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Monday, December 20, 2010

Lazy Day...

I feel like it has been forever since I posted on here. I almost don't even know where to begin. Last week was crazy with school stuff for the boys. We had a chorus concert, a drama play, a band concert, a holiday party at school, icy roads that delayed school 2 hours, resumes going out everywhere (I am still looking for work), work for our company...yeah, the time flew by. We also had a few people over on Saturday for a holiday game night. It was so nice to have friends over since we are home all the time, we kind of miss out on the festivities of the season. Unfortunately...Max (9) is sick. Whatever he has, hit him all of a sudden on Saturday morning. This made it really hard for me to really enjoy the fun stuff going on in the house that evening because we had him quarantined upstairs and he felt so left out. So, I was upstairs with him a lot.

Yesterday was a complete day of rest for all of us. I don't know when the last time we did that was? We literally sat on the couch, the four of us, and watched Christmas movies the entire day. I did not cook anything. It felt amazing to just hang out with my family and not deal with anything! We ate leftovers from the past couple of days and tons of citrus fruit from our box of fruit. I don't know if I should be impressed or frightened by the amount of citrus we have consumed this past week. Hopefully this well guard the rest of us from the funk that Max has! Knock on wood!


Oh, I did have a tasty snack yesterday that is worth mentioning! I wanted something to dip my apple in, so I mixed together some Vanilla Epic Protein powder, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, a little water and a little stevia. 


The addition of the protein powder made the pumpkin creamy and thick. The subtle vanilla undertones worked perfectly with the pumpkin.


I love finding different ways to use protein powders since I don't do the smoothie thing. I will definitely be making more in the way of protein puddings for snacks. This was full of flavor and a perfect afternoon snack.

Review written for Go Dairy Free.
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18 comments:

  1. Estela @ Weekly BiteDecember 20, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    What a creative way to use protein powder :)

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  2. thehealthyapronDecember 20, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    I had a day much like yours yesterday. It seemed to be the longest day ever!! I loved it! I spent the afternoon cooking and baking and just relaxing. It was SO nice!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    I made a pumpkin pudding of sorts at the beginning of the month with chocolate protein powder and some other goodies, found here

    http://purplebirdblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/do-you-wanna/

    It was sooooo good! :)

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  4. Liz @ Tip Top ShapeDecember 20, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    How can pumpkin puree look so good?? lol

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  5. Amy B @ Second City RandomnessDecember 20, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    I received a big bag of Vega protein powder from the Healthy Living Summit and I'm still going through it. I'm not a smoothie person, either, but when I'm nervous about lacking on protein, I bulk up my oatmeal with it. Works well! :)

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  6. Averie @ Averie CooksDecember 20, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    love the creative protein powder application!

    and i have been checking my reader the past few days and your site thinking hmmm, maybe i am missing her posts...good to know you've been busy, but hanging in there :)

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  7. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)December 20, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    I've never tried protein powder before... this looks so good!

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  8. Tina @ Faith Fitness FunDecember 20, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Hope everyone stays healthy and Max continues to be on the mend. Poor guy!

    I love game nights. You know what? We should have our next blogger meet up be a game night at one of our houses and everyone bring some dishes to share. How fun would that be?!

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  9. MelissaNibblesDecember 20, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    I want to come to your game night!

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  10. Heather (Where's the Beach)December 20, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Girl I am so glad you all had a complete day of rest. You deserve that!! And that dip sounds fantastic. I'm thinking it might be a good breakfast spread for toast???

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  11. Madeline - Greens and JeansDecember 20, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Sorry to hear one of your guys has been sick, but I'm glad you guys had some much needed down time yesterday!

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  12. Pure2raw twinsDecember 20, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    oh gosh you deserve a week of rest!!! Glad you had a calm day yesterday! And I have to admit I love days when I do not have to cook anything, does not happen very often though.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Fingers crossed that Max feels better soon ad you've all got enough Vit C in your system to counteract the funk! Not a fun time of year to be sick :\ Glad you had a day to veg with the family, though. You deserved it, and I so know the feeling of just wanting to relax :)

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  14. leeDecember 20, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    It definitely sounds like you deserved a rest day! What kind of job are you looking for? I can keep my ears open and let you know if I hear anything.

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  15. NicoleDecember 21, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    I can relate to the craziness going on, it's just that time of year. Good for you for watching movies all day with your family, sounds like a wonderful day!

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  16. Laura @ Sprint 2 the TableDecember 21, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    I thought that was apples and PB (my fav snack) at first. It looks just as creamy/satisfying. Will have to try it out. I just got some cinnamon roll protein powder that I think would be great.

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  17. PeggyDecember 21, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Definitely love that different use for protein powder! Hope Max is feeling better!

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  18. farukDecember 28, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    very nice selection

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