Pumpkin Patch!

by Allie on October 30, 2010 · 39 comments

in Dessert, Fun Stuff, Shopping, Snacks, Trips

I went pumpkin picking yesterday with my good friend Trisha. We went just in the nick of time! The farms here (yes, HERE) are closing up shop this week.
I live near a mall, an outlet mall, countless grocery stores and any store you could imagine (Costco, Super Target, Best Buy). I ALSO live near a [...]

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I Didn’t Think I Would Get To Say This Again

by Allie on September 10, 2010 · 38 comments

in Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Fitness, Lunch, Peter's Kitchen, Snacks

I ran 6.2 miles today.

Running at home (vs. school) has always been harder for me. Home=running drought.
I always find excuses: It’s too hot. There isn’t a beautiful trail here like the WaDuke at school. I’m not stressed out of my mind. It’s just too hard. My legs hurt. Wah.
My endurance always decreases after I come [...]

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Checkin’ Outta Rehab

by Allie on September 9, 2010 · 44 comments

in Dinner, Fitness, Fun Stuff, Gifts, Giveaway, Peter's Kitchen, Snacks

Sha la la la

SSB How I Love Thee
My beloved Sunflower Seed Butter,

You sure make my heart flutter.
From the moment you entered my life,
I knew I would become your wife. <–(for the sake of the rhyme!!)
Your silky, smooth texture is oh so delicious,
I want to add you to all my dishes.
I’m gonna eat you with a [...]

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The Princess Adventures Part II

by Allie on August 18, 2010 · 36 comments

in Blogger Meet Ups, Breakfast, Dining Out, Fitness, Fun Stuff, Lunch, Photography, Shopping, Trips

I woke up Monday morning to breathtakingly perfect weather. The sky was a perfect shade of blue with not a cloud in the sky. The sun was shining but the sauna-like heat that we experienced over the weekend was surprisingly absent. To top if off, there was a cool breeze and I couldn’t help but [...]