October 2009
42 posts
It Was An Early Morning →
It’s been a busy morning so far!
I had a very early morning dentist appointment that I took a lot longer than expected, so I didn’t have time to hit the gym before work. Instead, I did a…
Easy Living →
What a lovely day I’ve had! It’s 8 PM on a Monday evening and I’m relaxed! I don’t remember the last time this happened!?
My afternoon snack held me over pretty well, so I kept dinner light with…
Pinch Me →
I can’t believe this is my life!!! Pinch me, please!
I started my day with an EASY commute to work via automobile. No more stupid MBTA for me! I definitely won’t miss the bus!
My…
New Job, New Life? →
Ahhhhh!!! I start my new job at NuVal today! I’m so excited!!! And nervous! I’ll be sure to give you guys a full report later today. Wish me luck!
Workout
My Monday started bright and early…
Pooch in the Park →
Spending Sunday morning at the dog park was easily the highlight of my day!
Remember Murphy’s first trip to the dog park? He was so small and scared. He didn’t venture far from Mom…
POM Harvest Tour: Sorting, Juicing, and Bottling →
On the final day of the POM Harvest Tour, the group toured the POM Wonderful offices, the fruit sorting and packaging plants, and the juicing and bottling plant.
I’m honestly surprised by how …
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Pancakes →
Mmm! DELICIOUS breakfast this morning!
These Cinnamon Brown Sugar Pancakes are equally delicious and satisfying. The protein from the Oikos and eggs and the fiber from the oats and apples…
Another Busy Saturday →
I had such a busy Saturday! I did, however, sleep in until 8:30 AM and IT WAS AWESOME! I felt amazing waking up without an alarm.
After breakfast on the road (egg and cheese sandwich +…
Dinner and David →
Happy weekend, blog friends!
I’ve already had quite a busy Saturday, but first, here’s a recap of last night.
After work, I met Mal and our friends, Josh and Danielle for dinner at Jacob…
Guest Post: 3 Simple Reasons to Get Homecookin’ →
Hello from Atlanta, Georgia! First of all, let me start by saying that I have been a loyal Carrots ‘N’ Cake reader for well over a year now. Tina has had a huge impact on my quest not only for…
RUNWAY Gala →
What a night! Cocktails, dinner and a fashion show– all to benefit a great cause!
The RUNWAY Gala was held at the InterContinental Hotel Boston. It was a night of fashion in support of…
Lots to Celebrate →
Hi, guys! Long time, no see!
Yesterday was absolutely INSANE! It was my first day back to my full-time job in a whole week and it was my second-to-last day and I needed to train a temp. I…
POM Harvest Tour: The Final Day →
I can’t believe today was our last day on the POM Harvest Tour. It’s been such an amazing experience! I’m really not ready to go back to the “real world.”
Workout
Again, I woke up before the…
POM Harvest Tour: Dinner at The Vintage Press →
Wow, what a dinner! I left completely stuffed, but every single bite was well worth it!
All of the food served to us at the Vintage Press was just so delicious– I couldn’t keep my fork…
POM Harvest Tour: Playing Catch Up →
Yowsahs! Today has definitely been a whirlwind! I need to play a little catch up on CNC to get you guys up to speed.
After touring the POM orchards, the group drove to Visalia to check-in to…
POM Harvest Tour: Picking and Harvesting →
Brad, the Vice President and General Manager for POM Wonderful’s produce business, shared his knowledge of the POM harvesting process while we toured the orchards.
POM Harvest Tour: The Orchards →
The POM pomegranate orchards were SO COOL!
The orchards were absolutely gorgeous!
I still can’t believe that I spent the afternoon in a pomegranate orchard in California!…
POM Harvest Tour: On The Road →
Bright and early this morning, I met the POM bloggers for a continental breakfast in the hotel lobby. I never know what to expect with continental breakfasts, so I was pleasantly surprised when I…
POM Harvest Tour: Fly Overs →
After our two-drive, we arrived at the POM pomegranate orchards.
Or so we thought!?!
We actually arrived at an orchard of almond trees! Cool!
Most of us had never seen an…
POM Harvest Tour: Day 2 Agenda →
Good morning, bloggies!
I woke up almost 45 minutes before my alarm was scheduled to go off. Darn East coast time! I was awake so early, I figured that I might as well seize the day…
POM Harvest Welcome Dinner →
What a (POM) WONDERFUL group of bloggers!
Everyone seems so passionate about what they do! And we have such a great mix of people. The bloggers are from several different health-focused…
Welcome to Fresno →
Thanks for welcoming me to your city, Fresno! I’m psyched to be here! Yay!
I met Caitlin at the airport just seconds after finishing my previous blog post. She actually caught me…
Subsisting Off Oatmeal and Coffee →
Hi, guys! I’m blogging from high in the sky somewhere between Colorado and California on my way to Fresno. I still can’t believe I made this flight on time!
My morning flight from Boston to Denver…
Hello from Logan Airport →
Good morning!
I made it to the airport safe and sound– and it took only 5 minutes door-to-door. I love living so close to the city!
I started my morning with a big bowl of banana oats….
Unpacking and Packing →
Hi, guys! I hope you’ve enjoyed the recaps of my sister’s wedding. I’ve really enjoyed reliving it through my blog posts. The entire wedding weekend was such an amazing time! It wasn’t even my…
My Sister’s Wedding: The Reception →
The wedding reception was a PAR-TY!
The bride and the groom definitely had the time of their lives!
After snapping photos outside, we headed indoors for a cocktail hour and some…
My Sister’s Wedding: The Ceremony →
My sister’s wedding was absolutely amazing! What a great time!
The wedding ceremony and reception were held at Shaker Hills Golf Club in Harvard, Massachusetts. It was a gorgeous place to have an…
My Sister’s Wedding: The Reception →
While the bride and groom took photographs…
The wedding party got down to business with the partying! We had a tailgate outside while we waited for our…
Rehearsal Dinner →
Ahhh, I can’t believe my sister is getting married in just a few hours!!! I think I’m almost as excited as her!
Last night, the wedding rehearsal went very smoothy thanks to the country…
Bridal Tea Party →
After our manicures and pedicures, the bridesmaids headed to my grandmother’s house for a tea party.
“Grammie” used her beautiful tea set for the afternoon gathering.
I am totally …
Pampering the Bride (and Bridesmaids) →
The bride-to-be definitely enjoyed her morning of pampering! And the bridesmaids did too!
The bridal party enjoyed manicures and pedicures at Atir, an upscale, natural nail care boutique…
Wedding Party Night Out →
The scene of the wedding party’s night out was John Brewer’s Tavern in Malden.
John Brewer’s is your typical sports bar-restaurant with yummy pub grub, decent beers on tap, and TVs …
Inpromptu Girls’ Night →
The other night, a few girlfriends and I got together for a casual, impromptu birthday celebration. It was our friend’s birthday, so, of course, we needed to celebrate!
I didn’t have…
Spa Day with the Bride →
Ahhhhh, I feel so relaxed! My sister treated me to a wonderful half day at the spa this afternoon. It was amazing– and just what we both needed!
Money-saving tip: Esthetics schools, like…
Vacation? What Vacation? →
I hit the ground running this morning!
I started my day by talking Mr. Murphy for a walk around the block. He got right down to “business” this morning! Then, I headed inside to get started on some…
I’m On Vacation! →
Wahoo! I’m off from my full-time job for an entire week! I planned this vacation many months ago– it just happened to be right after my resignation. Thankfully, my bosses were cool with me…
10 Minute Break →
I was so late to the writing workshop this morning!!!
Murphy did not want to do his “business” this morning, so we ended up walking around the neighborhood for quite awhile, and I totally…
New Healthy Habits →
Have you started a new healthy habit lately? I did! I’m trying to get more calcium and Vitamin D in my diet.
You probably already know that calcium and Vitamin D helps build strong teeth and…
Poor Little Eggplant →
This poor little eggplant has been sitting on my kitchen counter for a couple of weeks now. But, tonight was the night to cook him up!
First, I cut him into bite-size chunks.
Then,…
My Brain is Spinning →
Guys, my brain is spinning!
Check out the next 2 weeks of my life:
Wednesday, Oct. 14: Conference call for new project, blog dinner & coffee tasting
Thursday, Oct. 15: Spa day with my…
Win some free granola! →