Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Thank You!


Hi everyone! I want to thank everyone for helping my Ragnar Relay team raise $30,000 for Rett Syndrome Research Trust. Yes, with your help, we were able to surpass our goal. And icing on the cake, our team won FIRST PLACE in the Women's Ultra category. So thank you!!

Monday, April 28, 2014

Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes from Elana's Pantry


Have you jumped on the paleo bandwagon yet? I have a lot of respect for people who choose to eat or not eat certain foods because I have little self control. These paleo vanilla cupcakes from Elana's Pantry are made from only 7 ingredients, including coconut flour. I would definitely be willing to give them a try. You can find the recipe HERE.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Fresh and Easy Really is Fresh and Easy

Fresh and Easy has been my grocery store since they first opened seven years ago. I love them because they are small, fresh, and well...easy. I have a small family so I don't need to go to a big-box store. And when I'm in a regular grocery store, I end up buying a whole bunch of stuff I don't need. Fresh & Easy  = healthy convenience.

Last week I was invited to tour my local Fresh & Easy store to learn about what's new there.


The newest exciting addition to the Fresh & Easy family is Wild Oats, an organic brand of food. I love that Wild Oats is now available there because I don't have to go to a separate store to get organic food if I need it.

Fresh & Easy is differentiating itself by offering Wild Oats, making F&E the only grocery store that offers grab-n-go organic sandwiches and salads. These grab-n-go items are available in the front of the store for easy access.


F&E is offering all kinds of organic food options, including Wild Oats milk. I grabbed a box of Wild Oats eggs to try at home. It was my first time buying brown eggs. And the interesting part is that they have the laid-on date printed on each egg. Those are fresh eggs!


Since I'm not gluten-free, I had never noticed the huge selection of gluten-free foods available at F&E. Check this out....two whole sections!


A few days following the big earthquake earlier this month, I noticed an Earthquake foods section at F&E. Coincidentally, April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. I love that F&E has made it easy for me to pack a quick bag of earthquake-ready food.


Last, but certainly not least, F&E now offers single-serve cupcakes and cheesecakes. They had 3 or 4 types of cupcakes and they are available for $2.49 each. Perfect way to scratch a quick cupcake itch.



I don't need to be sold on Fresh & Easy because it is already my favorite grocery store. But I loved learning about all of the new items available. Thanks for a fun time!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Cloud frosting


I love how creative this frosting technique is from Your Cup of Cake! Cloud Frosting just sounds like light and fluffy and is so adorable. This frosting is made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream. You can find the recipe and more photos HERE.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Easter Cupcake at Disney's Hollywood Studios


I love seeing cupcakes at Disney! Check out this White Chocolate Raspberry cupcake available at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Too bad it's only available across the country.

Happy Easter to you all!

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