Trader Joe Finds

I'm sure you have noticed I am beyond excited about the new Trader Joes in town!!!

Going 4 times in the span of one week is a little ridiculous. And I will admit that, ha!!

Here are some of my Trader Joe favs!!!


Fresh produce




LOVE buying pre-sliced fruit. This weeks fav, MANGO!


Fresh veggies








We bought Brussels sprouts for dinner on Sunday. They were delicious!! And the asparagus, bell peppers, etc are delic! And always fresh.








This was my all time fav.... A pre packaged guacamole kit!!! For $3.99! Way cheaper than buying all of the ingredients individually. It had avocados, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and a lime. We made this last Friday. It only lasted a day and a half.... (although I do have to say its only 2 avocados!).




I also love the Trader Joes brand of Greek yogurt! Ben and I have been having yogurt and fresh fruit as a snack this week... Healthy and yummy!


One of my fav little desserts to snack on.....




I love banana anything. Throw some chocolate on it and freeze it?? Amazing.


Also, check out this website for some favorites from Trader Joes!!


What do you love from Trader Joes?!


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It's OK Thursday

Late link up, but oh well.....




It's ok....

-that I woke up early to go to BarreAmped class this morning and I was the only one who showed up. So they moved me to the 5:25 class.....

-that I stayed in my workout clothes all day, and still didn't make it to class tonight. Whoops!!!!

-that I am so excited to move in two weeks!! I already packed up the office. Next up, guest bedroom!




-that I have been to the new Trader Joes 4 TIMES in the past week. More on that tomorrow.




-that I am slightly obsessed with the Tone It Up Gluten Free Nutrition Plan. I purchased it last Saturday and I literally read through all 130+ pages daily. Best. Investment. Ever!!

-that I have mixed feelings about there only being 3 full weeks of summer vacation left




-that Ben and I had a chill 4th of July. It was seriously too hot to do a lot outside!!

How was your 4th of July?

Dont forget to link up with Neely for It's OK Thursday!!!

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Trader Joes!

Today is finally the day!!!! Trader Joes is opening a store in Lexington!

I am so so excited, I can't even explain!

We had a Trader Joes in Columbus growing up so we frequented TJ's often. Ben and I always stocked up when we go to Columbus or Charleston at Trader Joes.

We've had Whole Foods in Lexington for a while. I love shopping at Whole Foods, but I love the Trader Joes brand. And it's usually cheaper than Whole Foods!

Lexingtonians.... Will you be going to the grand opening at Trader Joes this weekend??

Anyone else LOVE Trader Joes as much as I do?!

WILW

I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since I posted!! Where does the time go?!




I'm linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Currently, I am loving.....

-working at a camp for students with Autism in my school district. It's such a rewarding experience and i love it because we just get to have fun and make different arts and crafts and snacks! Pinterest has given me SO many great ideas for our themes and different sensory things we can do! It's a little different than it was last year, but it's still for the kids and helping them :)


-I'm loving that i can sleep in since I don't have to be at camp until 8:30. BUT I am still waking up by 6:00 am every morning. Sometimes I can fall back asleep. Other times I just lay in bed and watch the news or the Today show and slowly drink my coffee. My favorite kind of morning!


-I'm loving that I had an AWESOME time at the CMA feat last week! I went with Bens little sister, and we had a great time!




-I'm loving my new cowboy boots I bought in Nashville last weekend. Buy 1 pair, get 2 free. An offer I clearly could not pass up! I got a light brown and dark brown pair, and Blair got a white pair!!




-I'm loving that we are heading back to the lake for the second weekend in a row and the 5th time this summer! I am slowly evening out my tan from the last trip, ha!


-I'm loving that being on a Gluten Free diet since Last Thursday has FINALLY made me feel better. More on that later. Still waiting to hear back from my doctor! For now, I'll continue on a GF diet for the next month as my dr told me. It's really not that bad!! I have been stalking Pinterest the Skinny Taste for GF recipes!

And finally...





-I'm loving that I joined the craze and started 50 Shades of Grey. LOVING it so far!


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It's OK Thursday

Today, I'm linking up with Neely for It's OK Thursday!




It's OK....
That I have been super lazy on my summer break so far. BUT, I have been much better about running and working out!


That I am obsessed with iced coffees from Starbucks and have stopped by to get one the past 4 days. Thank goodness for gift cards!




To be super excited for the CMA fest next Friday!!!! I must buy some cowboy boots in the next week......




That I've been to the lake the past two weekends, and I REALLY want to go back again this weekend.




And it's def OK that the front part of my body is tan from laying on the boat, backside of my body.....still white. Whoops! Must work on evening out my tan this week!


That's all I have for today, friends! I'm off to meet up with some friends from high school and enjoy my hometown for the few days I'm actually here!!


Don't forget to link up for Its OK Thursday with Neely and Amber!

WILW

I'm hoping I can get back to a regular posting schedule again!!!!


Today, I'm linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesdays.




First, I'm definitely loving that it's summer break!!!!


I'm loving the super cute bag one of my students got me! How perfect is this bag for me- pink and monogrammed. So so sweet!!!





I'm also loving the beautiful weather we are having in Kentucky lately!!


I'm loving that we had perfect weather for the lake last weekend. And hopefully another perfect forecast for the lake this weekend!!






I'm loving that Ben has a 3-day weekend so we can stay at the lake an extra day, or just have one extra day to get errands, cleaning and everything done!!


I'm loving that the pool at our complex has FINALLY opened!!! I plan to be there non-stop for the next two weeks until I start babysitting! Must. Get. Tan. ASAP!!!!


I'm loving that I found a website that has online barre classes for those days you can't make it to a class!!! I did a 30 minute one Monday and I was so so sore the next day!!!!


What are you loving this week?

Summer!!

I cannot believe its already summer break! The last 3 weeks of school flew by and I am so thankful. It was crazy busy for a while getting ready for state testing, end of the field trips and assembly's.


Now for the next few days we have professional development trainings here and there and end of the year paperwork (that seems NEVER ending at this point!!).


Last night, I started summer off right with a glass of the new Skinnygirl!!!!




Then I had a date night tonight with Ms. Tracy, a dear friend and co-worker, no is just as excited, if not more excited for summer break!!!! We went to our fa orate place, Harry's!


I can't wait for more Skinnygirl drinking, lunch dates AND date nights, pool days and just RELAXING this summer!!


I'm hoping with my summer schedule I'll be able to get back to a running and workout routine. My goal is to run first thing in the morning. I mean, come on, if I can wake up at 4:30 to make it to 5:30 am pure barre class or to wake up at 5:00am to get on the treadmill, surely I can get my butt out of bed to get on the treadmill by 8:00am, right?!!! Someone hold me accountable please!!!!




I hope all you teacher friends out there have an awesome summer break!!!!!