I'm team #peanutbutter. Ok, I'm really just team # I'm team #peanutbutter. Ok, I'm really just team #nutbutter. If you know me, then you know I likely have multiple jars of nut butter open at any given time. โฃ
โฃ
Last week, I made PB & J cups for an upcoming campaign! However, I couldn't wait to share. Hello, #nationalpeanutbutterday! So, here's a up close teaser ;) Let's just say I can't wait to post the recipe. โฃ
โฃ
Chocolate + PB + homemade jam! ๐Ÿคคโฃ
โฃ
Are you team PB?
BALANCE. Itโ€™s something we all strive for. Itโ€™ BALANCE. Itโ€™s something we all strive for. Itโ€™s possible, but you have to be willing to put in the work. 

Don't just go through the process... GROW through the process.

You can do it. 
You are capable.
You are worthy.
You are stronger than you think.

What roadblocks are keeping you from starting today?
Did you know that breakfast burritos are great for Did you know that breakfast burritos are great for batching cooking/meal prep? Yum, they are just as delicious the second time around.

No more excuses that you don't have time in the morning to eat a tasty, filling, and healthy meal! Not you. This weekend try making yourself some breakfast burritos.

Make a big egg scramble with your favorite veggies and spinach. Wrap it up with a tortilla and some cheese. Then wrap in alumni foil. Yes. In the morning, preheat your oven to 350 and pop in your breakfast burrito ๐ŸŒฏ. It should be done, by the time you're ready! 

Want to take it to the next level? Top with guacamole or salsa. 

Want to make more than a week's worth? Double the batch and freeze the rest for up to a month. 

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด?โฃ
โฃ
It saves time.โฃ
It saves money.โฃ
It reduces stress.โฃ
It provides better portion control.โฃ
It provides a variety of meals throughout the week.โฃ
It saves calories.โฃ
It saves the guesswork for meals during the week.โฃ
โฃ
We're all juggling work, kids, and fun.  I'm right there with you. If meal planning and prepping will free up time for other things, why not start today?! โฃ
โฃ
Not sure how or where to start to join @mealpreponfleek's Meal prep Master Course (link in profile) and become a meal planning and prepping wizard.โฃ
Wraps. They're delicious and super easy to make. P Wraps. They're delicious and super easy to make. Plus, anything flys. Honestly, it's the best way to use up leftover grilled chicken.โฃ
โฃ
I'm not kidding. Grab your favorite style wrap, dice up some some chicken, add some mustard (sorry-I don't like mayo), a pickle, avocado, greens and shredded carrots (for crunch). Roll it up. Ta-DA you now have a delicious lunch in less than 10 minutes!โฃ
โฃ
I might even enjoy it with a side of sliced apples or grapes.โฃ
โฃ
What's your favorite way to use leftovers?
Real food that's delicious, filling, and fuels the Real food that's delicious, filling, and fuels the body! That's how I roll. 

I'm not going to lie, but this dish has been in heavy rotation the last few weeks. It's super basic and takes less than 15 minutes. 

#dEATS 
๐Ÿณeggs (1 yolk) scramble with a handful of spinach, mini heirloom tomatoes, and zucchini. 

๐Ÿ  baked sweet potato with @nowfoodsoffical Salted Cashew Butter & a dash of cocoa-cinnamon. 

Prepping items like sweet potatoes at the beginning of the week is key to staying on top of my nutrition. Oh, and don't knock nut butter on sweet potatoes until you try it. 

What's something that you do every week to set yourself up for success?
Daily habits, small or big, add up over time. โฃ Daily habits, small or big, add up over time. โฃ
โฃ
Sometimes we need help setting habits in motion, a reminder, time to reflect, guidance, etc. I like to start my day with a win. I make my bed, take a shower, and enjoy some greens -- Because extra greens never hurt anyone. On Mondays, I do a brain dump. I like brain dumps because it helps set up my week. I know what I have to do and what I need to do. โฃ
โฃ
In January, I added ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜›๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฑ as part of my routine. So far, I love it. It's making me think about life, work, etc. from another perspective.โฃ
โฃ
It's divided into three sections: โฃ
โฃ
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: evaluate your life in ten areas to identify what's working and what's not โฃ
โฃ
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: find micro-doses of solace and strength to bolster your health and stability โฃ
โฃ
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ: amplify the power, peace, and presence that comes with knowing what matters most โฃ
โฃ
Within the first 20 pages, you'll tackle sleep, food, and fitness. โฃ
โฃ
One of the questions asked was: What does the word fit mean to you? How do you define what it looks or feels like? โฃ
โฃ
WOW. I'm going to leave it there because the self-reflection was deep. โฃ
โฃ
Gang, if you're looking for direction, reflection, or ready to create some new habits, this book is for you. I'll be back with an update when I'm done. ๐Ÿค— โฃ
โฃ
โฃ
#businesspassion #entrepreneurlifestyle #networker #selfgrowth #entrepreneursofinstagram #mindsetiseverything #personalgrowth #businesscoach #startuplife #dailymotivation #gogetit #hardworker #entrepreneurial #successcoach #helpothers #fitforlife #youngentrepreneurs #onlinebusiness #hustlehard #entrepreneurmindset #habits #thehabittrip #antidiet #thenewhealthy #fitstagram #fitgoals #fitgoals #fitnessinspiration #lifecoach
The best part about skiing in Tahoe ... views like The best part about skiing in Tahoe ... views like this ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿป. It's no wonder folks flock to Lake Tahoe from around the world. 

We've be getting Emerson on the mountain skiing every chance possible! And it's been amazing 
watching her get more confident with each run. 

At this age, it's all about keeping it fun. So we go with friends. We go when it's warm. We pack snacks. We know when it's time to go. ๐ŸŽฟ

How are you keeping your kids active this winter?
If you change one thing this year stop looking at If you change one thing this year stop looking at food as "good" or "bad." Start looking at food as FUEL.

This shift in mindset will not happen overnight and you shouldn't expect it to. You have to work at it. You have to allow yourself to enjoy foods you love without the feeling guilty. Find your balance. Eat real foods and enjoy a homemade cookie!

That my friends is just scratching the "food freedom" surface. Until next time, let's talk about today's lunch!

If you haven't noticed, I've been on a wrap kick. Today it was a burrito!

Everything was from @Traderjoes!
๐Ÿ”ฅFlame broiled Tortilla
๐Ÿฆƒ Extra lean ground turkey
๐ŸŒฎ Refried black beans
๐Ÿง€ Shredded cheese
๐Ÿฅ— Cabbage

If I had avocado I would have added that too! It was delicious and so satisfying! 

What food kick are you on?
Stay forever young.โฃ โฃ This kid is growing up Stay forever young.โฃ
โฃ
This kid is growing up so fast it scares me sometimes. Especially in the world we live in today. I hope she remains adventurous, grounded and kind hearted.
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Uncategorized · July 19, 2009

Arenal and Monteverde, Costa Rica


After spending a much needed week at the beach it was time to head to the mountains/jungle and walk through the cloud forests. On the itinerary, Arenal and Monteverde before heading back to the good ole’ USA. Instead of staying in Arenal we actually stayed in the town La Fortuna, which means the fortunate ones. As story has it when the Volcano erupted in 1991 this hill town was untouched so they renamed it, La Fortuna.
Erin and I in front of the Volcano

We decided to go against our guide book’s recommendation and stayed at a hotel which was recommended by someone in Tamarindo, The Vagabondo. Once we arrived we were greeted by the owner who checked us in and showed us to our room. The room was brightly colored and very spacious. For $40 a night we each had a queen size bed, hot water, a typical Costa Rican breakfast (eggs with rice and black beans), AC, TV, Hammocks, and even a swimming pool. The atmosphere felt more like a B&B than a hotel. The next morning we even saw the owner cleaning the pool. The Vagabondo is highly recommended.
After settling into our room it was time to get moving and book some tours. We decided to go with Jacamar Tours, they seemed to have some of the best tours at reasonable prices. So we wondered into town grabed a bite to eat and planned out the following days.

Another shot of the Volcano from La Fortuna.

Through Jacamar we booked a night Volcano tour, river float and our Jeep-Boat-Jeep transfer to Monteverde. We lucked out on both tours. The guided Volcano tour was just Erin and I with one other person and the guide. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The float was a private tour, we lucked out again, no one else had booked this tour. (note: we were there during the rainy/slow season) Again our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we were able to see animals from monkeys to lizards that walk on water. The float was wrapped up with coffee, cake, plantains, and homemade cheese at a typical Costa Rican house.

On the guided float.

After our River float we explored the surrounding area of La Fortuna and worked up an appetite. We stopped in at the resturant (not a soda) down the road from our hotel for a bite to eat… see below

Dinner..Hmm… A typical Costa Rican Fish plate.

After a day and a half in La Fortuna it was time to head to Monteverde for zip lining and cloud forests. The Jeep-Boat-Jeep transfer only took at 3-3 1/2 hours, not bad however the roads aren’t the greatest.

Again we opted not to stay in Monteverde, but in the town Santa Elena – which was about 3 blocks big. We also went off another personal recommendation and stayed at the El Sueno B&B. It wasn’t as impressive as the Vagabondo, but it got the job done. For $30 a night we had hot water (once we figured out how to turn it on), breakfast, a TV in the common room, and plenty of blankets to keep us warm. Yes, we needed them it got cold at night.

Erin getting ready for zip lining.

We were able to book many of the tours through the hotel which was nice. The first night we went on a guided night walk. It was amazing running through the jungle seeing spiders, lingo’s, raccoons, sloths, and birds. The second day we went zip lining and canopying high above the jungle. We were able to finish the 18 zip lines, tarzan swing, and 10 canopy bridges right before it started to rain and I mean down pour! Talk about perfect timing.

Over looking the jungle while crossing one of the 10 bridges.

The last day in Monteverde/Santa Elena we had nothing booked, so we decided to hike up to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and do some hiking. We decided on two different loops that took a total of 3 hours. First we hiked from Santa Elena then hiked around the reserve. After hiking around and checking out the continental divide we headed back to town before heading out the the Don Juan coffee plantation. By the end of the day we had walked/hiked 17 miles.

On our 2 hour loop – Cool mushrooms

With the real “Don Juan”

After all that hiking we were hungry. We grabbed a couple of beers from the supermarketo and stumbled to the taco stand. It was probably one the best meals we had the entire trip.

Hmm… Tacos

Goodbye Costa Rica – Right before boarding the plane for the states.

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I'm team #peanutbutter. Ok, I'm really just team # I'm team #peanutbutter. Ok, I'm really just team #nutbutter. If you know me, then you know I likely have multiple jars of nut butter open at any given time. โฃ
โฃ
Last week, I made PB & J cups for an upcoming campaign! However, I couldn't wait to share. Hello, #nationalpeanutbutterday! So, here's a up close teaser ๐Ÿ˜‰ Let's just say I can't wait to post the recipe. โฃ
โฃ
Chocolate + PB + homemade jam! ๐Ÿคคโฃ
โฃ
Are you team PB?
BALANCE. Itโ€™s something we all strive for. Itโ€™ BALANCE. Itโ€™s something we all strive for. Itโ€™s possible, but you have to be willing to put in the work. 

Don't just go through the process... GROW through the process.

You can do it. 
You are capable.
You are worthy.
You are stronger than you think.

What roadblocks are keeping you from starting today?
Did you know that breakfast burritos are great for Did you know that breakfast burritos are great for batching cooking/meal prep? Yum, they are just as delicious the second time around.

No more excuses that you don't have time in the morning to eat a tasty, filling, and healthy meal! Not you. This weekend try making yourself some breakfast burritos.

Make a big egg scramble with your favorite veggies and spinach. Wrap it up with a tortilla and some cheese. Then wrap in alumni foil. Yes. In the morning, preheat your oven to 350 and pop in your breakfast burrito ๐ŸŒฏ. It should be done, by the time you're ready! 

Want to take it to the next level? Top with guacamole or salsa. 

Want to make more than a week's worth? Double the batch and freeze the rest for up to a month. 

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด?โฃ
โฃ
It saves time.โฃ
It saves money.โฃ
It reduces stress.โฃ
It provides better portion control.โฃ
It provides a variety of meals throughout the week.โฃ
It saves calories.โฃ
It saves the guesswork for meals during the week.โฃ
โฃ
We're all juggling work, kids, and fun.  I'm right there with you. If meal planning and prepping will free up time for other things, why not start today?! โฃ
โฃ
Not sure how or where to start to join @mealpreponfleek's Meal prep Master Course (link in profile) and become a meal planning and prepping wizard.โฃ
Wraps. They're delicious and super easy to make. P Wraps. They're delicious and super easy to make. Plus, anything flys. Honestly, it's the best way to use up leftover grilled chicken.โฃ
โฃ
I'm not kidding. Grab your favorite style wrap, dice up some some chicken, add some mustard (sorry-I don't like mayo), a pickle, avocado, greens and shredded carrots (for crunch). Roll it up. Ta-DA you now have a delicious lunch in less than 10 minutes!โฃ
โฃ
I might even enjoy it with a side of sliced apples or grapes.โฃ
โฃ
What's your favorite way to use leftovers?
Real food that's delicious, filling, and fuels the Real food that's delicious, filling, and fuels the body! That's how I roll. 

I'm not going to lie, but this dish has been in heavy rotation the last few weeks. It's super basic and takes less than 15 minutes. 

#dEATS 
๐Ÿณeggs (1 yolk) scramble with a handful of spinach, mini heirloom tomatoes, and zucchini. 

๐Ÿ  baked sweet potato with @nowfoodsoffical Salted Cashew Butter & a dash of cocoa-cinnamon. 

Prepping items like sweet potatoes at the beginning of the week is key to staying on top of my nutrition. Oh, and don't knock nut butter on sweet potatoes until you try it. 

What's something that you do every week to set yourself up for success?
Daily habits, small or big, add up over time. โฃ Daily habits, small or big, add up over time. โฃ
โฃ
Sometimes we need help setting habits in motion, a reminder, time to reflect, guidance, etc. I like to start my day with a win. I make my bed, take a shower, and enjoy some greens -- Because extra greens never hurt anyone. On Mondays, I do a brain dump. I like brain dumps because it helps set up my week. I know what I have to do and what I need to do. โฃ
โฃ
In January, I added ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜›๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฑ as part of my routine. So far, I love it. It's making me think about life, work, etc. from another perspective.โฃ
โฃ
It's divided into three sections: โฃ
โฃ
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: evaluate your life in ten areas to identify what's working and what's not โฃ
โฃ
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: find micro-doses of solace and strength to bolster your health and stability โฃ
โฃ
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ: amplify the power, peace, and presence that comes with knowing what matters most โฃ
โฃ
Within the first 20 pages, you'll tackle sleep, food, and fitness. โฃ
โฃ
One of the questions asked was: What does the word fit mean to you? How do you define what it looks or feels like? โฃ
โฃ
WOW. I'm going to leave it there because the self-reflection was deep. โฃ
โฃ
Gang, if you're looking for direction, reflection, or ready to create some new habits, this book is for you. I'll be back with an update when I'm done. ๐Ÿค— โฃ
โฃ
โฃ
#businesspassion #entrepreneurlifestyle #networker #selfgrowth #entrepreneursofinstagram #mindsetiseverything #personalgrowth #businesscoach #startuplife #dailymotivation #gogetit #hardworker #entrepreneurial #successcoach #helpothers #fitforlife #youngentrepreneurs #onlinebusiness #hustlehard #entrepreneurmindset #habits #thehabittrip #antidiet #thenewhealthy #fitstagram #fitgoals #fitgoals #fitnessinspiration #lifecoach
The best part about skiing in Tahoe ... views like The best part about skiing in Tahoe ... views like this ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿป. It's no wonder folks flock to Lake Tahoe from around the world. 

We've be getting Emerson on the mountain skiing every chance possible! And it's been amazing 
watching her get more confident with each run. 

At this age, it's all about keeping it fun. So we go with friends. We go when it's warm. We pack snacks. We know when it's time to go. ๐ŸŽฟ

How are you keeping your kids active this winter?
If you change one thing this year stop looking at If you change one thing this year stop looking at food as "good" or "bad." Start looking at food as FUEL.

This shift in mindset will not happen overnight and you shouldn't expect it to. You have to work at it. You have to allow yourself to enjoy foods you love without the feeling guilty. Find your balance. Eat real foods and enjoy a homemade cookie!

That my friends is just scratching the "food freedom" surface. Until next time, let's talk about today's lunch!

If you haven't noticed, I've been on a wrap kick. Today it was a burrito!

Everything was from @Traderjoes!
๐Ÿ”ฅFlame broiled Tortilla
๐Ÿฆƒ Extra lean ground turkey
๐ŸŒฎ Refried black beans
๐Ÿง€ Shredded cheese
๐Ÿฅ— Cabbage

If I had avocado I would have added that too! It was delicious and so satisfying! 

What food kick are you on?
Stay forever young.โฃ โฃ This kid is growing up Stay forever young.โฃ
โฃ
This kid is growing up so fast it scares me sometimes. Especially in the world we live in today. I hope she remains adventurous, grounded and kind hearted.
I LOVE oatmeal -- overnight oats, fully loaded oat I LOVE oatmeal -- overnight oats, fully loaded oats, oat bars, oatmeal cookies or even adding oats to my smoothie! Oats are a nutrition powerhouse with some major health benefits (Heart Health, Blood Sugar Control,  and Digestive Health). Plus, it's a great way to get in some extra carbs. โฃ
โฃ
One bite and you'll be hooked.โฃ
โฃ
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—น๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ฎ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฟโฃ
โฃ
Ingredientsโฃ
1/2 cup unsalted butterโฃ
1 cups natural creamy PBโฃ
1 3/4 brown sugar, firmly packedโฃ
2 tsp vanillaโฃ
2 tsp baking sodaโฃ
3/4 tsp saltโฃ
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon โฃ
3 1/3 rolled oats (I used half muesli & half oats)โฃ
โฃ
Optional add-ins:โฃ
1 cup crasinsโฃ
1 cup mini chocolate chipsโฃ
1 cup coconut flakesโฃ
1 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans or sliced almonds)โฃ
โฃ
Directionsโฃ
โฃ
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.โฃ
โฃ
Place butter, PB, sugar, and vanilla in a stand mixer and combine until smooth. You may need to occasionally scrap down the sides.โฃ
โฃ
In a separate bowl combine remaining ingredients. Combine PB and oat mixture. It will be VERY thick. Use a wood spoon or your stand mixer on low.โฃ
โฃ
Once combine, fold in "optional" items. Pour into prepared pan. Spread evenly.โฃ
โฃ
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bars are slightly brown along the edges. โฃ
โฃ
Cool completely; cut into bars. โฃ
โฃ
PRO TIP: Enjoy some now and freeze half for later.โฃ
โฃ
Makes roughly 24 bars. โฃ
โฃ
โฃ
#oats #overnightoats #peanutbutter #oatmeal #chiaseeds #peanutbutteraddict #chia #peanutbutterlover #superfood #ahealthynut #bestofvegan #healthyfoodshare #veganbreakfast #veganfoodspot #eattherainbow #thekitchn #flexibledieting #plantstrong #letscookvegan #foodgawker #tastespotting #nourish #veganeats #cookit #bhgfood #veganfoodlovers #veganlifestyle #heresmyfood #vegansofinstagram #reversedieting

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