It’s been a really busy day but want to take a deep breath and (quickly) share a few things I’m grateful for today. When life gets crazy, it’s always good to focus on our blessings, right? That’s what I tell myself at least.
I am grateful for things like San Diego sunshine, palm trees, and abundant flowers.
I’m grateful for my Enjoy Shampoo
Dear God, my hair was greasy and needed a wash. But natural oils are good for it, right? <– That’s what I keep telling myself plus think of all that time I saved! And, that’s what pony tails are for on days 2, 3, and ahem day 4, right? Finally, clean hair today! You can take me out in public again.
Skylar’s still sporting her braids and loving them!
They’re holding up wonderfully; much to my (pleasant) surprise!
I’m grateful for fresh grapes
Freeze them, then eat them, is my preferred method.
And I’m grateful for microwave snacks that combine chocolate and peanut butter.
Microwave Chocolate Peanut Butter & Oat Snack Bars
These saved me today. In 3 minutes flat. Love the quick fixes.
Thanks for your comments on my previous post with the On A Stick! cookbook review. I adore Matt and love food on a stick. Sounds like most of you love food-on-a-stick, too. It’s just more fun!
Questions:
1. What are you grateful for today?
2. Any quick fixes that have helped you out today or recently?
P.S. I’m grateful for everyone who’s excited about entering my Coconut Oil Giveaway
So many things to be thankful for! Post input – curious on how you cut your watermellon? I always ball it but I like your wedges….wondering if you can do a tutorial on how you cut yours up?
I peel it with my knife on my cutting board, then slice it in longer strips once it’s “bald” and peeled. Just strips or chunks rather than balls. Maybe one day I can do a tutorial.
I am grateful for the health that I do have, despite the side effects from the medication I’m on. Things could definitely be worse, so I’ll be grateful for what I have!
Frozen grapes are the best. Yum!
i am grateful that there are actual places like San Diego that exist in the world so that I can one day get out of my Canadian Igloo and become a beach bum… one day, one day :)
Btw… someone’s birthday is coming up soon… YOU! right? hehe
Today I am grateful that I have found a great path (health-wise) and I seem to have all my ‘ducks in a line’ with school and work and friends and, well, life!
Hmmm quick fixes- what comes to mind….. hmm.. oh probably my coconut oil right now because I ran out of my natural sunscreen… coconut oil to the rescue!!
XOXO <3
We had some really severe thunderstorms in my area last night. Lots of downed trees, hydro poles and power outages due to wildly high winds, hail, lightening, etc.. I’m grateful that where I live tornados are VERY rare. All I kept thinking of through the night while the storm was raging was how scared people who go through/live thorugh tornados must be. :(
I love this! I often do it myself when things get crazy, or it seems like everything is falling apart on me. Things I’m grateful for today: waking up beside my hubby, my VO2 max – rocked my spin class this morning, and my dad (it’s his birthday today!)
This was like the perfect post to readd first thing in the morning and put me in a really good, grateful mindset for the day :)
I’m grateful for frozen fruit and smoothies because it is HOT outside right now!
I’m grateful for my family and my dog and yoga and that I’m healthy enough to go out and do all the things I love!
Thanks for telling me….I’m glad it helped with your mindset :)
I have been reading for awhile now, and just wanted to share. I made your banana bread and banana oat cakes this morning and both were awesome! I have been a huge fan of your protein bars for quite some time.
I woke up this morning thinking of things I am thankful for. My husband, kids, being home with them, homeschooling them, our health, healthy food, my awesome workouts, & really my list could go on. Hope things get less crazy for you today! I had one of those days yesterday & it might happen again today. Have a great day!
I have been reading for awhile now, and just wanted to share. I made your banana bread and banana oat cakes this morning and both were awesome! I have a huge fan of your protein bars for quite some time.
I woke up this morning thinking of things I am thankful for. My husband, kids, being home with them, homeschooling them, our health, healthy food, my awesome workouts, & really my list could go on. Hope things get less crazy for you today! I had one of those days yesterday & it might happen again today. Have a great day!
thanks for telling me about what you made and for reading!
I am grateful for the beautiful sunshine even though it is going to be close to 100 today and I have no air conditioning!!!! I am also grateful for my kids!!! :)
Don’t worry about the lack of hair washing…I get made fun of by my friends and boyfriend for being a hippie because I don’t feel the need to shower daily (not that I don’t like being clean, I do!). I’m grateful for the beautiful weather here, for my health and happiness!
I haven’t had a frozen grape since I was kid. Completely forgot about them! Now I want one immediately.
Today I’m grateful for wi-fi on planes!
Gratitude. Very important – love it!
I am grateful for the gorgeous lightning show last night – it was a beaut!
I’d have to say I’m very grateful today for my best friend who just finished the last of her SEVENTY ONE Doctors appointments following her diagnosis of breast cancer over a year ago. She’s my inspiration!!
As for quick fixes…. The other day at work I needed an ice compress for my ankle, and, being away from my ice packs at home, McGiver’d one out of frozen peas, a dish cloth, and a headband.
What an long road and I hope she makes a full recovery!
Remembering what we are grateful for is so important. Especially on rushed / hectic days.
I’m grateful for my healthy, my husband, my family, sunshine and warm weather, the park & canal that is a 5 minute walk from my office, the local wildlife (yes, even the skunks), and the fact that I have a roof over my head and food on my plate.
Also grateful for wonderful blogs like yours Averie!
thanks Beth :)
It’s soooo important to find those things to be grateful for no matter how small they may seem.
I think its SO important to take time to remember the WONDERFUL things in life (especially when you’re super stressed/busy). Great list. Mmmm green grapes! And warm & beautiful weather! I got that same cook book to review, but have not gotten around to making anything from the book yet (bad me!). I need to get on that. So many cute recipes.
1. What are you grateful for today? My health (!!), my wonderful, supportive husband, still being able to workout on the regular without any pain or issues, spring/summer fruit, my family & friends
2. Any quick fixes that have helped you out today or recently?QUICK dinners. Couldn’t be without them