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Hiya!!! I’m wrapping up a great weekend and have lots of photos to share 🙂
We kicked off the weekend with a Spring Break trip to ACAC Short Pump (that’s our gym for those of you who don’t know). The newer, fancier location is about 45 minutes from Charlottesville, and it’s worth the drive for the rooftop pool deck alone!
My three friends and I took the kiddos to the KidsZone there while we got in a workout and some hot tub time. Ever since our last visit, Mazen has been asking to go to “the big ACAC” so he was thrilled to go for a repeat visit with all his buddies!
Us moms did a quick 30 minutes of cardio because we were at the gym, after all.
But this location feels so spa-like with the fancy locker rooms and the roof. We donned our suits and hit the hot tub. It was a really chilly day, but the hot tub was perfecto!
Since there is a café and bar on the roof too, we of course got some wine. Before noon. #dontjudge #springbreak
We showered and then quickly purchased and scarfed down Whole Foods salads. Loved that curry tofu!
After lunch we took the kiddos to the Short Pump outdoor mall for a train ride! They LOVED it!
The train is such a clever marketing tool because moms must ride with the kids and the train takes you past many of the stores in the mall, tempting you to come back and buy All.The.Things! I need a return visit to the Athleta store, STAT!
On Friday night I stayed in and heated up these leftover meatballs and veggies from the freezer.
Saturday morning smoothies! Banana, peanut butter and strawberry heavy.
I spent most of Saturday working on my updated blog design! I worked with Liz on the new header, inspired by watercolor, rose gold and glimmer. Love how it turned out! The rest I did myself, including a new color scheme and some new graphics on the About page and others. There are a few more updates to come! I love tweaking the design about once a year depending on my moods and trends at the moment. I feel the black makes things look sharp! Hope you like it too!
Quick leftover sushi lunch while I worked!
On Saturday afternoon I ran to Whole Foods for groceries and all the CHEESE!
The cheese was to celebrate Sarah at her birthday party that night.
Drive over theme song:
Alas, we did not go to a club, but we drank wine and danced and loved on our BFF!
#shortestonethere
I kept my wine drinking to a minimum though because I had two intense soccer games on Sunday! PB & J toast and coffee started the day –
And then these were my snacks during the game. I didn’t touch the crackers, but ate the banana, trail mix and granola. Plus 2 bottles of Gatorade mix. I played in 2.5 hours worth of games, and we were totally pooped by the end!
Post-game ice cream with Mazen man!
I ended the weekend with some food prep and whipped up a bunch of meatballs and sweet potato fries to have this week.
Then I ate some for dinner with sautéed veggies. Still learning the whole “cooking for one” thing!
Hope you guys had great weekends as well! xoxo
Tonya says
LUUURVE the new design! So fresh and new! 🙂
KathEats says
Thanks!
Kori says
I adore your new design! The font is awesome, and the rose gold is so perfect for you. 🙂 You’re right that either black or white make it look sharp. Lovely food, and now I’m wanting more Super Toppers! I haven’t seen that flavor before. Maybe I’ll go have a looksee at Amazon…;-)
becky says
The watercolor design is really cute! Too bad the ads can’t color coordinate (Home Depot bright orange, I’m looking at you!)
Curious about your cooking for one-does it not work to just cook as you would have previously then eat a bit at a time? Is it a matter of getting sick of the same thing before it’s gone or….? What’s to figure out, I guess I’m asking? (<–there's no way to make that not sound snotty, sorry!) I have a neighbor friend going through a similar season of life and figure you might have a nugget of wisdom that would help me relate/help her.
KathEats says
Yeah wish I could coordinate them too : )
I just feel like cooking a big meal every night isn’t practical, so I’m trying to figure out ways to cook more efficiently so I don’t have to cook from scratch every night. So big batch of meatballs eaten 3 different ways for lunches and dinners. Trying not to get sick of it too! I’m sure I’ll figure it out in time : )
Tonya says
I’m a single mom whose son went off to college this year so I totally got what you were saying. It’s not so much the intellect of it (cook less if the obvious answer) it’s kind of more of breaking the habit of cooking more, leftovers not getting eaten as quickly, the freedom to cook or not cook based on your mood, do I want to eat a big batch of xyz every single night this week, plus it all just being different, etc. I get it. It takes time to readjust.
KathEats says
Yes!
Charise says
Yep, I am also separated and the getting used to only cooking for one instead of two and NOT getting sick of things while also taking advantage of not needing to cook as many nights a week is an interesting balance to find. I have found that cooking 2-3 times a week with enough servings to cover most dinners and lunches, leaving room for 2 dinners and 1 lunch/brunch out a week, is a great balance for me from a health, budget, and socializing perspective. If I really get sick of something before it’s gone or end up with more food than I need for the week, I throw a couple servings in the freezer for a few weeks.
Kate says
That ice cream cone looks awesome! Sprinkles really do bring the party.
Love that picture of all the kiddos… glad you got some girl time & Mazen time.
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Yum looks like a fun and delicious ! I feel you on the wine before soccer game thing, too many glasses of wine make my long runs TERRIBLENESS ha ha
Kelsey says
I love the new design! I’ve seen in change so many times in the past 7 years, and I think that this one is my favorite. So dainty and cute 🙂
Kath, your hair looks beautiful in your party photos! I love the waves!
KathEats says
Thank you! And yes I’ve had so many designs in 8.5 years 😉
[email protected] says
Love the new blog header!!!
Ruth says
The blog re-do is so much fun! Love all the little tweaks. Looks like a fun weekend and the train at S.P. always makes it more fun 🙂
Molly says
Hi! Are you/ Mazen still drinking 2% milk? Just wondering when to switch my 2 year old. Thanks!
KathEats says
Back on Whole Milk these days!
Amanda says
Love the new blog design. The pink (I mean rose gold!) is really classy! So fun to keep it fresh and current. And even though it’s a transitional time in your life right now, I’ve noticed that you’re looking beautiful and looking and sounding happy and upbeat on the blog. Aren’t girlfriends the best!? Oh and cheese…isn’t cheese the best too!? Wait…and ice cream with sprinkles!!!! Gah…all good things!
alexandria says
The new design is fantastic; so springy and on trend! Thanks for sharing your heart and life so honestly; I love checking in on your blog and seeing what you and M are up to. As a fellow mom and RD, I also really enjoy your meal and nutrition posts. Have a great night!
KathEats says
Thank you <3
Emily Spliedt says
Piggybacking off another comment here…might I suggest the book The Pleasures of Cooking for One by Judith Jones? She shares some good techniques for organizing small amounts into new meals, etc, that you may find helpful. It’s very practical and well written! I’m sure you could find it for your e-reader as well 🙂
KathEats says
Thank you!
Liza says
Do you still see Faith? Haven’t seen her on the blog in a while!
KathEats says
Occasionally!
Dana says
You look and seem great – and blog looks great too. I’m still so curious about the separation, as I have been reading for years and was so shocked. Any more posts on that? I hope everyone is doing ok. xx
KathEats says
We are doing well : ) What all are you interested in hearing more about?
Sarah says
While I don’t think Dana means any harm and is genuinely interested in Kath and Matt’s well being, her post is a little outrageous. Yes, Kath is a public figure, and she features her life on her blog. However, she has the right to keep her personal life private. Going through a separation/divorce is very draining, and I’m sure doing so publicly is even harder. Not to be rude, but quite frankly, it’s none of our business.
Molly says
Hello Again!
Thanks for answering the milk question! Now for a smoothie question… 🙂 Whats your ratio of milk:oats:pb, etc? I find myself wanted smoothies in the morning, but the never keep me full!! hoping you have the magic formula.
Thanks so much!
KathEats says
I usually just throw it all in! I’d say a cup of milk, a handful of oats and a tablespoon of PB.
Sam @ Barrister's Beet says
That gym and roof top pool look amazing!!! The blog re-design looks awesome, too. Love the new header. I’m a big fan of watercolor marks (obviously). Hope you’re having a great week!