Today was supposed to be the warmest day of our winter chill Florida vacation. I decided not to workout in the AM so we could get out and do something given the nice weather. Little did I know foregoing a workout would put me in such a stinky mood!! I needed some endorphins to turn my frown upside down. I think it was mostly due to the fact that I was experiencing some serious yogurt withdrawal. Serious, I tell ya.
My parents even cut open a pineapple this morning–the ultimate yogurt match. Boy did my yogurt cravings skyrocket as a result. I <3 yogurt + pineapple!!
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I decided I HAD to have yogurt for breakfast (okay, lunch) or I would POP, so we stopped by Publix on our way out. In preparation, I packed some fruit: banana slices, pears, apples, and pineapple to eat with my yogurt.
Thank the heavens.
I guess my workout was sprinting down the grocery aisles to get me some Greek yogurt. I was pretty hungry by that time!!
We also got some holiday candy on clearance…75% off!!! Publix Clearance Rox!
The Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark was 60 cents!!! The other two were ~$1!!!
We later found ourselves back at Publix and picked up MORE candy/treats/coffee on clearance!! (And again, for more Peppermint Bark!!!).
Ummm…OH MY GAWSH!! You all know how much I love pecan pie. Hello!!!
These chocolates and my Greek yogurt sure put me in a great mood!
I munched on baby carrots and kabocha slices before digging in to the treats.
Of course, I had to try each one!
I’ve never had Almond Roca before! It’s my Daddy’s favorite.
Our adventure today was to Cape Canaveral where cruise ships dock and where the Kennedy Space Center is located. It was closed, however, so we didn’t get a chance to take a tour.
We did however find Cocoa Beach and took a little stroll.
Me sportin’ my vacation bum outfit 
We came back shortly because there wasn’t much to see/do there. On our way back, we decided to hit up the another Outlet center to walk around and bargain hunt.
I had some biscuits before hitting the shops. These butter biscuits are the shiz.
There were SO many awesome shops that aren’t normally found at outlet centers (The North Face Outlet, Victoria’s Secret Outlet, American Apparel, Forever 21, etc.) We walked around for almost 5 hours!!
I ended up with….
PJ pants for $1.99 and a pair of cute boxer shorts (from The Gap). Yes, I love wearing men’s boxers as PJ shorts. AND…
SHIN SLEEVES!!!! (I found these at New Balance Outlet).
H-O-T-T!!!
I can’t wait to try these out on my next run!! Dana, a bloggy reader, has been giving me injury support and she suggested I give these a shot.
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I snacked throughout the day, so I don’t have real food photos but I do have thoughts on Avatar!!!
INCREDIBLE.
The IMAX screen was enormous and made it feel as if I was one of the Navi people jumpin’ on the trees. I seriously wanted to be one of them!! I was a little freaked out at first when the movie started because random objects were flying out at me, especially with the MASSIVE IMAX screen but it was so rockin’ cool!! The sound effects were insane!!
I’m more of a realistic movie person and I still thought it was amazing. You should definitely go see it in 3D (and IMAX if possible) if you haven’t already. GO!!! The DVD version will not do it justice no matter how big your flat screen TV is. Now I finally understand all the hype.
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oh gawwwd, now I totally want chocolate. I’ve never seen or heard of the pecan pie ones, and I loooove pecans (esp when toasted).
Youre totally rockin out those shin sleeves!
Ahh shoot, okay i’m gonna convince my dad to come see Avatar with me!! I’ve heard enough good thingss–times to sit through a three hour movie and just see what all the hype’s about
But all this fruit and chocolate look deliciouss!! I just had part of a “dark chocolate with Moroccan mint” bar and it was FANTASTIC! Omg, satisfied my chocolate craving, however left me wanting more for tomorrow!
Nice food shopping!
And oooow…those Florida beaches…:)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
That’s my girl!!! Allz I had an obsession with boxers and I always buy men’s to sleep in cuz the ones they make for ladies are (though cuter) always too much more expensive. NOT worth it!!! Deals are awesome, especially when chocolate is concerned.
*drool* Girardhelli’s is my favorite!!!! Dark chocolate espresso is excellent!!! But pecan sounds delicious too!!!! 
I love almond roca! Yum!
Haha Port Canaveral and Coco Beach was one of our unplanned stops on our Honeymoon Cruise. See, they replaced Turks and Cacaos with Port Canavral….. I wasn’t very happy!
It was nice, but our options of excursions were taking a bus to the Walmart or to the 7-11 (I kid you not!)
Glad you got your yogurt fix!!! I would have been shaking at that point myself.
Enjoy the rest of your trip!
An American Apparel outlet!?!?!?! I would spend my life savings in oversized tees if I could! How are the shin sleeves working?? I suffered from horrible shin splints after the last half marathon I ran! I can feel your miserable pain all the way from OH!
Glad you got your yogurt fix girl!!!! Wow some good deals on xmas candy!!! Everything looks good, peppermint bark is my favorite!!! I loved Avatar too!!! It was the best and you are right 3d or Imax is a must!!!!!!
that movie has been off the charts lately…i need to just go watch it and see what the hype is! my brother saw it in IMAX 3 times!
I went to Cocoa beach back in 2001! Coincidence. =P
I definitely had some doubts about Avatar, but every single person who has seen it has loved it. Your review seals the deal, I’ll have to see it! Glad that you finally got your yogurt and some yummy treatsies
I am dying to see that movie! I have heard such great things. Love the shin sleeves
I wear my boyfriend’s boxers to bed. I should go to the Gap outlet and stop stealing his. haha! Thanks for the tip
So glad you’re enjoying your vaca!
You rock Allie. I feel I would love to sit down and chat to u about things…I just wonder how u live life so wonderfully
Great clearance sales – eat up
Discount christmas candy is the best
I loved Avatar too! But you pretty much have to see it in 3-D
Man…your treats look SO yummy. And I am loving the vacay pics! I’m thinking about seeing Avatar…I’ve heard good things. Might do that tonight!
So glad you finally got your yogurt fix!! And the christmas candy.. I’d be ALL over it!
That shopping center looks and sounds amazing.. I would have gone to town in there! I’m glad you had such a great time!
I’ve been to cocoa beach! It’s so pretty
I think I go through squash withdrawls in the same way you go through yogurt withdrawls…weirddd.
I have to see this movie!
Aww, glad you got some yogurt!
Outlet shopping is the best! I’d love to go to a Victoria’s Secret, or North Face Outlet Store <3
i loooovvveeeddd avatar!! i just saw it in 3-D-i’m sure imax was amazing!!!!
and rock those shin socks gurl!
You got hooked up at publix!! Lucky girl. I loved Avatar too, although the short little sexsi scene made me highly uncomfortable even though it was like .2 seconds long. Interspecies lovin…ewwwwwww. haha
Nice score on the candy! Looks like you are having a great time and finding some good buys!
Is that Dove Peppermint Bark? So jealous you’ll be munching on the delicousness for weeks!!!
I’m still a little hesitant about seeing Avatar but maybe I should just do it while I have the chance to see it in IMAX/3D. How do you roast your kabocha? Temp/length? Put anything on it? And you eat the whole thing too, eh?
sorry that it is cold in floridai- how unusual. and if i go too long without yogurt, i freak to! those chocolates look amazzzing
great deal!
HOT LEGSSSSS! =D
almond roca- haven’t had that in awhile! my mom used to make me give that to teachers as christmas presents. hHHAH.
OH CHOBANI! i ate my last one yesterday. EPIC sadness.
OMG I need to find the pecan pie and peppermint bark chocolate! Those look soooooo good. Outlets are the best. I could get lost in them for hours and hours!
I love getting holiday candy at a discount! We eat it throughout the year.
Beautiful beach pics…on vacation…lol. 
Pecan pie chocoalte! Glorious!
I wasn’t a big fan of Avatar, but I do admit the effects were pretty brilliant.
LOVED avatar. It would be sooooo cool to see it on an Imax though.
oh man, Ghirardelli is the best. i just had one of their mochas from their store in chicago and it’s seriously the best mocha of all time. discounted Ghirardelli is even better!!
I love Peppy Bark! One of my fav holiday treats. The Dove are the best.
So did the shin sleeves help? My husband uses something similar for his ankles since he changed his running style. Looks silly but they work and that sure beats an injury.
I heard that movie was fabulous!
What a great deal on those Christmas treats! I’d've been ALL over that!
i think im the only person who hates greek yogurt!
The beach looks beautiful even thought it’s not that warm! Did I mention that it’s freakin’ freezing here?!? Love the fashion show of your outlet buys
wooo!! so many chocolates in one post! I can totally see how you’re enjoying this vacation!!!
endorphin from working out? oh… I miss it! I haven’t workout over a month now!
Ooh, I’m glad you let your tastebuds experience the heaven that is almond roca. That just may be my favorite chocolatey candy.
I haven’t worked out in so long that I’ve become used to the lack of endorphins. Luckily, when I do exercise, I become super cheerful. 
I didn’t know they were showing Avatar in 3D! That sounds awesome. I’ve heard rave reviews, so I’m figuring that I need to see it sometime soon!
Enjoy your vacation, alright?!
So happy you got that Chobani fix! And 75% clearance?!?! Lucky!
And it was funny, I was gonna say how my friend Dana lives by those shin supports– But apparently she’s been helping you out!! I hope they help you out!!
Oh those chocolates look so good!
I’ve never seen those shin sleeves! I will have to be on the hunt for them! You look too cute in your boxers and shin sleeves! You crack me up with your healthy addictions. I would be freaking out for some chocolate and you want greek yogurt.
Glad you got your Greek yogurt fix, I would have been having major withdrawals as well
OMG I bet Avatar in the IMAX was awesome, I really wanna see it!
almond roca is my mom’s absolute favorite! and yesterday was national english toffee day!
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