what i’m loving right now.

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the return of BEANIES. Let’s just reflect on that for a moment.

Bestowed. Something I always love is getting things delivered right to my doorstep (er, doorman). That’s why I was so excited to recently be sent a free Bestowed Box. This one had some amazing products like a 3-day Reboot Wellness Booster, Mighty Leaf iced tea, and other great snacks and coupons.

If you’d like to try Bestowed for yourself, you can receive $5 off your first box! Use discount code 5OFFBESTOWED03.

Pepperidge Farm Pumpkin Spice Swirl Bread. Another day, another new pumpkin treat. This bread is really good – it has a perfect subtle pumpkin flavor without being too sweet.

Shiba Inu dogs. If you follow me on Tumblr you might notice I’m slightly obsessed with foxes. So you can imagine how much I love seeing these fox-like dogs all over NYC lately. Seriously…they’re everywhere!

Layered necklaces. This is what I’m going for to accessorize my dress at Jessi’s wedding (I got some great long gold ones), but I love it in general as a look for this fall.

What are you loving right now?
Any good new food finds? Fall styles?

**Sending my love and prayers to everyone affected by the tragedy that happened in my city 12 years ago today. It’s an honor to be part of a city and nation that has come together and is stronger than ever before. We will never forget!**

my top 5 healthy snacks.

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I’m a snacker.

Whether it’s in between meals or just grazing all day, I usually eat something at least every few hours during the day. To keep that working in my (metabolic?) favor, though, I do my best to keep those snacks on the healthier side by having them be 150-250 calories and a good balance of carbs, protein, and fat. Starting with…

1) banana + nut butter
Anyone who has ever lived with me knows that I’m slightly addicted to nut butter. Paired with a banana is a snack I have almost every day.

My favorite nut butters are Skippy Natural Peanut Butter, Maranatha Almond Butter, Justin’s Maple and Honey Almond Butters, and Artisana Walnut Butter.

2. avocado toast
Who would’ve known that something as simple as avocado on toast would be such a delicious, satisfying snack? I don’t know where the avocado toast trend first started, but it’s one that’s definitely sticking around for me.

Half of an avocado mashed on a slice of toasted grainy (Ezekiel) bread is just enough to hold me over.

3. oatmeal
Yep – the breakfast favorite is also one of my favorite snacks. The key to keeping oatmeal from turning into a full meal is to go easy on the toppings. For me, that looks like one packet of instant oatmeal (cooked with water or almond milk), topped with either fruit, or a tablespoon of nuts/nut butter.

4. peanut butter protein “fudge”
This is a snack I created a few years ago, but never blogged about it for some reason.

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (you might have to melt the peanut butter first). Once mixed together, form it into a square, wrap in plastic wrap, and put in freezer. The result may not look pretty, but it really does taste like fudge!

5. protein/energy bars
Bars are a perfect snack, and they’re especially convenient when you’re on the go. I’ve posted about my favorites often, and they are Quest, KIND, and Zing.

What are your go-to healthy snacks?