I had a little trip to the mall over the weekend. I went back to my favorite mall.
I was out of a couple Mac makeup items and needed to replenish.
I picked up some studio fix powder, a new-to-me mineralized loose powder (not sure if I love this yet), and picked up some staples: pink freeze eyeshadow, bootblack liquid eyeliner…
…and lipglass in “Prrr” that I’ve previously professed my love for.
As long as I was already at the mall, I reloaded on a couple of my favorite bodysprays, too. It would have been a shame to go “all the way there” and not go into B&BW, right?
After my shopping, it was time to think about food.
With Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing
And after that, my thoughts drifted to a one-pot meal.
Like Curried Ginger and Raisin Lentils.
The whole meals is done and ready in about 20 minutes.
Or maybe salsa is where it’s at after some time spent shopping.
Try the Salsa & Bean Cheezy Bake
One roasting pan, easy cleanup, planned leftovers.
Or maybe just skip the meals, and head straight for the No-Bake White Chocolate & Mango Cookie Dough Bites from my last post.
Thanks for all the compliments everyone on both the recipe and my photos. I am really trying to take prettier pictures and pay attention to the little details so thanks for noticing.
And thanks for letting me know what you’d like to see me put into a future dessert ball or bite. Great suggestions!
Dessert: If you’re not into No-Bake White Chocolate and Mango Bites, maybe you could get into No-Bake Creme de Menthe Bars (Vegan, GF).
Feel free to add a couple drops of green food coloring to the white center layer for the spirit of St. Patty’s Day!Questions:
1. When was your last trip to the mall? Or to Target, the grocery store, or any retail store? What did you buy?
You saw what I bought on my trip to the mall. Some makeup and body spray.
My last trip to the grocery store. Well, among lots of fruits and veggies, it also included the mango that I used in the White Chocolate & Mango Bites. Oh and coffee. I’d be a horrible shopper if I forgot my coffee.
2. Are you doing anything to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17?
I will say that no, I am not doing anything special. I have to work and be a mommy so this year, I won’t be drinking any green beer or anything. Oh darn.
However, when I used to live in Chicago, they used to dye the Chicago River green and with all the Irish people in Chicago, it was pretty much a weeklong party. Good memories!
Any St. Patty’s Day Plans? Or stories from previous years?
I think my days of REALLY celebrating St. Patrick’s Day are over, but Colin and I did go to the parade here on Sunday and I made a bunch of Irish Soda Bread!
I LOVE mac makeup, I avoid the mall at all costs because no matter what I go there for I end up coming home with some lipglass love it! Bath and body works is another weakness, they have the best fragrances.
I went to Sports Authority to replace my weight lifting gloves because someone at the gym stole mine. Seriously, of all the things to steal someone wanted my sweaty weight lifting gloves? For all they know I have some kind of crazy hand fungus, ppl are crazy.
Agreed on mall trips, we have a luxo one minutes from my job – dangerous for my lunch breaks. Sweet shopping scores.
1. The mall was two weeks ago, Target yesterday and Trader Joe’s last week – so I desperately need to go again but am seeing if I can wait till my farm box delivery this week and eat up what I have.
2. I ran a St. Patty’s Day themed half marathon which was pretty crazy with runners in green costumes, face paint and shamrock glasses, masks, etc. That’s about it, hopefully I’ll remember to wear green on the actual day. :-)
I am usually a “lurker” on your website so I thought I’d jump in and start making some comments :) I really look forward to getting the emails for your posts in my inbox! I appreciate your website and your recipes. I think what I enjoy the most and what draws me to your blog is your honesty about how you do the best you can to be healthy and make smart choices, but you also also have a life….a life that includes working, being a mom and still trying to fit in healthy meals and workouts. You give me hope that I can do it all lol…I just have to find balance :)
No St. Pattys Day plans for me. Last trip to the store was Sprouts, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s…all on a Friday night lol. I called it my Friday Night Zen as I was able to go without children and just enjoy myself :)
thanks for delurking, stephanie, and for the great comment!
yes, i have a life, i keep it real, I do not say i eat only organic or never have sweets. Life is a balance and i dont obsess or sweat the small stuff. Glad you enjoy my style. Please say hi more often!
I went to the mall yesterday to look for some new shoes – no luck. Then I went to Target afterward and somehow successfully left without purchasing anything! That never happens!
St. Patrick’s Day is actually the anniversary of our first date — so we usually go to the same bar/restaurant we went to for our first date. Then we’ll go home for homemade shamrock shakes!
hey Hey!! there is nothing liek a little retail therapy! I’ll tell ya!I havent been in sssoo long and its not good. Im dying to do a little shoppin and have a fun girly day. Soon for sure! So fun they dye the river green! Ha! when I lived in savannah, GA for awhile they dyed all the fountains and stuff green. Pretty festive! MMmmm….salsa and bean cheesy bake. Love it! Have a great day!!
if you post about your photog class (cant believe i remembered!) please lmk!
I’m so glad you posted a recipe using lentils! I’ve never cooked them before and have 3 bags at home I’m ready to try out!!! :)
This St. Patty’s day I’ll be seeing a free Strokes concert at the park! My boyfriend is doing the lights for the show, so I’ll be in the lightbooth w/ a perfect view!! :D
go to my roasted veggies and sides tab within recipes
i have recipes for:
salsa lentils
sloppy joe lentils
and ketchup and mustard lover’s protein mash
thank you lady! :)
That river is so cool! I’m very Irish, so that looks fun. Unfortunately I have to work on St. Patty’s day, but… gotta pay those bills. I was wondering if you could share what items you find are cheaper ordering online, and where you get them from? I’ve noticed you always get things like Stevia and chia seeds, raw nuts, etc etc. I’ve searched high and low and cannot figure out what would be the best deal! Nowhere around here carries good vegan staple foods, and the nearest Whole Foods is an hour away! It’d be much appreciated :)
raw nuts, TJs
Stevia, household cleaning products, nooch, robiotics, supplements all from iherb.com Use my code AVE630 to save $5 off your order.
I NEVER EVER EVER shop at WFs. NEVER!!!! The only thing i buy from them is vegenaise. Everything else i buy from the reg groc store and i dont care if it isnt organic, either.
https://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/02/pantry-refrigerator-staples.html
and
https://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2010/09/tips-for-saving-money-on-your-grocery.html
I went to the mall on Saturday and it sucked. The mall here is a joke, which is actually a good thing. But then, I went to Old Navy….I got 2 sweaters, 2 nice-ish shirts, and a summer dress. And they sent me a coupon so I have to go back tomorrow to get a couple pairs of nice pants. I need to get ready for my new life as a person with a job. ;)
I haven’t been to the grocery store since Sat. I am pretty sure that’s a record for me!
I had no idea about the green river! What a fun tradition. I have never done anything to celebrate St Patty’s day.
My father’s family was part of the “Southside Irish”, including a grandfather who worked for the mobster O’Banion (in his legit business), so yes, we celebrate our Irish heritage every year. We too moved south to get away from the weather, so no green river anymore :-)
omg the river in chi town looks so cool!!! Um i didnt do a thing for st pattys day..I am so far from irish haha and I worked….and I dont drink SO it was quite a party lol
Love mac concealer its a staple for me! i also love the pot liquid eyeliner but its so hard for me to put on, I usually only do it when I ‘go out’
those mango bites look SO good and fresh and summer ready! I cannot wait for warmer weather!
hey girl thanks for saying hi….been having a helluva time getting into your site to comment. Something about intense debate and my ‘puter not getting along but i am reading in stealth :)
No St. Patty’s day plans just yet….hopefully dressing up in something green and hitting the town….or maybe just wearing my green PJ’s at home and watch a good movie lol
It all looks so good! I wish you could come cook at my house!! I saw the river for the first time this year (just moved to Chicago in August) and you are very correct, week long party! Even though it was freezing cold and super windy (standard, as I’m sure you know) there were so many people out covered in crazy green outfits! So much fun!
I totally didn’t know Chicago did that for St. Patty’s Day! It’s the same day as my brother’s birthday so we always end up celebrating that instead!