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GIVEAWAY: Hump Day Hemp Hearts

March 3, 2015 by eatteachblog

Hump Days are the worst. Which is exactly why I started planning fun things on Wednesday nights. Having something to look forward to always pushes me through even the toughest of days.

If hump days are hard for ME, they must be hard for most people. So we should probably do a little Hump Day Hemp Hearts lovin’ to make today a little more bearable, shall we?

I was introduced to Manitoba Harvest’s Hemp Hearts at the end of last year and immediately fell in love with the little seeds. Since I was doing the detox at the time and wasn’t allowed to eat any grains, I would sprinkle them on my salads to add a slightly nutty taste.

Since I tried them the first time, I’ve been adding a little sprinkle to everything. They complement most dishes and are easy to toss on for some added nutrition. From breakfast (muffins, pancakes, smoothies, and oatmeal) to dinner options (Zoodles, soups, and salads), the seeds add so much flavor and some added fuel.

Giveaway

One ETB reader will receive a bag of Hemp Hearts to try for themselves!

To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment below telling me what you would sprinkle your Hemp Hearts on. You can check out the website for some delicious recipes!

For an additional entry, tweet the following:

” Add some flavor AND nutrition to your meal. Enter to win @ManitobaHarvest Hemp Hearts from @eatteachblog TODAY! 🙂 http://wp.me/p2WiXj-1A2 “

I will randomly select a winner next Wednesday morning (3/11).

Good luck!

Watching the Sun Rise

March 3, 2015 by eatteachblog 1 Comment

Daylight Savings is this weekend! I’m really looking forward to hikes and runs in the evening since the sun will still be out when I leave work! But, for this week, I’ll be running in the morning. Because, even though I have to wake up between 4:30 and 5AM, it’s absolutely worth it to get to watch the sun rise.

I think my run yesterday really set the tone for the rest of my day and I realized just how important that time is with my self. Running in the morning allows me to clear my head and mentally prepare myself for the long day ahead of me. The workout part of it is just an added bonus.

With that being said, I’m off for another.

Happy Tuesday. 🙂

Questions of the Day:

Do you prefer to work out in the AM or the PM?

Downtown Campbell Wine Walk

February 12, 2015 by eatteachblog 1 Comment

Waking up this morning was a tad bit challenging.

Like I’ve mentioned before, the mid-week festivities are a great way to chunk up the week. Sometimes, unfortunately, it confuses my body a little bit. My mind and body want to throw the alarm across the room because how DARE it interrupt my weekend beauty sleep. Until reality kicks in and you remember that the weekend is still two days away.

But, regardless of the exhaustion I may feel today, it was worth it. Because any opportunity to spend an evening with great company and great wine should never be denied.

Question of the Day:

About how many times do you push the Snooze button?

Fun Facts Friday: Long Live Christmas!

January 9, 2015 by eatteachblog Leave a Comment

1) It’s Friday! It’s Friday! It’s Friday! It’s also Christmas. Well, by Christmas, I mean we are CELEBRATING Christmas! Tonight, we are throwing the biggest bash of the century.

2) Today started off with a run. Unfortunately, because it’s so darn early when I wake up, the run has to be done on the treadmill. Which isn’t as exciting. But it gets the job done. And I don’t stumble over any cats in the process.

3) We have gardening as an Enrichment option for our kids at school and it has been amazing to watch the excitement these kids get as they plant seeds for the very first time.

Through the process of gardening, they are recognizing what it means to be patient. And understanding that growth doesn’t, and can’t, just happen overnight. When they walk through the garden, they tiptoe around and they’re so gentle when they’re touching or moving the plants. I love watching them explore. Especially the itty-bitty ones.

4) I came home from work yesterday, went straight to the freezer to pull out the cookie dough to snack on (what, that’s not normal?). But then decided that I was way too munchy to be snacking on a log of dough. So, I pulled out BethyV’s popcorn maker.

But then I quickly remembered that I am so terrible at new toys. So, I settled for the brown paper bag method.

It’s foolproof!

5) My nephew Facetimed me last night so that he could read me a bedtime story. Am I lucky or what?

6) I’ve been eating Spinach Feta Wraps from Starbs for breakfast every day lately. Not because of a lack of food at home, but because they have some Bonus Star promotion going on until the 12th. Every breakfast sandwich bought = one bonus star. You know those marketing promos and Facebook ads? They’re catered to crazies like me.

7) I left work at 4PM yesterday. Let’s preface this fun fact with a statement: I NEVER LEAVE WORK THAT EARLY. Okay, moving on. I don’t think I know what to do with my life when I’m given so many hours after the work day.

I sat with the The Voice playing on my TV, my computer open with multiple tabs, my Pandora blaring away, my Kindle on my lap, all while staring at my ceiling and eating popcorn out of a brown paper bag.

I think it’s better for me to work my 12-hour days. Because when I don’t have those days, I find myself really confused about life and what to do with it.

Anyway, it is high time for me to get my booty out the door and drive to work. Because the sooner, we get to work, the sooner it will be done. And the sooner work is done, the sooner we get to celebrate Christmas. Y’know what I’m sayin’?

Have a fabulous Friday. 🙂

Questions of the Day:

Do you prefer to run outside or on a treadmill?
What fruits/vegetables/herbs would you grow in your garden?

Don’t forget to enter the Mamma Chia giveaway for some delicious goodies!!

Mamma Chia Giveaway! [CLOSED]

January 7, 2015 by eatteachblog 28 Comments

A few weeks ago, I tried this new-to-me energy drink before I visited Stephen in SF. I had high expectations since I am obsessed with Mamma Chia’s other products (like their regular beverages and Chia Squeeze packets!)

Having done the whole Rockstar, Red Bull, and Monster gig back in college, I’ve gotta say that Mamma Chia doesn’t have any of those nasty side effects that those other drinks tend to have. In fact, in one bottle of Mamma Chia Clean Energy (10 oz.), there is:

More than an entire day’s worth of Omega-3s (2500 mg)
25 percent of one’s daily fiber (6 grams)
4 grams of complete protein
90 mg of natural caffeine (about as much in an 8 oz. cup of coffee!!!)
Twice the antioxidants of a cup of green tea
Calcium, powerful antioxidants and valuable minerals
120 calories

And, wonderful nutrition facts aside, they are really quite delicious and refreshing.

Here’s the fun part.

In the spirit of Christmas (because we are still celebrating over here), Mamma Chia is graciously giving away a one week supply of Clean Energy beverages, a one week supply of Chia Squeezes, and a Mamma Chia Camelbak water bottle.

To enter this giveaway, comment on this post and tell me which of the Mamma Chia Clean Energy Beverage you’d most like to try.

For additional, optional entries:

On Twitter, follow Eat Teach Blog and Mamma Chia and tweet the following, “I want to win a week’s supply of @MammaChia’s NEW organic Clean Energy Drink from @EatTeachBlog! https://eatteachblog.com/2015/01/06/mammachia”
Follow Eat Teach Blog and Mamma Chia on Instagram.

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each additional entry. This giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 at 9:00 pm PST. The winner will be randomly selected and announced on Wednesday, January 14th.

Edit: Mamma Chia Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Farrah! You have been e-mailed! Thanks so much to all who entered. 🙂

4 Reasons Why I’m Celebrating

January 6, 2015 by eatteachblog Leave a Comment

I know I’m acting like a crazed woman trying to hold onto the past, but Christmas is not quite over yet.

In honor of our “Long Live Christmas!” party being 4 DAYS AWAY, here are 4 reasons why I am still celebrating.

1) We still have our Christmas lights up in the office.

2) There is some candy cane residue on the side of my desk and stuck in between some very important papers.

3) I’m still getting Christmas presents.

Thank you Bruni <3 <3

Beth’s mama made me this amazing party bowl that we’re going to use on Friday! 🙂

4) It’s -45 degrees outside. Slight exaggeration, but I’m sure it’s a pretty close estimate.

Hope you wore your red and green today. And your jingle bells. I sure did.

Questions of the Day:

When do you take all your Christmas decorations down?
What’s the weather like where you are right now?

So Much Denial

January 5, 2015 by eatteachblog 4 Comments

Back to reality.

Sort of.

The kids don’t come back until Wednesday, but we’ve got Data Days today and tomorrow that are going to be jampacked with work that’s gotta get done. I’m grateful for this time without the kiddos to prepare for the kiddos. But, not gonna lie, it’s really going to take me some adjusting to get back to work.

And the white cups are back. Reality is really, truly sinking in.

Beth and I are trying to hold onto the Christmas cheer as much as we possibly can. Last night, we made a delicious, comforting chicken-and-rice casserole.

And followed it up with some homemade, fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies.

And, on Friday, we’ll be hosting a “Long Live Christmas” party at our apartment. So we can have one final hurrah with Fir-Ell Williams. The Grinch Spritzer (from last year’s Holly Jolly X-mas Party) will be making an appearance.

We are in so much denial.

Questions of the Day:

What’s your favorite comfort food?
Favorite Christmas cocktail?

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