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6.2.10

Today’s date is my birthday backwards: 10.26 <—-> 6.2.10

I’ve waited my whole life for this day!!

And can you tell our wedding date was planned that way!?

6.2.07

Love of my life!!

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It’s been a long day already!!

My alarm went off at 4:45 this morning – I wanted to get a workout in before work so I can relax this afternoon …and gear up for dinner with a visiting celebrity!

I knew I had to race to the gym if I wanted the time to crunch together. I was there by 5:20 and home again by 6:20. In the meantime, I did 35 minutes on the Stairmaster (longer than I’ve been able to do in a while!) and then 10 minutes of super heavy, single set weights.

I was dripped sweat before, during and after my shower! It’s those times I wish we used air conditioning 🙂

Nothing an icy SIAB can’t fix!

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I love my Vita-mix a little more each time I use it….

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Today’s Fabuloso Mix

  • 1 big handful ice
  • 1 scoop Vega Vanilla Almond Smoothie Mix
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk (LOVE this stuff BUT I wish I were higher in protein. The main reason I add milk to my smoothies is for the protein, so organic cow and soy milk make sense, but almond milk, rice, hemp, coconut – where’s the substance here!?)
  • 1/4 cup Organic Valley Plain Yogurt drink (for more protein!)
  • 1 ripe banana
  • Handful spinach

Toppings:

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Nut Butter Fluff Sauce: 1 tbsp nut butter + 1 tbsp milk. Stir, nuke 10 seconds, stir.

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With a side of tea that I brought home from Kericho, Kenya myself!

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Best Of The Best

After a lot of hard work, Naturally Nutty Tri Packs are back in stock! This week only!

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From the description:

White Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter –>  Decadence meets simplicity. The peanut butter is sweet and nutty, and you crunch your way through pieces of coconut and flax seed. Divine!

Vanilla Almond Butter –> The first time I tasted this almond butter I squealed "VANILLA FROSTING!" The best of vanilla and almond butter whirled together in a gritty blend that will remind you of the buttercream frosting on your wedding cake

Butter Toffee Peanut Butter –> And lastly, the award-winning butter toffee – and my first Naturally Nutty taste! Unique, slightly gritty, with a richness that is unmatched. Don’t fear – there’s barely any butter in it! The caramelized toffee flavor is what shines the most. Also features flax and hemp seeds!

Order ’em while they’re hot – there are 45 units. Since they’re handmade, they’ll take 3-5 days to ship, so please be patient while the nuts are ground.

Speaking of nuts, I’m going nuts!!

Off to work.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    Oh My Days. Those nut butters at the end sound AMAZING!!
    Annd of course – HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I love how the dates work out 🙂 That first picture of you two is gorgeous 🙂
    Have a fab day!

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  2. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Does the “fluff sauce” actually fluff up or just stay thin? I’ll give it a try. Have a wonderful day!

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  3. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you both!! Hope you have a fabulous, fabulous day! 😀

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  5. melissa says

    Kath….Happy Anniversary….but I must ask….why oh why do you not use air conditioning? I live in Raleigh and I couldn’t imagine not using it. Are you doing this to save money or to live greener? Do you use air conditioning in your cars? I noticed last winter, you guys didn’t turn on your heat very often either. Is this a health thing I’m missing?

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    • Melissa (Her Green Life) says

      I think it’s awesome that you don’t use A/C, but I’m wondering the same thing as to your motivation. I know there are lots of potential reasons: not using the A/C would both save money and be greener, plus it makes it easier to enjoy being outdoors in the summer (not such a striking contrast between inside and outside).

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      • Kath says

        One part environmental, one part $$$.

        We do use it in August when it gets simply unbearable, but right now, we prefer to breathe fresh outdoor air, hear birds chirping and feel the wind. And I do use it in my car, but only when it’s hot. Most of the time I like the windows down!

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  6. Jen says

    Happy anniversary and backwards bday 🙂 That wedding picture is stunning! Hope you enjoy your magical day!

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  7. Heather says

    Oh.MY. White chocolate coconut pb?! holy goodness…..i bet i could make that at home…hmmm!
    Too funny about your birthdate backwards.
    I remember the year I turned 25, my dad turned 52, so we used the same candles (a 2 and a 5).
    Yummy looking SIAB!

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  8. Veggielady4life says

    The spinach really adds such a gorgeous color to the SIAB… it would be worth throwing in even if it didn’t have any nutritional value. 🙂

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  12. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    Happy Anniversary! Mine is 6-10, so I am anxiously awaiting it! Nothing better than being married to your best friend! I planned on getting up early this morning for a workout, but he wanted to cuddle…can’t complain with that since we both are in dire need of more sleep! I hope you have a fast work day and a relaxing slow evening!

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  13. Lindsay @ Summit Sandwiches says

    Happy Anniversary! I hope you have a great time celebrating. 🙂 I also had a SIAB to start off the day. It gives you such great energy, doesn’t it? It’s the perfect summer b-fast!

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  16. Lauren @ eater not a runner says

    Happy Anniversary! I’m having a green smoothie right now, great way to start the day 🙂

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  18. sentimentsbydenise says

    YuM! I ordered the butter trio pack -can’t wait to try these!
    Happy Anniversary – enjoy your day!

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  20. Lisa says

    Happy anniversary! What a fun day it must be to celebrate.

    I drink rice milk, even though it isn’t high in protein, but I choose it because milk and most other dairy substitutes upset my stomach. I figure that I get enough protein from other food sources, but the rice milk at least provides other fortified vitamins. And I love the taste.

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  23. Mom says

    Kath, You will be delighted to know that today is Edward Elgar’s birthday! (Remember your mention of Elgar and “Pomp and Circumstance” in your graduation speech.)

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  24. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

    my birthday is a palindrome 7/27. Every birthday is my birthday backwards.

    Reply

  25. Wei-Wei says

    Oh. My. God. Always taunting me with these descriptions of yummy nut butters when I can only get Skippy here in China. D:<

    Wei-Wei

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  26. Tania says

    I’m with you on the milk thing! Organic dairy and soy do not upset my stomach and I prefer to use those to up the protein to keep me satiated. Otherwise, I’m hungry an hour later!!

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  28. Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says

    Happy Backwards Birthday and Happy Anniversary!

    Thanks for putting together the Naturally Nutty packages! I love their nut butters!

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  29. Hannah says

    I’m interested that you say that about the protein content of your milk. A few years back I had switched to drinking oat and rice milk (we don’t have coconut or hemp here in Aus), but then I met with a nutritionist who pretty much told me such drinks were a bit of a waste, and that I should return to soy because of the protein. So that’s what I’ve been drinking ever since.

    But enough about me… Happy Anniversary!

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  31. A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says

    YESSS! I’ve been waiting for the naturally nutty package! You’ve totally made my day! . . . Thank you, thank you. 🙂

    Reply

  33. RhodeyGirl says

    1. Happy Anniversary!

    2. How did I miss that you got a Vita-Mix? I am so obsessed with mine.

    3. I turned 16 on 9/9/99. It was so much fun!

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  36. Lindsay @ The Ketchup Dairies says

    Guess who just scored herself some Naturally Nutty?!? I bought the chocolate butter toffee from your store a while ago and am almost out. I was slightly freaking, so this came at the perfect time! Best nut butter EVER.

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  38. Stacy (StacyGrowsHealthy) says

    Oh thank you for the combo pack. I am buying this right now!

    Happy Anniversary!

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  46. Jess says

    Hi Kath,
    Is this not available for shipping to Canada? I tried to buy the pack but it says something about the shipping method being unavailable.

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  47. Lyndsey @ I'm Lyndsey says

    Hey Kath,

    I have a random and totally non post related question, but I don’t know how to pick out a tofu! Do you recommend soft or firm? Any specific brands? I’m tofu retarded : (

    Thanks for any help! And happy happy happy happy wedding anniversary! I love love.

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  50. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    Happy Anniversary to you and Matt! 🙂

    I was also dripping before, during and after my workout today. I HATE that!! Love summer but that is a big downside of AM workouts in the heat 🙁

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  53. Heather says

    Happy anniversary!!

    do you really not use your air conditioner? I might die. really. ours runs constantly in the summer!

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  54. Evan Thomas says

    I’m a little slow this morning. Is it your anniversary? Happy anniversary if so! Clearly I need coffee

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  57. Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    I love my Vita-Mix a little more each time I use it, too!!

    I need to get those nut butters this time, they sold out too fast. 🙂

    Jenn

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  59. Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says

    Happy Anniversary Kath! I’d be so down for some Vanilla frosting 🙂

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  62. Camille says

    Happy Anniversary!
    My Mom was the same was with the numbers when she got married. She tied the knot on 6/7/08

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  64. Diana @ frontyardfoodie says

    Aww, happy anniversary!!

    I totally am jealous of your vitamix. We have a/c so I’m cold all the time but I’d like one anyway.

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  65. Ashley says

    I am totally HOOKED on making nut butter sauces on my oats. Today I used PB + 1t cocoa powder and hemp milk…so good! Also, I just tried Pacific brand Hemp Milk and it was EXtremely delicious. I thought the flavor was perfect. Way better than Living Harvest, which is a shame because I like so many of their other products. But anyway…definitely check out Pacific!

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  66. Leslie says

    I was so close on those nut butters! I got on and there was one remaining but by the time I filled out all my info, it was taken. Oh well, maybe next time! The look so yummy.

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  69. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    Happy Anniversary. Can’t believe you seriously planned your wedding date to resemble your birthday. You’re too funny. I hope you have a great night with Miss CaitlinHTP!

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  70. HeatherBakes says

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! From a fellow June bride 🙂

    I’m so jealous of your Vitamix! I don’t know if I make smoothies enough to justify the expense- but I still want one!

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  71. Christena says

    Happy Anniversary! Did you really plan your wedding date so your anniversary would be your backwards birthday? Wedding pic is gorgeous. Can’t believe you don’t use AC? I live in Alabama and this is just not an option! 🙂 Have a great day!

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  73. Izzy says

    Happy anniversary! And your food pictures are -almost- as beautiful as your wedding pics!! Gorgg

    izzyy
    xo

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  74. Nicole says

    Oh darn–the nutbutters are sold out:( Any chance more of this package will be available? I’d love to get it for my sister whose bday is next week. Ps: happy anniversary!! You were a stunning bride!

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  75. theresa says

    Yeah, I live in a different time zone, and the nut butters are all gone again… i will one day get the sampler. Hopefully you can ship them to Canada, I read earlier that someone couldn’t get it because of shipping issue.
    Happy Anniversary

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  78. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks of dates and numbers like that. I count tons of stuff. It is such a habit I formed a long time ago.

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  79. caronae says

    Happy anniversary! Love your number fetish 🙂 I also would love to use more almond/hemp/coconut milk but then my breakfast has no protein! Maybe I’ll do a combo of soy/cow’s and fun nut milks…

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  82. Beth says

    Happy Anniversary! Love the colors from your wedding 🙂

    The nut butter 3 pack is sold out – sad day! I was going to order them…

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  84. Casey says

    I was also sad that the Naturally Nutty sold out quickly…However (while normally I’d never want to take business away from Kath’s Open Sky!) I found out Naturally Nutty also offers 3-packs on their web site, and they’re on special right now, so go there if you have a strong need for the nut butter!

    Happy Anniversary Kath!

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