….to a busy day.
I stayed up until midnight – gasp – reading blogs. I barely made a dent in my reader! One day….
I woke up naturally 8 hours later and decided it had been WAY too long since I did any yoga. Everyone has 20 minutes! So I did 20 minutes of Power Yoga #2. I used a fist for my hurt thumb and that helped a ton. My hand is a lot, lot better since last week, but I still want to take it easy with yoga.
I decided last night I wanted to have a double batch of grains with just nut butter on top a la Polly + Heather. They make oats look so simple but sooo good.
This bowl contained:
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/4 cup 9 grain cereal
- 1/2 banana
- Pinch salt
- Splash vanilla
- 1 tbsp Amazon Bliss (<— see site for ingredients and nutritionals)
- Tsp Maranatha AB
The Amazon Bliss was good, but I wish it had melted in like the Cacao Bliss does.
With Chai tea that Mara sent me!
Boy was this bowl filling!! My stomach was almost having pains as I ate (probably should have eaten a little slower). I liked the volume of the bigger serving (obviously) but I missed the crunch of my usual toppings and would rather have a little less in my stomach at the moment!
Speaking of Mara, she is giving me the opportunity to give away one of her SUPER cute blogger charms!!!! Her dad is a jeweler and sculptor and designed these just for the food blogging community.
TO ENTER: Leave a comment below by dinnertime!
NOTE: I won’t be answer>ing comments on this post due to the large volume of entries, so ask me your questions at lunch!
Mara is giving one away today too, and you can order them for $7 through her site.
MORE giveaway fun –
Zest is giving away a blog makeover!
- If you have a blog, he’s a whiz at making it prettier (and safer)
- And if you don’t have a blog but are scared to get started, he’ll help you set up shop.
I hope I win 😉
Todo List:
- ~25 guest posts left
- Workout
- Conf. call
- Lunch
- Blog for me x 3 guest posts too
- Haircut?
- Pack
- Laundry
- Paint toenails
- Prep for dinner party
- Cook for dinner party
- Enjoy dinner party
AHHHH!
Jenn )) j3nn.net (( says
That charm is SO cute! Kudos to its creator 🙂
Jenn
Allison K says
Such a cute charm!
Abby says
I saw the charm they created that had the PB jar and the heart, but that computer is adorable as well. What a great idea!
JENNA says
WHAT a busy day! I’m with you on the eating less with more toppings!
Paige says
I love, love, love the charm! So cute!
Elizabeth says
Busy day ahead – enjoy it!
Stacey says
Ha! That is the cutest charm 🙂
I have NEVER hosted a dinner party and am starting to think that I am missing out on something!
haya says
busy day!!
JennyA says
Mara’s dad is really talented – too cute!
*Andrea* says
cute!!! good luck today accomplishing your to-do list!
jackie says
I would love to win that cute charm.
Cheers
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
That charm is just way too cute and creative…love it!! 😀
I’ve been eating more grains vs. toppings lately too, just because I found I was starving about 1/2 hr. later after breakfast. Now I’m full for a good 3-4 hrs which is a very nice change. 😀
Enjoy the weekend!
Nadine says
I get tired just READING your blog, Kath. And I’m pretty active, myself. 🙂 Adorable charm!!
lk- healthy delicious says
omg, those charms are too cute!
Virginia says
that charm is so adorable!!!!!
Angie says
Love 20 minutes of yoga in the AM! Breakfast looks great….Simple is good!
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
Good luck with your to-do list. Hope the dinner party goes well!
Danielle says
Cute charm!
Meghann says
I would love a chance to win that darling Charm. Mara’s Dad is quite the artist!
Seth says
That is a cool charm. I bet my wife would like it.
Sarah says
I love the simple oats, that’s what I’ve been craving myself lately! What a cute charm, thanks for the giveaway 🙂 Thats such a neat and creative idea.
Thanks for the links to the other contests too, have a great Friday!
Laura says
this is so adorable, i want one!
good luck with your to-do list!
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Oh my gosh that charm is ADORABLE and perfect! I love it! I also love the simple oats today, too. Good luck with that crazy busy day, Kath!
Olga says
What a cute charm! I would LOVE one.
Carrie says
Just wanted you to know that I tried pumpkin in my oatmeal this morning after being inspired by some of your pictures. So good with ricotta cheese mixed in!
Christie @ BeadLuvah says
Even though I am no longer a food blogger, the charm is very cute!
sue says
wow those guest posts are keeping you busy! good luck with your list!
Biz319 says
Wow – midnight! You don’t do that very often!
Love the charm! Mara lives right by me – I keep meaning to get together with her too!
Talia says
That charm is freaking awsome- how much do they cost?
Alison says
Cool computer charm! I love it!
Rachel in NC says
That charm is so cute!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
yay Mara!!!! 😉
Kayla says
What a busy day!
That charm is so cute.
Anna says
That charm is adorable.
Have a great and hopefully not too stressful day!
suzanne says
That is the cutest thing i’ve seen in a long time 🙂
greenbean says
cute!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Obviously not entering to win here… but check out my blog for more info, and other chances to win!! The charms are $7 and come on either a necklace cord or a cell phone charm/zipper pull.
Cara says
Love that charm!!!!
Lori says
Adorable charm! I’m going to check out Mara’s site now.
Sharon says
Oh wow, Mara sure is talented. Love it!
Erica says
ughhh hate when google reader gets totally out of control 😉 WHAT a cute necklace! I want one
Priyanka says
The charm is so cute!
Tiff says
I saw them on Mara’s blog! Those charms are just too cute. I really liked the peanut butter one.
Renee says
Love the pendant!
Allison says
That necklace is awesome. Love it!
Laurie says
I was up past midnight reading blogs too! Your breakfast looks so yummy!
rhodeygirl says
ahhh that is so cute! i want one!
nicole says
You have inspired me to eat more food in bowls! I’m such an on the go girl with my 4 kiddos that I usually don’t have time!
:crosses fingers to win!:
Cassidy says
So cute!
Bec says
bah love the blog charms!
Jo says
Aw that charm is the cutest thing!
Dee says
How adorable is that charm???
Alison says
Me me! I want a food bloggie charm! Over here, over here!
Jess says
I love the Maranatha almond butter. It’s better than Barney Butter and I don’t have to order it.
jessnyc says
yummy oats, adorable necklace!
Marissa says
Cute charm!
Linda says
That charm is so cute! Thanks for the links to the other giveaways.
Samantha says
That charm is so cute!
Brittany says
I think that charm is too cute! Thanks to Mara and her papa for the giveaway.
Maggie says
I’d LOVE a charm!!
By the way, that’s my favorite way to eat oats too (+ greens of course). I like the super full “brick in my tummy” feeling – I don’t get hungry for HOURS.
Fig says
Ohhh I like the charm too! Please let 61 be the luck of the integer draw!
jen says
love the tiny lil’ laptop charm! oh, and btw kath, i share your roach aversion! i convulse too. i live in upstate ny now rather than my former florida because of it!your post about trying to kill the tenacious one sent shivers down my spine! yuk!!!
Michelle Hisae says
That necklace is so cute! What an adorable idea.
Chelsea says
What an adorable charm!
Good luck with your to-do list.
Heather says
Sounds like you have a busy day ahead of you! Glad to hear you were able to fit in some yoga though! 🙂
ADORABLE charm! I’d love to win that!
Lisa says
What a cute, cute charm! Mara’s dad is really talented.
That’s a helluva to-do list. Good luck.
Carly says
That’s the cutest charm I’ve ever seen, or at the least, in a very long time! I’m still not an oatmeal convert, but I do have to say the banana trick is pretty good. Any other tips?
Emily L. says
Oh that necklace is SO so cute. I’m not really a food blogger though, so if I win randomly, you can give it to someone else. But I just had to put a little note saying how cute it is.
Audrey says
Love the charm! Have a fun night!
Jenn Hains says
Mmm…I liked the simpler twist for your oatmeal today, but I understand not wanting to feel so full. When you’re not accustomed to that, it feels odd (thank goodness for lightness!).
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
I love a good simple breakfast too but all those toppings sure are yummy =)
Hope your day is great!
Oh She Glows says
What a cute necklace!!!
janetha says
wow, whata creative charm! if i don’t win one i will for sure be buying one!
hyang says
pretty!!!
jayme says
i would lov to win the charm~
Super Healthy Kids says
I’d love to win!
june says
thank you kath~
jk says
i was just wondering why you use 1/3c of oats rather than serving size of 1/2c.
junghwa says
love the charm!
you should check out my weekly giveaways!
Emily says
Now that I finally have a food blog, I would love that charm!! Thanks Mara!! 🙂
Nate says
I’m looking forward to item #12 on your Todo list!
runningwithin says
That charm is adorable!
Heather McD (heather eats almond butter) says
I love that charm…and Mara.
Those simple bowls are soooo good and very filling. Sometimes, I regret those last few bites. 🙂
Have a good day Kath, and enjoy your dinner party tonight.
caitlin says
oh i love that charm. it’s so cute! pick me!
Runeatrepeat says
A charm made for food bloggers? Love it.
mama says
aw theyre so cute and fun!!
Sheri says
What a cute charm! That is one big todo list!
Emily W. says
That charm is ADORABLE! I would love it!
Spiceaholic says
I love the charm!
Aimee says
That is such a cute charm!!
grammie2maddie says
Love it – please please please pick me!!!!!
Mariposa says
those charms are so cute! i would love one!
ri'chele says
Do we qualify if read blogs but do not yet have our own?
Mom says
Can the mother of a blogger win the charm? It’s darling. Or I’d be glad to buy one, if that’s a possibility.
Mom says
Sorry. I read the blog too fast! Glad to know I can buy one.
Brianna says
how sweet of mara (and her dad!) to give a couple of these away – they’re super cute!
spicygranola says
Woah, busy day. your oatmeal looks awesome. I’d love to try something like that but almond butter makes my stomach hurt, do you have an idea about what causes that?
Katie says
Cute charm!
Caroline says
Cool charm!
Have fun at the dinner party!
kay says
WOW! is all I can say…what a bee yoo tee full charm!!!!
sure hope I win! I love eating utensils!!!!! 😉
Stonesmama says
OMG! Those are so cute!
Becky K. says
I love that charm!
And your breakfast looks yummy but definitely filling!
Hope you have a fantabulous day!
HeatherBakes says
LOVE the charm!! What a great giveaway 🙂
EatingRD says
Beautiful charm and what a talented artist! Jewelry is so interesting and fun. Good luck with your massive to-do list and yay for better feeling yoga thumb.
I wish I was there for the Charlotte race and festivities this weekend.
-kristen
Evey says
Cute charm!
Rhapsody says
What a cute little computer on that charm. I hope I get it. 🙂
Jemima says
What a cute charm! I’ve never won a giveaway so I’m not holding out hope – random number generator hates me! But nevertheless – one must be in it to win it!
Sarah says
Love the charm. It is so cute and unique
Julia says
That charm is so cute, and so blogger appropriate!
MaryBe says
Is it dinnertime yet??
Meaghan says
That charm is adorable! When’s dinner? 🙂
Lauren says
Love the charm. And what a great giveaway!!
VeganTickles says
What an awesome looking charm. So Cute!
Kristen says
The charm is cute. The oats look good but I too prefer fun toppings and less oats!
phoebe says
I keep seeing these charms and they are completely adorable! Is she selling these? I might have to buy one as a sort of “welcome to food blogging” thing