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Endless Overnight Oats
The secret to living apple-y ever after is Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats. Actually, I don’t know the secret to happiness in this wild new world, but I’m doing my best to find the little joys in daily life. And while everyone else is wondering, what day is it? I’ve started to name my days by the flavors of overnight oats. What day is it? Oh, Apple Cinnamon day. When is that presentation due? Raspberry White Chocolate day. Can’t remember when you last washed your hair? Probably Carrot Cake day. Oh you heard that right. And maybe it’ll mean more hair washing because Carrot Cake Oats are oh so worth it. If you’re looking for a little pep in your step, read on for any endless array of overnight oats…and a few other ways I’m coping with keeping the days straight.
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Good Mood Food
Coffee in one hand, confidence in the other. And when you make it MOCHA OVERNIGHT OATS amped with ingredients to improve gut health, that’s winning breakfast AND the week.
It’s officially week two in the new city and new job. Moving across the country from Chicago to Austin is kinda a big deal. And stress is sorta an everyday occurrence these days with moments of, “OMG my GPS isn’t working and I have no idea how to get home from work!” and, “where did we put ANY of our frying pans?”. Stress isn’t just impacting me though, it’s at an all-time high in the U.S. And I’m going to let you in on a little secret: the right foods, can improve your mood. Yup, there’s increasing evidence that there is a direct link between food and mood – specifically, gut health and mental health. Get the dEATs on gut health and find recipes for some sweet treats to boost that mood.
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Warm Heart & Belly {Full of Slow Cooked Pumpkin Oats}
‘Twas the night before vacation, when all thro’ the house, not a creature was stirring, not even Moose the bulldog. Steel cut oats were warming in the slow cooker with care, in hopes that warm weather would soon be there. The parents were nestled all snug in their bed, while visions of pumpkin pie danced in their heads.
‘Tis the season for story time. The Shookman household is readying for a warm winter’s nap in New Orleans before the Thanksgiving holiday. And with the days getting shorter, the air getting a wee bit chillier, and more chairs at the table, these Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oats are just what’s needed to warm bellies while allowing you more shuteye. Read on for the dEATs, along with some tips on warming the mind & body if the changing seasons are impacting your mood and energy levels.
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July Favorites
💖 Do more of what you love 💖. A new month and a new opportunity to set an intention to do more of what you love and less of…the other stuff. One of my favorite aspects of my blog is a commitment to try new things and find new inspiration each month. And that comes to light in my monthly favorites. This month’s list has an LA flavor. Get the list below!
Food, Fitness, Fashion and my Furbaby
