The Weekender

Farmer’s market

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BBQ’s (I always bring the healthy snacks Smile)

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Bargain Shopping

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New try. Sweetened with Stevia instead of Aspartame, and taste better than crystal light!

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Oreo Vanilla bean Coolata from Dunkin Donuts. It’s not even right how good this is. I stole multiple sips from Matt’s cup..It was too much for him anyway Winking smile

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Sunday dinner/ laying poolside at my parents

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And a delicious strawberry shortcake made with fat free angel food cake, lite cool whip, strawberries and peaches

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Of course, some workouts were thrown into the mix as well. Find the time and get it done.

By the way!!

Have you all heard about the Frozen decathlon sponsored by Stonyfield Organic, which will begin on July 26th? It will consist of two flavors, Peach Mango and Superfruits, competing against each other through 10 events which require YOUR votes!

Each event has a team leader, and I have been chosen to represent team Peach Mango for the 11th event against my opponent, “The Healthy Runner”, of team SuperFruits.

On the day of my event, which I will keep you informed on (I’m guessing around mid-late August), head on over to the decathlon page and vote for my team, Peach Mango.

When you do vote, you will receive a $1.00 off coupon towards a pint of Frozen Oikos, and each additional time you vote, you increase your chances at winning the Grand Prize! 

Which is a good one

Each event lasts for three days and if you love Greek yogurt as much as I do, then vote, vote, vote during my event!

Keep a lookout for my cue, and also visit their Facebook page for more information.

xoxo

 

BBQ in April

The cool April air arrived this morning, and I drank my Lemon-Ginger tea on my way to train a client.

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I needed it after our family BBQ last night.

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 steaks, hot dogs and skinless split chicken breast

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four cheese rotini with tomato sauce

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romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, sliced green and red bell pepper with evoo and balsamic for dressing.

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corn on the cobb

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brown rice and summer slaw, which I forgot to photograph.

And the best summer BBQ dessert of all tiime…

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April heat..what a tease.

An Outdoor Wedding Done Right

Early Saturday morning, my family and I drove 3 hours north to Lancaster New Hampshire to attend my uncles wedding.

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Born and raised so close to Boston, the scenic, naturesque views always captivate my attention for the entire ride up.

Once settled into our hotel, we headed to a local campground where both the wedding ceremony and reception took place.

With nature as the perfect backdrop, the country couple decorated everything with creatively and detail. Even the vines that twisted into a harvest arch, and wrapped around the tent poles were hand pulled by the bridge and groom.

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And yes, those are real berries. Exquisite.

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The candle holders were also made by my uncle, who along with farming, builds wooden furniture.

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He is extremely talented.

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Loved this idea!

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The food was delicious, prepared with all the trimmings of a perfect backyard bbq.

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We drank. We ate. We danced. We partied.

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My parents

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Surrounded by nature, in a secluded part of the woods, love filled the air and was felt by all.

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Pure and simple. Exactly the way love should be.

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