Summer Break

Well it looks like it’s been about 2 months since my last post. We celebrated Memorial Day, beached it with friends, went to a wedding, beached it again, celebrated the 4th (at the beach), had a week vacay (at the beach again), went to another wedding (at the beach), and came home in time to celebrate Colin’s 31st birthday. This week was back to reality, and I can only daydream about fresh mint mojitos, sand almost too hot to walk on, seeing the sunrise over the ocean – ok, that wasn’t by choice, but if you are up at 5, it’s nice to have the ocean to look at – my comfy beach chair with the cushioned head rest, and the smell of Coppertone.

While on vacation, I delved more into the world of blogs. I’m very impressed with my sister-in-law, Carolyn, and her new venture as a health coach: http://websites.integrativenutrition.com/challett/Index.aspx

She and her sister, Adri, have created a very cute and informative blog with different tidbits and easy recipes for healthy eating and living. It also talks about “super foods” and ways you can incorporate them into your diet. I’m sure I will reference many of their recipes in future posts. Here is a link to The Whole Tulip (what a great name!) -- http://thewholetulip.blogspot.com/

Adri was also recently mentioned in Charlotte Smarty Pants as a smarty pants mom. Go Adri! http://charlottesmartypants.blogspot.com/2010/06/smarty-mom-adri-warrick.html Great idea to cut up all the veggies on Sunday for a quick and easy stir fry during the week. Wish I had one of her “super pops” now!

Another obsession, and not to get too off-subject but we are talking about blogs, has become design blogs. Where have I been? I felt an immediate bond with these talented and creative girls who have introduced me to the world of Katie Ridder and Windsor Smith. They are so fun and remind me of my best buds. This blog in particular just made me laugh out loud. I navigated from my friend Andrika’s idea inspiring nursery design blog, Nursery Notations: http://www.nurserynotations.com/
to Simply Seleta: http://simplyseleta.typepad.com/. Here I met Seleta and admired her at once after reading this post: http://simplyseleta.typepad.com/simply_seleta/2010/06/shocking-doggie-do.html

Maybe I should just shave Otis’s hair into a mohawk and stop complaining about his non-stop shedding!

Sorry for all my rambling. I’m trying to get back into the habit of blogging. I will be back with recipes. Have to think of some things to go with these specials:

Sample of Harris Teeter specials for 7.14.10 – 7.20.10

Center Cut Pork Chops - $2.99/lb (save at least $1.50/lb)
Value Pack Chicken breasts - $2.49/lb (not quite the BOGO from last week, but still saves at least $1.50/lb)
Filet Mignon - $9.99/lb (need to splurge when on sale…saves at least $6/lb)
Blueberries – BOGO
Rasperries – BOGO
Blackberries – BOGO
Asparagus - $2.99/lb
Green Peppers - $0.99/pound
Squash and Zucchini - $1.29/pound
Earthbound Farms Salad Mix – 2 for $7
Mushrooms – 2 packs for $4

Lots of good veggies on sale! Will consult The Whole Tulip!