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Lunch Time Law

August 24th, 2011 | Posted by Alison Spath in Lunch - (2 Comments)

An amusement park excursion was on the docket for today. And like most day trips, a packed lunch was the first order of business on the agenda. It is at this juncture that I would like to present our midday meal + snacks for inspection: Exhibit A: Carrot sticks Exhibit B: Homegrown grape tomatoes and … Read more →

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Black Friday Virgin

November 27th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (13 Comments)

First the first time in my entire life, I got up early on the day after Thanksgiving to hit up a Black Friday sale. An email from the running store I shop at had some offers that were just too good to pass up. Well what do you know, I just so happen to be … Read more →

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Souper Supper

August 25th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Dinner Time - (24 Comments)

This morning I had a meeting at Ava’s homeschooled school. That’s right, my homeschooled kid will be going to school. Just once a week for 3 hours with a bunch of other homeschoolers, but still – we call it school. Aunt Ellen stayed with the girls while I went to the meeting. I snacked on … Read more →

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Sunday Rides

August 23rd, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Breakfast - (11 Comments)

After a long run yesterday, a Sunday Ride was in order for today. The weather man said it was supposed to rain this morning but fortunately he is A LIAR.  I rode 13.5 rain free miles this morning in just under an hour. In YO FACE Weather Mack Daddy! On my ride I was thinking … Read more →

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Sun of a Beach

August 11th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Dinner Time - (24 Comments)

A little beach trip with some friends was in order for today, so we threw lunch in a bag this morning and off we went. Lunch for mom? Leftovers. Plus a Jocalat Larabar. And some Newman’s Own Organics Honey Wheat pretzels from our goodie box for sharing. While practically all the Newman’s Own Organics loot … Read more →

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New Friends

August 9th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Dinner Time - (17 Comments)

Hello. Meet my lunch. A delectable vegetable sandwich on scrumptious toasted Ezekiel seven grain bread with a smattering of homemade two-day-old guacamole, freshly sliced tomatoes and store bought, hand washed fresh from the fridge romaine lettuce. My sandwich has a friend I’d like you to meet too. A mumbo jumbo plate of steamed cauliflower, shredded … Read more →

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New Moon, Old Ways

August 3rd, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Good Reads - (7 Comments)

After my HFCS tirade this morning, I made some green juice that I enjoyed with live entertainment. I continue to be amazed at how satisfying green lemonade is. I also continued to be amazed at how long a yellow, slippery piece of plastic can keep a child entertained. I had a meeting to go to … Read more →

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Multiple Choice

July 23rd, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Late Night Craziness - (9 Comments)

It rained all morning, we played in the rain anyway because ______. a. we can b. we felt too dry c. it was an easy way to wash their coats We made plans to beat the rainy day blahs and meet up with some friends after _______. a. hell froze over b. I made a … Read more →

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Life’s a Beach

July 22nd, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Dinner Time - (6 Comments)

My fruit and juice breakfast wore off by about 10:30, so I made a bowl of banana and chocolate oatbran before we headed out on today’s adventure. Cooked on the stove with water and chocolate almond milk and cocoa powder. Topped with sliced banana, almond butter and coconut. I threw a bunch of food into … Read more →

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Zoo Day

July 16th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Dinner Time - (8 Comments)

After my physics review this morning, I ate my chocolate breakfast cookie in my underwear whilst running around the house like a mad woman trying to get kids dressed, lunches packed and get us out the door on time to meet my girlfriend Sharon and her gang. That’s quite a picture I just painted. And … Read more →

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