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1. best $15 consignment purchase yet... a little girl's pink patagonia jacket for my little girl. i want one in my size and for $15.
2. if i had an entire day to do whatever i wanted for leisure, it would include sitting outside, reading page after glorious page of all the books on my to-read list. right now i'm about to finish Grace for the Good Girl, 11 Secrets of Getting Published, and will start on these below. so much to read and such little time. also, if you are looking for a devotional book, buy Morning and Evening. i always come away challenged by the Truth in Spurgeon's words.
3. you're going to think i've gone crazy on you. kelly says i am representing my home state (california) quite well with this one. chia seeds. ever heard of them?! five hundred years ago (so i am told) these seeds were a staple in the Aztec diet. they called it their running food, because a handful of these seeds provides enough energy to run all day. i am a runner, training for a half marathon; why not give them a try? my step-dad ordered this superfood (which is exceptionally funny, since he is the least earthy food type person evah!) and gave me a week's supply to try. i do feel energized and i think they could be possibly working. yes, before you ask, these are the seeds used to grow those hairy chia pet creatures (have i lost all credibility yet?). check out the low-down to see if you're convinced.
4. since i told you last week about Charleston's status as the #1 spot in the U.S., voted by Conde Nast, we figured we should venture downtown to enjoy it.
it is pretty with palm trees on the streets, next to the southern colonial feel of the buildings and charleston row houses.
then we picnicked in the comfortable square of the park.
and then we moved on to things like figuring out how to hold hands.
since he had her by the hand, he was trying to make her jump on command.
attempting a try at hide and go seek.
it was a simple, laid back, downtown kind of time. i'm starting to like those kinds best.
-carissa
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chai seeds, I have heard of them and seen them and have been tempted to buy them. Then I was diverted by hemp hearts, I guess I'll need to try out the chai seeds. What Mom can't use more energy?!
I have never heard of eating chia seeds for energy...although with this crazy race that I have coming up, I am thinking it would be a good idea to invest in some!!! Definitely need some extra energy to get through it!!!! So where does one purchase these seeds???
I am trying to link up again and it isn't working. I am not sure why I can never link up. I do on all blogs. Would anyone know why? I have tried three times. I know it says it takes a few minutes but my link never appears.
Wow, $15 is a steal! Way to go mama!
Ooh, great deal on the jacket!
Aww, there so cute. I love Hunter and Sage. :)
Love,
~bree
that little patagonia is precious :)
and the chia seeds have me intrigued... i'm always searching for ways to get energized, other than guzzling entire pots of coffee...
love me some patagonia. seriously, i need to get one too.
the banana bread i posted recently - a reader told me she was going to try it with chia. i'll have to ask her how it went. especially since i could use some energy for my half-marathon in january! :)
Sage's outfit is adorable!
Okay. Do you sing the chia pet song while you're eating those seeds? As soon as I read about you eating them moments flashed back to my childhood where I'd see commercials for Chia Pets with super duper smiley children working with their grinning father to smear chia seeds onto their prized porcelian chia pet. And then, like magic, the pet grew hair. I mean grass...
Yep. Now, you are reminded, again, of when I grew up. Unless, do they still make those Chia pets? At least they're better than the pet rocks....
Your book list is impressive. I'm going to have to get a couple of those to try and read on the plane. Who am I kidding? I'll be sitting on the plane, white-knuckled, and staring out the window wanting to be on ground again.
Your children are adorable. I know I've said it numerous times, but I'm just reiterating it this morning. And I cannot believe how much Sage has grown since I saw you in July. Crazy!!
Blessings my Chia seed eating friend.
Love ya.
Rachel
I love the jacket too. You got such a great deal on it. I will have to look for chia seeds.
I am lining up at kinda the last minute! I posted at midnight , but found you through eight six eleven (love her site) and it all seemed casual and random so I thoght I wuld jion in. I love Spurgeon as well and it is a fave devotional. The seed thing immediatly gave me visions of sprouting leaves while you jog. Um, please keep us posted if this happens before I actually try eating them. I mean, I really like greens and all but am not sure I want to be a Chia Pet...
I am on the East Coast, stop by my blog if you would like to see some pics from my rank amateur photography! WIll add the badge somewhere...Thanks-Dawn
I want a Patagonia for $15! What a great find! Thanks for the devotional suggestion I am in need so I'll be hitting up Amazon later.
I am dying with the chia seeds. I like Rachel am singing the song and yes Rachel they still do make them!!
Charleston is gorgeous and soo are you sweet kids!!
Have a great week!!
I love that patagonia fleece. So cute. Hmmm...chia seeds. Never heard of them but may need to try some after baby is born. I am (was..before 30 weeks) a runner and definitely know I'll need extra energy when I get back into it...
Love your outing pictures! Such sweet little faces :)
I know what you mean - I'm treasuring the times when it's laid back and simple...
I am fascinated by the chia seeds...especially because right now all I can think of is how much more energy I would like to have!
Love seeing your "to read" stack as well. It's always nice to see some new titles to check out!
chia seeds...lol hmmm will they make you grow grass on your arms lol just kidding....that's so funny you always crack me up! I love the pic of your two little ones holding hands just precious! Score on the jacket lovely, wow look at your view of your city amazing xoxo
Sums
My Mom and Dad have done the chia seed thing for energy during specific diets and such, I've heard a lot of good things about them!
I reaaaaly want to read Grace for the Good Girl!
Your babies are precious, love the pics of them holding hands. The bond between brother and sister is something I'm enjoying watching. You know, when they aren't totally pestering eachother and all. Ha! Have a great week. :)
I have officially added Charleston to my list of places to visit! Oh my...those pictures are amazing. The kids are so cute together. I need to order Grace for the Good Girl...I love to read. I hope you have a wonderful week :)
yup, i love them - have them in my fridge! didn't realize they were a source of energy, though - i just know that they are packed with nutrients! i toss them into smoothies or on top of oatmeal with all the other crunchy stuff i'm eating. :) you can also use them as an egg sub (like flax) in baking!
Wow it really is gorgeous there!
I have Grace for the Good Girl in my to-read stack. I'm trying to finish the 5 or so other non-fiction books I'm attempting to read at the moment. They vary from Christian themed to novel writing/publishing themed.
They are all so good that I can't chose one over the other! I'm looking forward to reading Grace for the Good Girl, though. I keep hearing incredible things.
As for chia seeds... if it works, it works. haha
How cute!!!
Good luck on those seeds!! I hope they help you! And that jacket is so sweet and for $15 too!! Score!
I think I NEED to get me some of those seeds!!! ;)
Grace for the Good Girl is at the top of my too-read-list!
I've order chia seeds! I heard about them a month or so ago ... and again on Dr. Oz a couple of weeks later. Anything for energy!
Love the "hand holding" photos!!! So sweet!! Hoping to participate everyday this week on the link ups!
Oh my goodness I love those holding hands pictures! :)
Do the seeds taste any good? I'm going to start training for a half marathon too! Its been my goal for several years now I just havent done it..I've tried the chocolate goo! I believe thats what it was called..not sure if it worked but I was on a marathon team and everyone used to eat them.
-barbie @ Life as a Mrs.
how do you eat them?? just a handful or mixed in with something. Lord knows i could use some more energy:)
Okay, I probably won't jump on the chia seed bandwagon but how do you eat them? Great find on the jacket!
They are just precious together.
Chia seeds huh?? I am gonna have to look into those.
I decided to run a half marathon in June. I've never run more than a 5k...but my hubby is doing the full and our friends are going....sigh.
It's in San Diego, it's the Rock and Roll one.
I better pay quick before I chicken out.
reading would definitely top my list if I had a day to myself!
Those chia seeds sound interesting--I have been reading about them as well.
your kids are so adorable!
I don't see the link. Help?
I did a chia pet with my kids, and they loved it! (I found it at a yard sale and didn't know if it was from the 80's or if the seeds would even grow...)
here i am thinkin' you meant like the chai part of like chai tea when you left that comment. ha! ok. so they are different. :D i will def try them out. if i can find a place that carries them...or if i can find a store at all for that matter. i'm new to these parts. :)
Wow.....Awesome Cute coat for $15!
I would love to visit Charlston someday. It looks like such a BEAUTIFUL City!
Carissa~ those little blessings of yours are just too stinkin' cute!
how adorable are those pictures of Hunter teaching Sage to hold hands and getting her to jump?! precious!!
how do you take urs ....chia...my inlaws told us about them....but the gel it forms in the water....or in yogurt makes me gag.
Thanks for the devotional book. I'm always looking for a book to do in the mornings but never know what's good what's lame, so I'll look into this one for sure.
I think I'll check out those chia seeds for my non runner self. I need energy, period! How do you manage to eat them? My inquiring mind wants to know.
Emily w/Amazing Grapes
Woohoo! You crossed over!!!! ;) We eat chia seeds every day at our house! You can put them on/in everything! Super healthy. I think Sage thinks her brother is crazy ;)
I have never heard of chia seeds either!!! I am intrigued. And, downtown Charleston looks Adorable!!!
Carissa, your kids are too cute :). Have a great week with your extra energy :). I'm no runner, but I need extra energy to keep up with the 3 kids!
Wait - Are you writing a book??? Do tell! And I just recently read Guernsey. I liked it. Not loved, just liked.
As for the seeds, do you just pop 'em like Tic Tacs???
hi there!
i see several of my blog buds linking up with you on mondays so i figured i would join in today!
i recently started adding chia seeds to my diet. all kinds of seeds actually. love them. i sprinkle chia on salads, or mix em into smoothies.
LOVED the guernsey literary book too!! it was a great read. So was food rules. that book led me to read all of michael pollan's books!
nice to meet ya. i'm off to link up. :)
Went to Charleston last month with some girlfriends. That place is the bomb as far as food goes! I could have eaten there the whole 12hrs we spent there.
And your kiddos trying to figure out how to hold hands is about the cutest thing!
Ok, those last four pictures of your kiddos? Priceless!
whoa those seeds look interesting!!! your babes are soo cute!
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