Category Archives: Food/Drink Fun

Day 183: E B-Day

It’s Elphaba’s birthday! She is two years old. The hubs and I did not really celebrate her first birthday, so we decided to get her a special treat this year. I went to Dogaholics which is a great independent dog store on Southport. They have fresh dog food, interesting toys and a doggie bakery counter. (At their other location just down the street, they offer grooming, daycare and boarding services which is how I first heard of them).

When I told the woman at the bakery counter that it was my dog’s birthday, she excitedly told me I get a discount on raw hides (I chose a braided beef flavored one) and some free birthday cookies. They also offer cakes that are super adorable and probably better suited for a whole dog party. Instead, I bought an extra cupcake cookie.

Elphie was crazy excited getting her treats. She knew the bag was for her the minute I walked in the door. Even though she had no idea what was happening or why we were giving her such delicious treats, I’m pretty sure she knew she was (IS) loved. She may not be the best behaved, she may be a little crazy, but she is the best goofy sweet furry little companion a girl could want.

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Day 181: Many Guilty Pleasures Sunday

Several guilty pleasures today to make up for all the Sundays I’ve been skipping.

Trader Joe’s after water workout for groceries and sea salt brownie bites;

Reading plays all afternoon with FX movies on in the background;

BW3s brought to my home by friends for Illinois basketball (I don’t understand why Iowa is not part of the Madness. Are they terrible?);

Baby faces, screams and snuggles.

 

Day 180: Party Invite

The hubs and I had this idea to throw a party to raise money for the Chicago Arthritis Walk. I’m still a ways away from my goal of raising $3,000 ($1,000 for every mile I will walk) so we thought the most appropriate thing would be to have a flip cup tournament where teams pay an entrance fee to compete and all the money goes towards my arthritis walk team.

Four person teams with an $80 entrance fee. That’s a $20 donation per person for unlimited food/drink/flip cup fun. OR donate $10 and get a red solo cup for unlimited food/drink/flip cup watching.

I used pingg to make the invites and am now just waiting for rsvps to roll in. All are invited to our rooftop with a view of the Chicago skyline to flip some cup!

http://event.pingg.com/yearoffun

OR if you can’t make it to the party, consider walking with us or donating to the team page.

Day 176: They’re Not Cookies

I don’t remember but I’m sure I’ve written about cookies. Maybe the chilled Famous Amos I get out of a vending machine at work. Or the easy bake all natural chocolate chip the hubs and I were once addicted to. Or the legendary Thin Mint, of which I can eat a whole tube in one sitting. I must have written about them. I mean I am basically the Cookie Monster.

But, in an effort to live healthier, I have significantly limited my cookie intake. This makes me feel good, smart and healthy but it does not make me feel satisfied at the end of the night. My cravings for something sweet come upon me quickly and, when I don’t satisfy them, leave me cranky and hungry. Tonight, before that could happen, I gave my sweet tooth the ever delicious combination of apple slices and peanut butter. Instead of depriving myself of something, I gave myself a healthier version of something I want. And I really felt full and satisfied afterwards. It’s sort of the opposite of guilty pleasure fun, but it is fun nonetheless.

Day 167: I Love Chocolate

I realize I haven’t been committing to Guilty Pleasure Sunday. I guess I used to need the guilty pleasure every week but lately that hasn’t been the case. Though I have found a new food item to feed my chocolate obsession. It’s from Starbucks, an unlikely place to find a decadent treat. But find one I did. A thick, moist, chocolate chunk brownie. I think I’m going to have to put a limit on how many of these I can have in a month. Or a week. Danger.

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