Six Word Saturday

 

 

Man, it feels like it has been ages since I did a 6WS post.

 

I guess it really has been...so here goes it.

 

Tis the season.  Farmers Market Time!

 

I love this time of the season.

 

When the local farmers markets open.

 

If you can't grow your own fruits and veggies

nor join a local CSA, then this is the next best thing.

 

Take a weekly trip to your local farmers market to stock up on fresh,

locally grown fruits and veggies.  Not only healthier for your coming

straight from the grower but also helps  support your local farmers,

maybe your neighbor, your best friends cousins neighbor,

who knows but it is someone local not a thousand miles away.

 

Some would argue and say it is more expensive but it really isn't. 

I actually have found in many cases it is actually cheaper

because no longer are you paying for transport, overhead, etc. 

Within the market, just like the stores, it can be different prices,

so make sure to compare the prices and the

quality of the product just like you normally would.

 

We love going to these regularly and especially

so on nice warm days like it will be today. 

We will saunter around, people watch, listen to some music,

maybe get some carmel corn, the kids faces

painted and of course leave with an armful of produce.

 

Sounds like a pretty good Saturday to me.

 

What are you doing this weekend? 

 How is the weather in your neck of the woods?

 

 

 

 

 

I am linking this post up with Cate at Showmyface.com.

 

Want to join in on the fun?

 

Write a post about what is going on in
your life right now in 6 words.

 

Elaborate or not.

 

Add pictures or not.

 

It is up to you and then link it.

 

Make sure to visit some of the other posts.

 

There are lots of awesome people that post to this meme.

At Which I Scratch My Head....

Not that I want to complain by any means...NO WAY.  I WILL.NOT complain.  I will however scratch my head because I am a little puzzled.

OK, so you all know that I have been trying to lose some weight since the new year.  It was not a resolution by any means because those of course are meant to be broken.  My weight loss was going to be a life change. 

--->>>Eat better. 

--->>>Portion control.

--->>>Exercise more. 

--->>>Drink more water.

You know the drill, right?

So then if you have been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that I have completely fallen off the wagon so to speak.  I started a new job a couple months ago (mid Feb) and ever since then because of my new hours (for the most part), I have very limited time in the late afternoon/evening to exercise (much)....Long story short, although I have been more conscious to my eating choices, portion control, etc...still not drinking nearly enough water ...but......even with that, I have lost another 20 or so pounds since the last time I weighed in!

I got on the scale today over at my mother in laws house and had to ask her if it was broken.  That is how stunned I was.  I thought for sure that I wasn't losing anything rather feeling kinda sluggish lately and packing it back on...but no siree bob. 

I am still in shock.  And this gives me hope that even the small changes can make a difference (not to mention I think part of my weight gain was due to stress from my other job too). 

I am almost half way to my goal!  I am so excited!  I can visualize my goal weight...it is within my grasp. 

How are you doing on your weight loss goals?



Ooooooooooooooo!

It was a BEAUTIFUL sunny day in Oregon on Saturday.  (Although it never rains in Autzen!)  We went down to Eugene for the Oregon Ducks spring scrimmage where it was a guarantee that the DUCKS were going to win. Not that it is far fetched, that they would win, because you know they are still a nationally ranked team (even withouth Chris).

New coach.  Most of the same players.   The same fired up crowd.  It was ahhhhsome.

 

 

I am not sure Kaylyn was very excited about being at a football game by the look on her face.  It was 80 or so degrees so she was probably wishing she was playing in the sprinkler at home.  Hayden had a good time.  Although he was more interested in Puddles the Duck Mascot than the game itself.

 



My husbands dream car.

 

 

I will let him have it.

 

 

The dream that is.  Not the car.  Sorry love.



It's About That Time.

It's about that time.

I have been dreaming of the warm, crunchy, mouthwatering spears that my family I have come to love each spring and summer.  I have had such a hankering for Asparagus lately. I could no longer stand it. I have held out as long as possible. Even though they are a still a little bit higher priced, I could not help myself when I was at the store yesterday.  I broke down.  So tonight, we are having baked asparagus.  Drizzle a little olive oil on them, add a little garlic sprinkle or Parmesan cheese.  Pop them in the oven. OMG.  HEAVEN.



I also made Baked Chicken & Pork Chops coated in Kraft Fresh Take Rosemary & Garlic Breadcrumb mix.  It was wonderfully delicious. The meat came out moist and flavorful but not to overbearing.   Download a Kraft Recipe booklet here. 

I added a side baked potato (with butter and sour cream) and of course the coveted asparagus and it was on...Dinner that is.  And I just might have eaten most of the asparagus.



What is your most coveted seasonal vegetable?

What is cooking in your kitchen for dinner this week?  Have a great recipe you want to share?  Post the link in comments and I will share it with others in a future post.





Disclaimer:  This is not a sponsored post for Kraft.  I purchased this item at full price on my own and included in my post because I like the product.

Tuesday Archive Link Up 4/23

Big fat fail for me last week. I didn't get the TALU post up on Tuesday. It was a crazzzzy day.

But alas, here I am this week. So what are you waiting for, let's get our TALU on.

Of course you know the rules, right? You don't?

Let me break it down for you....THERE ARE NO RULES. Link up a post, any post, that you think deserves a second chance. And then visit some of the other links and let them know you found them on TALU.

See how easy that was?

TALU brought to you every week by....me and....

Anne, author of Life On The Funny Farm

Debbie, author of Wrinkled Mommy

Kenya, author of Here's The Thing...

Shanna, author of Motherhood On The Rocks.

Rachel, author of Homesteading Quest

Have a great Tuesday everyone!