by | May 23, 2013

#fail

Not everything goes perfectly over here. . . I think we all try to put our best foot forward and post happy times, good pictures, etc. . . but this is real life here on Running4Cupcakes! And just so you can have a laugh, or avoid mistakes I have made, or learn from them – I thought I would share my recent #fails.

Fail #1
Remember when I made that super yummy fruit quinoa salad?

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Well, the recipe uses lime juice. And I had 2 super hard limes. But, I had remembered a tip I had learned to just put the lime in the microwave for a few seconds and it helps to get the juice flowing. Hmmm, sounds easy enough right. And it probably should have been. . . I did the first lime for about 15 seconds and it worked, a little, but still wasn’t ah-mazing. . . so I put the 2nd one in the microwave for longer (maybe 30 seconds – or more, I was trying to put this recipe together while feeding a baby breakfast and getting ready to go to Easter church). And the longer cooking time would have been fine, if, I would have let the lime sit for a little bit. . . but unfortunately, I cut right into that lime! The juice, which was now under pressure from being heated in the microwave went everywhere! The cabinets, the counter, my hair. .. and instead of helping me clean up – my husband, took pictures. Smile #limefail

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Fail #2

The idea sounded good. Put a pork loin in the crockpot, cover with root beer and cook until meat is falling apart. Scott loves Barq’s root beer, so I thought this would be right up his alley. It cooked, but the taste was just off. A little too sweet and not a good flavor. Now, in the recipes defense, it totally could have been the type of root beer we used . . . but I am not trying it again! #crockpotfail

Fail #3
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Our latest foot/handprint craft with Luke. The inspiration was caterpillar . . . from pinterest. And it just didn’t work. I think we didn’t put the handprints close enough together.  .. It’s still cute, but it doesn’t look like a caterpillar – maybe another insect or Scott thinks a Chinese dragon. #handprintfail

Fail #4
So, this one isn’t a total fail, but hear me out. . . we got a few audiobooks for our long road trip out to WY in March. One of them, which I had heard good things about, was The Kite Runner. Long story short, am I glad I listed to it? Yes*

**If I would have been reading the book, I would have never made it through the whole thing. I hardly ever stop a book once I start, and I know I would have stopped this one. The book starts out very slow with no apparent story line and the main character just keeps getting worse. A couple times I turned to Scott and said, really? is he really doing this? I kept waiting for the main character to do something right. . .  We had nothing else better to listen to on our 18 hours back to MN, so we listened to the whole thing. The story picks up towards the end and ends up being decent, but it was really hard for me (and Scott) to get through the first part of the book. My friend, Kourtney, told me there is a Kite Runner movie, which is (in her opinion) better because the story line goes faster. I’m on the fence if I am going to watch it. . . #bookfail

Have you had any #fails lately?? Please tell me I am not the only one!!

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by | May 21, 2013

Grocery Challenge: Week 3

Missed what’s up with my grocery challenge? Or last weeks update?

Another week down. . . only 12 days to go. But whose counting?

As I mentioned in my weekend update, I went to Trader Joe’s while I was in the cities this weekend. They had some decent prices on produce and fruit. I snagged some romaine hearts. I was limited in what I could get, because I was 90 minutes from home. I was able to store some things in my parent’s fridge and freezer, but I couldn’t stock up as much as if I just lived down the road from TJs. I ended up getting more “things I want to try” than actual staples. I needed lettuce and rolls for hamburgers, which I got. But I also picked up pesto filled tortellini, plantain chips, orange mandarin chicken, fire roasted bell peppers,  dried cherries, and a new to me LUNA bar – peanut butter cookie.
Total spent: $23.82.

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Which is a total victory. If I would not have been on a budget or keeping track of how much I spent because I only had $25 in cash – I probably would have spent way over $50 at least. . . I have a list now of things I want to try from TJs. Seriously, they have so many good things in that place.

So, on Saturday, we still had a few staples we needed to pick up. So, we headed to Sam’s Club and Cub Foods. Again, no coupons this week. I do have a $5 off $50 from Cub, but I wasn’t planning on spending $50 this trip- so saving that for June 1st!!

At Cub, we got cereal, water (for the Lake), tomatoes, and grapes (on sale).
Total spent: 21.03

At Sam’s, we got our usual milk, bananas, and strawberries. Total spent: 12.60.

Then, we had to stop at the liquor store because it is Summer Shandy season according to my husband, who I am pretty sure lives for Leinenkugels beer in the summer at the Lake.
Total spent: 12.03.

So, when we started this week, I had $70.76 to spend.

$70.76
-23.82 (TJs)
-12.03 (beer)
-12.60 (Sam’s)
-21.03 (Cub)
= $1.27

Whelp. . . only $1.27 left for 12 days!

My first response was to panic and maybe give up. But on second thought, I am already super proud of how awesome this grocery challenge is going and I feel like we have already saved a bunch of money this month and going forward. But I am not giving up! We have more than enough to get through the next 12 days, with the exception of milk. We may have to dig deeper into the pantry. And instead of just going to the store to pick up stuff for the Lake, I will bring things I already have at home. Thinking about maybe making cream cheese chicken chili! And we will be headed to Chicago next weekend for a wedding, so car snacks will be stuff we have already -no trip to Target to load up on their awesome trail mix selection. Sad smile So, I am trying to be optimistic right now, and planning for the best! But, I will keep you updated!!

Have you made any changes to your grocery buying? Any tips to share??

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by | May 21, 2013

The Melting Pot

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On Friday night my sisters (Laura and Jenny) and I went to The Melting Pot in Minneapolis for a sisters, girls night dinner. We had all gone together before when Jenny lived in Nashville a few years ago and had such a good time, that we decided to go again. Also, someone randomly mentioned that they were going there a few weeks ago and ever since then I have been dreaming about the chocolate fondue. .. and so of course, I needed someone to go with –> isn’t that what sisters are for?

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The night started off a little rocky with hitting traffic on a Friday night in Minneapolis, but we were still able to get there just about on time for our reservations at 6:15. . . Then, the lady informed us that we didn’t have a reservation. So I pulled up my email from the online confirmation reservation, only to realize that I had reserved it for the night before! Thankfully, they were still able to seat us right away. . . we had to sit at a table for 6, instead of 3, but it still worked out just fine! Thank goodness.

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Our server was awesome in explaining everything and giving us recommendations. It was totally fate because the morning after I emailed my sisters to see if they wanted to go, a Living Social deal popped up in my email for the Melting Pot. So, we were able to snag that and use it. . . which I think saved us about 30%.

Fondue is typically a 4 course meal: cheese, salads, meat and dessert. So, that is exactly what we did.

1st up: cheese! Our favorite of the night. .. even beat out the chocolate!!

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It was served with cubes of bread, raw veggies (carrots, cauliflower and broccoli) and granny smith apples.

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Next up, salads. We got 2 to share between the 3 of us. They were good, but next time I would just get more cheese instead of salad.

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Then, meat. We were allowed to pick 6 options from this list.

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We picked: salmon, potstickers, ravioli, 2 orders of filet mignon, and chicken.

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And the meat comes raw, and you cook it in the fondue pot, in a vegetable broth. There are also potatoes, mushrooms and broccoli with it. The highlight of the meat course was all the sauces they brought with it.

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The table favorite was a gorgonzola cheese sauce. . . I may or may not have even licked the little spoon out of that one. . .

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Finally, dessert! I think we were all really looking forward to this one! We got the Flaming turtle.

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And it came with lots of little things to dip in it. ScreenHunter_44 May. 18 07.11
My favorite was just using the spoon. Winking smile

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We were very surprised when we got up to leave and realized we had been there for over 2 1/2 hours! It didn’t seem like that long. .. but I guess that is what happens when you have good food and great company. It has also been a while since we have all seen each other so there was a lot of good catching up! But of course there was some time for some shenanigans. . .

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Overall, it was a great meal. If you ever go and it is your 1st time – you should do all 4 courses for the experience. However, next time we go, we are just getting cheese and chocolate – and lots of it!!

**Did you enter the Feetures! giveaway? Ends tomorrow at midnight!!

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by | May 20, 2013

Weekend Update: 5/19/13

I went for a 5 mile run with Sue on Summit Ave. (one of my running favs!)

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And just as we were both commenting what nice weather it was for a run, it started to sprinkle. . . then rain, then downpour. And then we turned around and realized we had been running with the wind and the rain. To say we were soaked, would be an understatement.

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But we had a good run! And it was nice to catch up – I don’t think I have seen her since the Winter Carnival Half Marathon. Thanks for the run Sue!

Then, I had about an hour to kill before I had to pick Scott up from a training session he was at. . . so I took my wet self to wander around at Trader Joe’s.

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You guys were right, they have some decent prices on items. But, there are impulse buys around every corner! More details coming in this weeks grocery challenge update but spoiler, I only spent $23.82. . .which I thought was a total victory based on the amount of things I wanted to get/try! BTW – has anyone had their curry sauces?

Then, an awesome dinner with my sisters at The Melting Pot in Minneapolis. Full review of our fondue dinner this week!

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Saturday was filled with errands and chores around the house. And some baking! When I saw this recipe for salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars from Taylor at Greens & Chocolate last week, I knew I had to make them this weekend!! The perfect mix of chocolate, caramel and salt.

And finished off Saturday night with some TV time and Laura painting my toenails. . . She does a much better job than I ever could. Winking smile

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Sunday started with Chobani Perfect Pancakes . . .Abby is such a good helper cleaning our the yogurt containers.

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Seriously though, have you guys ever made these pancakes – the Chobani yogurt makes them so light and fluffy!

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Followed by an awesome BODYPUMP class – that Laura came to!

Then, more stuff around the house. Hanging out with Laura and watching Luke run around. Fro yo!

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Mom and Dad came down to hang out. Dad, Abby and I went for a run. And then out to dinner.

Like usual, I am totally bummed that the weekend is over.. .  but man, it was a great weekend filled with family, food, and running. You can’t get any better than that!!

What were you up to??

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by | May 17, 2013

Friday favorites: 5/17/13

Oh man I have the best weekend coming up. .. tonight I am having dinner with my sisters at The Melting Pot – gooey cheese and chocolate fondue –>YES! Then, on Saturday hanging out with the family. Luke is at such a fun age to play with, so I really look forward to spending time just hanging out with him. Saturday night, Laura, is going to come down. We are going to grill – Bacon cheeseburgers!! and I am planning some baking too. Winking smile Sunday morning –> BODYPUMP!! And then my parent’s are coming down to hang out and go out to dinner. So, busy weekend coming up and I am super excited!!! And I don’t even care that it is supposed to rain ALL weekend. ..

Here are some of my favorites from the past week. . .

This way of cooking the perfect chicken breast that I learned from Iowa Girl Eats. . .
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1. Pound out chicken to uniform thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap
2. Season really well with salt and pepper
3. Cook in a medium-high pan
4. About 4 minutes per side – until browned and cooked through

I love this planner. . .it is just from Target. (Blue Sky).

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But I love that it is pink. Has monthly tabs. And extra pages in the back for notes and blog stuff! I have tried to use my phone to keep track of everything, but I just like regular pen and paper –> especially colored pens!! Winking smile

These socks from Feetures!

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I wear them all. the. time. I am literally wearing them right now. It is ridiculous! BTW did you enter my giveaway to win a pair of Feetures! socks?

My husband.. .  I really don’t talk about how awesome he is nearly enough. Smile

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He is definitely one of my favorites! And especially because he could laugh this morning about the fact that last night I woke him up, to ask him if he was awake, to go take care of the baby. .. which he did! I don’t think I was his favorite person after that last night, but we both laughed about it when this morning I said “BTW, sorry about last night!”

The “My Panera Card” from Panera. . . it gets you free rewards. If you don’t have one, just ask for one the next time you go. This week –> a free caramel skim latte.

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A perfect Thursday pick-me-up!! And did you hear? The Strawberry poppy seed salad is back for summer. . . only the best salad ever!!

Any favorites from the week??? Any big plans for the weekend?

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by | May 15, 2013

Running wardrobe (+ Feetures! giveaway!)

I am always interested in what other bloggers wear to run or workout. I have found some really good new clothes that way. Meals and Miles did a good post on running shorts –> which inspired me to check out Lululemon for running shorts and now they are my favorite pair and what I wear for 90% of my runs. Becky at Olives ‘n’ Wine did a nice post on what running gear she got in her most recent Ellie box. So, in the interest of spreading the love, here is my usual running gear!

Side note – I wear slightly different things to teach aerobics (i.e capris instead of shorts) than to go running and if there is interest, I can do a post on that. . .

First up: shorts. . . these are the Lululemon shorts that I just love! Comfortable, wide waistband, doesn’t ride up. Pockets!

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The tank in the above picture is from Lululemon as well. . . I promise, I did not mean to be a lululemon commercial in this post. . . but it is probably the tank I wear most often to run. However, I am still searching for that “perfect” running tank. Any suggestions???

I have like 6 of these sports bras – Nike Pro with Dry Fit. They fit perfect and keep everything in place. Winking smile 

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I love these socks by Thorlo. Thick padding in the toe box and heel. Comfy. And pink!

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I tried a new running sock recently from Feetures! I was sent a pair of their Elite Ultralight socks to try out. These are different from my usual socks because they have no padding at all and  is definitely a more performance-based sock.

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From the Feetures! website and packaging. . .

Better fit. Better feel. Better run.
Sock- lock support system.
Anatomical right and left foot deign enhances fit to help eliminate blisters
Ultra thin construction takes up minimal room inside the shoe
The perfect toe (no irritating toe-seam)
iWick fibers wick moisture to keep feet dry and odor-free
The Power arch provides targeted support where it’s needed most

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My thoughts:

First impression – the color – PINK! It is a nice bright pink and I love it. I also love the bright blue toe. First thoughts after putting them on: they fit nice. They conformed to my foot and felt really light. I liked the front and back tabs at the top of the sock that helped to pull them on. I also liked the fact that they were marked R and L for a better fit. After a 5 mile run, no chaffing, no blisters, no sore areas. They didn’t move at all. And my feet didn’t seem very sweaty after I took them off.

A few negatives: if you don’t like minimalist socks, then you wouldn’t like this particular sock (ultra light no show tab – they do have other options with ‘light’ padding). It is really very light and there is no padding. Some people might like this and some probably wouldn’t. Also, they call out that they are a USA company, which they are – a family owned and operated in North Carolina – however, the socks are manufactured in Vietnam. Again, not a big deal for some people, but just wanted to let you know! And they try to be totally open about using global resources to ensure that they have the best materials, manufacturing and quality.

Overall I would give these socks a solid B. I really liked the color and the fit and they did really well on my test run!

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I let the kind people at Feetures know that while I liked the Ultralight socks, they were a little too minimalist for my taste. So, they kindly sent me their light cushion socks to check out. I tried out the light cushion high performance and light cushion elite (below).

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And I am in love. sock love that is. I have a new favorite pair of socks to wear running, but also just in general. Now, I am always skeptical about bloggers who do reviews of free products and gush about how awesome product x, y, or z is. . . and I will always promise to give you my 100% honest opinion here on Running4Cupcakes. . . so, when I say I am in sock love. it is the total. honest. truth.

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These 2 pairs of light cushion are the 1st ones I pull out of the drawer now. And I will have to be honest, when I realize they are in the laundry because I wore them for the past 2 days already, I might be a little sad, and I went crazy when I thought Luke had “put” them away and I couldn’t find them. I have never had this issue with socks before. I mean I have a favorite pair of yoga pants, PJ bottoms, jeans, but a favorite pair of socks, really? really? Yup. Really. Smile So, obviously I give the light cushion an A+. They stay in place during an hour of teaching body pump and a 5 mile run. And they keep up with me while chasing Luke around the house!

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Almost immediately after putting on these socks, I had to send this tweet!

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The kind people at Feetures! have offered to give 2!! Running4Cupcakes readers a pair of Feetures! socks.

There are 4 ways to enter. Please make sure to leave a separate comment below for each entry.

1 –> leave a comment below telling me which Feetures! Brand socks you like best.

2 –> Follow Feetures! and Running4Cupcakes on Twitter.

3 –> Follow Feetures! and Running4Cupcakes on Facebook.

4 –> Tweet the following with a link back to this post:
I want to win a pair of @Feetures socks from @runs4cupcakes *insert link*

The contest closes at midnight on May 21st and I’ll announce the winner shortly after. If I don’t hear from the winner within 48 hours, I’ll pick someone new.

Good luck!

**I was provided with Feetures! socks for free, but the opinions in this post at 100% my own. And always will be!

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by | May 14, 2013

Grocery Challenge: Week 2

Missed my grocery challenge? Or my first update?

Another week, another trip to Sam’s and the grocery store (this time Hy-Vee). . . No coupons this time. We went to the grocery store first. I had planned just to go to the grocery store this week and not Sam’s club. . . then we realized that fruit is way cheaper at Sam’s –> totally worth the trip.

I meal planned for the week with stuff we already had on hand, so we only had to pick up a few things to supplement. Chobani yogurt was on sale 10 for $10 so we picked up a few of those (only to realize at Sam’s they are 97 cents! –> but you don’t get to choose your flavors). Salsa and sour cream to go with quesadilla casserole. Maple sausage to go with Chobani pancakes. And a bag of our favorite frozen garlic cauliflower because we can only find it at Hy-Vee.
–> total spent: 18.81. (5cents off for bringing our own bag!)

Then, off to Sam’s. We usually buy milk but we bought lots last weekend so we really only needed fruit: strawberries, bananas and grapes
–> total spent: 11.94.

So, after 12 days on the challenge: we have $70.76  left to spend (out of $300). The cash in the envelope is working out awesome.

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Really helps to know exactly what we are spending and limiting extra purchases.

Scott did a have good idea of maybe splitting the $83 that I spent on Let’s Dish meals over the course of May and June because I bought 4 meals, but we won’t eat them all in May. . . so, if we get short at the end of the month, I might have to think about doing that. I think if it was a normal month of hanging out at home, we would probably be fine.  .. but since Memorial Day weekend is coming up –> we always bring lots of snacks and food up to the Lake, so that might be an extra challenge.

Next week

  • I plan to head back to Cub Foods –> more coupons
  • Plan to get fruit, milk and Chobani yogurt at Sam’s
  • Continue strategic meal planning that doesn’t require a lot of extra purchases Winking smile 
  • I will also be in the cities and Becky suggested checking out Trader Joe’s for good prices. . . I’ll have to be careful there though, impulse buys will be calling my name!

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by | May 13, 2013

Weekend Update: 5/12/13

***Reminder to all local MN bloggers: Next blogger get-together planned for June 2nd at 2pm.  Fro yo and a walk planned. Make sure to follow me on Twitter (@runs4cupcakes) for updates!***

This is how my weekend started. . . puppy snuggles and sunglasses in the laundry room!

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Then a laundry helper. . .

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Snack time.  One for me, one for you. Abby’s favorite.

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A trip to the park.

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On our 6 mile run together. . . chunky baby thighs!

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Love. love. love. his hair.

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Snack time with Mommy.

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And we are in BIG trouble. . . first running, now climbing!

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Mother’s Day brunch with Scott’s family at the OK Corral. . . it lived up to it’s name. . . it was just ok. Not very much variety, no pancakes, omelets or good fruit. And the dessert table was a total let down. Oh well, it was still nice to get together!

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Helping open my Mother’s Day present – Finding Nemo DVD and the most awesome Kettle Corn – Angie’s (made locally here in North Mankato!) –> all for a family movie night.

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And a trip to Cherry Berry in Mankato. Scott’s first fro yo experience! You can tell by the total lack of toppings in his cup –> fro yo newbie! I had to share some of my toppings with him!

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For the locals, in Mankato there are currently 2 fro yo options – Cherry Berry and Yogurt Creations. Cherry Berry (IMHO) has the better frozen yogurt flavors but Yogurt Creations has the better toppings. Winking smile 

Finished a perfect Sunday with pizza and Survivor Finale on the couch.

Now, how is it Monday again already???

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by | May 12, 2013

Happy Mother’s Day Mom!!

I don’t talk about my Mom on the blog too much. I suppose she doesn’t get mentioned in the recipes that I am making or the crafts I am doing. She doesn’t go on runs with me or do body pump. But she is part of my every day life.

Do we talk everyday? Nope. Text every day? Nope. More frequently since Luke was born but still not every day. . . I have always been the most independent child, needing to have my space. . . and Mom has always given that to me, but has always been there for a phone call, text, hug or emergency baby/Abby sitter .

She has taught me how to be independent. She made sure I put myself first in education. .. always encouraging my dream of being a doctor. Never once did she doubt me and I will never forget the pride in her eyes when she was ironing my medical school graduation gown. She also was there to support me when I rented my first apartment in medical school and made sure my bed was made before leaving me in Iowa.  And with apprehension (as all good mothers would!), supported my decision to adopt Abby (an 8 week old puppy!). 

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She approved of Scott and even thought I have never told her, that meant the world to me.

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And nothing could have prepared me for the joy I would feel watching her become a Grandmother.  .  . it has been so much fun watching her react to Luke growing and developing. The smile she has for her grandson is so special.

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And just the other day she said to me, “You know how much you love Luke? Well, that love never goes away, it just keeps going, no matter how old your baby gets.” Smile

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by | May 10, 2013

Friday Favorites: 5/10/13

Happy Friday!!! With being sick on Monday, this week seemed to fly by after I got better. . . and now it is the weekend again! I am crossing my fingers for some good weather for taking Luke out in the jogging stroller. We had a great run on Tuesday night after work. I am looking forward to the warmer weather so we can make that a regular event. Smile I’m on call this weekend, which means that we have to stick close to home in case someone needs to be seen in the hospital, but that’s fine by me! Looking forward to chasing Luke around – he’s running now! – and catching up on laundry, blog stuff, TV watching, etc. And, of course Mother’s Day on Sunday!

Anyway. . . here are a few things from the past week that made me smile.

Avocados.

Seriously I love them. Probably even more than water chestnuts. Plain, guacamole, doesn’t matter. Love. And went perfectly with. . .

Chicken cream cheese chili.

Crockpot Chicken Cream Cheese Chili

I made this during the crockpot challenge and have made it a handful of times over the past few months. Super quick and easy. Tastes delicious. And the avocado adds a touch a creamy coolness that is just weeknight dinner perfection.

Running4Cupcakes business cards

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Aren’t they cute? I got them from Vista Print and I am really happy with how they turned out. . . now, I just have to find someone to give one to! Winking smile 

Chubby baby thighs

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When Luke and I were running. . . well, I was running, Luke was chillin’, on Tuesday, it was 79 degrees and sunny, so he was just in a onsie with his little chubby baby thighs hanging out. And I couldn’t help but smile every time I looked down and saw them. The little folds. They. just. kill. me.

Puppy snuggles

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Every morning, Scott gets up first to shower and Abby always jumps up in bed to snuggle with me (still trying to sleep for 5 more minutes!). Abby used to sleep in bed with me before Scott and I got married and then there wasn’t enough room in our queen size bed. . . so she now sleeps at the end of our bed on the floor, on her blanket. But every morning we have our 5 minutes of snuggling –> perfect way to start the day!

What’s on your favorites list this week??

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