reader request: a full day of eats.

Back in the day, I blogged a lot more about my daily eats. I’d say it was a combination of a) being more interested in nutrition b) I cooked at home more and c) readers just seem to eat those posts up. Pun intended.

Lately I have been getting a handful of food-related questions for ask G, so I thought posting my meals here and there might be something you all might like. Yes? No? Anyway, here’s a look at what I ate yesterday.

Breakfast. A bowl of Kashi cereal topped with sliced banana, slivered almonds, some dark chocolate chips, and almond milk.

Plus a big cup of coffee…x 2.

Lunch. A variety plate of sorts: Ezekiel bread topped with a fried egg, sliced apple with cinnamon and peanut butter, some grapes, and vanilla Greek yogurt.

Snacks. Four squares of this amazingness.

A slice of cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread topped with pumpkin cream cheese.

Dinner. A massive bowl of veggie soup topped with provolone cheese, and a big spoonful of peanut butter. AKA a lazy girl’s dinner.

Dessert. Cinnamon Roll Quest Bar, microwaved for 30 seconds. AKA cinnamon roll dough heaven.

Do you like daily food posts? Or (be honest) do you think it’s weird?
What’s your go-to “lazy” meal?

monster headphones review + giveaway.


As someone who walks at least a few miles almost every day here in New York City, I find myself constantly listening to new music and podcasts. I also often find myself envying people who have great big headphones on, while I’m wearing tiny ear buds that can be awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes even painful.

That’s why I was thrilled when Monster offered to send me a brand new pair of their N-Tune HD headphones from the Candy Color Collection.

I’ve never had a nice pair of headphones, so I couldn’t wait to try them out. I headed out for a walk around the city, and the first thing I noticed was that the headphones were SO comfortable. They felt like pillows on my ears, and they stayed securely placed on my head (unlike ear buds, which were always falling out of my ears).

Then there was the sound. I still can’t get over how great the quality is – it’s like I was hearing my favorite music in a way like never before. And podcasts felt like I was right next to the person speaking. Not to mention the headphones completely blocked out any other sounds around me, which in NYC there is definitely no shortage of.

I also really love the durability and look of my Monster N-Tune headphones. I can tell that they were designed to be durable and last for a long time, which makes the value of them even greater. You can literally twist the headphones without them breaking! Not to mention they come with tangle-free cables, which is always a plus.

And then there’s the great variety of different colors the headphones come in like Candy Blue, Candy Tangerine, Candy Purple, and Candy Green. Mine are Candy Apple Red, and I just love them.

Lastly, I really just enjoyed opening my new Monster N-Tune headphones. They came in a nice box that they can be stored in, along with a drawstring cloth bag for transportation, and a cleaning cloth. With the holidays around the corner, I can’t help but think that Monster N-Tune headphones would be a perfect gift for someone – it’s an impressive gift but also one that’s practical and can be used on a daily basis.

Want a pair of Monster N-Tune headphones for yourself? They’re giving away not one, but 25!
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To win your very own pair of N-Tune headphones (valued at $150), read all about the Monster headphones here and let me know in the comments of this post which color you prefer. The comments on this post will be aggregated with the comments on the posts from the other bloggers participating in this review, and 25 pairs will be given away. This giveaway will close on Nov 1.

thankful thursday.

Today I’m thankful for…

Antibiotics.

New Girl. Especially Nick and Schmidt.

This recipe turning out so well. I can’t wait to make it again.

Every day being a blank slate.

HIIT.

The fact that this time of year still feels as magical as ever.

Gentlemen.

My friend Leah. There’s no one even remotely like her.

Wandering aimlessly through Target.

Almond milk lattes.

When something is so funny you physically cannot stop yourself from cracking up.

Slowly but surely – and only with God’s help - learning how to take captive every thought (2 Corinthians 10:5).

What are you thankful for today?