box to get some fruits and veggies in their too!
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