I'm pretty sure I started "stealing" my mother's coffee around the age of 8...possibly earlier but I have vivid memories of pouring milk and sugar into her extra black coffee when she went off to work. I even figured out how to turn the burner back on to heat it up. Yep...pretty young. (By the way, that warning that coffee can stunt your growth- I'm not sure I buy it since I'm a healthy 5 foot 7 and 3/4 inches tall.)
I worked at a coffee shop in college--both on campus as a volunteer for the chapel coffee shop and for pay off campus. I won several coffee makers over the course of college and grad school (no seriously, WON coffee makers...several types including a $700 espresso maker from Starbucks). In the past few months I have been sent a free Keurig Vue plus tons of Vue-packs and an additional package of coffee pods to try and review.
So yeah- my life has been intertwined with coffee for a long, long time. And every time I try to give it up it comes after me, literally...free coffee is thrown at me!
In 2009 my friend Sheree Clark of Fork in the Road told me to get off coffee. I tried a few things like Yerba Mate and Teachino but nothing seemed as indulgent as my daily cup. In 2011 my husband and I agreed to add one healthy thing or subtract one unhealthy thing from our lives each month. In January of 2012 we started green smoothies/juices every morning (that is going strong, BTW). In February we dropped our meat consumption from 4-5 times a week to purchasing no more than 3 servings of meat per week and dividing those up to fulfill meals for 7 days (breakfast, lunch and dinner). In March we dropped our cheese consumption down by half. In April we started the long and daunting task of ridding ourselves of coffee. (About 3 weeks into it, I was sent the Keurig Vue to share with my friends...and boy did they send a LOT of coffee). Here it is the second week of July and we are just finally putting this "monthly" goal to bed.
Why give up coffee? Well, originally we just wanted to cut back to a normal sized cup per day but the more negative effects we felt of going without coffee the more we realized how bad for us it was! If *not* having something makes us feel so awful- how can it actually be good for us? It just can't. I know that coffee is said to contain more antioxidants than any other "food" but.... there are plenty of people who don't drink coffee so I don't believe it is a necessity.
My head hurts. I can't keep my eyes open. I want to stab everything that makes a loud noise (and yes, that includes my children). I am a very, very ugly monster right now. I'm looking forward to the end of this bender. No matter the minor health benefits of drinking coffee....drinking it daily is NOT healthy. I don't care what expert tries to sell you otherwise. Nothing that is that healthy or good for you makes you feel like this when you stop drinking it. NOTHING!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
StitchFix 3rd and Final Box
Well third time was not the charm... StitchFix and I are parting ways. While the third box is not as "entertaining" as my second the pieces still aren't want I am looking for and...I am much happier with the overall service, quality of pieces and the style being sent to me by Tog+Porter.
I can say that StitchFix was fun...and I know several of my friends still giggle when they see me because they can't stop picturing me in that hot pink romper.
Not pictured are the By Boe Wavy double ring earrings $50. Super cute- just too dangly for me and I have nothing to wear with them! :)
Item #1 Pink Martini Cotten Flora dress $85. I'm not going to lie, this thing is incredibly comfortable. And I'm sure that I have a few friends who would look awesome in it. Every time I put it on Ainsley hugs it. Very tempting- I'd actually buy it if it had anything other than flowers all over it- like horses, cats even. Just something about the true-to-life flowers just don't mesh with me. Or am I wrong?
Item #2 Everly~Livia Sheer Tie front hi-lo tank $38 I LOVE green. I don't care if it is my color or not- I love green. I even like the little tie part of this weird shirt but I don't love the shirt enough to keep it.
Item #3 Aryn K. Audra sleeveless silk blouse $86. Eh..probably the most entertaining pick of the bunch. The underarm holes are huge so it is a nice and airy shirt. Just not a fan of the super dark and loud colors. I may have considered it if it were lighter- even bright orange with tan or something- just not the dark on dark colors.
Item #4 Elan, Kara Ballet Cardigan $60. It is a good thing I'm a professional baby-wearer or else I may not have known how to tie this thing on. It is really fun- and I paired it with the black skirt/dress I purchased from Tog+Porter just to see what it looked like. I think I like it enough to buy it but I think it is not something I'd pick out to wear because after holding one of my girls- I'd probably have to untie and retie it.
I can say that StitchFix was fun...and I know several of my friends still giggle when they see me because they can't stop picturing me in that hot pink romper.
Not pictured are the By Boe Wavy double ring earrings $50. Super cute- just too dangly for me and I have nothing to wear with them! :)
Item #1 Pink Martini Cotten Flora dress $85. I'm not going to lie, this thing is incredibly comfortable. And I'm sure that I have a few friends who would look awesome in it. Every time I put it on Ainsley hugs it. Very tempting- I'd actually buy it if it had anything other than flowers all over it- like horses, cats even. Just something about the true-to-life flowers just don't mesh with me. Or am I wrong?
Item #1 Pink Martini Cotton dress |
Item #2 Everly Hi-lo tank |
Item #3 Aryn K Audra Sleeveless Silk |
Item #4 Elan Ballet Cardigan |
Another variation. |
Almost supportive enough to wear her. |
Someone likes this cardigan! |
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Tog+Porter: Second Box!
Last month I received (and shared) my first box of clothes from Tog+Porter. I'm quite surprised that my blog post about clothes drew more interest than my many other posts about babies, breastfeeding, cloth diapers and all those other extremely exciting and addicting topics! I've even had strangers ask me when I will post the next box review as they are "on the fence" about trying Tog+Porter. Well, I can honestly say that I would encourage every woman to give it a shot! You won't be disappointed. Even if you receive a few pieces that aren't quite your style--the stylists (especially mine, Emily) listen to your likes and dislikes. I can attest to this *not* being true of other styling services. (BTW, I am in no way compensated for raving about Tog+Porter, I signed up and am an ordinary happy customer).
On to the fun stuff. This box was just as fun to try on as the previous box but the items weren't entirely right for me. I would have to say the style was almost 100% on target for me but there are some things about the pieces that may make me send them back. I am not at all discouraged because I know I'll get professional feedback before I make my keep/return decision. And...there is always the next box.
Outfit One: Dainel Rainn Cap Sleeve in Navy $69, my own Express skirt that is too big. I have almost this exact shirt from Banana Republic (from 2009) so I won't be keeping this one. I think the style is OK. Maybe a little more business-like than I need. I tried it with jeans and the shirt actually looked really big in the middle-section. We'll see what Emily says when we Skype.
Item #1 Daniel Rainn Cap Sleeve |
Item #2 Blu Pepper Button Shoulder Top |
Item #3 Kersh Racerback Maxi |
Item #3 Kersh Racerback Maxi dress in Khaki $69. This piece was sent to me because I loved this dress but not the color. I love the color of the Kersh dress but you can see every. single. mark. crease, fold. imperfection. on my body. It is pretty loose up top and a bit snug through the middle and hips. It is a no. But Kersh is a designer I have not heard of but enjoyed browsing other items that I may add to my wish list! So I still consider the dress a win even though I'm sending it back.
Items #4 and #5 Alternative Apparel Gauze Basic Tank in Navy (on top) and Fog $27 each) paired with the dress/skirt I bought from my last box.. I absolutely love Alternative Apparel and I can thank Tog+Porter for introducing me to them. The maxi dress I raved about in my first box comes from this designer too. The fabric is so soft...but it is polyester blend with cotton. Even though I layered the tanks they are still really see through...and they made it glaringly obvious that my nursing bras are on their last leg. (And maybe it is time for some help through True&Co) I normally don't like anything navy but I do like this one. I'm going to need professional advice on these tanks before I decide whether or not to keep them.Items 6, 7 and 8 Naked Zebra Open Collar Sleeveless shirt in Emerald $49, TOMS Wedge in Black $69 and Bauble Necklace in Gray (plus gold) $32, my own Gap jeans. I love the color of this shirt. It is see through and it is that "high-low" (ahem, mullet) thing. If we can figure out the see through part I may keep it but I also felt like it may not be a flattering cut?? We will have to see what the professional says. The necklace would be awesome- if it were not gold. And I'm holding the TOMS because I simply can't get my feet into them- I think they may be 1.5 sizes too small. I think they are really cute so I may be hunting them down in my size.
Items #6, #7 & #8 |
I have heard a few of you say you are planning on trying out Tog+Porter. Please share photos when you do! I definitely look for other photos/reviews every week to get an idea of what others are doing with their pieces.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Stitch Fix: Box 2
While waiting for my Tog+Porter box to arrive, I did some Google searches to find out what other clients received. I found many great posts with one or two photos of cute items...making me so incredibly excited I just couldn't wait! In my searches I found StitchFix This styling service charges $20 and sends you a box of items in your size. This service appears to be monthly but there isn't a recurring charge--you just "get my Fix" by requesting a box. You are out your $20 but it is applied as credit toward the purchase of the items you were sent. They also give you 25% off if you buy all 5 items. This can work out to be an awesome deal if you like your items!
When I first signed up I was put on a waiting list. This didn't last too long, maybe a day or two, and then I got my "invite". I completed a brief survey of what I was looking for- complete with comparison photos of different looks to like or dislike. Then my box was shipped! Super fast...mostly automated.
My first box was full of....strange pieces. I tried them on, took some bad photos with my phone and sent it all back. I emailed my stylist to ask some questions before sending the box back. There was one dress that I really liked but I wasn't sure if I needed a smaller size or if the cut was supposed to look the way that it did. I have yet to receive a response...so I mailed my items back in a prepaid labeled pouch.
I requested my second box and just received it. I had my husband take photos...for fun. There was not a single piece in this box that I would even walk out of the house in. I am totally not confident in StitchFix's interest in actually matching me with the right look. I'm a little addicted so I am going to try ONE more time. I really want it to work out. I have seen many videos/blogs of women who get pieces that I would wear. This box...was comical. Feel free to have a laugh at me in my "fetish jumper" as my husband calls it. And yes, I realize you can see my bra through the shirt...oops.
Be sure to tell me what you think! For your entertainment...
Outfit One: Fluxus Zora Scoop Jersey Sleeveless top $60, Frenzii Leonie Jersey short skirt $44. The fabrics were nice...very soft. The shirt was cut funny for me and the skirt was just too short and reminded me of wearing an over-sized men's shirt. Not my style but this was the best out of the box for me.
Outfit Three: The "Fetish jumper", as we call it around the house. DV by Dolce Vita Piper Button Down Romper $121OK so I will be honest- it doesn't look as awful in photos as it does in person- and well, I am not sure I could walk around in this and not giggle hysterically. I definitely think it would look super hot on the right person...but I am not the right person.
Outfit Four: Lucca Coutour Tilda Hi-lo Racerback dress $102. There are so many weird things about this dress. It looks harmless on. It has a nasty polyester feel to the outer layer- like my grandma's head scarves. Then inside it has a soft jersey gray liner...like my work out shirts and then an industrial strength zipper in the back. Just weird...and pointless...someone with serious fashion sense probably understands this piece and will hate me for my critique...but hey...I'm a mom looking for some sensible clothes!
When I first signed up I was put on a waiting list. This didn't last too long, maybe a day or two, and then I got my "invite". I completed a brief survey of what I was looking for- complete with comparison photos of different looks to like or dislike. Then my box was shipped! Super fast...mostly automated.
My first box was full of....strange pieces. I tried them on, took some bad photos with my phone and sent it all back. I emailed my stylist to ask some questions before sending the box back. There was one dress that I really liked but I wasn't sure if I needed a smaller size or if the cut was supposed to look the way that it did. I have yet to receive a response...so I mailed my items back in a prepaid labeled pouch.
I requested my second box and just received it. I had my husband take photos...for fun. There was not a single piece in this box that I would even walk out of the house in. I am totally not confident in StitchFix's interest in actually matching me with the right look. I'm a little addicted so I am going to try ONE more time. I really want it to work out. I have seen many videos/blogs of women who get pieces that I would wear. This box...was comical. Feel free to have a laugh at me in my "fetish jumper" as my husband calls it. And yes, I realize you can see my bra through the shirt...oops.
Be sure to tell me what you think! For your entertainment...
Outfit One: Fluxus Zora Scoop Jersey Sleeveless top $60, Frenzii Leonie Jersey short skirt $44. The fabrics were nice...very soft. The shirt was cut funny for me and the skirt was just too short and reminded me of wearing an over-sized men's shirt. Not my style but this was the best out of the box for me.
Outfit One |
Outfit One |
Outfit Two: Same skirt as above (I have nothing in my closet to go with this rowdy piece). Um..wow. That is pretty ugly. I'm not sure I am cool enough to pull it off. Aryn K Della Cutout Back Tribal Tank $55.
Outfit Two |
Outfit Two |
Outfit Three: The "Fetish jumper", as we call it around the house. DV by Dolce Vita Piper Button Down Romper $121OK so I will be honest- it doesn't look as awful in photos as it does in person- and well, I am not sure I could walk around in this and not giggle hysterically. I definitely think it would look super hot on the right person...but I am not the right person.
Third Outfit |
Third Outfit |
Outfit Four-the jersey |
Outfit Four |
Outfit Four |
Tog+Porter: First Box!
Somehow the genetic code for putting an outfit together escaped me. No really...if ever you have seen me and thought that I looked fashionable or at least put together...I promise you that was an accident or...pure luck???
A few months ago I reached my "pre pregnancy" weight and then lost a few more pounds. I mostly blame the children (lovingly blame them) for this accident. Sadly, I sold all of my favorite "skinny" clothes wayyyy back thinking that I would never, ever be "that small" again. Oh well...they were probably too flashy for my new mom style anyway.
For months now my husband and I have been trying to find ways for me to not only shop but also BUY something! I truly have an empty closet. Lots of people say they have "no clothes" but I'm not generalizing. I have nothing but a few ribbed tank tops and some summer nursing shirts. I'll gladly wear those, but my husband is not so keen on me wearing a ribbed tank top with a yoga skirt to a nice restaurant. Oops, another fashion don't for me.
Enter Tog+Porter. Long story short- but I basically found this amazing service when I read about Eco Emi, a natural product sample box subscription. At first, I didn't think there was any reason someone like me would use such a service because that would mean buying clothes that were not on a clearance rack at Target. However, after 3 attempts at making my clearance finds into outfits I decided that being frugal just wasn't working. If I kept all my cheap clothes, I would fill the hole in my closet but I still would not have anything to wear. There is just something about paying for a cute shirt that costs $39. I mean, if I did take that shirt home, what would I wear it with? That $39 shirt would turn into a $90 pair of pants and an expensive pair of shoes...would it not? Yeah...that wasn't going to work for me...and besides, I can't even spend an hour in the store trying on clothes if I wanted to.
What is Tog+Porter? Well, other than the best service a mom could dream of...it is a styling service. I completed a survey of my preferences, submitted my credit card information (for a deposit of $110) and waited. It was pretty soon afterwards that I was contacted by a stylist. We scheduled a Skype appointment and she really grilled me on my preferences and my empty closet. A few weeks later and my first box arrived! Now the rest of the skinny on the service- I get to buy any of the pieces that I like and send back (with prepaid label) anything I don't. I will meet with my stylist tonight to go over my box and get more styling help. I'll let you know how that goes.
On to the fun stuff....here are the NINE pieces found in my box. I must say, she did a fantastic job finding pieces that fit my style.
**One thing I will point out...obviously I could spend lots of time finding the pieces I want to buy online and probably for less. However, the styling service is free, so I feel like it is fair to purchase the pieces directly from Tog+Porter and then track down the designers to find more items...so wait...not only do I get some great pieces but I also learn of new designers that fit my style...nice.
**Other fact- while some of the pieces may cost more than I would *like* to spend...I have spent so much time, cumulatively, shopping and buying NOTHING that I love. So..to me, it is worth it to spend a bit more per piece. Before kids, I didn't think twice about buying a $59 shirt in every color at my favorite store...so why are things any different now?
Outfit One: DownEast Cap sleeve tee $29, Alternate Apparel Indio Skirt- Indian Wells $53 and Sam Edelman Gigi Almond Patent Sandals $49. The fabrics in this outfit are right up my alley. The sandals are cute but the style doesn't really stay on my foot real well. So far, I think I'm keeping the shirt and skirt and I'm going to DownEast's website to buy a few more of the shirts in other colors.
Outfit two: Alternative Apparel Racerback Maxi Dress- Eco Rust $59. I LOVE this dress, the fabric and the fact that it is fairly eco-friendly. It feels like NOTHING. My husband says, "Absolutely not" on the color. I think it looks OK in photos. I'm going to see what my stylist thinks...but I have already scoped it out in a plum, a greenish and a gray online...so I think I may be sending the rust back but picking up a color that is better for me. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress on. I don't care if you don't think it is flattering...I feel naked and wonderful in it and that is all that matters.
Outfit three: Potters Hi Low Button Down shirt $59, Splended V-neck t-shirt $49 and Level 99 Lily Straight Wheat capri/pants $98. Um no...to all three pieces in this outfit. I just threw those shoes on for fun...sorry if I ruined the outfit with them (Fashion illiterate, remember). The photo makes it look like a decent outfit but the pants have so much room and are so stretchy that I could put a couch pillow in the front and the back and you can actually see the extra room when I walk. I'm not a fan of the hi/low shirt- plus it made me hot just putting it on. The t-shirt isn't a good cut for me either. Bummer...but it was fun to try on!
Outfit four: Downeast Maxi Skirt $49 I think this is a skirt and a strapless dress...if not...oops. It has bunching so I think it can be worn as a dress. I like this one but I'm not so sure on the fabric. It feels a little too much like swim suit material...and I just think that will be hot. I'll be asking my stylist if this is "fancy" or can be fancy because I may keep it for special occasions. It looks fancier in the photo but I think it seems more casual fabric-wise in person. Again...those shoes are totally not right for the dress but I have had them for years.
Outfit five: Downeast Two Tone Skirt- Spa Blue $49. (My own organic shirt...I have no other white shirts...and those stink in' black shoes again!). LOVE this skirt. I love the blue plus gray and white. I can't wait to find out what type of shirt to put with this skirt! Definitely keeping this one. Perfect length, nice airy fabric...LOVE the skirt.
OK so tell me what you think- be honest!
For months now my husband and I have been trying to find ways for me to not only shop but also BUY something! I truly have an empty closet. Lots of people say they have "no clothes" but I'm not generalizing. I have nothing but a few ribbed tank tops and some summer nursing shirts. I'll gladly wear those, but my husband is not so keen on me wearing a ribbed tank top with a yoga skirt to a nice restaurant. Oops, another fashion don't for me.
Enter Tog+Porter. Long story short- but I basically found this amazing service when I read about Eco Emi, a natural product sample box subscription. At first, I didn't think there was any reason someone like me would use such a service because that would mean buying clothes that were not on a clearance rack at Target. However, after 3 attempts at making my clearance finds into outfits I decided that being frugal just wasn't working. If I kept all my cheap clothes, I would fill the hole in my closet but I still would not have anything to wear. There is just something about paying for a cute shirt that costs $39. I mean, if I did take that shirt home, what would I wear it with? That $39 shirt would turn into a $90 pair of pants and an expensive pair of shoes...would it not? Yeah...that wasn't going to work for me...and besides, I can't even spend an hour in the store trying on clothes if I wanted to.
What is Tog+Porter? Well, other than the best service a mom could dream of...it is a styling service. I completed a survey of my preferences, submitted my credit card information (for a deposit of $110) and waited. It was pretty soon afterwards that I was contacted by a stylist. We scheduled a Skype appointment and she really grilled me on my preferences and my empty closet. A few weeks later and my first box arrived! Now the rest of the skinny on the service- I get to buy any of the pieces that I like and send back (with prepaid label) anything I don't. I will meet with my stylist tonight to go over my box and get more styling help. I'll let you know how that goes.
On to the fun stuff....here are the NINE pieces found in my box. I must say, she did a fantastic job finding pieces that fit my style.
**One thing I will point out...obviously I could spend lots of time finding the pieces I want to buy online and probably for less. However, the styling service is free, so I feel like it is fair to purchase the pieces directly from Tog+Porter and then track down the designers to find more items...so wait...not only do I get some great pieces but I also learn of new designers that fit my style...nice.
**Other fact- while some of the pieces may cost more than I would *like* to spend...I have spent so much time, cumulatively, shopping and buying NOTHING that I love. So..to me, it is worth it to spend a bit more per piece. Before kids, I didn't think twice about buying a $59 shirt in every color at my favorite store...so why are things any different now?
Outfit One |
Outfit Two |
Outfit two: Alternative Apparel Racerback Maxi Dress- Eco Rust $59. I LOVE this dress, the fabric and the fact that it is fairly eco-friendly. It feels like NOTHING. My husband says, "Absolutely not" on the color. I think it looks OK in photos. I'm going to see what my stylist thinks...but I have already scoped it out in a plum, a greenish and a gray online...so I think I may be sending the rust back but picking up a color that is better for me. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress on. I don't care if you don't think it is flattering...I feel naked and wonderful in it and that is all that matters.
Outfit Three |
Outfit Three |
Outfit Three |
Outfit three: Potters Hi Low Button Down shirt $59, Splended V-neck t-shirt $49 and Level 99 Lily Straight Wheat capri/pants $98. Um no...to all three pieces in this outfit. I just threw those shoes on for fun...sorry if I ruined the outfit with them (Fashion illiterate, remember). The photo makes it look like a decent outfit but the pants have so much room and are so stretchy that I could put a couch pillow in the front and the back and you can actually see the extra room when I walk. I'm not a fan of the hi/low shirt- plus it made me hot just putting it on. The t-shirt isn't a good cut for me either. Bummer...but it was fun to try on!
Outfit Four |
Outfit Five |
OK so tell me what you think- be honest!
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
Smarterer Bzz Campaign
I love BzzAgent...I really do. I think work of mouth marketing is THE way to go. I prefer to try new products that people I know (even if it is just a blogger I "know") have tried. If I like a person's style I am likely to find their opinion to be spot on with my own.
I recently jointed a BzzCampaign for Smarterer...essentially a quiz website. It was fun the first time I took the quiz but that was about all. I think I'm too old to care what my status is for taking quizzes... but I could see others enjoying this.
For now- I will relinquish my top-tier status as BzzAgent Smarterer and waste my time in other ways...like reading blogs about awesome natural products or checking status updates on Facebook.
I recently jointed a BzzCampaign for Smarterer...essentially a quiz website. It was fun the first time I took the quiz but that was about all. I think I'm too old to care what my status is for taking quizzes... but I could see others enjoying this.
For now- I will relinquish my top-tier status as BzzAgent Smarterer and waste my time in other ways...like reading blogs about awesome natural products or checking status updates on Facebook.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Um Happy New Year?
This has to be the longest I have gone without a post. It is kind of funny... I don't check my stats or anything and I think I have zero "official" followers but in the past month or so I have had SIX..yes, SIX emails from readers asking me if I was OK. HA. I'm cool...
We have been very busy though. I haven't really stuck with making or adhering to New Year's resolutions BUT this year my husband and I actually created an awesome plan together. It is pretty complex but it incorporates CleanMama's super simple cleaning guidelines and 52 Small Bites simple living/organization.
For the month of January we have focused on having a green juice or smoothie every morning. So far we have only missed 2 mornings! We have also increased the green factor and decreased the fruits--making the juice/smoothie even healthier. My husband is still a bit fixated on protein so I do add a dollop of yogurt for him but lately I have been able to slip him a smoothie without it and he doesn't notice. I put in hemp seeds that I run through a coffee grinder instead.
In February we plan to end our coffee addiction. We have already started the process and have cut back quite a bit. Currently we each get 1 of our Bodem mugs full a day- which is probably more like 2 true cups. We calculated that we spend about $150 on super pure awesome coffee beans and then we add this horrible (but so yummy) Coffeemate Creamer. So they both have to go!
We just recently decided that in March we will end our addiction to cheese. We've been 90% cows milk free for over a year but the cheese is SO hard to give up. I have picked up YumUniverse's Dairy Free e-book. I'm looking forward to experimenting!
Well there you have it, my not-so-exciting first post of 2012.
Happy New Year!
We have been very busy though. I haven't really stuck with making or adhering to New Year's resolutions BUT this year my husband and I actually created an awesome plan together. It is pretty complex but it incorporates CleanMama's super simple cleaning guidelines and 52 Small Bites simple living/organization.
For the month of January we have focused on having a green juice or smoothie every morning. So far we have only missed 2 mornings! We have also increased the green factor and decreased the fruits--making the juice/smoothie even healthier. My husband is still a bit fixated on protein so I do add a dollop of yogurt for him but lately I have been able to slip him a smoothie without it and he doesn't notice. I put in hemp seeds that I run through a coffee grinder instead.
In February we plan to end our coffee addiction. We have already started the process and have cut back quite a bit. Currently we each get 1 of our Bodem mugs full a day- which is probably more like 2 true cups. We calculated that we spend about $150 on super pure awesome coffee beans and then we add this horrible (but so yummy) Coffeemate Creamer. So they both have to go!
We just recently decided that in March we will end our addiction to cheese. We've been 90% cows milk free for over a year but the cheese is SO hard to give up. I have picked up YumUniverse's Dairy Free e-book. I'm looking forward to experimenting!
Well there you have it, my not-so-exciting first post of 2012.
Happy New Year!
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