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1. goodness from greece.
greek yogurt is my new obsession. i tried it once and i most assuredly had either a bad batch or a bad brand, because i've since tried it again and i'm hooked. fage is my favorite so far. the honey and strawberry+goji berry varieties are the best. i'm spoiled and will never be able to go back to yoplait.
2. magnificent mag.
if i was to ever get a magazine subscription it would be to whole living. they have so many ideas to help you save money by creating natural remedies and recipes. all with a health conscious mind. i'm not a full blown naturalist, but i appreciate trying your best to eat and live a healthy lifestyle. it's part of being a good steward. while perusing an issue i came across this avocado mask that my face is dying for me to try:
3. snazz up your sandwiches.
if you're like me, you are totally boring and eat sandwiches with turkey or tuna and some spinach. how lame is that. i don't prefer mayo and i don't love mustard. here are some new ideas for spreads (thank you whole living) that i'm all about:
a. mashed avocado: (makes 2 tbsp) mash 1/4 cup avocado with 1 tsp olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon wedge.
b. hummus with chile: (makes 2 1/2 tbsp) mix 2 tbsp hummus with 1 tsp olive oil, a pinch of red pepper flakes, seasoned with sals and pepper.
c. yogurt herb spread: (makes 1/2 cup) mix 1/2 cup 2% greek yogurt, 1 tbsp each chopped fresh mint and parsley, and 1 clove minced garlic in bowl. season with salt and pepper.
d. walnut parsley pesto: (makes 1/2 cup) process 1 cup packed fresh flat leaf parsley, 2 tbsp toasted walnuts, 2 tbsp grated parmesan, 1 clove chopped garlic and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a food processor. with machine running, gradually add 2 tbsp olive oil. process until smooth. season with salt and pepper.
4. random factoid.
it has been almost exactly one year since i've had a hair cut. am i gross or what?! almost exactly a year ago i chopped ten inches off my hair (worst decision ever) and am slowly waiting for it to grow back. it is a s-l-o-w moving process. i'm still taking prenatals for nursing and biotin so you'd think my hair would be in full fledge growth mode. nope. it's maybe grown five inches in a year. i'm scared to cut it because i don't want to lose any length. decisions decisions.
5. happy Easter week.
my honey sang this song yesterday in church (he's the worship leader) for Palm Sunday. i've been meditating on it and will continue to do so this week as we prepare to celebrate the joy and hope of the risen Christ. here's an excerpt of Hosanna (which means "please save" or "save now"):
Hosanna, by Andrew Peterson
"We cry for blood, and we take your life. Hosanna! We cry for blood, and we take your life. It is blood, it is life that you have given.
You have crushed beneath your heel the vile serpent. You have carried to the grave the black stain. You have torn apart the temple’s holy curtain. You have beaten Death at Death’s own game. Hosanna!
You have crushed beneath your heel the vile serpent. You have carried to the grave the black stain. You have torn apart the temple’s holy curtain. You have beaten Death at Death’s own game. Hosanna!
O Hosanna! Hail the long awaited king, come to set his people free. We cry O Hosanna! Won’t you tear this temple down, raise it up on holy ground. O Hosanna! I will lift my voice and sing: you have come and washed me clean. Hosanna."
36 {comments}:
I am thinking of giving greek yogurt another try. Mabye my tastebuds have matured since my last taste! That magazine looks fun. Is it new?
love the facial mask...its so good and natural....also tastes delicious (if you don't mind avocado and honey together :)
Those spreads sound yumm yumm good! Patsy from
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Oh how I wish I loved yogurt...period! Thank God my kids both do - so healthy for you! I haven't tried them on Greek yogurt - maybe I shouldn't?! Ha! Unless it comes in a tube, of course ;) At least I only let them eat organic yogurt! No pics of Hunter or Sage? Boo! Just kidding :) Kind of...
I hope the week leading up to Easter is filled with blessings for you and your family! HAPPY EASTER! He is Risen!
I'm nervous about Greek yogurt but keep hearing about it so I'm going to have to try it!
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Fage is my favorite greek yogurt too. First thing I bought when I started to notice Sprig could handle dairy! Mashed avocado is one of my favorite sandwich (and burger) additions. Mmm, good!
Love that song! Have a great week!
I LOVE greek yogurt... I like vanilla... and I put some buckwheat honey in it! Yum!
I LOVE EASTER WEEK! CAN'T WAIT FOR SUNDAY!!!!!!
as for the hair ...i can totally relate. i am scared to even go for a trim b/c my guy always forgets what a trim is. last time he butchered me and i'm scared to get it cut again!
that magazine looks awesome, will have to check it out! I love Holy Week too - I mentioned it in my post :) Have a blessed week!
Happy Monday! I'm totally trying that avocado spread~ sounds so good!
lol. I totally feel you about your hair!!! I am not quite sure why I decided to hack off mine {oh yeah!! Gennifer Goodwin's cute locks on He's Just Not That Into You} I am now waiting for mine to grow long once again and I reallllllly don't want to trim it for fear of it never growing again!!!! :(
I've wanted to try Greek yogurt for a while now. My bfs mom really loves it but I don't knoww. And that magazine looks like a good read.
Happy Monday!
Love the different avocado spreads! We've been trying to get Samuel to eat avocados -- so good for you.
And greek yogurt? That's my new fave as well. I found one at Trader Joes (which I know is coming to you) that I absolutely love.
I know what you mean about hair. I got mine chopped this winter and have been regretting it ever since. Grow, grow, grow.....
Rachel
i just made my own greek yogurt (plain) +honey+strawberry breakfast today. little skeptical. hope it's delicious! and better than the pre-made variety..
A friend of mine is in LOVE with Greek yogurt too but I haven't had any luck finding it where I shop... beautiful song!
Don't feel gross about your hair! I do the same thing!
LOVE me the greek yogurt (it's even in my favorite dark chocolate cupcake recipe)...and I just recently ordered a *free one year subscription to Whole Living (*from recycling points). Can't wait to check it out. Have a great week! Lisa
I think I may need to try greek yogurt again too because the one time I had it, it was way too sour for me. I don't have many magazine sub. but that looks like a great one to have!
I'm going to jump on the "I love greek yogurt" comment train. But, our favorite is Chobani. It's on sale for a dollar each at Publix right now. I especially love the pomegranate greek yogurt option they have. Please try it!! (We have about 30 Chobani containers in our fridge right now. I stocked up for the next couple months!)
I have never tried Greek yogurt. Will have to for sure. I am going to have to keep my eyes out for that magazine! Beautiful lyrics. Wish I could hear how it sounds. Happy Monday!
To be honest, I just had my hair cut after almost a year...I only had about 1/2 an inch trimmed from it. I had it long and chopped it off the last time and so this time I am growing it out "slowly" and I'll agree!
I have tried greek yogurt and didn't like it. Maybe I should give another brand a shot.
I'm terribly boring with sandwiches too---thanks for the ideas! I just debated back and forth on chopping a lot of length but I chickened out! Here's to quick hair growing :)
Love the ideas you shared. And coincidentally (or perhaps not!), my pastor preached about the meaning of "hosanna" yesterday morning and evening!
Elizabeth
I've never heard of Whole Living but it's right up my alley. I'll have to look for it!
love the sandwich ideas!! i'm not a fan of greek yogurt but now i'm thinking i had a bad batch... hmmm... maybe i'll try and get some next time! i hear you on the hair... maybe i should start taking prenatal and biotin... my hair hasn't gown much at all this year and i'm trying to grow it out too (chopped it off last year as well...) Happy Easter week!!!!
I've heard enough about greek yogurt at some point I'm going to have to jump the bandwagon and see how good it is.
Loved the spread ideas. I like the norm, but love these ideas for something different!
Oh, and haven't you heard of the idea of if you trim your hair it keeps it healthy and therefore makes it grow faster? That's what I hear any way.
I chopped my hair off almost 1 year ago to the day, 7 inches and wished I never had! Slowly growing it out myself but get the barest of trims every 4-5 months per my hairstylist.
hummus+turkey+bread...sounds good!
I'm also in LOVE with greek yogurt!! I subscribe to Whole Living - it's a great magazine!!! :-) have a fantastic week girly!
I have yet to try greek yogurt but you've motivated me a bit. You probably should go in for a trim and that will help your hair to grow faster by cutting off any damaged ends. Ooh, now I want some hummus. I pray you have an awesome Holy Week and are just surrounded by God's goodness :)
I am in love with greek yogurt as well. Also, love avacado & hummus and pesto. There's not much I don't like. haha...
Have a blessed Easter!
hi-d
greek yogurt rocks. use the plain in place of sour cream too.
Oh, I'll have to try the Greek Yogurt. I've seen it but haven't tried it.
I'm growing my hair out after years and years of short hair. I guess when we're wanting it to grow, it seems slow, when we're not, it's fast. Go figure!
I wasn't able to link up this week and I missed it so much. But, will have lots of randomness next week. :o)
Easter blessings to you and your sweet family!
Greek yogurt is yummy! For some reason...yogurt has been something I have really wanted now that I'm pregnant. It's such a weird thing to want when I have so many food aversions! :)
After this most recent (gross) haircut I got...I'm tempted to not get another one for a year or so. Grr.
As always, your miscellany makes me happy! Have a blessed week!
Lovely, i love random musings-I am such a fan of whole living. It is one of my favorite magazines. Great sandwich ideas, too. Hosanna is one of my favorite tunes for easter, too.
avacado and hummus spread on sammies FTW!
I've never heard the song you mentioned but I love the words. I hadn't know what Hosanna means before. Knowing the meaning makes so many songs so much more meaningful.
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